Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw
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Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw is a 15-hour experience in Warsaw, Poland, from $129 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 61 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (61)
- Duration
- 15 hours
- From
- $129 per person
This full-day tour from Warsaw to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum offers a poignant look into one of the darkest chapters of human history. Join us for an unforgettable day tour from Warsaw, combining the st
What you get
About this experience
This full-day tour from Warsaw to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum offers a poignant look into one of the darkest chapters of human history. Join us for an unforgettable day tour from Warsaw, combining the stunning beauty of Krakow with the poignant history of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Use the fast train connection between Warsaw and Krakow to maximize your time and enjoy a comfortable journey, avoiding the long hours of driving. This tour is designed to offer the most convenient way to explore both Auschwitz and Krakow in a single day from Warsaw, all at the most affordable price. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the beauty of Krakow and the solemn history of Auschwitz-Birkenau in one comprehensive day trip. Reserve your spot now for a journey that combines Poland's most famous attractions in the most convenient and cost-effective way!
What's included
Included
- Entrance tickets to Auschwitz & Birkenau
- 2nd class return tickets for economic standard fast train connection between Warsaw and Krakow
- free time in Krakow after coming back to Krakow and before departure of your train back to Warsaw
- Guided Tour of Auschwitz and Birkenau
- Transportation between Krakow - Auschwitz - Krakow
What you'll see and do
Warsaw
Your journey begins at Warsaw Central Train Station with a comfortable 2hours and 30 min. train ride to Krakow
150 minutes here
Krakow
After arriving in Krakow, join our guided tour to Auschwitz, starting from a meeting point just a 7-minute walk from the train station. It's very easy to reach, and you’ll receive a detailed map and clear instructions to guide you there.
Pass by without stopping
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Tour to Auschwitz from Krakow involves a 1-hour and 30-minute drive , leading you to the Auschwitz Birkenau Museum. Here, you'll embark on a guided walking tour with a local expert. Discover the haunting remains of the Nazi camp's barracks, watchtowers, and crematoriums. This tour covers two parts of the camp: Auschwitz I, primarily for political prisoners, and the vast Auschwitz II-Birkenau, predominantly for Jews and Roma people. You'll spend approximately 2 hours in the first section and about 1 hour in the second. Afterwards we will drive back to Krakow.
420 minutes here
Krakow
After the tour, enjoy some free time in the historic city of Krakow which is a must-visit city. Renowned as a prime city break destination, Krakow sees a growing number of tourists each year. Historically the nation's capital, it now reigns as the heart of Poland's tourism industry. Krakow boasts a wealth of attractions, including the expansive Old Market, the largest medieval market square in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is rich in historical sites and also offers a variety of fascinating attractions beyond its boundaries, making it an essential stop in your Polish journey.
180 minutes here
Warsaw
After visiting Krakow take your 2 hours and 30 minutes journey back to Krakow.
150 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Warsaw
Your journey to Auschwitz Birkenau begins at the Warsaw Central Train Station, conveniently reachable on foot or by Uber/Taxi for under 8 EUR. Once you have made your booking, you will be provided with round-trip train tickets from Warsaw to Krakow and back.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your journey to Auschwitz Birkenau begins at the Warsaw Central Train Station, conveniently reachable on foot or by Uber/Taxi for under 8 EUR. Once you have made your booking, you will be provided with round-trip train tickets from Warsaw to Krakow and back.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Poland Travel
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 61 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Pace and timing
5 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
61 verified traveler reviews for Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Don’t take this tour! I want a refund!
Don’t take this tour. Everything about this tour was sketchy. First the pick up was not well communicated. On a different tour the driver would text if any delays, description of the vehicle etc. This tour did nothing. On the long drive to the destination there was total silence. The driver did not provide any background or commentary just total silence! . No bathroom breaks or offer to stop. Other tour groups said they watched informative videos on the way. In addition our group was combined at least two others to create this large group at Auswitz.. We talked among ourselves to discuss what the heck was going on and another couple said the driver did not even take the shortest route to avoid toll roads. No snacks, no stops, no bathroom breaks, no guide just the ones from the camp, This was our worst tour ever
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that this is not simply a transportation service. We organize and coordinate the entire experience, including the logistics, transportation, booking of the Auschwitz-Birkenau entry and official Museum guide, which can be particularly challenging due to the very high demand for tickets. The guide inside Auschwitz-Birkenau is provided directly by the Museum, and we have no control over the guide’s style or the audio equipment. Regarding the journey, the drive from Krakow to Auschwitz takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, so there is normally no need for a bathroom or refreshment stop during this part of the journey. Our priority is also to arrive on time for the fixed Museum entry. The driver’s role is to provide safe and comfortable transportation rather than commentary throughout the drive. We are sorry if some aspects of the communication were not clear enough, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve the information provided to our guests.
via Tripadvisor
Not So Great
The tour started late because the van was a couple of minutes late. We stood in the waiting meeting area for a while not knowing if we were gonna get picked up. It was informative but the tour was shortened due to the heatwave which was understandable. I heard the guide being a little rude to two guest and to myself because we asks a question. We just shook it off because one of the guest said “their men’s attitude is just like that”.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that some aspects of the tour did not meet your expectations. Regarding the pickup, the vehicle arrived only a few minutes later than scheduled. While we understand that even a short wait can be stressful, minor delays may occasionally occur due to traffic conditions. As for the guided tour at Auschwitz-Birkenau, it is conducted by official museum guides employed by the Auschwitz Museum. During periods of extreme heat, the museum may shorten the route or adjust the program for the safety and comfort of visitors. Unfortunately, this is beyond our control. We are also sorry to hear that you felt the guide was rude. We take such comments seriously. However, as the guides are employed directly by the museum, we cannot influence their guiding style. We will nevertheless pass your feedback on to the museum, as we are sure they value comments that help improve the visitor experience. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
via Tripadvisor
Important tour
Very good guide. It is important to share this information and our guide was very respectful and knowledgable. Lots of walking and there was a lady struggling. Not sure how well that was addressed ahead of time.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We’re pleased to hear that you found the guide respectful and knowledgeable and that the visit was meaningful. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the amount of walking. As Auschwitz-Birkenau is a large historical site, the visit involves considerable walking, and we always recommend that guests consider this before booking. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. 😊
via Tripadvisor
Missed the tour because we caught the wrong train
The one star review is because unfortunately we ended up not connecting with our tour guide in Krakow after mistakenly getting on the wrong train from Warsaw and so we missed the whole Auschwitz component of the tour. Coming from Adelaide in Australia we are not used to catching trains. The tickets we were sent by Poland Travel read ‘Warsaw to Krakow’ so we looked for the train to Krakow leaving at the time on the ticket and we got on it. About 1/2 hour into the trip the conductor checked our tickets and told us we were on the wrong train. This train did go to Krakow, it ended its journey in Krakow, but it was not an express and it got into Krakow an hour after we should have started the Auschwitz component of the tour. We were only able to contact the tour company through Trip Adviser which we did to inform them we would be too late for the tour. The tour guide rang me to find out where we were but of course they weren’t able to delay the start of the tour. We ended up spending the day exploring some of Krakow ( unfortunately it was a Monday and a lot of tourist sites were closed) and catching the ticketed train back to Warsaw. We couldn’t work out where we had gone wrong with getting the incorrect train until we were at the Krakow station wanting to head back to Warsaw, and someone pointed out that the train we were meant to catch was going to Gdansk and Warsaw was one of the stops, and so we needed to look for that on the departure board, not for a train ending in Warsaw. It would have been very helpful for us if this had been pointed out in the directions about the tour from Poland Travel, for example, ‘while your train ticket may be to Krakow this may not be the train’s final destination. Please check the train number carefully before boarding the train.’ It would also have been useful to have a contact phone number for Poland Travel on the tour information so we were able to contact them directly rather than needing to go through TripAdviser. We know that the responsibility to get the correct train lay with us and that this expensive error was ours. However more explicit directions for international travellers may prevent others making this same mistake.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you missed the tour; however, we would like to clarify a few important points for future readers. All travel details were clearly explained by our team prior to departure. The train tickets provided include the exact train name and train number, which are the key identifiers passengers should follow when boarding. Written instructions also emphasize checking these details carefully. If there had been any uncertainty, we were available to assist before departure, and staff at Warsaw railway station information desks are always available to help passengers confirm the correct platform and train. Unfortunately, boarding a different train — even if it travels to the same destination — resulted in a late arrival in Kraków, making participation in the Auschwitz portion of the tour impossible, as group entry times at the museum are strictly scheduled and cannot be delayed. We regret that you were unable to join the tour, but the arrangements and instructions were provided correctly and in advance. We nonetheless appreciate your comments and hope they help future travelers remember to verify the train number, not only the destination, before boarding.
via Tripadvisor
Interesting tour to Auschwitz/Birkenau
A very interesting tour to Auschwitz/ Birkenau and Krakow fron Warsaw. This is a good tour if you are based in Warsaw on limited time in Poland. It is a long day with a 05.30 train departure from Warsaw and returning approximately 23.00. You are required to make the train journeys yourself but easily done. The tour bus picks you up a short distance from the Krakow station entrance. The tour around Auschwitz/Birkenau is certainly a sobering experience well worth the visit. After the tour you head back to Krakow where you have time to view the Town Square area and enjoy a meal before heading back to the station for the train back to Warsaw.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear you found the Auschwitz–Birkenau and Kraków tour interesting and worthwhile You’re absolutely right — it’s a long day, but many guests find it a meaningful and efficient way to experience these important places. We appreciate you highlighting the logistics as well — from the early train departure and straightforward connections to the pickup near Kraków station and the free time in the Old Town after the visit. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we’re grateful you chose to travel with us.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 15 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $129 to $170
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 21
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Warsaw.
How much does Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw cost?
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Prices start at $129 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Warsaw usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw take?
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Plan for about 15 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 Warsaw is not rushed.
Is Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 61 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Warsaw, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 15-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw?
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Around 21 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw and add a light layer if any part of the 15-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Warsaw 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 Warsaw 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 Warsaw?
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On Outty we rank every Warsaw experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Discover the Dark Side of Warsaw in Praga District by Retro Bus, Private Tour: Warsaw City Sightseeing by Retro Fiat, Private Historical Tour of Warsaw by a Retro Fiat with Pickup. 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 Warsaw?
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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 Warsaw?
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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.
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