One day tour: Auschwitz Birkenau + Wieliczka Salt Mine

This Krakow Super Saver combines two tours in one day: tour to Wieliczka Salt Mine and to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.

By taking an option in one day:

Firstly, explore Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi concentration camp complex, where you’ll see some of the prison barracks and learn about the prisoners in poignant exhibitions. After the visit at Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial you will be taken directly to Wieliczka Salt Mine. Embark on an unforgettable journey beneath the earth's surface with a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Located near Krakow, Poland, this UNESCO World Heritage site offers a fascinating exploration of centuries-old salt mining history and remarkable underground chambers.

Please note that depending on the availability of the tours, the order might change.

You can also choose options with only Auschwitz tour or only Salt mine tour.


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, ul. Wiezniow Oswiecimia 20 Entrance to the Museum is located at Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej Str. no. 11, Oswiecim 32-603 Poland

After pickup from the central meeting point, start the 1.5-hour drive by minivan to Auschwitz-Birkenau, located outside the town of Oswiecim. During the ride, watch a documentary film about the former Nazi concentration camp. When you arrive, meet your tour guide at the visitor center, and then proceed into the barbed-wire encampment through the gate that still reads “Arbeit macht frei" (Work sets you free).

Established in 1940, the Auschwitz complex saw the deaths of more than a million people, most of whom were European Jews. The complex, today a UNESCO World Heritage-listed museum, comprises the Auschwitz I camp and the Birkenau (or Auschwitz II) camp with a total of about 150 buildings and 300 ruins.

You’ll also see Birkenau, once home to 300 prison barracks and four large gas chambers.

When your Auschwitz-Birkenau tour ends, you'll be driven back to the original meeting point.

Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Brzezinka, Brzezinka, Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland

Second part of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour. Birkenau.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Krakow, Krakow, Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland

After visiting Auschwitz you wiil have a break for 1 hour in Krakow and then enjoy your trip to Wieliczka Salt Mine at 2:30pm

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wieliczka Salt Mine, Jana Mikolaja Danilowicza 10, Wieliczka 32-020 Poland

Wieliczka Salt Mine Half-Day Trip (4 hours)

Your tour begins with meet-up at the central meeting point followed by a 30-minute drive to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, southeast of the city. The 700-year-old mine and UNESCO World Heritage Site houses nearly 200 miles (300 km) of eerie tunnels, all carved by hand from salt blocks, and you’ll see the section that’s open to the public.

With your guide, visit the three upper levels of the mine, at depths of 209 to 443 feet (64 to 135 meters). Begin with a descent down the stairs to the first level, where you’ll be led through chambers and shown underground lakes, shrines and salt monuments. Admire the showstopper – the Chapel of St. Kinga – and marvel at how every one of its features, from chandeliers to the altar, is made of salt! Hear from your guide about the chapel’s history and how it took more than 30 years for two men to complete the wonder, which required more than 200,000 tons of rock salt.

Then head to the Eram Baracz Chamber to see another mine highlight, the salt lake whose water contains 11 ounces (320 grams) of salt per liter. You’ll also see a collection of mining equipment, some of which dates back to the Middle Ages. By the time your tour ends, you’ll be 443 feet below ground!

Take an elevator back up, and then head back to Krakow by minivan.

Duration: 4 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"The salt mine stays at a temperature of approximately 57 degrees F (14 C); please wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes"
"Please note that the tour is offered in English"
"Be aware that in the Salt Mine there are 800 steps on the way, including 380 right at the start"
"Please note, that the maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the Auschwitz Museum & Memorial can not exceed dimensions: 30x20x10 cm"
"Please note that the time of departure might change due to availability of the guides at the museum. The change in time of departure does not qualify for a refund."
"Please make sure to bring with you ID or passoprt. Because before the entrance to Auschwitz Museum seciurity will ask about it."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 12 Hours
Start location: Pawia 18b, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Professional local guide
• Visit at Auschwitz National Museum (If relevant option is selected)
• Visit at Wieliczka Salt Mine (If relevant option is selected)
• Entry/Admission - Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Entry/Admission - Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities