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From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour Guaranteed Time

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From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour Guaranteed Time
Top rated
4.70063 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.70063 out of 5 stars
1904 reviews

Take an informative tour of the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps, with round-trip transportation from Krakow and entry tickets included. Get the most out of your visit with a licensed guide.

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Duration 7 - 7.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Dutch, English
Pickup included
In the next step, please provide the address of your hotel or apartament and we will specify the nearest meeting point. Usually the spot is a 5 to 10-minute walk from the address you provide.
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Stevie – United Kingdom

Guide was really good and informative, really helpful with any questions. Would recommend and happily book again

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Nadia – Switzerland

Everything was well organized, comfortable and clear. We had a nice driver and guide, who detailed everything really well. While the tour was mentally tough, it’s very important and I highly recommend anyone visiting krakow to do this. Thank you for the tour!

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    5 pickup location options:

    Wielopole 2, Starowiślna 65, Pawia 18a, Kraków, Józefa Dietla 91

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Auschwitz I

    Guided tour (2 hours)

  • Auschwitz I

    Break time (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Auschwitz II-Birkenau

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • 5 drop-off locations:

    Józefa Dietla 91, Kraków, Pawia 18a, Starowiślna 65, Wielopole 2

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the largest concentration camp of the Nazi Holocaust
  • See Auschwitz's main gate "Arbeit macht frei"
  • Explore original barracks and witness where prisoners were held
  • Learn about the lives of those who died and view their belongings
  • Hear about the liberation of the camp in 1945

Full description

Before the tour:
Start your journey with a comfortable ride from your chosen hotel or or meeting point in Krakow. Enjoy a scenic 1.5h drive with our licensed, English-speaking drivers. Meet your licensed local guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, ready to provide an in-depth exploration of the sites.

Auschwitz I Museum & Memorial:
Enter Auschwitz I through the "Arbeit Macht Frei" gate. Equipped with a headset, your group—limited to 30 (or 15) visitors explore the touching remnants. See original barracks, fortified walls, barbed wires and gas chambers. This segment, lasting approximately 2 hours, offers a poignant reflection on the Holocaust's staggering scale.

Transition to Birkenau:
After a 15-minute break, head to Birkenau (Auschwitz II), just a 3-minute drive. Delve deeper into the camp's grim history, learn about the harrowing tales of prisoners, atrocious living conditions. The guide ends by talking about liberation of Auschwitz, stressing how important it is to remember and stop such terrible things from happening again. This part of the tour takes about 1 hour. Remember, the entire camp is massive, so you won't see everything.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Round-trip transportation from Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau)
  • Licensed local guide
  • Headset to hear the live guide (in the first camp only)
  • Professional assistance in case of any issue
  • Food (bring a packed lunch)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Select participants and date

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Food
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking
  • Be prepared to go through a security check in order to enter Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
  • Due to the museum's rules, your pickup time might change. The exact pickup time will be confirmed via email at least 1 or 2 days before the tour. Please note that the local tour supplier has no control over the exact timing of the visit to the museum
  • The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service. Unfortunately, GetYourGuide and your guide have no influence on the duration of the break times

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1904 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Stevie – United KingdomApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
Guide was really good and informative, really helpful with any questions. Would recommend and happily book again
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Nadia – SwitzerlandApril 21, 2025 – Verified booking
Everything was well organized, comfortable and clear. We had a nice driver and guide, who detailed everything really well. While the tour was mentally tough, it’s very important and I highly recommend anyone visiting krakow to do this. Thank you for the tour!
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Helen – United StatesApril 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Visiting Auschwitz has to be hard, cannot be enjoyable. But the driver Michal and the guide Simon did everything to make it go smoothly. They were efficient and informative, and we learned and saw a lot.

Product ID: 159719

Activity provider:Hello Cracow

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