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Kraków in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Kraków lets you pair the city with its two essential day trips. This 2-day Kraków itinerary covers the Old Town on day one and Auschwitz and the salt mine on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & Wawel
  2. 2Kazimierz & Schindler’s
  3. 3Day 2: Auschwitz
  4. 4Wieliczka Salt Mine

Day 1: the city

See the Old Town and Wawel Castle, then explore Kazimierz and the moving Schindler’s Factory museum.

Day 2: the essential day trips

Visit the deeply moving Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial in the morning and the astonishing Wieliczka Salt Mine in the afternoon.

Evening: Kazimierz

Unwind with dinner and the lively café scene of Kazimierz.

Kraków in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Kraków?
Two days covers the Old Town, Wawel and Kazimierz on day one and the two essential day trips — Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine — on day two.
Can you do Auschwitz and the salt mine in one day?
Yes — combined full-day tours from Kraków visit both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, though it’s a long and emotionally intense day.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Kraków?
The Main Market Square, Wawel Castle, Kazimierz and Schindler’s Factory, plus the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.