Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 77 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp worth booking?
Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp is a 8.5-hour experience in Krakow, Poland, from $113 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 77 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (77)
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- From
- $113 per person
To make the most out of your visit to Krakow, take advantage of our combined tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Oskar Schindler Factory. The tour takes a full day and is a great way to see two of the absolute must-sees of the region, as well as outstanding monuments of Polish and Jewish history. In Auschwitz-Birkenau you will have a chance to pay tribute to all who lost their lives during the Holocaust and in Oskar Schindler Factory you will discover the story of a man who devoted himself to saving lives of Jewish people.
What you get
About this experience
To make the most out of your visit to Krakow, take advantage of our combined tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Oskar Schindler Factory. The tour takes a full day and is a great way to see two of the absolute must-sees of the region, as well as outstanding monuments of Polish and Jewish history. In Auschwitz-Birkenau you will have a chance to pay tribute to all who lost their lives during the Holocaust and in Oskar Schindler Factory you will discover the story of a man who devoted himself to saving lives of Jewish people.
What's included
Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Professional guide in Auschwitz - Birkenau Museum
- Skip-the-line ticket in Auschwitz Museum
- Entrance Ticket to Schindler’s Factory
- Documentary movie on route to the Auschwitz Museum
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What you'll see and do
Krakow
Our tour starts with transportation from Krakow, either from your specified hotel or a meeting point of your choice. Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in Oswiecim, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away (65 km). All of our drivers hold the necessary EU certifications for passenger transport. A friendly, English-speaking group leader will be available to assist you whenever needed. Upon arriving in Oswiecim, you'll have a brief break to grab a coffee or explore the outdoor exhibits. Afterward, you'll be introduced to a professional local guide, licensed by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
75 minutes here
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Begin your tour by walking through the gate of Auschwitz I, the first camp, initially established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939. You'll pass under the infamous sign "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Makes You Free). This portion of the tour typically lasts two hours, during which you'll use a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group size is limited to 30 people, as per the Museum's regulations, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for all participants. Explore the original wooden barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire fences, gas chambers, and crematoria, which together leave a haunting impression and allow visitors to grasp the immense scale of the Holocaust. Auschwitz Camp - exhibition in buldings Crematory Death wall Birkenau Camp (Auschwitz II) - exhibition outside Former barracks where prisoners lived Death Gate
120 minutes here · Admission included
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
After visiting the first camp, you'll have a short break of up to 15 minutes. Following this, we will take you to the second part of the tour—Birkenau (Auschwitz II), located just 3 minutes away. Birkenau, the largest camp, was built and operated with the sole purpose of making Europe "Judenrein" (free of Jews). Your guide will continue the powerful narrative at Birkenau, located in the village of Brzezinka. Constructed in 1941 under the orders of SS commander Heinrich Himmler, the camp could hold around 90,000 prisoners. You’ll hear harrowing accounts of the brutal living conditions, the cruel selection process, and the pseudo-scientific medical experiments carried out by Nazi doctors, including Josef Mengele. The tour concludes with a story of liberation when soldiers from the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, leaving you with a profound understanding that such genocide should never have occurred—and must never happen again.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Brzezinka
At the end of the tour, you won’t be rushed. You’ll have at least a 15-minute break. After another 1 hour and 15 minutes of travel, you will be taken to Schinder's Factory Museum.
75 minutes here
Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera
Your tour leader will accompany you to the museum and assist you with the entrance process before your self-guided visit begins. Oskar Schindler’s Factory presents the story of a man who dedicated himself to saving the lives of Jewish people during World War II. The museum also portrays Kraków under Nazi occupation through immersive and interactive exhibitions, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the city during that time. Your ticket includes entrance to the museum and independent sightseeing at your own pace.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Krakow
Please await for the driver on the bus stop in front of the entrance to Raddison Blu hotel.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
The tour ends at Schindler’s Factory.
Options you can book
Gudied Tour From Meeting Point
Option description: Choose this option for a guided Auschwitz tour and Schindler's Museum entry with transport from central meeting point.
Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up
Option description: Choose this option for a guided Auschwitz tour and Schindler's Museum entry with transport with hotel pick up. Pickup included
Discounted guided tour
Availability: This is an offer with a limited number of tickets. Option description: Choose this option for a guided Auschwitz tour and Schindler's Museum entry with transport from central meeting point.
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
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- ENTRANCE: As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler’s Factory museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum.
- VISIT: While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully.
- VISIT: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions.
- VISIT: A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau can prove traumatic, therefore we recommend that visitors were at least 13 years old.
- LUGGAGE: The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can leave your larger luggage in the car.
- DEPARTURE: Your exact pickup depends on your accommodation place and schedule in Auschwitz museum. Check your email a day before the tour, as your pick up hour may change!
- DEPARTURE: Your pickup time might be changed and will be between 5:00 AM - 02:00 PM but we usually adjust it by only 30-60 minutes (sometimes a more significant change is necessary)
- DEPARTURE: If the above change is necessary then the start time will be different than the one presented on your voucher. In such case you will be informed via email and/or What's App 12-24 hours before the amended start time
- MEALS: Lunch is not included. There's no time for a regular meal between visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau, so bring a snack. A grocery shop, snack bar, and restaurant are NOT available on-site
- OPTIONS: Be sure to select correct product option to use hotel or meeting point pickup as the price is different.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 77 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
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
77 verified traveler reviews for Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Auschwitz Trip from Krakow
Great Tour of Auschwitz and Berkanau. Pickup at the hotel was timely and efficient trip to the camps. The driver was cheery and helpful. The actual tour of the camps was amazing. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience really good. A sad place but explained well.
via Viator
A tour eveyone should do to remember the lives lost
Pick up super easy. Transport comfotable. Informative documentary on 1 hour 20 minute trip to Auschwitz II and Birkenau. Tour was memorable and informative. Very solemn as expected. Schindler Factory Tour was engaging and informative. Tour guide awsome and we wrre the only two in the group. Very happy to recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re very pleased to hear that the pickup was easy, the transport was comfortable, and that you enjoyed the informative documentary during the journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau. We’re glad that both the Auschwitz-Birkenau visit and the Schindler’s Factory tour were memorable and informative, and it’s wonderful to know that your guide made such a great impression, especially with it being a more personal experience with such a small group. Thank you for your recommendation, we truly appreciate it! We hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Good transport, not good guide
The transport and pick up were really good, but the guide at Auschwitz Birkenau didn’t enjoy to talk to us. The trip was rushed and we didn’t have time to read the informations… We are not happy with the guide girl !
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you were satisfied with the transportation and pickup arrangements, but we sincerely apologise that the experience with the Auschwitz-Birkenau guide did not meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it must have been to feel rushed and not have enough time to read and take in the information, especially during such an important and meaningful visit. Please note that the guided tour at Auschwitz-Birkenau is provided directly by the Museum, and the guides are assigned by the Museum, so unfortunately we have no control over the individual guide or the pace of the guided tour. Nevertheless, we take your feedback seriously and will pass your comments on where possible. If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Pleased we went
It really was well presented and very informative. Our guide was fantastic and we're pleased we went with this tour group. Lots of walking over uneven surfaces but manageable for people of average mobility.
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour well presented and informative and that our guide made such a fantastic impression. We’re also pleased that you were happy with your choice of tour group. We appreciate your helpful comments about the amount of walking and uneven surfaces, as this is useful for future guests when preparing for the visit. Your feedback helps us continue improving our services and providing meaningful experiences for our guests. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
via Viator
Nice and very informative
The tour was incredibly informative. Our tour guide was excellent and engaging. However, the operators caused some confusion regarding the payment and arrangements between the first and second sets of tours. Lack of communication. Overall the tour was pleasing and I’m very happy.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour incredibly informative and that your guide was excellent and engaging throughout the experience. We’re sorry to learn that there was some confusion regarding the payment and arrangements between the first and second parts of your tour. We understand how important clear communication is, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your comments will help us improve our coordination and communication in the future. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased that, overall, you enjoyed the tour and left happy. We hope to welcome you back to Krakow in the future!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 27
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect, who run 13 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.0 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Krakow.
How much does Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp cost?
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Prices start at $113 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 Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp take?
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Plan for about 8.5 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 Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 77 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 Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp?
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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 Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp?
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Around 27 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 8.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp 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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What is included in Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp?
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Included: Headsets to hear the guide clearly; Professional guide in Auschwitz - Birkenau Museum; Skip-the-line ticket in Auschwitz Museum; Entrance Ticket to Schindler’s Factory; and Documentary movie on route to the Auschwitz Museum. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 251 listed pickup locations in and around Krakow. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp 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 Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp?
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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.
Is Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp 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 Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp?
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Across 77 reviews averaging 4.6 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 Guided Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory with PickUp?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Gudied Tour From Meeting Point, Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up, Discounted guided tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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