Day Trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow including Lunch

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Summary

Starts
Krakow
Duration
10 hours
Languages
English
Difficulty
Medium
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Elevate your Polish adventure with a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow. Complete with lunch, this tour invites you to reflect deeply on the historical significance of these sites, promising a day of insightful and unforgettable experiences.

The entire activity lasts approximately 10 hours. Previous travelers have given this cultural tour an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 2,360 reviews.

Your excursion starts with an informative ride to the first location. During this journey, you'll watch a documentary film about the history of the Nazi concentration camps. At Auschwitz I, you'll participate in a 2-hour English-guided tour. It’s led by a museum guide, offering an in-depth look at this significant historical site. Following this, you'll be taken to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, about 2 km away, for another hour of guided exploration.

After your time at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, a break is scheduled where you can enjoy a prepared lunchbox. It includes chicken pasta salad, sandwiches, a dessert bar, fresh fruit, and water. Accommodations are available for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.

In the afternoon, the journey continues to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, an ancient salt mine that has been in operation for over 700 years. You'll go on a 2.5-hour guided tour in English, which takes you about 140 meters underground. The tour covers a 2.5-km route through various chambers, showcasing impressive salt carvings and statues that highlight the artistic and historical significance of the mine.

This experience is offered in English. Museum guides will lead the tour at Auschwitz, Birkenau, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

The starting point for this historical tour is located in Krakow. Pickups for the tour are arranged from 6:15 to 7:30 AM, depending on your accommodation and our schedules.

The maximum group size for the cultural tour is 90 people. Check the "Included" and "Good to know" sections below for details about your historical tour.

The cancellation policy for this cultural tour is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Make your visit to Poland extraordinary by booking this day trip from Krakow, taking you to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, with a thoughtfully prepared lunch included. Choose your travel dates and secure your spot today before it's fully booked!

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Included

English speaking guide in Auschwitz and Birkenau and Salt Mine
Lunch set
Door-to-door transportation (Free hotel Pick-up)
Documentary movie (optional)

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Please note that the maximum size of bags and backpacks allowed to carry on the Museum grounds is 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can always leave your belongings inside the bus which will be parked nearby.
Please note that this tour is not available on: 25th of December, 1st of January, Easter Saturday afternoon, Easter Sunday and March of the Living Day.
Please note that to reach the first level of the mine (64 meters underground), You have to descent a wooden stairway which has 378 stairs. After the tour, You will be taken up to the surface with a lift.
Temperature in the Salt Mine is approximately 14 degrees C (57 degrees F), please wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes.
Adult pricing applies to all participants

Safety

Increased ventilation by opening windows and replacing air filters regularly, keeping fan ON and re-circulation OFF, to maintain fresh air flow.

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