Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Tours
Discover the somber reality of the Holocaust at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in Krakow. On an Auschwitz Birkenau tour, explore the memorial, visit not just the prisoner barracks, but the gas chambers as well. Get skip-the-line entry, guided tours, round-trip transfers from Krakow, and combo offers with your tour.-
Immerse in a full-day guided historical tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp from World War II, starting from Krakow.
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Enjoy prompt and comfortable round-trip AC transfers from Krakow, ensuring a seamless journey, and uncover intriguing details from your expert guide.
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Walk through Auschwitz I's brick barracks, Block 11's torture chambers, and Auschwitz II's concentration camp, each echoing grim tales from the past.
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Tailor your experience with ticket options including a choice of guide’s language and an optional lunchbox for convenience.
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Did you know? The Auschwitz I camp was originally constructed to hold Polish political prisoners. It was only later that it became a center for the extermination of the Jews.
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Immerse in a full-day guided historical tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp from World War II, starting from Krakow.
-
Enjoy prompt and comfortable round-trip AC transfers from Krakow, ensuring a seamless journey, and uncover intriguing details from your expert guide.
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Walk through Auschwitz I's brick barracks, Block 11's torture chambers, and Auschwitz II's concentration camp, each echoing grim tales from the past.
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Tailor your experience with ticket options including a choice of guide’s language and an optional lunchbox for convenience.
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Did you know? The Auschwitz I camp was originally constructed to hold Polish political prisoners. It was only later that it became a center for the extermination of the Jews.
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Experience a journey through history on this guided tour, ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand the Holocaust.
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Enjoy fast-track entry into Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with pre-booked tickets, saving valuable time.
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Traverse the haunting remnants of original barracks, gas chamber ruins, and stand before Auschwitz's iconic main gate, soaking in the weight of history.
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Opt for ticket options including last-minute English guided tours, and the flexibility to choose a guide in your preferred language.
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Did you know? The infamous sign at the Auschwitz gate, ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ (Work Sets You Free), was made by prisoners who subtly sabotaged it, inverting the 'B' as an act of defiance.
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Experience a journey through history on this guided tour, ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand the Holocaust.
-
Enjoy fast-track entry into Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with pre-booked tickets, saving valuable time.
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Traverse the haunting remnants of original barracks, gas chamber ruins, and stand before Auschwitz's iconic main gate, soaking in the weight of history.
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Opt for ticket options including last-minute English guided tours, and the flexibility to choose a guide in your preferred language.
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Did you know? The infamous sign at the Auschwitz gate, ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ (Work Sets You Free), was made by prisoners who subtly sabotaged it, inverting the 'B' as an act of defiance.
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Go on an 11-hour guided tour, visiting both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day. A perfect way to explore two iconic sites!
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Expert guides shed light on the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, while round-trip AC bus transfers from Krakow ensure a smooth, hassle-free tour.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940 near Oświęcim, stands as a symbol of horrific cruelty, exploring its barracks, gas chambers, and crematoriums.
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Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, descend 64m, and explore chambers, salt shrines, and lakes, all in a unique, therapeutic microclimate.
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Choose from flexible ticket options that include hotel pick-up and drop-off, meeting point pick-up, and a lunchbox, tailoring your tour to your preferences.
More details
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Go on an 11-hour guided tour, visiting both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day. A perfect way to explore two iconic sites!
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Expert guides shed light on the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, while round-trip AC bus transfers from Krakow ensure a smooth, hassle-free tour.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940 near Oświęcim, stands as a symbol of horrific cruelty, exploring its barracks, gas chambers, and crematoriums.
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Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, descend 64m, and explore chambers, salt shrines, and lakes, all in a unique, therapeutic microclimate.
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Choose from flexible ticket options that include hotel pick-up and drop-off, meeting point pick-up, and a lunchbox, tailoring your tour to your preferences.
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Immerse yourself in a journey through Jewish history in Poland, combining haunting Auschwitz-Birkenau and inspiring Schindler's Factory Museum.
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Experience the convenience of door-to-door pickup and drop-off in a Mercedes Benz and skip-the-line entry to maximize your time at the attractions.
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Engage with guides fluent in your chosen language, watch an informative documentary en route and enjoy the services of an English-speaking tour leader to assist you throughout.
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Stand in the haunting remains of Auschwitz, the largest Nazi death camp, then visit Schindler's Factory Museum, honoring the man who saved over a thousand lives.
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Did you know? The museum features a poignant exhibit honoring the iconic scene from ‘Schindler's List,’ where Schindler sees a little girl in a red coat during the Krakow ghetto's liquidation.
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Immerse yourself in a journey through Jewish history in Poland, combining haunting Auschwitz-Birkenau and inspiring Schindler's Factory Museum.
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Experience the convenience of door-to-door pickup and drop-off in a Mercedes Benz and skip-the-line entry to maximize your time at the attractions.
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Engage with guides fluent in your chosen language, watch an informative documentary en route and enjoy the services of an English-speaking tour leader to assist you throughout.
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Stand in the haunting remains of Auschwitz, the largest Nazi death camp, then visit Schindler's Factory Museum, honoring the man who saved over a thousand lives.
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Did you know? The museum features a poignant exhibit honoring the iconic scene from ‘Schindler's List,’ where Schindler sees a little girl in a red coat during the Krakow ghetto's liquidation.
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Don't wait in queues; instead, skip lines to discover the tragic history of Auschwitz-Birkenau with a professional guide and a small group of up to 8 people.
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Enjoy comfortable hotel transfers from Warsaw in an airconditioned bus, making your journey stress-free.
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See the infamous 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate, barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria that reveal the stories of the daily lives of prisoners.
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Learn about the origins, operation, and resistance movements that took place at the camp. It stands as a powerful reminder of the dangers of hatred, intolerance, and indifference.
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Did you know? Auschwitz was the largest Nazi concentration camp and extermination camp during World War II. Over 1.3 million people, mostly Jews, were killed there.
More details
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Don't wait in queues; instead, skip lines to discover the tragic history of Auschwitz-Birkenau with a professional guide and a small group of up to 8 people.
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Enjoy comfortable hotel transfers from Warsaw in an airconditioned bus, making your journey stress-free.
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See the infamous 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate, barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria that reveal the stories of the daily lives of prisoners.
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Learn about the origins, operation, and resistance movements that took place at the camp. It stands as a powerful reminder of the dangers of hatred, intolerance, and indifference.
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Did you know? Auschwitz was the largest Nazi concentration camp and extermination camp during World War II. Over 1.3 million people, mostly Jews, were killed there.
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Unearth the grim realities of the Holocaust on a guided tour from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau, with a knowledgeable guide at your side.
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No waiting in long lines with exclusive skip-the-line access, saving precious time to explore the haunting yet significant sites.
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Avail seamless round-trip transportation in air-conditioned comfort, with the added advantage of a guide proficient in English, Italian, French, and Portuguese.
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Witness the haunting remains of Auschwitz I and II-Birkenau, including barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria, as your guide shares poignant Holocaust stories.
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Did you know? Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum preserves about 110,000 shoes of the victims? This is a chilling testament to the scale of the tragedy that took place here.
More details
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Unearth the grim realities of the Holocaust on a guided tour from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau, with a knowledgeable guide at your side.
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No waiting in long lines with exclusive skip-the-line access, saving precious time to explore the haunting yet significant sites.
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Avail seamless round-trip transportation in air-conditioned comfort, with the added advantage of a guide proficient in English, Italian, French, and Portuguese.
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Witness the haunting remains of Auschwitz I and II-Birkenau, including barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria, as your guide shares poignant Holocaust stories.
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Did you know? Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum preserves about 110,000 shoes of the victims? This is a chilling testament to the scale of the tragedy that took place here.
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Immerse in a full-day guided tour from Wroclaw to Auschwitz-Birkenau, offering a poignant insight into the Holocaust, with the convenience of hotel transfers.
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Skip the queue with fast-track entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau, thus maximizing your time exploring this haunting World War II site.
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Walk through the gas chambers and crematorium, and observe the special exhibits that shed light on the cruel realities of the concentration camp life.
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Benefit from the knowledge of an expert guide, in English, French, Italian, or Portuguese, who'll share invaluable historical context and answer your queries.
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Did you know? Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz on January 27, 1945. Today, this date is commemorated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
More details
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Immerse in a full-day guided tour from Wroclaw to Auschwitz-Birkenau, offering a poignant insight into the Holocaust, with the convenience of hotel transfers.
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Skip the queue with fast-track entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau, thus maximizing your time exploring this haunting World War II site.
-
Walk through the gas chambers and crematorium, and observe the special exhibits that shed light on the cruel realities of the concentration camp life.
-
Benefit from the knowledge of an expert guide, in English, French, Italian, or Portuguese, who'll share invaluable historical context and answer your queries.
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Did you know? Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz on January 27, 1945. Today, this date is commemorated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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Hop aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan for a full-day guided journey into the chilling history of World War II, starting from Krakow.
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Walk through the iron gates of KL Auschwitz 1, explore haunting brick barracks and visit the Memorial commemorating the Jews who lost their lives here.
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Enter Auschwitz II-Birkenau, opened in March 1942 as a site for the extermination of over 1 million Jews during the Holocaust.
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Customise the tour with language preferences, opt for an optional upgrade to a private English-guided tour or enjoy a delicious lunch box.
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Did you know? The prisoners in Auschwitz were tattooed with a number, which was a unique identifier. This practice was unique to Auschwitz and was not done in other concentration camps.
More details
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Hop aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan for a full-day guided journey into the chilling history of World War II, starting from Krakow.
-
Walk through the iron gates of KL Auschwitz 1, explore haunting brick barracks and visit the Memorial commemorating the Jews who lost their lives here.
-
Enter Auschwitz II-Birkenau, opened in March 1942 as a site for the extermination of over 1 million Jews during the Holocaust.
-
Customise the tour with language preferences, opt for an optional upgrade to a private English-guided tour or enjoy a delicious lunch box.
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Did you know? The prisoners in Auschwitz were tattooed with a number, which was a unique identifier. This practice was unique to Auschwitz and was not done in other concentration camps.
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Traverse the dark history of the Holocaust on a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, once a Nazi concentration camp.
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Delve deep into World War II details with a licensed local guide and clear audio headsets, including roundtrip transfers from Krakow.
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Glimpse the lives of the people who passed these camps as you witness preserved ruins, gas chambers, barracks, watch towers, and latrines.
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Opt for a small group tour with 15 people for an intimate and personalized tour or a regular group tour with 30 people for a budget option.
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Did you know? Auschwitz I was initially built as a detention center for Polish citizens, evolving later into a site of mass extermination.
More details
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Traverse the dark history of the Holocaust on a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, once a Nazi concentration camp.
-
Delve deep into World War II details with a licensed local guide and clear audio headsets, including roundtrip transfers from Krakow.
-
Glimpse the lives of the people who passed these camps as you witness preserved ruins, gas chambers, barracks, watch towers, and latrines.
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Opt for a small group tour with 15 people for an intimate and personalized tour or a regular group tour with 30 people for a budget option.
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Did you know? Auschwitz I was initially built as a detention center for Polish citizens, evolving later into a site of mass extermination.
Pro tips to help you make a pick
Tours to Auschwitz depart from various locations like Krakow, Warsaw, and Wrocław, and directly from Auschwitz, allowing you to choose a tour based on your current city in Poland.
Most Auschwitz tours offer round-trip transfers in AC vehicles with options for meeting points or hotel pickup and drop-off. Opt for hotel pick-up and drop-off if you want a completely hassle-free experience.
Many Auschwitz tours offer fast-track entry, allowing you to get ahead of the long security check lines and start your tour as soon as the security check gets done. Be sure to check if a fast-track entry is available for your selected tour when booking.
Consider joining a guided tour led by a knowledgeable guide who can provide deeper insights into the history and significance of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Auschwitz guided tours are available in up to seven languages, but the options vary by tour. To ensure a comfortable and informative experience, check which languages are offered before booking to find a tour that meets your language preferences.
If you want to see more than just Auschwitz, consider a combo tour from Krakow that includes a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. This full-day experience offers great value and lets you explore two major sites in one trip.
Both Auschwitz camps have limited disabled access and seating is sparse throughout the camps. If mobility is a concern, consider these limitations before booking. Additionally, the tours are not recommended for children under 14 due to the site's sensitive nature.
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About Auschwitz concentration camp
The Auschwitz Concentration Camp witnessed the suffering of millions of Jews during World War II. Its solemn grounds now serve as a memorial and museum, preserving the memory of those who perished within its confines.
Between 1940 and 1945, Auschwitz received over 1.3 million deportees. Tragically, approximately 1.1 million, primarily Jews, met their untimely demise within its confines.
The entrance of Auschwitz I bears the German phrase "Arbeit macht frei," translated as "Work sets you free." Crafted by prisoners, the sign holds a symbolic defiance, as they subtly inverted the letter 'B'.
Attempting to break free from the horrors, over 800 prisoners dared to escape from Auschwitz. However, only 144 succeeded, while 327 were recaptured, and the fate of others remains unknown.
Dr. Josef Mengele, infamously known as the "Angel of Death" at the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, used to conduct medical experiments on prisoners, especially on twins and dwarfs.
Why visit Auschwitz concentration camp?
Highlights
Auschwitz I
Auschwitz I, established in 1940, served as the primary concentration camp and headquarters of the SS garrison. Its gate bares the chilling inscription, "Arbeit Macht Frei" - "Work Sets You Free." The site has ruins of barracks, prison cells, and gas chambers, bearing witness to the horrors of the past.
Auschwitz II - Birkenau
Auschwitz II - Birkenau was built in 1941 as an expansion of the concentration camp to accommodate the influx of political prisoners and Jews. Visitors can view the railway tracks and original cattle cars used for deportations, as well as the ruins of crematoriums and barracks. This site was a focal point for the systematic extermination of Jewish people, with the majority of Auschwitz's victims meeting their fate in Birkenau.
Plan your visit
The main entrance
This entrance is used to enter Auschwitz I or the main concentration camp.
The Hell’s Gate
This entrance leads to Auschwitz II - Birkenau camp which is located 3 km away from Auschwitz I camp.
Auschwitz is closed on:
- January 1
- December 25
- Easter.
Toilets are available at both camps, but you need to pay a small fee to use them.
Lockers are available for a small fee. Please note that these lockers can get full during peak tourist season.
A paid parking facility is available near the entrance. The car park is unguarded but monitored.
Auschwitz is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair-friendly ramps, designated parking spots, and restrooms.
Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the Visitor Service Centre.
Assistance dogs are allowed inside the camp if you have a training certificate and an updated vaccination record. The dog must also be kept on a leash all the time.