Auschwitz and Salt Mine Private Tour

8.9 (49 reviews)
Day trip
Guide in: English

Description

This exclusive tour offers the opportunity to explore Auschwitz and the Salt Mines, where you'll gain insights into the profound history of the largest Nazi concentration camp alongside a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, focusing on the harrowing events of World War II.

Private Tour of Auschwitz and Salt Mines

Your journey begins with a pickup from your Krakow hotel at the designated time, after which we will embark on a drive lasting just over an hour to the site of one of the most significant locations of the Nazi Holocaust, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

Upon arrival, you will commence a private guided tour in English of this notorious extermination camp established during the Second World War. The experience will take you through the former prison blocks that now serve as exhibition halls, as well as the gas chambers and crematoriums. These somber sites provide a poignant perspective on the inhumane practices inflicted by SS guards that led to the suffering and death of over one million individuals.

The tour continues to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the section where trains transported Jews, Romi people, homosexuals, Spanish Republicans, and other victims, marking the beginning of their tragic destinies.

After the tour, there will be approximately 40 minutes of free time before we proceed to the town of Wieliczka, where you will have one and a half hours to enjoy lunch at your own pace.

Subsequently, we will explore the Salt Mines, an impressive underground network featuring more than 20 galleries. This visit includes stunning lakes and chambers adorned with salt block sculptures and the magnificent chapel of St. Kinga, entirely decorated with salt finishes.

Upon concluding our exploration, we will return you to your accommodation in Krakow, with a scheduled arrival approximately 10 hours after the pickup.

Advantages of a Private Tour

Opting for a private tour not only provides a tailored experience but also offers potential cost savings for larger groups.

Key Information

  • During the reservation process, ensuring that you provide your complete legal name as it appears on your ID is crucial. Any discrepancies (such as nicknames or abridged names) will result in denied access to the Auschwitz grounds.
  • Visits to the camp must be conducted with authorized guides and are not allowed with external tour leaders. Confirmation for the guide typically occurs between 12 to 16 hours prior to your visit.
  • Access to the camp requires a minimum group size, and if this is not achieved, the activity may be postponed or cancelled.
  • We will secure your guide and tickets as soon as the minimum number of participants is confirmed. However, guide availability for last-minute bookings cannot be guaranteed, potentially leading to cancellation.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by car
  • Private driver
  • Private tour in Auschwitz
  • Shared tour in English in the Salt Mines
  • Admission tickets

What's not included

  • Food and drink

Cancellation policy

Rimborso del 62% se cancelli almeno 360 ore prima (local time)

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Important information

The provider will contact you to arrange the exact pickup time from your hotel in Krakow, as it depends on the location of the accommodation. Pickup will generally be between 6 and 8 am. Please be ready 10 minutes in advance. Please note that these times are flexible.

Additional Info 

  • It's crucial to review any communications from Civitatis the day before the activity. The local tour company will send you essential information needed for your participation in the excursion.
  • Due to the large number of visitors, the schedule may be modified. It's important that you have your mobile phone fully operational in case of any changes of this kind.
  • The visit to the camp can only take place with qualified guides from the camp and not with external guides. The confirmation of the guide is only guaranteed 12-16 hours before the activity.
  • All operators require a minimum group size to be able to access the camp with a guide, so sometimes, if this is not reached, the activity may be cancelled or rescheduled.
  • We reserve tickets and secure a guide as soon as the minimum group size is met. However, for last-minute bookings, guide availability cannot be guaranteed, and the activity may be subject to cancellation.
  • However, if there is any change in the departure time of the excursion, we'll notify you at least 15-24 hours before the activity.
  • According to Auschwitz's rules, please note that if you have to make changes in your booking (changes in date, time, or name), you can only make one change per booking. In the case of modifying names, you can only change 10% of the names max.; i.e., if there are 20 attendees, you can only change 2 names.
  • The visit to the Mine is between 3:45 pm and 4:15 pm.
  • In the event of cancellation, a non-refundable fee of 38EUR per person will be charged, as it corresponds to the cost of admission to the Salt Mines.

Changes to the Number of Participants

For group bookings of more than 10 people, you may only add up to 10% of the original group size after the reservation is confirmed. For example, if your reservation is for 6 people and you want to add 3 more, that’s fine. However, if your group is between 10 and 19 people, only one additional participant can be added. For groups of 20 to 29, only two extra people can be added.

Please note that canceling and attempting to rebook for a larger group does not guarantee availability. It is highly unlikely that Auschwitz will approve a new reservation for a larger number of participants on nearby dates.

Once a private tour with named tickets has been confirmed, the provider cannot change the time or cancel the tour.

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