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• Take a profound journey through history with an official guide at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, a powerful testament to the human spirit amidst tragedy.
• This ticket has fast-track entry privileges and allows you to pass through the security line and start your tour as quickly as possible.
• Join an authorized tour group led by an expert Auschwitz-Birkenau guide, ensuring an informative and immersive experience.
• Learn about the tragic history and treatment of the Jews and other prisoners of the Holocaust and see the stark ruins of their everyday living conditions.
• Explore the cabins and crematoriums in Birkenau, the watchtowers, railway ramps, and a former gas chamber of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• The tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours, with 1.5-2 hours at Auschwitz and 1-1.5 hours at Birkenau, providing ample time to explore both locations thoroughly.

Inclusions

• Guided tour available in 7 languages
• Fast-track entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Local host who will meet you close to Auschwitz I
• Official Auschwitz-Birkenau guide speaking your preferred language

• Tip: Engage with books, documentaries, and online resources to understand Auschwitz-Birkenau's history and significance for a more meaningful visit.
• This tour is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Polish.
• It is not recommended that children under 14 visit the memorial.
• Note that last-minute tour timing changes may occasionally occur due to the nature of the venue. In rare cases, tours may be rescheduled to the following day, ensuring you still get the full experience.
• The max size of backpacks or handbags brought into the museum shouldn't exceed dimensions: 30x20x10cm (roughly 12x8x4 inches) and 30kg.
• Tour timings and pick-up times may change last minute due to venue requirements. In rare cases, tours might be rescheduled for the next day.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Here's your chance to learn about the series of tragic events that took place in Krakow on this guided tour of Schindler's Factory.
• Benefit from skip-the-line entry into the factory, and see Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory repaint the wartime events that happened in the city for 1.5 hours.
• Marvel at the heroic life of Oskar Schindler, and how he saved the lives of many Jewish laborers thrown into gas chambers.
• Drop by the photographer’s shop, board a tram, and walk through the crowded streets of a Jewish ghetto.
• See where the events depicted in Steven Speilberg's film "Schindler's List" occurred in the now-famous Schindler's factory.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry into Oskar Schindler’s Factory
• Expert English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, or Polish-speaking guide (optional)
• English private guided tour (optional)

• Tip: Take a tour around the original second-floor offices used by Oskar Schindler and his secretary which are preserved and open to the public.
• This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Please note this is a group tour with a strictly defined schedule, please, don't be late.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, located inside the Auschwitz concentration camp in Oświęcim, and enjoy seamless transfers from the meeting point.
• With an expert guide, understand the consequences of World War II and the Holocaust, walk through the camp, and see the barracks where prisoners resided.
• Unveil chilling details of the grueling lives that inmates here were forced to lead as you come across the various exhibits.
• Your guide will also take you to the camp at Birkenau, to see the past living conditions of the prisoners, and the gas chambers where they were executed en masse.
• Choose the preferred language for your tour guide from 7 available options. Upgrade to include lunch in your ticket.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Expert guide available in 7 languages
• Skip-the-line access
• Lunch (optional)
• AC vehicle transfers from Krakow with meeting point pickup (optional)
• Entry fees

• Tip: Don't miss out on visiting the blocks in the camp that are open to the public as these contain important or interesting historical information panels in Polish and English.
• The live tour guide is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch and Polish.
• Note that last-minute tour timing changes may occasionally occur due to the nature of the venue. In rare cases, tours may be rescheduled to the following day, ensuring you still get the full experience.
• Photography is allowed only in select parts of the Museum. Flash photography is forbidden.
• Note: As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full names and contact details as part of the booking.
• Entry may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Embark on a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine and avoid long queues with the convenience of skip-the-line entry.
• Descend the wooden stairs to discover a 700-year-old underground realm comprising 23 chambers with diverse salt compositions and saline lakes.
• Learn about methods of salt extraction, mining tools and devices, and the various ways of transporting salt from the mine from an expert multilingual guide.
• Keep an eye out for Pope John Paul II and a copy of Da Vinci's Last Supper, both delicately carved in salt at St. Kinga's Chapel.
• Head to the largest chamber of the mine, where dance balls and sports events take place. Then, buy souvenirs and ride a real mining elevator back to the surface.
• You can opt for the tour in a language of your choice, with tours available in multiple languages.

Inclusions

• Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Skip-the-line access
• Expert guide available in multiple languages
• Access to Tourist Route

Exclusions

• Access to Miner's Route
• Access to Graduation Tower

• Tip: Check to see if there are any sporting events, concerts, or theatrical performances that might enhance your visit.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair. Some of the underground paths on the Tourist Route have been modified to accommodate individuals with limited mobility.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
• In exceptional cases, some of the chambers of the Tourist Route might be excluded from the guided tour.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Immerse yourself in a historical experience with a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp complex.
• Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off services from central Krakow, with exclusive skip-the-line access to the camp.
• Travel to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex aboard an AC minibus with an English-speaking driver, while your expert multilingual guide brings history to life.
• Gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust through a guided tour of the outdoor museum, exhibits, and the camp's harrowing past.
• Choose from 6 language options for your guided tour, catering to your preferences and ensuring an informative experience.

Inclusions

• Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Expert licensed English, Polish, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch or German-speaking guide
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Transfers by an AC minivan or minibus
• Audio equipment rental

Exclusions

• Pick-up & drop-off from hotels located far from the center of Krakow

• Tip: Don't miss the documentary on the visitor center. It is a brief introduction with real images of the camp and its prisoners, their way of life, and a summary of the history of the formation of the camp.
• Facilities: WiFi & Cloakroom.
• The tour is available in English, Polish, Italian, French, German, Dutch and Spanish.
• The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service. Hence, the pick-up time/duration of the tour is subject to change.
• Note: As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking. Entry may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.
• The maximum bag size allowed inside the museum is 30x20x10 cm.
• All sightseeing within the camp can only be done in the company of a licensed guide.
• Pick-up is possible from the hotels located in the center of Krakow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The exact location and pickup time will be provided to you by the tour operator at least a day before your scheduled tour.
• This tour is not recommended for children under 13 years old. It is up to the parents or guardians to decide whether to let children attend or not.
• Baby carriages and luggage larger than 30 x 20 x 10cm are not permitted inside the museum.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• This experience offers a tour of two concentration camps and a historic mine with a live guide.
• Hotel pickups and drop-offs from your hotel/hostel/accommodation in Krakow and an optional lunch, add to the convenience of this tour.
• You'll begin at the Nazi Holocaust's largest concentration camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau, a 2-part tour that begins at Auschwitz.
• At the second camp of Birkenau, you'll see the original barracks and locations where prisoners were held. As you walk through the camp, your guide will tell facts and stories about the prisoners.
• Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine, an attraction that speaks to Poland's mineral and religious culture.
• Descend 135 meters below ground level and follow the tourist route past multiple chambers, original sculptures, and authentic miner workplaces.

Inclusions

• Full-day tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine
• English-speaking guide
• Round-trip transfers from Krakow hotels or meeting point
• Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Entry to Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Headsets (based on option selected)
• Lunch box (based on option selected)

• Pick up from your hotel or meeting point
• Travel to Auschwitz (approx 1h)
• Visit to Auschwitz Museum 1.5hr
• Visit to Birkenau Musuem 1hr
• Lunch break 1hr
• Travel to Wieliczka Salt Mine approx 1hr
• Wieliczka Salt Mine tour 2.5hr
• Travel back to Krakow approx 30min (time may vary depending on the drop-off point)

• Pick-up is possible from the hotels located in the center of Kracow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The tour operator will provide the exact location and pickup time at least a day before your scheduled tour.

Auschwitz-Birkenau

• Tip: Pay attention to the camp's infrastructure and layout. Observe the barracks, watchtowers, fences, and other structures to get a sense of the scale and conditions of the camp.
• Note that last-minute tour timing changes may occasionally occur due to the nature of the venue. In rare cases, tours may be rescheduled to the following day, ensuring you still get the full experience.
• The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service.
• Note: As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants must provide their full name as part of the booking. Entry may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.

Wieliczka Salt Mine

• Tip: Keep an eye out for intricate statues, bas-reliefs, and even entire salt chapels, showcasing the miners' skill and craftsmanship.
• Sightseeing in the salt mine takes place 135 m under the surface where the temperature is between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius. We recommend wearing appropriate clothes.
• The maximum dimensions of a bag: Auschwitz-Birkenau – 30 x 20 x 10 cm, Wieliczka Salt Mine – 35 x 20 x 20 cm.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Make the most of your time in Krakow and explore the city by selecting a one-loop, 24hr, or 48hr hop-on, hop-off pass or opt for the non-hop-on, hop-off convertible bus journey.
• With unlimited stops, hop off at any stop that draws you to explore it and hop back onto the bus whenever you are ready for the next attraction.
• Choose the 24 or 48hr ticket option to go on a 30min gondola ride over the waters of the Vistula River. Visit the Galicia Jewish Museum with a photo exhibition documenting the remnants of Jewish culture.
• Enjoy engaging commentary through an audio guide in 7 languages about the sights, such as Oskar Schindler's Factory, Wawel Castle, Kosciuszko Mound, and Heroes of the Ghetto Square.

Inclusions

• One-loop/ 24hr/ 48hr hop-on hop-off pass in Krakow (optional)
• Bus tour without hop-on hop-off (optional)
• Audio guide in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Polish & Russian
• 30 min historical gondola boat ride (24/48-hr ticket only)
• Entry to Galicia Jewish Museum

Schedule

• First bus: 10am from stop #1 (Hotel Galaxy)
• Last bus: 2:10pm from stop #1 (Hotel Galaxy)
• Popular stops: Wawel Castle, the Kosciuszko Mound, Muzeum Narodowe, Oskar Schindler's Factory, and Heroes of the Ghetto Square.
• Frequency: Every 50 minutes and every 2nd, 4th, and 6th bus at every stop is only available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Please click here for the detailed route map and here for boarding points.

• Tip: Since tap water is safe for drinking in Krakow, be sure to carry a reusable water bottle along with you to avoid spending on bottled water.
• Tip: To get a true taste of Krakow's traditional cuisine, consider having a meal at a milk bar, a.k.a, mleczny where you can get homemade soups, pierogis, and local beer.
• Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility/Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
• The following are allowed on the bus: Outside food, drinks, photography, baggage and guide dogs.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp complex on this guided tour with lunch and hotel pickup from Krakow Center included in your ticket.
• The ticket provides exclusive skip-the-line access that will allow you to enter the museum almost immediately after getting picked up from your hotel or the nearest possible pick-up point.
• Journey to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex in an AC minibus with an English-speaking driver.
• Follow an expert guide to explore this solemn reminder of one of history’s darkest periods. Pick one of five languages (English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish) for your guided tour of the concentration camp.
• See the exhibits at the outdoor museum and learn more about the camp and its history from your guide.
• Your ticket also includes a lunch box, offering both vegetarian and meat options. You can inform the operator of your choice during the time of booking.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Expert licensed guide (English, French, Spanish, Italian, or German)
• Pick-up from the hotel or from the nearest possible pick-up point
• Transfers by an AC minivan or minibus
• Service of an experienced driver
• Audio equipment rental
• Food: Lunchbox with ham or Cheese Sandwich or Hummus Sandwich Fruits, Chocolate
• Drinks: Water

Exclusions

• Pick-up from the hotels located far from the center of Krakow

• Tip: The weather in Auschwitz is very unpredictable. Winters are really cold (and days short) and the summers are quite hot. Be sure to dress weather appropriately.
• Note that last-minute tour timing changes may occasionally occur due to the nature of the venue. In rare cases, tours may be rescheduled to the following day, ensuring you still get the full experience.
• Note: The tour includes pick-up services from the hotels located in the center of Krakow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The exact location and pickup time will be provided to you by the tour operator at least a day before your scheduled tour.
• Make sure that you provide the tour operator with your hotel room number for the pick-up.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Skip the lines and explore Krakow's iconic castle's majestic interiors, explore mysterious undergrounds, or get a comprehensive highlights tour.
• See hidden chambers, discover the legend of the Wawel Dragon, and see Europe's largest collection of Ottoman tents.
• Walk in the footsteps of Polish kings and queens as you explore their lavishly decorated private apartments.
• Choose between an English or Spanish-guided tour and personalize your experience with optional add-on tours to the Crown Treasury and Armoury.

Inclusions

• 1 to 3-hour guided tour of Wawel Castle
• Skip-the-line entry to Wawel Castle
• Guide fluent in English or Spanish
• Guided tour of royal apartments and interiors (optional)
• Guided tour of the crown treasury (optional)
• Guided tour of the Wawel exhibition (optional)
• Guided tour of interiors and armory (optional)

Exclusions

• Entrance to the cathedral

• Tip: Consider visiting the nearby Wawel Cathedral, the final resting place of Polish kings and national heroes.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Enjoy skip-the-line access and bypass waiting queues at the 800-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the most unique attractions in Poland.
• Travel by a comfortable AC bus after a convenient pickup from the meeting point.
• With an expert guide by your side, learn about all the myths and legends of one of the oldest salt mines in the world.
• Explore the vast 327-meter underground labyrinth that dates back to the 13th century.
• Marvel at the fascinating salt artwork as you walk through 22 chambers carved in salt. See the salty underground lake, chapels, and salt monuments here.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Skip-the-line entry
• Expert guide (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish)
• Round-trip transfers from Krakow with pick-up from meeting point

• Tip: The microclimate of the mine is great for people with asthma and allergies.
• This tour is not entirely wheelchair accessible.
• Temperatures can drop to 14 degrees, so make sure to wear warm clothing.
• Wear comfortable shoes as there is plenty of walking involved.
• Bringing luggage to the mine is not allowed with the exception of hand baggage. Hand baggage is considered to be luggage of maximum dimensions 35cm x 20cm x 20cm.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.