Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
Start: 2025-02-21T09:00:00
End: 2025-02-21T16:00:00
Location: Krakow

Auschwitz-Birkenau sectors with barbed wire fences

Auschwitz-Birkenau crematorium interior in Krakow.

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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Victor

3/5

Feb, 2025

The tour was very good and the guide was excellent but we booked for the 10.10 am pick up which was confirmed but the day before the tour I was contacted by text to say that the time had been changed to 6.45 pick up. This eas very early and also unexpected. But the tour itself was very good.

Beat

5/5

Feb, 2025

I was impressed by the professionalism of the team and the guide. The office kept me updated by mail on the pick-up place and time. Pick up on time early morning with a comfortable van. The driver and the guide were both very knowledgable and was looking after us to get the best experience. Really great and to recommend.

Edgar

4/5

Feb, 2025

It was very well organized, are pending at all times of the visitors, the driver is not o ly well prepared but it gives you instructins of points of meeting, always reassure we were al completed before moving, tickets, IDs, and makes the exprerience worth it because there is a lot of people visiting. Our guide she new well the history, and also pending of the group, and the fact that we all have badges to identify the group also helps.

Carole

5/5

Feb, 2025

Everything was perfect. We were picked up on time. I advise you to be there 15 minutes before as mentioned because we don't wait for latecomers which is normal. The guide on the bus was friendly but spoke far too fast in English. On site, our French-speaking guide was perfect. The timetable was respected, but the person accompanying the bus should speak more slowly.

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Kiran

5/5

Feb, 2025

The trip was really good and the guide Ilona was very friendly and orgnaised. She provide additional informaiton and kept us on track and made the whole trip more very enjoyable

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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.