Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Day tour
Overview
Not enough time to visit all of Krakow’s must-see places? On this tour, you'll visit two of Poland's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine — in one day. Your day will start early, but this way you will manage to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi concentration camp, and explore the Mine, and be back in Krakow by dinner time.
What's Included
- Documentary movie (subject to availability)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Door-to-door transportation (Free hotel Pick-up within Krakow city limits)
- Free pdf guidebook
- English speaking guide in Auschwitz and Birkenau and Salt Mine
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Pick-up & drop-off outside of Krakow city center (available upon request with additional charge)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Pickup 5:30-7:30” and “Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Day tour”.
For the option “Meeting point option”.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Wieliczka Salt Mine
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
MrShuttle (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers on wheelchairs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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. There are around 800 steps on the whole route in the Salt mine. 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-20231P50
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour 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.
- Documentary movie (subject to availability).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Door-to-door transportation (Free hotel Pick-up within Krakow city limits).
- Free pdf guidebook.
- English speaking guide in Auschwitz and Birkenau and Salt Mine.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Pick-up & drop-off outside of Krakow city center (available upon request with additional charge).
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Day tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers on wheelchairs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Auschwitz-Birkenau & Salt Mine Day tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Documentary movie (subject to availability)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Door-to-door transportation (Free hotel Pick-up within Krakow city limits)
- Free pdf guidebook
- English speaking guide in Auschwitz and Birkenau and Salt Mine
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Pick-up & drop-off outside of Krakow city center (available upon request with additional charge)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers on wheelchairs
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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. There are around 800 steps on the whole route in the Salt mine. 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
