Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 111 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option worth booking?
Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option is a 8-hour experience in Krakow, Poland, from $79 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 111 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (111)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $79 per person
A unique opportunity to check off two Unesco world heritage sites in one day. The largest death camp in human history, an infamous site of genocide, Auschwitz-Birkenau is synonymous with the worst atrocities ever committed. Arrive via transfer from Krakow and learn about the tragic history of this place with a live guide. The camp was built by the Nazis in 1940 in the suburbs of Oswiecim. The total number of deaths is estimated at over 1.1 million people, most of them Jewish, representing 28 nationalities. Choose a combined tour to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine following the Auschwitz visit and a lunch break. A treasured monument of Polish cultural history, the vast medieval salt mine has over a million visitors yearly. The miners left dozens of sculptures and bas-reliefs cut out of the salt, keeping their work alive for many further years. There are 800 steps to climb, and 350 at the beginning take you down into the mine. There's a lift to the top of the mine at the end of the route.
What you get
About this experience
A unique opportunity to check off two Unesco world heritage sites in one day. The largest death camp in human history, an infamous site of genocide, Auschwitz-Birkenau is synonymous with the worst atrocities ever committed. Arrive via transfer from Krakow and learn about the tragic history of this place with a live guide. The camp was built by the Nazis in 1940 in the suburbs of Oswiecim. The total number of deaths is estimated at over 1.1 million people, most of them Jewish, representing 28 nationalities. Choose a combined tour to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine following the Auschwitz visit and a lunch break. A treasured monument of Polish cultural history, the vast medieval salt mine has over a million visitors yearly. The miners left dozens of sculptures and bas-reliefs cut out of the salt, keeping their work alive for many further years. There are 800 steps to climb, and 350 at the beginning take you down into the mine. There's a lift to the top of the mine at the end of the route.
What's included
Included
- Wieliczka Salt Mine Admission Fee * Only in the combo tour
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Admission Fee
- Headsets to hear the guide *Only in part I of Auschwitz
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live In-person Guide
- Shared two-way transfers from a Meeting Point
Not included
- Hotel Pick-up
- Food and Drinks
What you'll see and do
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
This stop includes a 20 minute break followed by a visit to the permanent exhibition in the former prisoner blocks of Auschwitz I, the mother camp.
120 minutes here · Admission included
The second part of the Auschwitz camp complex is Birkenau, the former extermination camp and the largest prisoner camp built by the Nazi regime in Europe. After the visit, there will be a break of up to 20 min.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Matejko Square
If you choose a combination trip with Wieliczka Salt Mine, you will have a 1-hour lunch break before the second trip. The break could be in Oswiecim, Krakow or Wieliczka.
60 minutes here
Wieliczka Salt Mine
In the combination trip, you will also visit the Salt Mine in Wieliczka, 20 km from Krakow Old Town. The guide will lead you underground to the depths of the Mine, using hundreds of downward spiralling steps. Afterwards, you will return to the surface by lift/elevator.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Krakow
The meeting point is behind the public transportation tram stop Poczta Glowna accross the street from Lajkonik Cafe & Bakery.
Meeting point
Krakow
In front of Glonojad Reastaurant in Matejko Square.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The meeting point is behind the public transportation tram stop Poczta Glowna accross the street from Lajkonik Cafe & Bakery.
Ends at
In front of Glonojad Reastaurant in Matejko Square.
Options you can book
Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour
Duration: 8 hours Auschwitz-Birkenau Visit Only: This is for an Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Visit with Transfers. Choose a combined tour to include a Wieliczka Salt Mine visit.
Combined Tour with Salt Mine
Combined Tour with Salt Mine: This option is a combo trip including Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine with an English Guide. Duration: 12 hours
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 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Legendary Krakow
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 111 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
111 verified traveler reviews for Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Yay Gregory
Gregory was an awesome and funny driver, and the Salt Mine was very fun. Highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Thank you for review!
via Tripadvisor
Do not book your tour with these people!
We booked an Auschwitz tour through Headout almost two months in advance, so naturally we assumed that our place was secured. Instead, less than 24 hours before departure, we were informed that the tour had been cancelled due to “operational issues.” What this actually meant was that the tour operator had failed to secure entry tickets from the museum. It is extremely frustrating that a booking can be accepted, confirmed, and held for two months despite admission not actually being guaranteed. Yes, we received a refund, but that does not compensate for the fact that we planned part of our holiday around this visit and had limited time in Poland. By the time the cancellation came through, it was too late to make alternative arrangements. What was particularly disappointing was the complete lack of effort to resolve the situation. No alternative date, no alternative tour, no assistance in finding another operator, and no goodwill gesture despite the extremely late cancellation. The response was simply that the tour was cancelled and the money would be refunded. If visiting Auschwitz is an important part of your trip, I would strongly recommend booking directly with Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum rather than through third-party resellers. Our experience suggests that even a booking made months in advance and marked as confirmed does not necessarily mean tickets have actually been secured. A refund returns the money. It does not restore a missed experience or a disrupted holiday itinerary. After booking nearly two months ahead, we expected far better planning, communication, and customer care. Instead, we were left scrambling at the last minute with no meaningful support or solution offered.
via Tripadvisor
Holidays ruined
DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS PEOPLE - SHAME OF A COMPANY THAT SHOULD BE CLOSED DOWN I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was so disappointing and damaging to our trip that I feel compelled to warn other travellers. We booked and paid for our Auschwitz-Birkenau tour with Legendary Kraków over two months in advance. This was not a last-minute booking. We carefully planned our entire holiday around this visit, arranged our accommodation, transport, and schedule accordingly, and trusted the company to deliver a service that had been confirmed and paid for well ahead of time. To our shock, we were informed the day before the tour that it had been cancelled because they had been unable to secure tickets. Let that sink in: a company that sells Auschwitz tours accepted our booking and payment more than two months in advance but apparently failed to obtain the tickets necessary to provide the service they had sold. To make matters worse, the communication throughout the process was poor and offered little reassurance. We were simply informed that the tour could not go ahead, despite having booked well in advance and having every reason to believe our reservation was secure. There was no meaningful solution offered, no viable alternative arranged, and no acknowledgment of the impact that such a late cancellation would have on visitors who had planned their itineraries around this experience. The most frustrating part is that this was entirely avoidable. If a company knows that tickets are limited, it is their responsibility to secure them when customers book, or at the very least to communicate honestly about availability. Instead, we were given confirmation, allowed to believe everything was arranged, and then left stranded with virtually no time to find an alternative. Anyone who has visited Kraków knows that Auschwitz is often one of the main reasons people travel there. For us, it was one of the most important parts of our trip. By cancelling at the last minute, Legendary Kraków didn’t just cancel an excursion—they ruined a significant part of our holiday. Alternative tours were either fully booked or vastly more expensive by that stage. The refund does not compensate for the lost opportunity, the stress, the wasted time spent reorganising our plans, and the disappointment of missing something we had specifically travelled to experience. A refund simply returns money for a service that was never provided; it does not restore the experience that was taken away. Mistakes can happen in any business. What separates a professional company from an unprofessional one is how they manage those mistakes. Accepting bookings months in advance without ensuring availability, only to cancel at the very last moment, demonstrates poor organisation and a complete lack of respect for customers’ time and travel plans. Based on our experience, I would strongly advise anyone considering booking with Legendary Kraków to think carefully before relying on them for an important part of their trip. If they can cancel a fully paid booking made over two months in advance with less than 24 hours’ notice, there is no guarantee that your plans are safe either. Extremely disappointing experience and one that left a lasting negative impression on what was otherwise a wonderful visit to Kraków.
via Tripadvisor
The Salt Mine Guided Tour with Transfer
We booked the Salt Mine shared English guided tour with hotel pickup during our trip to Kraków and paid £122.50 for two people. From start to finish, the experience was excellent. Our driver picked us up from the hotel and we sat at the front of the minibus. He was very pleasant, informative, spoke excellent English and gave very clear instructions throughout the journey. There were around 10 people on the bus, which made the transfer feel comfortable and well organised. Once at the Salt Mines, our guide was fantastic — extremely knowledgeable, engaging and again spoke very good English. Other visitors joined the group there, making the tour group around 25 people in total, but it never felt rushed or overcrowded. The pace of the tour was nice and relaxed, giving everyone enough time to really take in the incredible surroundings and information being shared. The tour lasted approximately 2.5 hours and everything ran smoothly. We met our transfer back at the car park exactly at the time we had been given. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Kraków. A huge thank you to our driver Grzegorz.
Response from the operator: Thank you for such kind words and your review!
via Tripadvisor
Great experience visiting the salt mine
The driver picked up us on time and was very friendly. The van was comfortable and we made it to the salt mines without any issues. The salt mine is worth visiting, just remember there is a lot of walking.
Response from the operator: Thank you for review!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $79 to $135
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 39
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Legendary Krakow, who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 73.3.
See everything Legendary Krakow runsWhy this scores 78
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Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Krakow.
How much does Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option cost?
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Prices start at $79 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 Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 111 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 Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option?
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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 Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option?
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Around 39 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option 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 to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket. 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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What is included in Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option?
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Included: Wieliczka Salt Mine Admission Fee * Only in the combo tour; Auschwitz-Birkenau Admission Fee; Headsets to hear the guide *Only in part I of Auschwitz; All Fees and Taxes; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Hotel Pick-up; and Food and Drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option?
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The meeting point is behind the public transportation tram stop Poczta Glowna accross the street from Lajkonik Cafe & Bakery. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Krakow. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option?
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Across 111 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, organization, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
What booking options are available for Auschwitz Birkenau Transfer and Guide with Salt Mine Combo Option?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour, Combined Tour with Salt Mine. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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