Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 71 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car worth booking?
Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car is a 10.5-hour experience in Krakow, Poland, from $320 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 71 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (71)
- Duration
- 10.5 hours
- From
- $320 per person
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 explo
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Wifi access
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Insurance
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
This combined, full-day tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine takes up to 10 hours. The offer includes door-to-door pickup and drop-off in a private Mercedes Benz vehicle with an English-speaking driver. The tour starts with pickup directly from your hotel, usually at 9:00 am. You then proceed to Auschwitz-Birkenau. The one-way drive takes around 70 minutes. A short documentary film, The Liberation of Auschwitz, will be screened in the car on the ride over. Your ticket covers entrance fees to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, as well as tours in English with a guide in both landmarks.
210 minutes here · Admission included
Wieliczka Salt Mine
After approximately a 3.5-hour guided tour in Auschwitz-Birkenau, your driver will take you to Wieliczka Salt Mine. The journey takes up to 1.5 hours. A 1-hour lunch break is arranged before entering the Salt Mine. You can also be provided additionally paid lunch boxes. The standard guided tour in the salt mine takes around 2.5 hours. After the tour, your driver will drop you off at your hotel or anywhere else in Krakow city center around 8pm.
150 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Last minute - guided tour
Pickup included
Guided tour in english
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- 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)
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 71 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 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
5 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
71 verified traveler reviews for Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Auschwitz Birkenau private Driver
A great experience form start to finish, very well organised and efficient. We would like to send our compliments to our driver, Patryk Z. For his services.
via Tripadvisor
Awesome trip in Auschwitz-Birkenau + Salt mine
It was a nice experience seeing Auschwitz and learning more about history. It was heavy to see these structures due their purposes but we learned a lot. Thanks also to our guide Adam who brought us in Salt Mine. This place was amazing. Seeing this mine stars-trucked everyone due to its construction and what has inside. It’s a must!!
via Tripadvisor
polite, informative, friendly
Greg looked after us all day, polite, informative, friendly. Highly recommended tour. Good use of a day of a short stay.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Greg provided such a polite, informative, and friendly experience throughout the day. It’s wonderful to know that the tour made good use of your time during a short stay. If you need any assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to contact us, we would be glad to welcome you again.
via Tripadvisor
Paulina was superb
Paulina at Birkenau was superb. Knowledgeable, passionate and direct. Darius ourdriver made it effotless
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Paulina provided such a knowledgeable and passionate tour, and that Darius made the experience effortless with his driving and support. We are always striving to improve, so your comments help us ensure we maintain the highest standards of service for all our guests. If you need any assistance in planning another trip, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Hope to welcome you on another tour in the future.
via Viator
Our driver Adrian was...
Our driver Adrian was very accommodating, polite, punctual and friendly. Felt, due to crowds, tours themselves, we're rushed.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your thoughts; we truly appreciate it. We're glad to hear that our driver met your expectations and that you enjoyed the ride with him. We continually seek to improve and your feedback is very valuable for us. We would be delighted to welcome you again on another tour in the future. If you need any help, please feel free to contact us.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $320 to $499
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 25
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Krakow.
How much does Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car cost?
+
Prices start at $320 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 Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car take?
+
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 Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 71 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Krakow, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car?
+
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 Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car suitable for kids and families?
+
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 Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car?
+
Around 25 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?
+
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 Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car start and how do I get there?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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?
+
Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Tour from Krakow with private car.
Pick your date
