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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader

4.2601595 out of 5 stars
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4.2601595 out of 5 stars
5512 reviews
Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip with Tour Leader
4.2601595 out of 5 stars
4.3
4.2601595 out of 5 stars
5512 reviews

Visit the Nazi concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau and see Poland's most important World Heritage Site on a self-guided tour from Krakow with roundtrip transportation and a guidebook.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 8 - 9 hours
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English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

P
Paige – United Kingdom

Day trip was fantastic. Would 100% recommend, driver was very knowledgable and went above and beyond

G
George – Greece

It was a great trip. Marcel was an excellent guide — very knowledgeable and informative. He provided us with plenty of information about Auschwitz and Birkenau. Definitely recommended!

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Pawia 18b

  • Auschwitz IBus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Auschwitz I

    Visit (105 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Auschwitz II-Birkenau

    Visit (1.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Finish at:

    Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Learn about the extent of the genocide at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps
  • See remnants and poignant personal artifacts from the Holocaust
  • Learn about living conditions and the tragic fate of Auschwitz prisoners

Full description

Travel from Krakow to the small town of Oświęcim to visit the largest Nazi concentration camp complex from World War II. Learn the horrifying story of the more than 1.3 million victims who lost their lives at Auschwitz and Birkenau and pay your respects.

The first part of your trip is a 2-hour visit to the Auschwitz I camp to see the permanent exhibition in the former prisoners' barracks.

Afterwards, spend between 1.5-2hrs at Auschwitz II Birkenau, the largest of the more than 40 camps and sub-camps that made up the Auschwitz complex. See remnants of the crematories, the unloading ramp, remaining barracks and the monument dedicated to the last victims of the camp.

Please note depending on the time of year, you may visit Birkenau camp first before then visiting Auschwitz 1 camp.

For the self guided option you will have use of a guidebook and map in your chosen language.

Our company Tour Leader does not enter the museum with you.

Includes

  • Roundtrip transportation by bus or minivan
  • Tour leader onboard
  • Entry pass to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
  • Multilingual informational online guidebook – you will need your phone
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Meet at K+R Bus Stop, opposite Hotel Mercure, Pawia 18b, 31-154 Kraków, Polska.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Baby strollers
  • Food

Know before you go

  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum requires all participants to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking. Please check that your contact number is correct.
  • Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.
  • All tickets to the museum are non-refundable. Please consider your purchase carefully.
  • Please bring your ID for verification purposes.
  • The maximum size of luggage you can take inside the premises is 30x20x10 cm.
  • The local partner will do their best to accommodate you at the time selected, but please note that the starting time is approximate and subject to change.
  • The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service.
  • Entry passes for individual visitors without educators are free and provided by Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, according to official regulations of the Museum.
  • Do not book this tour on a date when you have travel plans. It is a full day tour.
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From $67 $37 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 5512 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Paige – United KingdomJune 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Day trip was fantastic. Would 100% recommend, driver was very knowledgable and went above and beyond
G
George – GreeceMay 30, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a great trip. Marcel was an excellent guide — very knowledgeable and informative. He provided us with plenty of information about Auschwitz and Birkenau. Definitely recommended!
S
Samuli – FinlandMay 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Guide was excellent, fun and easy to work with and had interesting content added to the official educator’s tour

Product ID: 149492

Activity provider:connectkrakow.pl
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