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See the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial with a guide certified by the museum. Spend a day at the museum to learn about the fate of many of the victims of the Holocaust.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 7.5 - 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- German, Spanish, English, French, Italian, Dutch
- Pickup optional
- Meet your guide at your selected meeting point.
- Small group available
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
The trip was seamless from.start to finish. pick up and drop off was effortless and very easy. The only thing I would change about the day would be that the tour around Auschwitz and Birkenau was a little rushed. I would have liked some time to process the information we were being given. Also some time to pay our respect would be appreciated. otherwise it was excellently planned and professionally done
The visit itself was great, going through the torture of people wasn’t easy however the museum is very well organised and informative. The only thing that could be better is the entry… a lot of rush meant long queues (2hours) just to get your ticket
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Itinerary
10 pickup location options:
Kraków, Kiss&Ride, Pawia 18a, Starowiślna 65, Wielopole 2, Floriana Straszewskiego 14, Przystanek Turystyczny, Józefa Dietla 91, Wielopole 2, PC Projekt Kraków
Bus/coach
(1.5 hours)
Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Guided tour (2 hours)
Bus/coach
(10 minutes)
Auschwitz II-Birkenau
Guided tour (1.5 hours)
Bus/coach
(1.5 hours)
11 drop-off locations:
Floriana Straszewskiego 14, PC Projekt Kraków, Pawia 18a, Kraków, Przystanek Turystyczny, Wielopole 2, Józefa Dietla 91, Wielopole 2, Wielopole 2, Starowiślna 65, Kiss&Ride
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Ponder the past as you walk through the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" gate
- Travel by bus to the largest camp used by the Nazis during the Holocaust
- Go to the original barracks and see where the prisoners were once held
- Listen as a local guide tells you about the events that took place at the site
Full description
Step into history with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial. Learn about the tragic history of the largest Holocaust memorial from your guide.
Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation in Krakow and board a comfortable bus for the 1.5-hour trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, a historic site that serves as an important Holocaust memorial.
Explore the museum in the outskirts of Oświęcim, approximately 60 kilometers west of Krakow. Upon arrival, meet a local guide who will show you around the site and tell you about its inhuman history.
Find out how Auschwitz-Birkenau has become both a symbol of human suffering and a witness to physical and emotional exhaustion during a respectful tour with a licensed guide.
Walk through the gate marked "Arbeit Macht Frei" (work frees) to enter Auschwitz 1, where your guide will show you around the preserved area and introduce the history of the place.
Spend approximately an hour in Birkenau, where the mass killings as part of the Nazi "Final Solution to the Jewish Question" took place. After the visit, you can reflect on the experience during the ride back to Krakow.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Entry ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- Professional licensed guide
- Lunch box (if add-on selected)
- Restrooms
- Tips
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Pets
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Oversize luggage
- Smoking
- Sleeveless shirts
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- The pickup time may change (the possible start of the tour is usually between 5:00 AM and 1:30 PM), so please consider this in your plans. You choose a preferred time, which is not guaranteed. We will communicate the exact start time the day before the tour.
- As per the requirements of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants must provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking. Names cannot be changed after booking.
- In rare cases when no guide will not be avialable, the tour may be changed to self-guided tour with a guidebook in your language
- You are not permitted to enter the museum with large bags or backpacks (the maximum size allowed is 20 x 30 centimeters)
- The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service.
- For non-English guided tours, note that the excursion leader may not speak your chosen language; it applies only to the museum tour itself.
- It is recommended that you bring lunch and drinks with you.
