Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow with lunch

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Struggling to fit all of Krakow's must-see spots into your schedule? This tour allows you to explore two of Poland's most significant UNESCO World Heritage sites - Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine - in a single day. Your adventure begins early, ensuring you can make the most of your time. To keep your energy levels up, you'll enjoy a tasty packed lunch featuring Polish delicacies.On the way to Auschwitz I, you'll have the opportunity to watch an informative documentary about the history of concentration camps in Poland. Once there, you'll join a tour led by a certified museum guide for approximately two hours. Following this, a short transfer takes you to Auschwitz II – Birkenau, located just 2 km away. Here, you'll spend around an hour exploring with the same guide.The second part of your day involves a trip to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world's oldest operational salt mines that has been producing table salt for over seven centuries. You'll embark on a 2.5-hour guided tour that takes you up to 140 metres underground covering a tourist route spanning over 2.5 kilometres, filled with chambers boasting incredible carvings and statues, all made from salt.
Highlights
- This tour includes two of Poland's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites
- You'll learn about the devastating history of concentration camps in Poland
- You'll explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the oldest operational salt mines
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Facilities
mobile
10 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Lunch
- Guided tour
- Roundtrip transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- All entry fees
- Insurance
Not included
- Tips (optional)
Where you'll meet
Please be ready outside your accommodation in Krakow. The local operator will contact you the day before the tour to confirm the exact pick-up time.
Operated by
Mr. Shuttle
Important information
Know in advance:
* All participants must provide their full name and contact details at the time of booking. Please ensure that the name on your ID exactly matches the name provided at the booking to avoid issues at the entrance
* The museum can change your visit time, so your pickup time may change accordingly. You will receive final confirmation via email 1–2 days before the tour. Due to the extremely high visitors’ volume and internal policies, Auschwitz-Birkenau reserves the right to cancel tours or guides at any time, even a few days or hours before the visit. If this happens, you will be informed and if possible, offered an alternative date or program
* All visitors are required to pass through security checks before entering the museum grounds
* The temperature in the salt mine is approximately 14 degrees C (57 degrees F), please wear warm clothes
* You'll be picked up from your accommodation in Krakow. Please provide the name and address of your hotel at checkout
* The maximum size of bags and backpacks allowed in the museum is 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can always leave your belongings in the bus
* Please note that to reach the first level of the mine (64 meters underground), you must descend a wooden stairway that has 378 steps. After the tour, you will be taken up to the surface with a lift
Remember to bring:
* A valid ID or passport
* Comfortable shoes
* An extra jacket
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