2 Days in Krakow: Auschwitz, Wieliczka & Schindler' Story
Discover two of Poland’s most powerful heritage sites in just two days. Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau with a licensed guide, explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine, enjoy lunch, and learn about Oskar Schindler's History.
Experience Krakow’s history and memory in two unforgettable days. From the silence of Auschwitz-Birkenau to the glittering chambers of the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the wartime stories of Schindler’s story— this well-planned tour lets you discover, reflect, and explore without worry.
Highlights:
• Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau with an official museum guide
• Discover the underground beauty of the Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Learn powerful wartime stories in Kraków former Ghetto area
• Enjoy a traditional Polish lunch between sightseeing stops
This 2-day program connects Poland’s most meaningful places — from remembrance to resilience. With transfers, tickets, and professional guides all arranged, you can focus on the experience itself: learning, reflecting, and uncovering Krakow’s history at your own pace.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Transfer Krakow – Oświęcim / 1h30min
Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. During the journey, your tour leader will introduce the historical background of this UNESCO-listed site.
Auschwitz I – Main Camp / 1h45min / Admission Ticket Included
Begin your guided visit at Auschwitz I, where the museum exhibitions are located in original brick barracks. With an official museum guide, learn about the everyday life of prisoners and the tragic history of the Holocaust. See the “Arbeit Macht Frei” gate, preserved gas chamber, crematorium, and the haunting collections that commemorate the victims.
Short Break / 15 minutes / Included
Take a short pause between visits to reflect and prepare for the next part of the tour.
Auschwitz II – Birkenau / 1h30min / Admission Ticket Included
Continue your visit to Birkenau, the largest section of the camp complex. Walk along the railway tracks leading to the ruins of crematoria, barracks, and watchtowers. Your guide will share stories of courage, loss, and remembrance that shaped this place forever.
Transfer Back to Krakow / 1h30min
Return journey to Krakow. Reflect on the experience and the memories of those who suffered here.
Day 2 – Wieliczka Salt Mine, Lunch & Schindler’s Story
Transfer Krakow – Wieliczka / 30min
Enjoy a comfortable ride to the nearby town of Wieliczka — home to one of the world’s oldest operating salt mines.
Wieliczka Salt Mine Tour / 2h30min / Admission Ticket Included
Descend deep underground to explore breathtaking chambers, salt-carved chapels, sculptures, and underground lakes. Your licensed in-house guide will lead you through a fascinating labyrinth of tunnels, sharing stories about the miners’ lives, traditions, and faith. Don’t miss the stunning Chapel of St. Kinga — a masterpiece carved entirely from salt.
Return to Krakow / 30min
Lunch / 1h30min
Savor a lunch at a restaurant. Take time to relax and recharge before continuing your afternoon experience.
Schindler’s Story Guided Tour Kazimierz & Ghetto / 2h
Discover the true story behind Schindler’s List on a guided walking route through real locations where Kraków’s Jewish history and cinema intersect—across authentic streets, courtyards, and neighborhoods.
Meeting point (on the first day): ul. Wielopole 2. Please wait at the Kiss&Ride touristic bus stop (click to go to the Google maps)
Endpoint (on the last day): ul. Szeroka 24, Krakow.
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