Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
Start: 2025-01-20T08:00:00
End: 2025-01-20T15:00:00
Location: Krakow

Auschwitz-Birkenau sectors with barbed wire fences

Transfer AC minibus for Auschwitz-Birkenau

Delve into World War II history with a full-day guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow, complete with hotel transfers.

Highlights

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.
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.

Inclusions

Full-day Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour
Fast-track entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II–Birkenau
Expert English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Polish-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)
Round-trip AC transfers from Krakow
Pick-up from the hotel or a convenient meeting point
English-speaking experienced driver
Lunchbox (as per option selected)
Private English guided tour (as per option selected)

Exclusions

Pick-up & drop-off from hotels located far from the center of Krakow

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Zoe

5/5

Jan, 2025

The guide was very knowledgeable, spoke from the heart and compassionate towards the story. Was a moving day and very worthwhile. A lot of waiting around in the morning but once you got going it was worth it. I was a bit worried as I thought why should there be money made from this but the guide said survivors wanted our story to be told or people would have suffered or died in vain. This gave me some peace x

Tziatziou

4/5

Jan, 2025

We liked that the driver and the bus were ahead of time. And that we didn't have to wait more than half an hour for Auschwitz. I have the impression that I had put lunch in the original reservation but we didn't get it. I'm not sure why it didn't show up in the reservation details. We ended up not getting a hotel pick up but the pick up point was close to the hotel (5 minutes) so we didn't have an issue.

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Reymond

4/5

Jan, 2025

All the transports were well planned, a taxi brought us to the van. Our first guide Cyprian was very helpful and answered kindly of kind of questions. Our next guide in Auschwitz was good, but unfortunately some times we didn't hear him clearly through the microphone. We were disappointed that we didn't saw the main gate of Birkenau, because there was a preparation for an 80 anniversary and the gate was covered by a tent.

Ruth

3/5

Dec, 2024

Hotel transfers to and from the hotel were not provided without prompting. We were collected as arranged from a nearby hotel as we were unable to select the hotel we were actually staying at, that was ok until the end of the day when the bus stopped at three spots and there was no mention of the hotel transfer returns that were supposed to be included, just get off at the closest one and walk. I had to expliticly ask the guide and I included a screen shot of my ticket that said it inlcuded return to the hotel and she was brilliant, told us if we wanted we could ride all the way back and she would sort something out but that clearly didn't sound like that was the expected plan. I would not recommend this service to others.

Brandon

5/5

Dec, 2024

The history provided by the tour guide was very detailed and provided an appropriate level of respect for the memories of the decedents. Thank you for the great opportunity and experience.

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Your experience

Haunting exploration of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Travel comfortably from Krakow in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum. Step through the iron gate of KL Auschwitz 1, etched with the deceptive words 'Work Sets You Free', and explore the haunting remnants of the 22 brick barracks that once housed hundreds of thousands of Holocaust victims.

A glimpse into the unthinkable

Here, you will be led to block 11, notoriously known as 'the prison within the prison', home to brutal torture chambers and initial extermination attempts using Zyklon B. The tour continues to KL Auschwitz 2 Birkenau, where over 1 million lives were lost. This engaging, expert-guided tour, available in the language of your preference, concludes with a reflective visit to the Memorial, where you can pay your respects to the victims of this horrific genocide.

Customizable experience

Enhance your experience with an optional inclusion of a lunchbox. For a more personal experience, a private English-guided tour is available, offering an intimate and insightful journey into Europe's history—perfect for history lovers and curious visitors alike.

Know before you go

What to bring

It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Have your passport or ID ready for a seamless experience.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: respectful attire.
Keep in mind flash photography, alcohol, drugs and baby carriages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service. Hence, the pick-up time/duration of the tour is subject to change.
Note: As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking. Entry may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.
The maximum size bag permitted on this tour is 30 x 20 x 10 centimeters.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.