Full-Day Tour of Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow

Yes it was wonderful Driver was on time Driver friendly and helpful The lunch that was organised was lovely. The guide at Auschwitz was great and informative and respectful we could hear him well. At Birkenau it would have been helpful to have ear pieces to hear the guide but this is the only suggestion we would say A fantastic day and would highly recommend for all

A positive experience from pick up to drop off. Tour to Auschwitz was excellent w/guide from site. Our trip to the Salt Mine was long but informative w/guides from site. Lunch was provided for for additional fee, but was totally worth it as we didn’t have time to stop, & be looking for a restaurant to sit & eat. Communication w/Krakow Discovery was seamless. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone.

Transport was brilliant, on time, communication great, clean. Auschwich was moving, incredible, organised everything we thought it would be and more. The salt mines was not for us, lots of steps, walking and boring

We booked this tour with a private chauffeur, and it turned out to be an outstanding experience from start to finish. Our driver, Marek, picked us up at our hotel right on time. He was friendly, spoke excellent English, and made the one‑hour drives to both Auschwitz and the Wieliczka Salt Mine genuinely enjoyable. Along the way he shared insights about the places we were visiting, Polish traditions, and things to see in the region. At Auschwitz, we joined a group of about 15 people with an excellent guide. The tour was deeply informative and conveyed the gravity of the site’s dark history with respect and clarity. Afterward, we continued to Birkenau, where the same guide led us through the grounds of the camp where the largest mass murder of the war took place. It was a powerful and important visit. The only small issue came when we arrived at the Salt Mine around lunchtime. We had only about 25 minutes to eat, which felt a bit rushed. Thankfully, Marek quickly pointed us to a place where we could grab food fast, but an extra half hour would have made it more relaxed. The Salt Mine tour itself was exceptional. We’ve visited caves before, but this was by far the most impressive underground experience we’ve ever had. Our guide, Margaret, was fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and full of stories about the mine’s historical significance. The vast underground halls and sculptures were truly breathtaking. After the tour, Marek drove us back to our hotel with plenty of time left in the afternoon to enjoy a stroll through Krakow. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Krakow. It’s a full day, but incredibly well worth it.

The Auschwitz part of this day was a tour we felt was necessary to do. We chose to couple it with the Salt Mine visit as a way of striking a balance given we were on holiday. We had excellent communication from the tour organiser and driver the day before the trip. On the morning of the trip we were picked up puntually by our courteous driver, Bartek. Arriving at Auschwitz, Bartek told us exactly where to be and when and everything went smoothly. The guide within Auschwitz was informative and set the right tone. What can you say about it? Harrowing, emotional,sobering. At the end of that part of the day there is a very short break and you are then taken to Birkenau. We had taken the optional packed lunch arranged in advance by the driver (order the day before). I would highly recommend this not only for convenience but also because it was very good in terms of items- fresh sandwich, fresh fruit etc, and good value. You would not have had time to go anywhere else to get anything except perhaps a drink from the vending machine. At Birkenau you rejoin the same bigger group with guide to go round. After that it is a 1 hour 20min approx drive to the salt mines. Again on arrival, Bartek's instructions were clear and helpful. The Salt Mine is fantastic. Be aware that while there is thankfully, a lift at the end to bring you back to the surface, there are a significant amount of steps to go down and the tour is conducted at a reasonably brisk pace. It is truly magnificent and well worth seeing. There is a short break in the middle of the tour while down the Mine. On leaving the mines we were then taken back to our original pickup point in Krakow. Bartek was a super driver and got us to all the right places in perfect time.

This tour was one of the most powerful and memorable experiences of our trip to Poland. Visiting the concentration camps was incredibly emotional and confronting, but also deeply important. The guides handled the history with great respect and knowledge, allowing time to reflect while ensuring we truly understood the significance of what we were seeing. It’s not an easy experience, but it’s one I believe everyone should have at least once. In contrast, the visit to the salt mines was fascinating and almost surreal. The sheer scale of the underground chambers, intricate carvings, and chapels carved entirely from salt were absolutely breathtaking. It was a perfect balance to the heaviness of the earlier part of the day. The tour was very well organised, transport was comfortable, and everything ran smoothly. A long day, but incredibly worthwhile. That said, be prepared—it involves a lot of walking at both sites. The descent into the salt mine is quite full-on, with a significant number of steps. If your fitness level isn’t great, I wouldn’t recommend doing both in the same tour, as it can be quite physically demanding. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Poland’s history and culture.

A very jam packed day and each of our tour guides were extremely knowledgeable! I would definitely recommend this trip!

Excellent tour very well organised. Great communication from Slawek and Bartek our driver on the lead up to the day. Plenty of time to do and see everything and lunch supplied also to save any disruption! Would definitely book with Krakow Discovery again.

I booked with Krakow Discovery and had an excellent experience. The driver was friendly, punctual, and kept communication clear throughout the day, which made everything run smoothly. The tour itself was very well arranged and thoughtfully planned, with the option of lunch available for a small additional cost. The day was around 11 hours total with travel and attractions. We visited Auschwitz, Birkenau, and the Salt Mines—all truly remarkable and moving experiences. The booking process was straightforward, which added to the overall convenience. I would highly recommend Krakow Discovery for anyone looking for a professional, well‑organised tour in Krakow.

I would highly recommend this tour, the day is long to fit all in but well organised, communication before the trip was good, you are collected and taken to each place by friendly driver who looks after you all day, the tour guide at the camps is very good, explains events that happened very well and passionately, make sure you take the driver up on pack lunch when he contacts the day before as very cheap and real good quality, it’s a busy day so good to have food at hand