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The 15 Best Full-Day Trips in Poland

47 tours  ·  from $15

Poland is cheap enough that the question is rarely the money, it is the hours. These 15 full-day trips are set out by price and length so the day plans itself.

Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader - Starting in Krakow at Pawia 18b
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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader

1.Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,452 reviews · from $37Our pick

Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz I and Birkenau by bus or minivan with a tour leader, museum entry, maps, and a multilingual online guide. You will see prison barracks, personal artifacts, the unloading ramp, crematory remains, and the memorial. Leaders such as Marcel, Jacob, Mary, and Miroslaw are praised for clear instructions and thoughtful support.

“This was an amazing tour, well organised trip and the your leader was very helpful. Highly recommended.”

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Day Trip: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow - Auschwitz I: a serious, guided visit
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Day Trip: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow

2.Day Trip: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,282 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend the morning at Auschwitz I and Birkenau with an English-speaking museum guide, then visit Wieliczka Salt Mine, 140 meters underground. Mr.Shuttle provides Krakow pickup, transfers, admission, and an optional lunchbox. Expect a serious, fast-moving day with lots of walking, stairs, and limited free time.

“Whilst it’s impossible to say you can enjoy all of this experience, because of its nature , at the concentration camps , Mr Shuttle provided an excellent service . Really great guides and driver. Nice packed lunch and a friendly atmosphere. The pick up and drop off was fine . The salt mine is spectacular . As for Auschwitz-Birkenau , only visit (and watch the film on the transport) if you can accept it’s a harrowing experience but one that should be seen and understood.”

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Krakow: Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip - Chochołów and its wooden houses
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Krakow: Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip

3.Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,489 reviews · 9 hours · from $22

Travel from Krakow to the Tatras in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide such as David, Lucas, Marcin, or Piotr. Visit Chochołów, taste smoked oscypek and local alcohol, see the ski jump and Jaszczurówka Chapel, then ride the Gubałówka funicular and explore Zakopane.

“The knowleageable guide with such a kind and welcome approach. Gencuie bardzo.”

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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip - Chochołów and the timber homes of Podhale
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Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

4.Krakow to Zakopane: Funicular, Tasting and Thermal Baths Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,189 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $53Top rated

Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with transport, a live English or Spanish guide, a Gubałówka funicular ride, highlander cheese and vodka tasting, Krupówki free time, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Guides such as Cyprian and Filip have led this route, so service may vary.

“Zakopane is a tour where we were able to taste delicious cheese, see the mountains from above, and enjoy hot springs. Philip is a very friendly and patient guide, and the tour was excellent. Highly recommended!”

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From Krakow: Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine Full-Day Trip - Reaching Auschwitz from Krakow
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From Krakow: Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine Full-Day Trip

5.Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,071 reviews · 11 hours · from $30

This 11-hour Krakow day trip pairs the solemn Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with Wieliczka Salt Mine. You get city pickup options, transport, timed entry, an English-speaking tour leader, and specialist guides at both sites. Expect a lot of walking, up to 800 mine steps, and a full schedule that saves you planning two major outings.

“Our driver Radek and the guide was both very good but I only think that there should be bigger brakes in between Auschwitz and Birkenau so that you can have a little more time and not have the feeling that you must do everything in a haste like you are working in deadlines”

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From Krakow: Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine Full-Day Trip - Reaching Auschwitz from Krakow
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From Krakow: Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine Full-Day Trip

6.Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 731 reviews · 11 hours · from $30

Spend about 11 hours visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow. Expect an English-led Auschwitz visit, a guided underground mine tour, air-conditioned transport, and plenty of walking. Drivers such as Pawel, Margaret, and Małgorzata have been praised for keeping the day clear and well organized, but pickup times can change sharply.

“Although I booked the 9a.m. tour, the time of pick up was changed to 5.25a.m., otherwise the tour was excellent. Not to be missed.”

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1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer - Auschwitz I: barracks, evidence, and a difficult morning
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1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer

7.1 Day Trip Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mines with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 652 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $117

You travel from Krakow by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan or minibus to Auschwitz-Birkenau, then Wieliczka Salt Mine. Expect licensed guides, headsets, a short Auschwitz documentary, steep stairs, cold underground rooms, and a 10.5-hour day. Check that your booking says combined tour, not Salt Mine Only.

“Ive done this same tour before and it was top class. This time though there was no communication with our guide or driver. We couldn’t get in touch like we had on the previous tour. It is a very moving tour and we highly recommend it.”

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Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka in one day (Guided tour) - Auschwitz-Birkenau: a place for attention and respect
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Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka in one day (Guided tour)

8.Birkenau & Wieliczka in one day (Guided tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 527 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau for a guided visit to the former camp, then descend into Wieliczka Salt Mine for chapels, salt sculptures, and underground lakes. Pickup and drop-off are offered, with an English-speaking driver, official guides, entrance fees, and WiFi in the vehicle. Expect 10 to 11 hours, lots of walking, and a serious, emotionally demanding day.

“Was a bucket list item to visit Auschwitz. I’m pleased I have so I can continue to educate people on the atrocities of war and what horrible things happened to people who ended up in this most evil place. We must never, ever let this happen again. The tour was excellent and I want to again thank Marec our guide. Highly recommend this tour company. The Salt Mines were also incredible. I had never heard of them until coming to Poland. A must see venue. Pick up and drop off was easy, a long day, lots of walking. If your pick up is really early, prepare something to eat (snacks)…”

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Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine 1 Day Tour - Entering Auschwitz I and Birkenau
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Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine 1 Day Tour

9.Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine 1 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 496 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $314

Spend 11 to 12 hours visiting Auschwitz I, Birkenau, and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow. English-speaking guides lead you through the camps and underground chambers, with round-trip transport, optional hotel pickup, and an optional lunchbox. Expect an emotional, physical day with early pickup possible.

“Early pickup and a very efficient tour, it was not rushed at all and we had plenty of time to see all of the different aspects of both things. Charlie the tour guide was helpful and interesting. The only negative point I have to make is that our lunchbox was missed and it was a long day without something to eat. They are however going to refund the cost of the lunchbox”

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From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp Complex Guided Day Trip - Entering Auschwitz Through the Arbeit Macht Frei Gate
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From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp Complex Guided Day Trip

10.Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp Complex Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 456 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Travel from Krakow by private vehicle to Auschwitz and Birkenau for a seven-hour guided visit in Italian. See prisoner blocks, personal belongings, documents, photographs, gas chambers, crematoria, and memorials. Pickup details arrive by WhatsApp the day before, with an optional Italian audio guide available.

“Organizzazione perfetta, trasferimento puntuale e confortevole su bus da turismo. La guida è stata esaustiva raccontando i punti salienti della storia purtroppo è a noi nota. La visita è avvenuta in una giornata fredda e nervosa, il che ha reso ancor meglio l'idea, (si fa per dire) di quanto sia stata difficile ed insostenibile la vita dei deportati. La visita è un'esperienza che nella vita tutti dovremmo fare almeno una volta.”

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Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and Salt Mine All Inclusive DAY TRIP with Local Guides - The morning pickup from your Krakow accommodation
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Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and Salt Mine All Inclusive DAY TRIP with Local Guides

11.Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and Salt Mine All Inclusive DAY TRIP with Local Guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about 11 hours visiting Auschwitz I, Birkenau, and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow. An English-speaking guide leads each site, while a shared air-conditioned minivan handles hotel pickup, parking, and the drive between stops. Expect a serious, walking-heavy morning and a remarkable underground afternoon.

“Hard to discribe visit but a must do. The tour guide was great. However the driver could be more engaging and actually tell something about the things we see on the drive. There is not much time for food so eat when you can when driving. The salt mine is great for kids. And offers a good balance in the day. The morning is a mentally heavy journey. The salt mine is up lifting. With beautiful sculptures.”

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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Visits in One Day - Auschwitz I: the first two hours
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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Visits in One Day

12.Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine Guided Visits in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 387 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend about 12 hours visiting Auschwitz I, Birkenau, and Wieliczka Salt Mine with transport from Krakow, live guides, and admission included. Expect a serious morning at the memorial, a long underground walk through salt-carved chambers, and a lunch break of up to 90 minutes. Hotel pickup, private cars, and shared options vary by booking.

“Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Salt mines themselves were good and the tour guides at these places were knowledgeable and engaging. However, the tour providers took way too many people on the trip. They stated they usually take 25 and they had 60. This meant there was lots of confusion with splitting into groups and getting into cars. There were multiple tour leaders and they kept disagreeing on the organisation. They were pleasant enough to us, the driver we had was lovely. Just made it slightly stressful and confusing.”

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Auschwitz-Birkenau: Day Trip & Transfer from Kraków - Birkenau: space, silence, and a lot of walking
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Auschwitz-Birkenau: Day Trip & Transfer from Kraków

13.Birkenau: Day Trip & Transfer from Kraków

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 370 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $57

Travel from Kraków to Auschwitz-Birkenau by air-conditioned minivan, visit Birkenau and Auschwitz I, and return after about seven hours. Depending on the option selected, you may join an official museum guide or explore with an information booklet. Pickup is offered, but departure times can change.

“Really good, communication was great and everyone was so friendly and very informative. The tour was a good length, a lot of walking but greatly enjoyed”

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From Warsaw Auschwitz and Krakow one day tour by train with pick up and drop off - Krakow’s Old Town gives you three useful hours
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From Warsaw Auschwitz and Krakow one day tour by train with pick up and drop off

14.From Warsaw Auschwitz and Krakow one day tour by train with pick up and drop off

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 267 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $182

Travel from Warsaw to Krakow by train, then visit Auschwitz-Birkenau with an English-speaking guide. You get about three hours in Krakow’s Old Town, help with train connections, and pickup and drop-off options. Guides such as Jacek and Milek have been praised for clear, thoughtful explanations.

“This company takes care of everything! Picked us up at our hotel, took us to the train station, got us on the right train, taxi met us in Krakow to take us to Auschwitz and Birkenau, took us back to Warsaw, met us at the train station and took us back to our hotel. You are taken care of every step of the way.”

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Auschwitz- Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine in One Day - Auschwitz I, about two and a half hours
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Auschwitz- Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine in One Day

15.Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $187

Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau for a four-hour museum visit, then explore Wieliczka Salt Mine 140 meters underground. English museum guides lead both tours, while a driver handles the transfers, tickets, and timing. The day includes long walks, 378 stairs, and no included lunch.

“The guy in the mini bus was amazing! Organised and on time, pick up from the hotel, gave clear instructions on where we were going first/meeting points and how long the journey will take. The minibus was very luxury. The actual tour guides in both the salt mines and Auschwitz-Birkenau were very informative and knowledgeable and were happy to answer any questions. You were given earphones so could hear them both clearly no matter where in the group you were and you couldn't get lost. It was a long day and lots of walking to do the both in one but definitely worth it if only in Krakow for a…”

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