Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour - Ticket and Transfer From Krakow
- 7h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum on a fully organised day trip from Krakow. This experience combines comfortable transportation, convenient meeting points in the city centre, and a guided visit to one of the most important historical sites in Europe. All entrance tickets are included in the price and reserved in advance by us, so you do not need to arrange anything yourself. After meeting your driver in Krakow, you will travel to Oświęcim in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, you will join a guided tour led by a museum guide who will take you through Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, explaining the history of the camps during World War II. During the visit, you will see original barracks, exhibitions, the famous “Arbeit macht frei” gate, and the remains of the gas chambers and crematoria in Birkenau.
Inclusions
What's included
- Assistance from the tour driver throughout the trip
- Round-trip transportation from Krakow in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- Guided tour with an Auschwitz-Birkenau museum guide
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
Meet us at one of the selected meeting points in central Krakow. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure a smooth departure. The exact pickup time for your chosen meeting point will be sent to you the day before the tour. After meeting the driver, you will travel comfortably to Auschwitz-Birkenau in a modern, air-conditioned minibus or coach, ensuring a safe and relaxing journey.
After arriving at Auschwitz, you will be introduced to a licensed local museum guide who will lead your group through Auschwitz I. During the guided tour, you will learn about the history of the camp and the experiences of the people imprisoned there during World War II. You will walk through the preserved brick barracks, see original prisoner blocks, historical photographs, personal belongings of the victims, and exhibitions documenting the history of the camp. You will also see the famous “Arbeit macht frei” gate, one of the most recognizable symbols of the site, as well as the last remaining gas chamber and crematorium. The guide will explain the purpose of the different buildings and provide important historical context, helping visitors understand the significance of this place in a respectful and informative way.
After arriving at Auschwitz II–Birkenau, you will meet the same licensed museum guide who will continue the tour through the second part of the former camp complex. Birkenau was the largest part of the Auschwitz system and the main site where mass deportations and extermination took place during World War II. During the guided visit, you will see the famous railway gate and tracks, where trains carrying deported prisoners arrived. You will walk along the remains of the barracks where prisoners were held and see the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria destroyed by the Nazis at the end of the war. The guide will explain how the camp functioned and describe the conditions prisoners faced. Visiting Birkenau helps visitors understand the immense scale of the camp and the tragic history connected with this place.
After a short break following the visit, your driver will take you back to Krakow in comfortable transport. Relax during the journey as you return to the city after a meaningful and educational experience at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Best meeting point for: guests staying in the southern part of the Old Town, near Grodzka Street and the Wawel Castle area. Located on Straszewskiego Street, just a short walk from Wawel Castle and the southern side of Krakow’s Old Town.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Welcome in Cracow
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people with walking difficulties.
- When making the reservation, please provide the full names of all participants exactly as they appear on their passport or ID. The names will be checked at the museum entrance. If the details do not match, the museum may refuse entry to the memorial site.
- Before the tour, the tour operator will contact you via WhatsApp or email to confirm the final meeting point. If you are not sure which meeting point is closest to your accommodation, we will be happy to advise you on the most convenient location. The exact pickup time will be provided one day before the tour.
How it compares in Krakow
- Its from-price is 59% below the median of the 322 day trips we list in Krakow.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 211 of 322.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Krakow
Kraków, Poland's royal former capital, has a beautifully preserved medieval old town, crowned by Wawel Castle above the Vistula River.
The Main Market Square, one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, is lined with burghers' houses and centred on the arcaded Cloth Hall. St Mary's Basilica rises at one corner, its carved wooden altarpiece a Gothic masterpiece, and a trumpet call sounds from its tower through the day and night.
Top-ranked sights in Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, Rynek Glowny (Main Market Square), Wieliczka Salt Mine (Kopalnia Soli).
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