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Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine 1 Day Tour FREE ebook

Name: Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine 1 Day Tour FREE ebook
Brand: AT Cracow
SKU: 102367P9
Price: 94.59 USD
Rating: 4.5 (274 reviews)

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Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine in one day from Krakow

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10 to 11 hours
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Offered in: English

Overview

Ideal for time-tight travelers, this comprehensive day trip ticks off two key sights in a day—Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, benefit from having round-trip transfers from Krakow included. First, visit a memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in Nazi-occupied Poland, then see the salt sculptures, lakes, and chapels of Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Save time and visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a day
Travel with ease from Krakow: Round-trip transfers are included
Learn about Poland’s history and the events of World War II
Explore underground salt chambers with a guide so you don’t get lost

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Near hotel pick-up
E-book in English for each participant ("The Stories of Auschwitz")

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What To Expect

Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Wieliczka Salt Mine

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Tickets for children (3-11) includes entrance ticket without the receivers and headphones in Auschwitz. If you want your child to visit with headset please book "Youth tickets"
Youth tickets discount is only with valid student ID card, in the day of the tour. Please ensure to take student ID card with you, otherwise you will need to pay an extra fee for an adult ticket
Please note that the maximum size of bags and backpacks allowed on the museum grounds is 30 x 20 x 10 centimetres (roughly 12 x 8 x 4 inches). You can always leave your belongings inside the vehicle, or in the luggage store in Auschwitz.
Regarding Terms of Use at the Auschwitz & Birkenau Museum, it is mandatory to provide full names of all participants of the tour.

This tour starts between 5:30 am - 10:00 am, about the exact time you will be informed by supplier
A uniquely personalized English copy of ebook is valid for each participant of the tour.
To make sure, that you'll be picked up from the nearest meeting point, make sure to sound your accommodation details to the supplier no later than 24 hours prior to the tour.
If you chose an option with lunchbox make sure to let us know about any diet restrictions by 5 PM the day before. Otherwise, you will receive a regular lunchbox with ham.
Before start we measure the temperature of every participant
We may refuse to attend on the tour for customers having temperature over 37.5°C (99.5°F)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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4.5

274 reviews

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Great trip

Helen_B, Sep 2023

Very worthwhile trip. Very educational but poignant. The salt mines were mind blowing! Our tour guides in both sites were great and Justina, our guide on the transfers was excellent. She went above and beyond to make our trip easy and comfortable. We had order lunch which wasn't provided but we asked her about it and she sorted it with ease.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We are very glad to know that thanks to Justyna's efforts you have enjoyed the trip despite it's combined length and the complication with lunch. We will make sure to let her know she did an outstanding job. Thank you very much for your feedback and review. Kind regards Andrew AT Cracow

Auschwitz & Salt Mines Tour

Niall_R, Sep 2023

Tour was very good, definitely recommend doing both sites in one day for those with limited time in Kraków. Guides and drivers were really helpful and knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

It is good to know that you enjoyed the combined trip despite it's long duration thanks to the efforts of our drivers and guides. We will make sure to let them know they did a great job. Thank you very much for your feedback. Kind regards Andrew AT Cracow

Thought-Provoking Day

Wendy_O, Sep 2023

After a shaky start (delayed due to road closures in Krakow causing coach to pick us up very late) we eventually got to Auschwitz 1 - again had a long wait here (because we'd missed our slot) but once we got going everything else was smooth sailing. Eye opening tour of Auschwitz 1 & Birkenau (Auschwitz 2), educational guide - informative & appropriately subdued. Smooth transitions between each with not too much hanging around - greatly appreciated. Then onto Salt Mines (driving back through Krakow to drop some people off), only a short wait here - nicely timed for toilet/refreshment stop but not too long before we entered the mine. Interesting sculptures & insight into history of Krakow before WW11 - fascinating place. Would recommend taking your own food & drink (enough to see you through the day) - plenty of time to eat on coach between sights & this enables you to move on to sights smoothly & promptly. There's not a lot around at either Auschwitz or salt mines other than a snack shop & gift shop at each.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the combined trip to the fullest despite the rough shaky start and the combined duration that might be too long for some people. Thank you very much for you highly detailed review and feedback. Kind regards Andrew AT Cracow

Good choice for a combined trip

Maria_R, Aug 2023

Great trip if you wish to combine both sites in one day. Guides at both locations were excellent. Only hiccup was lunch not available per our booking though this was sorted out after some frantic phone calls by the poor tour rep. Mini bus on first leg was very cramped for an hour and a half drive. Coach in the afternoon was fine. Very good value for money.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We're very sorry for the lunchbox mixup, but it's good to know that you enjoyed the combined trip despite that inconvenience and length. Thank you very much for your feedback. Kind regards Andrew AT Cracow

Long day but worth it

Maria_F, Aug 2023

The salt mine was amazing so was the tour guide. On the second half of the Auschwitz tour(concentration camp), the tour guide did not have the microphone and it was very difficult to hear and understand her. It was a long day with both tours combined. My recommendation is to do Auschwitz on one day and the salt mine the next day. Krakow is worth the visit.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We're sorry to hear that you had troubles during the Auschwitz Museum visit. The audio equipment is provided by the museum itself. We will try to pass your feedback to them. Kind regards Andrew AT Cracow

A must do experience when in Krakow

Rachel_W, Aug 2023

This was an interesting experience the tour guides were fantastic with a great weath on knowledge whilst remaining sensitive. The tour was well ran and informative. The salt mines were much better than I was expecting: it was fascinating to see all the cavings made by the miners. I would definitely recommend these tours

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the combined trip despite the long duration. Thank you for your feedback and recommendation. Kind regards Andrew AT Cracow

Prompt and well organised.

Francesca_T, Jul 2023

Incredible day from start to finish. Excellent communication pre-trip on pick-up times and location. Prompt coach journey with a friendly guide, giving us all clear instructions and a rundown of the days itinerary. The tour guide who took us around Auschwitz-Birkenau was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer questions and really went that extra mile to ensure we got the most out of the day. Again, back on the coach to the salt mines we got another full rundown of times, how long we would be and what time we would be back at Krakow. Prompt, well-organised and such great detail and passion with all tour guides. I would defiantly recommend this trip to friends and book other trips with Viator in the future.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

It is good to hear that you enjoyed the organization of our trip and enjoyed them both despite the long duration. Thank you for your feedback and recommendation, we hope to service your friends someday. Kind regards Andrew AT Cracow

A day of learning and introspection

Umesh_P, Jul 2023

Well planned and smoothly executed trip. Guides were knowledgeable and cordial. Bus was punctual and comfortable. Lunch was nice too.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the joined trip despite the long duration. Thank you for your feedback. Kind regards Andrew AT Cracow

Disappointing start but a good day

Joanna_T, Jul 2023

Disappointing start to the trip - the Auschwitz tour was rushed and we were not allowed to enter certain buildings. Birkenau was great but the free time after this should have been had in Auschwitz instead. Salt mines were fantastic. A good day but needed longer in Auschwitz rather than Birkenau

Auschwitz guides are garbage

Ashley_F, Jul 2023

The guides at Auschwitz were awful. They would shove you through as fast as possible, be on your heels by another group, and they were just plain awful to deal with. I told my guide her microphone on her lanyard was cutting out when she spoke. She snapped at me and instead of moving it she just continued talking. I missed a lot of history and they really ruined a lot of my one and only experience here.

Nice

Oscar_C, Jun 2023

A nice trip - very convenient to travel to two important tourist spots on the same day. A must try tour for anyone visiting krakow.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

We are happy to hear that you enjoyed both trips. Thank you for your recommendation. Kind regards Andrew AT Cracow

Worth seeing!

Arlene_S, Jun 2023

Auschwitz was emotional as expected. Birkenau was unnecessary except for the barracks. Our guide pointed out what was never built, or what was often way in the distance. After all the walking through Auschwitz we were drained, even our youngest member aged 34. The Salt Mine is a fantastic commentary on skills of ages past and those who worked tremendous magic with their hands below ground and using salt as their “medium”. Amazing and important to do after Auschwitz as it livens everyone up. The bus travel was not delightful. Seats too short for anyone taller than 5 feet. The tour guide however was very friendly!

Not my favorite tour.

David_H, Jun 2023

Once we started the tour it wasn’t too bad. The negative part of our experience was lack of communication. Every time we did something it was vague as far as how a large group would get back together for transportation. There were two vehicles to carry everyone so it was a fairly large group. We had an English tour but it was difficult to understand because of static in the headphones. You really had to stand within a few feet to prevent this. Overall I’d say a smaller group would have made a difference because if you were towards the back of the group you may be down a stairwell while the guide is talking about pictures in a different area. The place itself is so historical that I had my expectations high to learn more about the area but really didn’t learn very much.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear David, Thank you for your factual opinion. We have no influence on the audio equipment in the Museum, but communication can sometimes be difficult due to the layout of the rooms and the number of people in the group - it is usually a maximum of 30 people with one guide. It is possible to order a tour with a private guide, which certainly solves the above-mentioned problems. Kind regards, Kinga AT Cracow

Brilliant experience

Tia_D, Jun 2023

Very good experience. A very long day so be prepared to be on the go all day, left at 6.30am and finished back in Krakow around 6.30/7pm that evening.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Tia, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip. We confirm that this is long day tour. Your feedback means a lot to us. Thank you very much. Kind regards Andrew AT Cracow

If I wanted to wait in the queue, I would not have booked a tour!

A_Y, Jun 2023

The entire excursion felt very disorganized and unplanned. We did not know what time we would be picked up until night before. We were hugely delayed at our salt mine excursion. Had to wait 1 hr to be queued in and then the guide was delayed by 45mins due to poor communication. our guide did not provide any updates & was not available until the guide showed up!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello, We're very sorry for the delays and confusion. We will note the issues that occured on your trip and make effort so they don't happen again. Thank you for giving us your feedback. Kind regards Andrew AT Cracow

Vastness defies description

Kathy_W, Jun 2023

Auschwitz-Birkenau defies all explanation in words. The experience of being there and contemplating what happened there is one that will take a long time to fully process, but is so important for all of us, so that history cannot repeat itself. The vastness of the "operation" is astounding. In the afternoon, the salt mine tour was breathtaking in its grandeur. The chandeliers alone were almost unbelievable and the carvings from salt were so numerous and wonderful variety from deeply religious to patriotic to simply fun and cute. Here again the extent of the mines and the tremendous spaces are amazing. Photographs can't do the cathedral-like spaces justice.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Kathy, We are that it is important to remember the dark parts of history, that's why we're happy to know that our tour allowed you to learn more about it. We hope that the Salt Mine afterwards helped you improve your mood so the trip would not be completely negative. Your feedback matters a lot to our team. Kind regards, Andrew AT Cracow

A must see to keep memory alive

Miryam_S, Jun 2023

The tour is definitely worth every penny. The only reason I haven’t attached pictures is out of respect for the somber attitude I believe everyone should have in regards. This for me was a very intimate experience and not an Instagram moment so I hope you will understand the lack of photos. That being said Justina was amazing. Such a great girl. Definitely recommend

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your understanding and respect for the somber atmosphere. Justina is indeed an amazing tour leader, and we're glad you had an intimate experience. Kind regards, Kinga AT Cracow

Amazing trip! Great guide

Lynsey_R, May 2023

Salt mines were beautiful and so interesting. Auschwitz was harrowing and sad but we were really glad we visited. Our guide Justina was really knowledgeable and very helpful. She ensured everything ran smoothly. I would definitely recommend this trip. It makes for a busy day but is so worth it!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Lynsey, We're thrilled to hear that you found the Salt Mine beautiful and fascinating, and we understand visiting Auschwitz left you a profound impact. Justina's assistance is an important aspect of experience. Thank you for recommending this worthwhile trip. Kind regards, Kinga AT Cracow

Auschwitz very...

Kevin_M, May 2023

Auschwitz very symmetrically managed with extremely professional guide. Salt mines were an amazing experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you for your review! We take pride in our meticulous management of Auschwitz, accompanied by an exceptionally professional guide. We are delighted to hear that the Salt Mines provided an amazing experience. Kind regards, Kinga AT Cracow

Great trip

Gailcockayne, May 2023

What an amazing trip. Was very informative and interesting. Would definitely recommend taking this trip

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you for joining us on this amazing trip. We are thrilled to know that it was informative and interesting. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Kind regards, Kinga AT Cracow

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