
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer
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4.7/5
Based on 1,092 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer worth booking?
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer is a 10.5-hour experience in Krakow, Poland, from $80 per person. It scores 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 1,092 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 86 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (1,092)
- Duration
- 10.5 hours
- From
- $80 per person
Visit former Nazi concentration Camp in Auschwitz which was the largest camp of Nazi Germany. See one of the oldest Salt Mine in the world. Discover both of these places on our full day trip from Krakow. In Auschwitz you
What you get
About this experience
Visit former Nazi concentration Camp in Auschwitz which was the largest camp of Nazi Germany. See one of the oldest Salt Mine in the world. Discover both of these places on our full day trip from Krakow. In Auschwitz you will join licensed guide who will bring you closer to the history of this place. The memorial tour in Auschwitz begin at the entrance gate by the ironic slogan - “Arbeit macht frei” Next you will see prisoners’ barracks and railroad track that transported people to gas chambers. Auschwitz tour takes around 2 hours and Birkenau tour around 1-1.5 hour. After that our driver will drive you to Salt Mine. Tour in Salt Mine takes around 2.5h and during the tour you will see St Kinga’s Chapel - 54 m long and 12 m high chapel resembles interiors of medieval wooden churches and is a real underground wonder with breathtaking chandeliers made of salt crystals, underground corridors and landscapes thatcannot be seen on the surface saline lakes and beautiful underground chambers.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 1,083 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
1,083 verified traveler reviews for 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome visit to the landmarks of near Krakow
An amazing experience. All the tour was properly organised and well planned. Thanks to our travel guide Bart who made the experience very memorable.
via Tripadvisor
An amazing educational trip
A great trip with a very knowledgeable and friendly coach driver, Bart. The day ran smoothly with timings in each place being sufficient and I’m very impressed with the knowledge of each tour guide and Bart himself. I feel like I learned a lot and had a great experience on this tour. I was very impressed with each of the places I visited and the level of cleanliness was of a high standard. Each place was breathtakingly beautiful albeit harrowing the history behind Auschwitz and Birkenau. The group we were with were very friendly and everyone we encountered was super friendly. I think this trip is well suited for any traveler in Krakow maybe leave younger children at home I can’t imagine them enjoying quite the amount of walking that was involved.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent service
BART as a guide and a coordinator was excellent. We enjoyed the trip very much. Worth the time and the money.
via Tripadvisor
KrakowDirect is excellent
We had an excellent driver who accompanied us the to the two places. It made a long day more efficient than having to deal with a bus. But we joined the group0 tours at both places. A very worhtwhile day. I did two other tours with Krakow Direct. Excellent company.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent and would highly recommend
Excellent experience from booking to going on the trip to the salt mines, Auschwitz and Birkenau today. Our driver and guides were so knowledgeable and helpful throughout. Would highly recommend the company and service, could not fault them in any way 😃
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 382
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 86
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Krakow.
How much does 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer cost?
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Prices start at $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Krakow usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer take?
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Plan for about 10.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Krakow is not rushed.
Is 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 86 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 1,092 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Krakow, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer?
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Around 382 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Krakow can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Krakow and add a light layer if any part of the 10.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Krakow within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Krakow?
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On Outty we rank every Krakow experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Complete Cracow Bike Tour (small group of maximum 15 people!), Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka, Krakow: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel Pickup). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Krakow?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Krakow?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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