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Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Transfer from Krakow

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Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Transfer from Krakow
4.6192527 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6192527 out of 5 stars
696 reviews

Visit the former concentration and extermination camps of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Learn about their tragic history with a live guide.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 7 - 10 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Pickup optional
Choose one of the five meeting points and let the activity provider know your choice.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sjaak – Netherlands

Very good organised tour. The pick up was on time. The guide was excellent.

V
Vanessa – United Kingdom

Michael our driver was great and our tour guide was very knowledgeable Highly recommended thank you

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    6 pickup location options:

    Przystanek Turystyczny, Kraków, Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow, Kiss&Ride, Kiss&Ride, Przystanek Turystyczny

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

    Auschwitz I

    Break time, Coffee, Free time (15 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Auschwitz I

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (105 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (10 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Auschwitz II-Birkenau

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (75 minutes)

    Auschwitz II-Birkenau

    Break time, Coffee, Free time, Shopping (15 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Kraków, Stare Miasto, Kraków, Poland

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Learn about the history of Auschwitz and the Holocaust
  • Visit the largest of the former Nazi concentration camps
  • See the former gas chambers and the barracks where prisoners were kept
  • Choose between private and shared tours in different languages
  • Read information about the places you see one by one from a booklet

Full description

Travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau on a 7-hour trip from Krakow. Visit the largest death camp in human history and the infamous site of human extermination and genocide during World War II. Auschwitz-Birkenau is synonymous with the worst atrocities ever committed.

The camp was built by the Nazis in 1940 in the suburbs of Oswiecim. The total number of victims was over 1.1 million people, representing 28 nationalities the majority of Jewish origin. This place is certain to make an impression while you dive into its dark history with a professional guide.

Since 1979 the memorial became part of the UNESCO World Heritage, and it has up to 2 million visitors per year.

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation to Auschwitz
  • Private round transfer (if option selected)
  • Skip-the-line entry tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
  • Guided group tour with a live guide (if guided tour option selected)
  • Packed lunch (optional)
  • Guide and Admission Ticket - can be purchased on site, 130 PLN (if Private Round Transfer option selected)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 14 years
  • People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • The time of departure is approximate and may change up to 3 hours. To maintain a flexible cancellation policy, the visiting time is set by the Auschwitz Museum the day before the trip
  • As per the requirements of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking. Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
  • Maximum luggage/bag/purse/backpack size is 30x20x10cm
  • If your child is less than 150 cm tall, please inform the supplier so that a child seat can be arranged
  • From March 2020, new guidelines at Auschwitz-Birkenau mean booking well in advance is the only way to ensure you are able to visit. It is generally possible to change your ticket date and time after purchase if necessary. Please contact the activity provider if needed
  • The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 696 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Sjaak – NetherlandsMay 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Very good organised tour. The pick up was on time. The guide was excellent.
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Vanessa – United KingdomMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Michael our driver was great and our tour guide was very knowledgeable Highly recommended thank you
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James – United KingdomMarch 31, 2025 – Verified booking
great day smooth from start to finish, would highly recommend.

Product ID: 70512

Activity provider:LegendaryKrakow

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