Krakow · DAY TRIPS FROM KRAKOW
Oświęcim lies to the west, Wieliczka to the south-east and the Tatras two hours south. The 15 below compare the coach, minibus and private-car versions of each, with pickup times and what the price includes.
Ride from Krakow in an air-conditioned vehicle for a guided visit to Auschwitz I and Birkenau. See the Arbeit Macht Frei gate, original barracks, gas chambers, platforms, photographs and personal belongings. Licensed guides have included Nicholas, Nickolas and Ziggy, though your guide may differ. The day lasts 7 to 10 hours, with pickup options that vary by booking.
Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned bus for a guided visit to Auschwitz I and Birkenau. A licensed museum guide leads the 3.5-hour tour; guides have included Camilla, Kamil, Konrad and Piotr. Hotel pickup depends on your option, and some early or last-minute departures do not include skip-the-line entry.
Walk through 20 chambers of the Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour, descending 800 steps to 135 meters underground. Hear how miners worked, see salt sculptures and chapels, and listen to Chopin in the mine’s unusual acoustics. Choose a Krakow transfer or meet in Wieliczka; guides vary by departure, with names including Eva, Magda, Michael, Maria and Kuba.
“This was an incredible experience would highly recommend this trip. Unfortunately this doesn’t have transfers included so we had to arrange transfers to and from the mines.”
Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz I and Birkenau with an assistant, round-trip bus transport, entry arrangements, and a route brochure in your chosen language. Choose a self-guided visit or a guided option. Guides on past departures have included Adriana, Agnes, Daniel, and Simon, but assignments vary.
Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz I and Birkenau by bus or minivan, with an English-speaking tour leader handling transport and entry arrangements. At the camps, you explore independently with a map and online guidebook on your phone. Tour leaders such as Marcel, Mary, and Jacob have helped make the day run smoothly, but the camps themselves are not guided tours.
Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned minivan to Auschwitz I and Birkenau, where a museum guide leads visits to barracks, watchtowers and memorial sites. The tour includes transport, entry and tour-leader assistance, with hotel pickup and lunch available on selected options. Drivers such as Olek and Patryk have helped keep the day on schedule, but your guide and timing may differ.
Start early in Krakow for guided visits to Auschwitz I, Birkenau, and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Museum and mine guides lead the visits; drivers and staff vary, with names such as driver Dominic and Auschwitz guide Michael associated with past departures. Expect a solemn morning, a 2.5-hour underground route, and plenty of walking.
Travel from Krakow with an English-speaking driver, then join a licensed local guide for a 2.5-hour route through Wieliczka Salt Mine, 135 meters underground. You’ll see 20 historic chambers and the mine’s striking main hall. The route includes 800 steps, so bring comfortable shoes and a warm layer. Guide languages include English, German, French, Polish and more.
“The whole trip was most enjoyable. Our transport arrived promptly and our driver was friendly and informative. Our guide for the salt mine tour was brilliant. He was very friendly, witty and made the whole tour fun. His knowledge of the mine was incredible. Our transport back to Krakow arrived on time and again the driver was friendly. I can highly recommend this tour and honestly say it was very well organised and good value for money.”
Spend about seven hours traveling from Krakow to Auschwitz I and Birkenau with a licensed guide. You’ll see the Arbeit Macht Frei gate, Block 11, the remaining gas chamber and crematorium, and the vast Birkenau grounds. English, German and French tours are available. Guides vary by departure; Monika, Joanna and Jakob have led recent tours.
Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned bus to Auschwitz I and Birkenau for guided visits with a museum-certified guide. Expect a long, emotionally demanding day, substantial walking, and a pickup time that may change. English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Dutch museum tours are available.
Travel from central Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau for a self-guided visit, or choose a guided option. You’ll see both camp sites, permanent exhibitions, barracks and the remains of gas chambers, with up to 2.5 hours at the memorial. Transport, entry and a 19-language booklet are included only with some booking options.
Travel from central Krakow to Auschwitz I and Birkenau, then Wieliczka Salt Mine, with admission, transport, and licensed English-speaking museum guides included. The day runs about 10 to 12 hours. Guides vary by date; past outings have included Michael at Auschwitz and Joanna at the mine. Expect a reflective camp visit, a long walk, and 380 stairs down into the mine.
Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned minibus to the 13th-century Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An English-speaking guide leads a two-hour visit through underground corridors, chambers and salt carvings. The five-hour outing includes admission and return transport; expect stairs, walking and a lift back to the surface.
“The tour felt absolutely magical to me! The guide, Ola, was very enthusiastic and helpful. I loved how intimate this tour was: the tourist route is very well organized, so in each chamber, we were completely alone with the guide, which adds to the charm and the sense of awe about the place. Insider tip: if you have headphones of your own, don't hesitate to use them and refuse the discardable ones offered for the tour. Which it's practical for people who don't have them, I found that they were not especially good and had a much better sound from my own.Read more”
Travel from Kraków by air-conditioned minivan or minibus for guided visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Expect about 3.5 hours at the memorial and 2.5 hours underground, plus road time and a flexible meal break. Guides named on recent departures include Anna, Michal, and Walker, though your guide may differ.
Travel from Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle to Auschwitz I and Birkenau for a guided, seven-hour visit. You’ll enter through the Arbeit macht frei gate, see original barracks and personal belongings, and hear about the camps’ history and liberation. Guides vary by departure; names on past tours include Michael, Michal, Anna, Tom, and Simon.
Pick a square, a mine shaft or a mountain road.
