Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car

Krakow, Poland
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Overview
Duration
10h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

Discover Krakow's history on this full-day tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. First, you will be taken by private air-conditioned minivan or minibus to Auschwitz-Birkenau to explore the grounds and the museum. In the afternoon, you will get a chance to visit Wieliczka Salt Mine, the underground complex recognized by UNESCO's World Heritage Sites List, and see its chambers carved in salt. This guided has a maximum size of 30 guests in Auschwitz - Birkenau Museum and 35 gusests in Wieliczka Salt Mine and includes pickup and drop-off from your Krakow hotel.

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Important info

Specialized infant seats are available. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum. . While in Auschwitz-Birkenau, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully. Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 59ºF (15ºC). Also, it should be taken into account that narrow paths may seem claustrophobic, and once underground there is no possibility to shorten your visit and turn back. At the entrance, visitors descent 400 steps down and the whole tourist route features over 800 stairs. In Auschwitz-Birkenau visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions. Taking photos and filming in Wieliczka Salt Mine is possible only after purchasing additional pass. The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 11.8 x 7.8 x 3.9 inches (30 x 20 x 10 cm). You can leave your larger luggage in the car. Please note that in the camps there are mostly dirt tracks, which may cause minor difficulties for wheelchair-users. The cost for taking photos in the Wieliczka Salt Mine is 10 PLN / 2,5 Euro - cash only. There are no restrictions regarding the age of children in Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial and Museum, but they should be either capable of walking unassisted or carried in baby slings or baby carriers. Baby pushchairs are not allowed underground (salt mine)

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What's included
included-item
Headsets to hear the guide clearly. Wifi access. Hotel pickup and drop-off. Professional guide. All taxes, fees and handling charges. Guaranteed to skip the long lines. Transport by private air-conditioned minivan or minubus. Fuel surcharge. Insurance
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What's not included
excluded-items
Food and drinks. Extra fee in Wieliczka for taking photos. Gratuity for driver not included
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect
Meeting Point

Pick-up possible from centrally located hotels or apartment in Krakow only, pick-up hour will be provided by local supplier right after booking via e-mail. For other locations, a convenient pick-up point and pick up hour will be indicated.