Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow
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Is Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow worth booking?
Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow is a 6-hour experience in Krakow, Poland, from $302 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 88 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (88)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $302 per person
Visit the largest former German concentration camp, located about 70 kilometers from Krakow, in the small town of Oświęcim and step into history and embark on a journey of memory and reflection at Auschwitz and Birkenau.
What you get
About this experience
Visit the largest former German concentration camp, located about 70 kilometers from Krakow, in the small town of Oświęcim and step into history and embark on a journey of memory and reflection at Auschwitz and Birkenau. As you explore the grounds of these former German concentration and extermination camps, you will witness one of the most significant chapters in human history – the Holocaust. ● Get personal attention from your driver in a group of your family or friends. No ridesharing: This is a private transport service for just your group ● Travel in comfort with the fleet of brand-new premium vehicles ● Avoid crowds with a guarantee to skip long lines
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
What you'll see and do
Wawel Royal Castle
Historic castle complex located on Wawel Hill, overlooking the Vistula River. It is one of the most significant cultural and architectural landmarks in Poland and a symbol of Polish national pride.
Pass by without stopping
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz was the main and most famous of the six concentration and extermination camps established by Germany to implement the Final Solution policy, which aimed at the mass murder of European Jews. It was built in German-occupied Poland, initially as a concentration camp for Poles, later also for other nationalities. To get to know the place, it is necessary to visit both parts of the former camp - Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. We have to spend about 2 hours to stay in Auschwitz and about 1 hour to Birkenau.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Located between the Auschwitz I main camp and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the Judenramp served as the initial point of arrival from 1942 until May 1944. At this location, SS officers conducted the infamous "selections," where arriving prisoners were divided into those deemed fit for forced labor and those sent directly to the gas chambers.
3 minutes here
The building that served as the residence of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp commandant Rudolf Höss and his family from 1940 - 1944. Höss was one of the main architects of the Holocaust. He introduced the system of mass murder using gas, initially with shower rooms filled with Zyklon B, and later systematically developing the camp's facilities, such as gas chambers and crematoria. His actions at Auschwitz led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. After the war, Höss was captured by the Allies and tried for his war crimes. In 1947, following a trial in Poland, he was sentenced to death and executed by hanging in Auschwitz, near the camp he had so brutally overseen.
Pass by without stopping
Auschwitz II-Birkenau was the second, much larger camp that was part of the Auschwitz complex. It was established in 1941, about 3 kilometers west of the main Auschwitz I camp, and became one of the most well-known sites associated with the Holocaust. Birkenau was primarily a death camp, where the mass extermination of Jews, Roma, political prisoners, and other groups persecuted by the Nazi regime took place. The Birkenau camp complex consisted of numerous barracks, as well as powerful gas chambers and crematoria, where the Nazis carried out mass murders of prisoners who were transported to the camp from all over Europe. It is estimated that about 1 million people died in Birkenau, mainly Jews, but also Roma, Poles, prisoners of war, and other victims of the Nazi regime.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 90 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
ENGLISH 3-4 pax
Admission Card: Entry tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable. Please make a thoughtful decision when selecting the date and time. Contact details: WhatsApp: +48 514 536 247 — please contact us before or after making a reservation to arrange the pickup time and location. ENGLISH Guide: Due to high demand and a complex booking process, your visiting time may differ from the one you initially selected. Duration: 7 hours: In total with round-trip transportation Kraków - Aushwitz - Kraków Lounch Box: We can prepare a lunch box for you, which will be served during the break between the two camps for small fee 50 PLN / 15$ Sedan or minivan: Depending on the group size, a sedan or minivan will be provided Full Names! Important: Mandatory condition: Provide the correct details of everyone participating in the tour. Pickup included
ENGLISH 1-2 pax
Admission Card: Entry tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable. Please make a thoughtful decision when selecting the date and time. Contact details: WhatsApp: +48 514 536 247 — please contact us before or after making a reservation to arrange the pickup time and location. ENGLISH Guide: Due to high demand and a complex booking process, your visiting time may differ from the one you initially selected. Duration: 7 hours: In total with round-trip transportation Kraków - Aushwitz - Kraków Lounch Box: We can prepare a lunch box for you, which will be served during the break between the two camps for small fee 50 PLN / 15$ Sedan or minivan: Depending on the group size, a sedan or minivan will be provided Full Names! Important: Mandatory condition: Provide the correct details of everyone participating in the tour. Pickup included
Private transport to Auschwitz
Admission Card: The price includes private round-trip transportation only. The entrance ticket costs an additional 150 PLN / 42 USD person Duration: 7 hours: In total with round-trip transportation Kraków - Aushwitz - Kraków Lunch box : We can prepare a lunch box for you, which will be served during the break between the two camps for small fee 50 PLN / 15$ Sedan / minivan : Depending on the number of passengers, we provide comfortable premium-class vehicles, either a sedan or a minivan Pickup included
ENGLISH 5-6 pax
Admission Card: Entry tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable. Please make a thoughtful decision when selecting the date and time. Contact details: WhatsApp: +48 514 536 247 — please contact us before or after making a reservation to arrange the pickup time and location. ENGLISH Guide: Due to high demand and a complex booking process, your visiting time may differ from the one you initially selected. Duration: 7 hours: In total with round-trip transportation Kraków - Aushwitz - Kraków Lounch Box: We can prepare a lunch box for you, which will be served during the break between the two camps for small fee 50 PLN / 15$ Minivan Full Names! Important: Mandatory condition: Provide the correct details of everyone participating in the tour. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, pl
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Your Krakow Journey - Transfers & Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 87 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 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
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
87 verified traveler reviews for Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best guide ever
Amazing, private, case, reliable, knowledgeable. The only way to visit and book with them.
via Tripadvisor
The perfect private tour.
Amazing guide , private and real pleasure . Very knowledgeable, great launch box provided also. Perry grade A service from start. No lines or queues to wait. All smooth and fast.
via Viator
Excellent!
What a wonderful experience with this company. We had a private ride and tour at our own pace and with our own guide provided by the museum. 100% worth it. We could ask questions and had the tour designed to what we needed. They are professional and trustworthy and knowledgeable. Every detail was taken care of. Thank you for all you do and for making this tour memorable on so many levels.
via Tripadvisor
We had a great experience...
We had a great experience here! A big thank you to Oskar for contact, Alexandria for dropping off & picking up, and especially our guide Teresa. The whole team was professional, patient, and very responsible throughout the tour. Teresa explained everything in great detail and answered our questions with care. We learned so much from this experience.
via Viator
5 stars, perfect!
This was an absolutely fantastic tour. Our driver had a beautiful car, was so professional and personable, and the drive was so smooth. The guide was so informative, sensitive and gave so many details and stories. I cannot fault a single thing and I would 100 percent recommend. I don’t normally leave reviews but I feel compelled to because this tour was absolutely perfect. Oskar messaged prior to the tour, and the driver George messaged on the the day and was ready to pick us up straight after the tour. Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $302 to $2400
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 31
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Krakow.
How much does Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow cost?
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Prices start at $302 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 Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 88 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 Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow?
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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 Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow?
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Around 31 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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow 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: 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?
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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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