Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

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4.301385 out of 5 stars
3683 reviews
Activity provider:Royal Tours Krakow
Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
4.301385 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.301385 out of 5 stars
3683 reviews
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Experience the deeply meaningful Auschwitz Concentration Camp with an official guide and save your time with skip-the-line tickets. Understand important facts about the holocaust.

About this activity

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Duration 3.5 - 4 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
German, French, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Elly – United Arab Emirates

The guide was very informative. She was there to answer questions and presented the museum in the best way. Highly recommend

K
Kerr – United Kingdom

Excellent tour guide, explained everything so well. Very humbling experience. Would recommend it to anyone 10 out of 10

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Męczeństwa Narodów 14

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Auschwitz I

    Visit (2 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Auschwitz II-Birkenau

    Break time (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Auschwitz II-Birkenau

    Visit (1.5 hours)

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial accompanied by a licensed guide
  • Discover the history of the most iconic site of the Holocaust
  • Learn more about the history of World War II
  • Save time and energy with skip-the-line tickets

Full description

Avoid queues and save time on your visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau with skip-the-line tickets. Be met in Auschwitz I Museum by a local host who will accompany you to the museum and give you tips on how to best plan your visit to the museum.
Pass through the ominous "Arbeit Macht Frei" (work will set you free) sign at the main entrance gate and follow your authorized official Auschwitz-Birkenau guide through Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau to take in the camp's emotional nature while learning the somber story of the place.
Take your tour for around 3.5 hours with 1.5-2 hours at Auschwitz and 60-75 minutes at Birkenau.

Includes

  • Pre-booked tickets for Auschwitz I
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Transportation between Auschwitz and Birkenau camps
  • Local host at the meeting point
  • Official museum guide
  • Headset to hear the guide better
  • Lunch box with 2 bread roll sandwiches (meat, vegetarian, or vegan), apple, banana, dark chocolate wafer, 500ml still water (if option selected)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from Krakow or other cities
  • Parking fees

Meeting point

The meeting point is marked by a logo board on the main building.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Oversize luggage
  • Short skirts
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Due to the nature of the Museum, the preferred tour time may change and is not guaranteed. In this case, the activity provider will contact you the day before the visit to confirm a new time. The time change does not qualify for a refund
  • This ticket only allows entry to each attraction once
  • The meeting time depends on the Auschwitz guide reservation and will be sent 24 hours before the tour
  • The camps are not adapted for wheelchair use, so if you decide to go, please go with someone who can help you
  • 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 break times

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 3683 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Elly – United Arab EmiratesJune 14, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide was very informative. She was there to answer questions and presented the museum in the best way. Highly recommend
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Kerr – United KingdomJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent tour guide, explained everything so well. Very humbling experience. Would recommend it to anyone 10 out of 10
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Agate – LatviaJune 8, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was well organized and the guide was amazing

Product ID: 350106

Activity provider:Royal Tours Krakow

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