Kraków in 1 Day for Seniors - Guided English tour of Auschwitz I (Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum)
In Collaboration with MrShuttle.com. Updated on February 12, 2026.
Full-day guided visit from Kraków to two UNESCO-listed sites: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with an English museum guide, followed by a guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Transportation, entrance tickets, English-speaking guides at each site, a packed lunch set and insurance are included. You must bring your ID or passport to enter the Auschwitz Museum grounds.
This itinerary was created in collaboration with MrShuttle.com, inspired by the tour Day Trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow including Lunch. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Guided English tour of Auschwitz I (Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum)
- Visit Auschwitz II–Birkenau with the same English-speaking guide
- Guided 2.5-hour tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine down to ~140 m
- Packed lunch set based on Polish products
- Return transportation from Kraków (pickup service)
Itinerary
Day 1
Pickup from Kraków in the morning. Documentary shown during transfer to Auschwitz; English-language guided visit of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau followed by transfer to Wieliczka Salt Mine for the underground tour. Packed lunch provided during the second part of the day.
Auschwitz I
Transfer from Kraków to Auschwitz I (Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum). On arrival you will join the Museum's English-language guided tour of Auschwitz I for about 2 hours. A documentary film about the history of concentration camps is shown during the transfer.
Tips from local experts:
- Bring your passport or national ID — the Museum requires ID to enter the grounds.
- Only small bags (maximum 30 x 20 x 10 cm) are allowed on site; leave larger luggage on the bus.
- Dress conservatively and maintain quiet, respectful behaviour inside exhibits; seating is limited, plan for standing during parts of the tour.
Auschwitz II - Birkenau
Short transfer (approx. 2 km) from Auschwitz I to Auschwitz II–Birkenau. You will continue with the same English-speaking Museum guide for an approximately 1-hour visit of the Birkenau grounds and external memorial areas.
Tips from local experts:
- Birkenau is an open-air site; wear weather-appropriate outerwear and sturdy, non-slip shoes.
- The visit includes walking on uneven and potentially muddy surfaces; allow the guide to keep group pacing and stay close to the meeting point.
- For comfort, bring a small bottle of water; there are no visitor cafés inside the memorial area.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Transfer to the Wieliczka Salt Mine. On arrival you will join the English-language guided tourist route down to approximately 140 metres below ground for a guided 2.5-hour tour through chambers, chapels and salt-carved sculptures. A packed lunch set (based on Polish products) will be provided during the second part of the day/transfer.
Tips from local experts:
- The descent to the first tourist level requires descending a wooden stairway of 378 steps; after the tour you ascend by elevator. If you have mobility concerns, plan accordingly.
- Temperature underground is around 14°C (57°F) — wear a warm layer and comfortable shoes with good grip.
- Inform your guide in advance about any dietary restrictions for the provided packed lunch; staff can advise but special meals are not guaranteed on short notice.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 5 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Seniors |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 3 |
| Total Places | 3 |
| Activities Types | Culture, Attraction |
