Krakow in 3 Days: Jewish Heritage, Auschwitz & Salt Mine

Experience Krakow through stories of faith, memory, and endurance. This 3-day guided journey leads you from the Jewish Quarter and wartime sites to the depths of the Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler’s Factory. Each stop reveals a new layer of Poland’s history — all carefully planned, so you can focus on discovery, not logistics..

Highlights:

• Explore the heart of Jewish Krakow in Kazimierz, the Ghetto, and Płaszów
• Discover the memory and meaning behind historic places
• Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau with an official museum guide
• Uncover hidden wonders deep in the Wieliczka Salt Mine
• Learn wartime stories inside Schindler’s Factory
• Enjoy lunches on 2 days of your tour
• A respectful journey through history and heritage

Designed for travelers who value authenticity and reflection, this 3-day tour connects culture, remembrance, and resilience. With everything arranged — guides, entries, and transfers — you’ll explore the region’s most meaningful sites at a thoughtful pace, gaining insight and inspiration along the way.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Jewish Heritage: Kazimierz, Ghetto, Lunch & Płaszów

Kazimierz – Jewish Quarter / 2h / Admission Included
Begin your journey in Kazimierz, Krakow’s Jewish Quarter — a district of synagogues, cobbled lanes, and stories of coexistence. Discover how Jewish and Christian cultures intertwined for centuries.

Ghetto Area in Podgórze / 1h / Free Admission
Cross the river into Podgórze to visit the wartime ghetto area. See Ghetto Heroes Square, fragments of the ghetto wall, and the “Under the Eagle” Pharmacy — symbols of resistance and remembrance.

Lunch Break / 1–2h
Pause for a lunch at a  restaurant — a perfect time to reflect and recharge before continuing your day.

Płaszów Memorial Site / 2h / Free Admission
End the day at the former Płaszów concentration camp, now a peaceful memorial site. Learn about the tragic history and those who endured unimaginable hardship.

Day 2 – Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

Transfer Krakow → Oświęcim / 1h30min / Included
Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned group vehicle.

Auschwitz I Museum / 2h  / Admission Included
Visit the first part of the camp with a licensed museum guide. See original barracks, exhibits, and the remnants of daily life inside the camp.

Short Break / 15min / Facilities on Site

Auschwitz II–Birkenau / 1h15min/ Admission Included
Continue to Birkenau to see the remains of gas chambers, crematoria, and rail platforms. Your museum guide provides sensitive commentary throughout.

Return to Krakow / 1h30min / Included
Reflect quietly on the way back after a day of remembrance and understanding.

Day 3 – Wieliczka Salt Mine, Lunch & Schindler’s Factory

Transfer Krakow → Wieliczka / 30min / Included
Depart from Krakow for a short, comfortable drive to one of Poland’s most unique UNESCO sites.

Wieliczka Salt Mine / 2h30min / Admission Included
Descend 135 meters underground with an in-house guide and explore magnificent chambers, salt sculptures, and the breathtaking Chapel of St. Kinga.

Transfer Back to Krakow / 30min / Included
Return to the city after your underground adventure.

Lunch Break / 1–2h / Included
Enjoy a hearty meal at a local bistro near the city center — the perfect way to relax after the visit.

Schindler’s Factory Museum / 2h / Admission Included
End your journey inside Oskar Schindler’s Factory, now a museum that tells the story of Krakow during WWII. Explore immersive exhibits, powerful photographs, and stories of courage and hope.

Meeting point (on the first day): ul. Szeroka 24, 31-053 Krakow. Meet your guide on the steps of the Old Synagogue. They will hold an excursions.city sign  (click to go to the Google maps)  
Endpoint(on the last day): ul. Lipowa 4, Kraków  

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