Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Journey from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, a site of immense historical and human significance. Pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and reflect on the courage, pain, and resilience of those whose lives were lost.
Highlights:
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with an official guide
Pay respects at memorials dedicated to Holocaust victims
See the remnants of gas chambers and prisoner barracks
Reflect on human dignity, remembrance, and responsibility
Experience a respectful visit with all logistics arranged for comfort
This tour is a journey of remembrance and respect. It offers a space for reflection and understanding, helping visitors connect with history on a deeply human level. Every step through Auschwitz is a reminder of why memory must endure.
Itinerary:
Transfer to Oświęcim / approx. 1h 30min
Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver and onboard Wi-Fi.from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the town of Oświęcim.
Auschwitz I Museum / 1h 45min / Admission Ticket Included
Start your guided visit at Auschwitz I, entering through the historic “Arbeit macht frei” gate. Explore exhibition halls, former barracks, and preserved artifacts while your official museum guide explains the site’s history and daily life of prisoners.
Short Break / 15min
A short break between visits to the two parts of the museum allows time to rest or use the facilities before continuing to Birkenau.
Auschwitz II–Birkenau / 1h 15min / Admission Ticket Included
Continue to Birkenau, the largest section of the former Nazi camp. See the wooden barracks, watchtowers, railway tracks, and the ruins of gas chambers while learning about the scale of operations and the fate of those imprisoned here.
Return Transfer to Krakow / approx. 1h 30min hour
After the visit, you will be transferred back to Krakow. Drop-off takes place at your original meeting point.
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What’s included
- Bus fare
- Parking fees
- Entry / admission fee
- Goods and services tax
- Transfer Krakow-Oswiecim-Krakow
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Group tour of Auschwitz and Birkenau with a local guide
- Admission ticket
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Gratuities, food and drinks, unless specified.
Itinerary
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Booking
During your reservation process, please make sure to put the correct name and surname of every participants. The name and surname on the reservation must be identical as in ID document. While booking the tour you will have a chance to choose your pickup point. The list of hotels is limited so if you cannot find your accommodation, please pick main departure point: MAIN DEPARTURE POINT: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street). Check-in at the location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time. The hours you book are tentative and may change, and departures from Krakow may take place in the following hours: 6.00 am – 1.00 pm. You will receive a message with the exact departure time until 7 pm on the day before the activity. Please check in at your chosen meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the tour.
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At location
The hours you book are tentative and may change, and departures from Krakow may take place in the following hours: 6:00 am – 3:00 pm.
- 3
Transfer to Auschwitz by an air-conditoned vehicle (approx. 1½h)
Check-in at the location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time. Our guide will pick you up. Tickets are per name, do not forget to take your identity document or passport to confirm your identity. All customers are obliged to take their ID document with them on the day of the tour (if there is no such document, the staff of the facility have the right to refuse entry to the museum). The name and surname on the reservation must be identical as in ID document. We does not take any responsibility if any of our customers will be refused to enter Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau due to lack of documents.
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Visit to Auschwitz I (approx. 1 ½h)
Official Auschwitz Educator will share the heartbreaking story in the chosen language. Entrance fees are already paid so you don’t have to worry about anything.
- 5
15 minutes break
You can eat the sandwich you brought.
- 6
Transfer to Birkenau (approx. 10 minutes)
After visiting Auschwitz I camp and short break you will be taken to Birkenau camp tour, with the same bus that you arrived with.
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Visit to Auschwitz II Birkenau (approx. 2h)
Continuation of your tour in Birkenau camp.
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Return to Krakow from Birkenau camp (approx. 1 ½h)
You can be dropped off near the place of the pickup or the starting point.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, Italian, French, and Dutch
- Start times
- 05:30 · 06:00 · 06:30 · 07:00 · 07:15 · 07:30 · 08:00 · 08:30 · 09:00 · 09:15 · 09:30 · 10:00 · 10:30 · 11:00 · 11:15 · 11:30 · 12:00 · 12:30 · 13:00 · 13:30
Know before you go
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The departure time you choose is subject to change depending on the museum’s ticket allocation and road conditions. To ensure a smooth experience, please keep your day flexible, as the final time will be confirmed by our team the day before the tour.
- Infant seats available (please write us exact age of child before tour)
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- A considerate amount of walking is involved
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Bags and backpacks larger than 30x20x10 cm are not allowed on the museum grounds. You may store luggage in the vehicles free of charge.
- Please, provide exact name and surname from your passports/documents (tickets are personal)
- Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- FAQ
- How far is Auschwitz from Krakow?
- It is 66 km distant from Krakow which means that it takes about 1 h 30 min to get there by car. It is a separate town with no administrative relevance to Krakow, which is why the tour takes that much time.
- I am using a wheelchair, can I visit Auschwitz?
- The tour is not accessible for people with a disability due to a gravel surface and many buildings with no ramps or lifts.
- What luggage size can I take to Auschwitz?
- The dimensions are 30x20x10 and you will not be able to enter with any luggage that exceeds those. These are strictly followed and controlled. You can leave your bigger luggage in the car, it will be locked and supervised by the driver.
- How large a group does the tour take place in?
- The group size during transportation depends on the mode of transport. Upon arrival, the actual tour of both parts of the camp is conducted with official guides. Standard groups in all languages (including Last Minute options) have a maximum of 30 people per guide, while the Small Group option limits this to 15 people per guide. Headphones are available for all options.
- Remember to bring your identity document or passport (without it, you will not be able to enter the museum). All customers are obliged to take their ID document with them on the day of the tour (if there is no such document, the staff of the facility have the right to refuse entry to the museum). The name and surname on the reservation must be identical as in ID document.Organizer does not take any responsibility if any of our customers will be refused to enter Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau due to lack of documents.
- Please, wear comfortable shoes - the tour requires a lot of walking, and also take an umbrella or a raincoat so you are prepared in case of rain (the majority of the tour will take part outside).
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the experience starts.
- 7 days or more before: full refund
- Less than 7 days before: no refund
Meeting point
View on map
Main Departure Point: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street).
- Address
- Wielopole 2, Kraków, 31-072, PL
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 50.05927, 19.94289
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 7 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the experience starts. 7 days or more before: full refund · Less than 7 days before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, Italian, French, and Dutch
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Main Departure Point: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street)., Wielopole 2, Kraków, 31-072, PL.
From AED 387 per person
