Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
Traveler rating
3.5/5
Based on 3,105 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer worth booking?
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer is a 7-hour experience in Krakow, Poland, from $17 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 3,105 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 3.5/5 (3,105)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $17 per person
Take a deep breath and go on a half day trip to the real historical place from the World War II -Nazi Germany's Concentration Camp Auschwitz Birkenau. Learn about the murderous Nazi campaigns against Europe,s Jewish popu
What you get
About this experience
Take a deep breath and go on a half day trip to the real historical place from the World War II -Nazi Germany's Concentration Camp Auschwitz Birkenau. Learn about the murderous Nazi campaigns against Europe,s Jewish populations. The English guide tells the story about conditions and live of prisoners and show the remains of barracks, watchtower, railway ramps, gas chambers and crematorium. After completing the sightseeing, return back to Cracow and finish the tour at the reception of your hotel. • 7 hours trip to Auschwitz with service door2door • Visit the UNESCO listed memorial site of the former Nazi concentration camps • Learn about the Nazi Holocaust • See authentically evidence of crimes • Hear stories about everyday lives of prisoners
What's included
Included
- Tickets are included and that there is no queuing or waiting time
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned bus/coach
- Professional guide
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Headset to hear your guide clearly
Not included
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Krakow
we will pick you up from the designated place in Krakow
30 minutes here
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
The distance between Krakow and Auschwitz Birkenau is around 65 kilometres so it takes approximately 1 h 30 minutes in one way. In first Camp Auschwitz you spend about 2 hours, with guide.
120 minutes here · Admission included
After visiting Camp I Auschwitz you will have short (10 minutes) break and then we go by bus to Camp II Birkenau. The tour in Birkeanau takes about an hour with the same guide.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
we will take you back to the place where you were picked up
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Krakow
Please wait for our driver between Shoping Mall and Hotel Mercure. Once there, stand next to the blue “K+R” (Kiss & Ride) sign located along the street. The driver will exit the vehicle and call out your name and surname. If he doesn't see any customers answering, he will call your phone number.
Meeting point
Krakow
Please wait for our driver near the post office The driver will exit the vehicle and call out your name and surname. If he doesn't see any customers answering, he will call the number provided in the reservation.
Meeting point
Krakow
Please make your way to Straszewskiego Street 14. Once there, stand next to the blue “K+R” (Kiss & Ride) sign located along the street. The driver will exit the vehicle and call out your name and surname. If he doesn't see any customers answering, he will call the number provided in the reservation.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Please wait for our driver between Shoping Mall and Hotel Mercure. Once there, stand next to the blue “K+R” (Kiss & Ride) sign located along the street. The driver will exit the vehicle and call out your name and surname. If he doesn't see any customers answering, he will call your phone number.
Ends at
Please wait for our driver near the post office The driver will exit the vehicle and call out your name and surname. If he doesn't see any customers answering, he will call the number provided in the reservation.
Ends at
Please make your way to Straszewskiego Street 14. Once there, stand next to the blue “K+R” (Kiss & Ride) sign located along the street. The driver will exit the vehicle and call out your name and surname. If he doesn't see any customers answering, he will call the number provided in the reservation.
Options you can book
Small group transfer
Duration: 9 hours Premium : Comfortable travel in a premium bus/coach and a small group English tour: The pick-up time will approximetly to the option you have selected, however the pick-up time range is 05:30 am - 01:30 pm Pickup included
English regular tour
Duration: 9 hours Minibus: Transportation by Mercedes Sprinter tour minibus English Tour: The pick-up time will approximetly to the option you have selected, however the pick-up time range is 05:30 am - 01:30 pm Pickup included
Self-guide tour with transport
Duration: 8 hours Minibus Self-guide: The tour is self-guided, with a relaxed, leisurely pace tailored to your style. Pickup included
Transport
only transport
First minute
Duration: 8 hours Coach/Van the cheapest option for people 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
- GR8WAY
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- VISITING PACE: Please note that there are hundreds of people visiting the Auschwitz Museum every day and keeping your own pace of sightseeing is not possible.
- DEPARTURE TIME: You will be picked up from your selected location between 5:00am to 2:00pm depending on museum's availability to start the tour. Select your most favorable timeslot and we will try to fit you in, but it is not a guarantee. We will inform you the final pickup time at least 24 hours prior to pickup time so you can make plan to arrive at pickup location. Changing the pickup time does not entitle you to cancel the trip and receive a refund.
- LUGGAGE SIZE: Each traveller is allowed a maximum size of any baggage allowed in The Auschwitz Birkenau Museum is 30x20x10 cm. This is more or less the size of an A4 sheet. It's okay to have a small handbag or wallet with you. If your luggage is bigger, you can leave it in the locked bus parked next to the museum. Our driver will look after your luggage while you are away.
- WEATHER: We operates in all weather conditions, during this tour, you will spend up to 70% of the time outdoors, especially during the second part at Birkenau Memorial Place. Please bring weather appropriate clothing.
- HOTEL PICKUP: Some of the hotels located in Kraków Old Town are in traffic restricted area and no direct pickup is available. In that case we provide a pickup from closest possbile pickup point.
- In order to enter the Auschwitz Musuem customer must provide tour provider with full names of all participants. Otherwise customers won't be allowed to enter.
- ID DOCUMENTS: Every visitor has to bring ID to verify. Otherwise the security might refuse enter the Musuem
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Valid student ID allows you to get a youth discount.
- Auschwitz Museum reserves the right to change the visiting time, therefore the pickup time is approximate and may change. In the absence of a guide, the tour will be organized by purchasing tickets at the ticket office for a guided tour.
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3,099 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
3,099 verified traveler reviews for Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Daniel was good
Trip with Daniel was great. Everything was on the high level. Full recommend this company to go to Auschwitz
via Tripadvisor
Good travel
Very good Alexander driver . I like This travel
via Tripadvisor
Trip
Alexander is the great driver
via Tripadvisor
Recommend!
A huge thank you to our driver, Bogdan, for the trip to Auschwitz. It was an incredibly emotional, powerful, and unforgettable experience. Thank you for making the journey comfortable. This is a place that leaves a deep mark on your heart and makes you reflect on so many things. Thank you, Bogdan, for everything! ❤️
via Tripadvisor
Recommend a lot
Daniel was great. We had unbelievable trip to Birkenau muzeum. Everything was good.
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
- $17 to $300
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 1,087
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Krakow.
How much does Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer cost?
+
Prices start at $17 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 Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer take?
+
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 Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 3,105 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 Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer?
+
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 Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer suitable for kids and families?
+
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 Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer?
+
Around 1,087 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?
+
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 Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer start and how do I get there?
+
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?
+
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: Zakopane & Hot Springs Tour with Cable Car (Hotel 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 Krakow?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Ticket and Transfer.
Pick your date
