Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt mine at one day

Duration

10-12 hours

Highlights

• Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt mine one day. • Great-value tour includes entrance fees, guides and hotel pick-up • Explore 3 km of the underground corridors of the Wieliczka Salt Mine • During the tour break time between 30min - 90min

About

The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is a powerful reminder of the atrocities suffered by victims of the concentration camps. Spanning 191 hectares, the museum features the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria, offering visitors a glimpse into the devastating events that occurred on the same grounds less than a century ago. The rest of the complex offers equally moving experiences and a deep understanding of the pain and suffering of the 1.2 million people who were imprisoned there. During this guided tour, an experienced English-speaking guide will accompany you through the complex, providing important information and helping you gain a deeper understanding of the significance of these camp relics.

The second part of the tour takes you to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, located not far from Krakow. This historic monument, which has been excavated for rock salt since the 13th century, was also used by the Nazis as an armament factory. The tour covers a 3km stretch of the mines, featuring chapels, shafts, lakes, sculptures carved in rock salt, and mining technology from centuries past. Visitors must navigate a staircase of 700 steps to reach the level of the mines and an elevator ride will bring you back to the surface once the tour is finished.

Important information

• A discount for youth tickets is only available with a valid student ID card on the day of the tour. Please make sure to bring your student ID card with you, otherwise, you will be required to pay an additional 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. • During the tour, you will have 30-90 minute breaks for snacks. It is recommended that you bring your own food and water as the duration of the breaks may vary due to traffic conditions, entrance queues, and other unexpected situations. • You must be prepared to walk through the memorial complex and the 3km stretch of the salt mines along with the 700 steps that take you down to the level of the mines. It is advised that you consider this tour if you have a moderate fitness level.