Guided Tours

2-Day Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau & Schindler's Factory with Krakow Transfers

Name: 2-Day Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau & Schindler's Factory with Krakow Transfers
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SKU: 20847
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Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance gate during 2-day guided tour with Krakow transfer.

Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour group exploring historical site in Krakow, Poland.

Immerse yourself in the heart-wrenching WWII-era history of Krakow on a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Schindler's Factory.

Highlights

Get skip-the-line access to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest of the infamous concentration camp complexes during WWII.
Avail hassle-free round-trip hotel transfers from central Krakow and even transfers to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
Along with an English-speaking guide, learn about the crimes committed during the Holocaust as you walk past gas chambers and crematoria.
Prepare for a guided tour of Oskar Schindler’s Factory, a hero who saved many Jewish lives during the Nazi occupation.
Did you know? Schindler compiled a list of workers he deemed essential to the war effort. This list became known as 'Schindler's List'.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum & Schindler’s Factory Museum
Expert English-speaking guide for both sites
Round-trip hotel transfers (Krakow–Auschwitz-Birkenau–Krakow)
Audio equipment rental

Exclusions

Hotel pick-up from non-central Krakow locations
Toilets near the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum (chargeable entry)
Transport to Schindler's Factory Museum

cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Auschwitz-Birkenau

On the first day, visit one of the most notorious symbols of the Holocaust, Auschwitz-Birkenau. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minibus from your hotel to the site where the Auschwitz gate stands as a stark contrast to the quaint suburbs of Oświęcim. The extensive prison complex is known for its concentration camps and extermination chambers. Join an English-speaking expert guide as you delve into the dark history of the site on this tour. Come across personal artifacts and hear stories of the prisoners through photographs, documents, and belongings on display at the outdoor museum. A visit to the medical experiments block and brick barracks is a chilling experience, be prepared for an emotional past. Birkenau, one of the 40 sub-camps at Auschwitz, was infamous for its ghastly gas chambers. Before heading back to Krakow, spend an hour with your guide at the ghastly gas chambers of the Birkenau sub-camp.

Schindler’s Factory Museum

On the second day, discover the Schindler’s Factory Museum, a place of refuge for over 1,100 Jewish workers. Get skip-the-line access to the meticulously reconstructed factory that offers a profound and eye-opening experience, leaving you with vivid memories of the heroes, survivors, and victims of the Nazi occupation in Krakow. Hear about stories of Oskar Schindler's impact on humanity, narrated by your tour guide, as you walk past exhibits. Immerse yourself in the stories about the lives of the inhabitants of Krakow during the Holocaust.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hotel pick-up from Krakow's center | Skip-the-line entry & guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau | Transfer back to Krakow

Day 2: Meet the guide at Schindler's Factory Museum | Skip-the-line entry & guided tour of the Museum

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Hotel pick-up will only be available from central Krakow.
It's recommended to wear appropriate attire keeping the historical significance of the sites in mind.
The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in an open area, so please take into account possible weather changes. Wear clothing items that protect you from different weather conditions.

Restrictions

Note that the following are not allowed during this experience: tripod, flash photography, and filming.

Timings

Daily: 9:30am onwards

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers (Day 1)

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel/pickup location
If your hotel is not in the pickup zone, you will be provided with the nearest pickup location.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.