
1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 143 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow worth booking?
1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow is a 7-hour experience in Krakow, Poland, from $35 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 143 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 76 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (143)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $35 per person
We will arrange for you the Auschwitz Tour (the trip included also visit Birkenau). An English speaking driver will pick you up from the Hotel between 07:00-09:00am. The way by bus from Krakow to Auschwitz takes about 1h20m drive. An average time of visit Auschwitz is about 2 hours, Birkenau about an 1h20m. Our English guided tour starts between 09:00-11:00am. We will book for you all tickets in advance. Our driver will be waiting for you at the museum parking. Average group is between 20-30 people at Auschwitz. Back to Krakow between 14:30-16:30pm.
What you get
About this experience
We will arrange for you the Auschwitz Tour (the trip included also visit Birkenau). An English speaking driver will pick you up from the Hotel between 07:00-09:00am. The way by bus from Krakow to Auschwitz takes about 1h20m drive. An average time of visit Auschwitz is about 2 hours, Birkenau about an 1h20m. Our English guided tour starts between 09:00-11:00am. We will book for you all tickets in advance. Our driver will be waiting for you at the museum parking. Average group is between 20-30 people at Auschwitz. Back to Krakow between 14:30-16:30pm.
What's included
Included
- English speaking licensed driver
- 7h tour including door-to-door transport from Krakow in comfortable minivans
- Half day trip to the the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Kraków
- 3.5h guided tour in English
- Tour the site with an English-speaking guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
We will arrange for you all the Auschwitz & Birkenau guided tour from Krakow. Sharing with other people in the minibus.. Pick-up/drop-off at hotel/apartment/hostel in Krakow City.
420 minutes here · Admission included
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
We will arrange for you all the Auschwitz & Birkenau guided tour from Krakow. Sharing with other people in the minibus.. Pick-up/drop-off at hotel/apartment/hostel in Krakow City.
420 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Hotel PickUp - ENG Guide
Pickup included
Hotel PickUp-ENG Guide
Shared Group Tour Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Auschwitz & Salt Mine tour to KrakowTrip.com
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Please note, that the maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the Auschwitz Museum & Memorial can not exceed dimensions: 30x20x10cm.
- A maximum of 15 people per booking.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Two days before the tour we will send you exact pick up time from your location.
- Since now, for all bookings made for 2020 for Auschwitz-Birkenau tour, we need surname and name of every participant (the same as in their ID or PASSPORT). If we will not get it, we will not be able to buy entrance tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museu.
- Please make sure to bring with you to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, ID or PASSPORT, because the guards will ask about it before enter. Without it, you will not be able to enter the museum.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 143 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
143 verified traveler reviews for 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Auschwitz
Well organised trip very interesting
via Tripadvisor
A must visit but rude guide
This was our 5th time here at Auschwitz- Birkenau we have visited each time with different friends. Every time I have been moved to tears. This time we had the worst guide we have ever had. You couldn't hear her properly, she skipped out what we classed as important parts ie where the 4 graves are and the ashes is just one example, she spoke more about her grandmother than the facts of Auschwitz. She was rude to me, which another person on our tour commented on her rudeness. She didn't spoil our trip only because we went to show our friends everything we have learnt on previous trips. The new sections that have been added since our last visit have been done brilliantly. Would have still liked to have visited the house after going to see Zone of Interest at the cinema which we thought was now open to the public. Everyone should visit here, should never be forgotten what atrocities happened here.
via Tripadvisor
A Must For All
The tour was extremely in-depth. The displays are well thought out and respectful to the survivors and victims. Our tour guide, Camil, (one of the best I’ve ever encountered anywhere) framed the tour from the stories of individuals…definitely enhancing that human element. Many of the images, stories and parts of the ground were so very confronting and a true reminder that all of us cannot afford to forget the inhumane, disturbing treatment of the survivors and victims. Please thank Camil for his dedication, reflectiveness and empathy…educating all before him so that no one ever forgets the lives of those who survived the horrors and those who did not.
via Tripadvisor
Worth a visit
Very interesting visit, lots of details and lots to see, very thorough guide and good description of all the things that had happened there.
via Tripadvisor
Well worth a visit
Well organised. Punctual. Informative
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $35 to $67
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 50
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 76
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1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Krakow.
How much does 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow cost?
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Prices start at $35 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Krakow usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Krakow is not rushed.
Is 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 143 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Krakow, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow?
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Around 50 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Krakow can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Krakow and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Krakow within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Krakow?
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On Outty we rank every Krakow experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Complete Cracow Bike Tour (small group of maximum 15 people!), Krakow–Zakopane: Cable Car, Chocholow Baths, Cheese & Vodka, Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Krakow?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Krakow?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow?
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Included: English speaking licensed driver; 7h tour including door-to-door transport from Krakow in comfortable minivans; Half day trip to the the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Kraków; 3.5h guided tour in English; and Tour the site with an English-speaking guide. Not included: Food and drinks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 68 listed pickup locations in and around Krakow. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Krakow. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow?
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Across 143 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
What booking options are available for 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Hotel PickUp - ENG Guide, Hotel PickUp-ENG Guide. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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