Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. 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

2. 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.

   120 minutes here · Admission included

3. 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.

   90 minutes here · Admission included

4. Krakow

   At the end of the tour, you won’t be rushed. You’ll have at short break to simply rest. After another 1 hour and 15 minutes of travel, you will be taken to a designated address in Krakow.

   75 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up

  Tour Language: The tour is conducted in English. For other languages, a digital booklet is provided. Select your language in the next step. Option description: Choose this option for a ticket for a guided tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from your accommodation. Pickup included

• Guided Tour - Discounted

  Tour Language: The tour is conducted in English. For other languages, a digital booklet is provided. Select your language in the next step. Option descriprion: Choose this option for a ticket for a guided tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from central meeting point

• Guided tour - Last minute

  Tour Language: The tour is conducted in English. For other languages, a digital booklet is provided. Select your language in the next step. Description: Choose this option for a ticket for a guided tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from central meeting point

• Guided Tour from Meeting Point

  Tour Language: The tour is conducted in English. For other languages, a digital booklet is provided. Select your language in the next step. Option description: Choose this option for a ticket for a guided tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from the central meeting point.

• Guided tour - Spanish

  Description: Choose this option for a ticket for a Spanish Guided Tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from the meeting point.

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

no, de, sv, fi, pt, ko, el, en, hr, it, fr, hu, es, cs, uk, ja, sk, zh-CN, pl, ro, da, tr, nl, sr

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

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 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.
• VISIT: The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service & regulations so the duration of the trip should be considered as approximate.
• 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 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

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