
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 1,097 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG worth booking?
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG is a 7-hour experience in Krakow, Poland, from $35 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 1,097 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 85 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (1,097)
- 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 06:00-10:00am. 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 06:00-10:00am. 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
- Half day trip to the the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Kraków,
- Tour the site with an English-speaking guide,
- 3.5h guided tour in English,
- 7h tour including door-to-door transport from Krakow in comfortable minivans,
- English speaking licensed driver,
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Auschwitz Tour - Krakow Trip
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
PickUp=Skip The Line-ENG Guide
Shared Group Tour Pickup included
PickUp/Skip The Lin-ENG Guide
Shared Group Tour Pickup included
PickUp=Skip The Lin*ENG Guide
Shared Group Tour Pickup included
Hotel PickUp - ENG Guide
English Guided Group Tour:: Pick up between 7:00 - 10:00 to be confirmed one day before the tour. Skip the line access. Shared Group Tour: Maximum 8 people in the minibus. Not like big coaches with 50 passengers. Door to door Pick up from your Hotel, apartment. PickUp/Drop Off included Pickup included
PickUp=Skip The Lin=ENG Guide
Shared Group Tour Pickup included
PickUp/Skip The Line/ENG Guide
Shared Group Tour Pickup included
Hotel PickUp - Guide English
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 1,087 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
1,087 verified traveler reviews for Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Incredible. Beyond value for money
Amazing experience. Chris the guide was beyond good
via Tripadvisor
Amazing
Absolutely amazing trip, our driver was friendly & courteous, we were offered the opportunity to order a pre packed lunch for a very reasonable price. The Auschwitz guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable. The tour itself was approximately 3 hours, which was plenty of time. Would thoroughly recommend booking this trip
via Tripadvisor
The best guided tour
The experience of a lifetime.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent from start to finish
Excellent service from pick up to drop off. Dominik was so lovely, very friendly and approachable. The tour guide was amazing, so knowledgeable and engaging.
via Viator
A place one should visit
Really enjoyed it in so far as you can enjoy such a tragic location and time in history. The transport was excellent and the tour guide extremely knowledgeable but also respectful of the victims, their story and their memory
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 $250
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 384
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 85
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Krakow.
How much does Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG 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 Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG 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 Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 1,097 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Krakow, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG?
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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 Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG 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 Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG?
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Around 384 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 Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG 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 Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG?
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Included: Half day trip to the the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Kraków,; Tour the site with an English-speaking guide,; 3.5h guided tour in English,; 7h tour including door-to-door transport from Krakow in comfortable minivans,; and English speaking licensed driver,. Not included: Food and drinks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 67 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 Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG 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 Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG?
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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 Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG 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 Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG?
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Across 1,097 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.
What booking options are available for Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour/Skip The Line/PickUp/Guided ENG?
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There are 7 options to choose from, including PickUp=Skip The Line-ENG Guide, PickUp/Skip The Lin-ENG Guide, PickUp=Skip The Lin*ENG Guide, Hotel PickUp - ENG Guide. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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