Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Experience one of the most memorable lessons of modern history. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, a former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, where more than a million Jews and other prisoners were oppressed or killed during World War II. The flower strewn Death Wall, national memorials, gas chambers and crematoriums, preserved ruins, the remains of hundreds of barracks, watchtowers, the railway line and ramp - all this forms a moving testimony to the number of those who lost their lives. The tour is led by a sensitive, licensed and local guide which helps to understand the touching history and cruel things that happened there.
-Live-guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau (visit both camps) -Travel from Krakow choosing hotel pickup or meeting point -Learn the history of World War II, Nazi Holocaust and the liberation -Avoid crowds skipping the long line for individual visitors
Options
ENG Hotel Pickup: Be Flexible
Departure time: may change due to Auschwitz Museum schedule
Choose: preferred time, but remember it may change
Date of the tour: is guaranteed
English guide: up to 30 people, the official group size at the Museum
Provide: address in Krakow, pickup from there
Pickup included
What's included in Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow (hotel you specified or a meeting point you choose from). Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in the town Oswiecim, about 1h15min in one way (65km). Every driver we cooperate with has all required by EU permissions for passenger transport. An English speaking and friendly leader of the group will assist you at any time you need. After arriving in Oswiecim, have a short break to grab a coffee or keep an eye on outdoor exhibitions.Then be kindly introduced to your local and professional guide who is licensed by Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Start your tour by walking through the gate to the first camp - Auschwitz I - originally conceived as a concentration camp, to be used as a detention centre for the many Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939, with the most recognizable sign Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Makes You Free).This part usually takes 2 hours and you will be using a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group according to the Museum’s rule counts up to 30 people making the visit comfortable and accessible for every participant. Visit the original wooden buildings, fortified walls, barbed wires, gas chambers and crematoria - all of those leave a shocking impression allowing to imagine the scale of Holocaust.
Brzezinka
After the 1st camp short break up to 15 minutes is planned. You will be taken by us to visit the second part of the tour - Birkenau (Auschwitz II), only 3 minutes away, which is the largest camp built and operated for the specific purpose of making Europe ''Judenrein'' (free of Jews). The same guide continues a poignant lecture about the camp in the village Brzezinka (Birkenau) which was constructed in 1941 on the order of Heinrich Himmler (SS commander) and could hold some 90 000 prisoners.You will be told about terrible stories of unimaginable living conditions as well as cruel selection and pseudo-scientific medical experiments made by prominent Nazi doctors including Josef Mengele. A history about soldiers of the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, which meant the final liberation, ends your tour with a feeling, both this genocide should never have happened and it can not happen again.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup or meeting point (to choose from) and drop off
- Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau), insurance and taxes
- Professional assistance in case of any issue
- Round-trip transportation from and to Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle (van or mini-bus)
- Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
- Licensed local guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Food and drinks
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- [DEPARTURE] Booked times are approximate and may change due to museum scheduling or traffic.
- [DOCUMENTS] **Full names of all participants MUST be provided during booking (the same as on ID or passport, no nicknames). Passport or ID is MANDATORY for each participant and will be checked. NO ID = NO ENTRY!**
- [VISIT] Guided group tour only, no individual pacing. Respectful behavior and smart casual dress required. Eating, smoking, and loud behavior are not allowed.
- [PICKUP] Some Krakow hotels are in restricted traffic zones; pickup will be arranged from the nearest accessible point and you will be informed in advance.
- [LUNCH] Lunch is not included. There is no time for a full meal between visits, and no food facilities on-site, so please bring a snack.
- [SECURITY] An airport-style security check is required before entering the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
- [WEATHER] The tour runs in all weather. Up to 70% of the visit takes place outdoors, so please dress appropriately and bring water on warm days.
- [CHILDREN] Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant seats are available. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, the tour is recommended for ages 13+.
- [PHOTOS] Photography is allowed except in marked areas. Flash is not permitted inside buildings.
- [RENOVATIONS] Due to roadworks in western Krakow, pickups in that area are not possible. The Straszewskiego 19 meeting point is temporarily closed. We will arrange a nearby alternative if needed.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
• Please provide your accommodation address in Krakow, or choose a meeting point if you've selected a lower-priced option. • Departure time depends on Auschwitz Museum availability and will be confirmed the day before the tour. • You will receive a welcome message along with your booking confirmation. • Guests staying near the Main Square will be assigned the nearest possible pickup point. • Guests staying outside the city center will be asked to wait at a designated location. • Due to major roadworks in western Krakow, pickups from that area are currently unavailable. • The meeting point at Floriana Straszewskiego 19 (next to the Philharmonic) is temporarily closed. If you're staying nearby, we will arrange an alternative safe and convenient pickup location.
Meeting / End Points
- Jewish Quarter / Starowiślna 65 (Kiss & Ride)
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Ticket Redemption
[VISIT] Sightseeing takes place in groups, at a fixed pace. ✓ Respectful behavior required (no eating, smoking, or loud talking). ✓ Dress code: smart casual. [PICKUP] Some Krakow hotels are in traffic-restricted zones. → Pickup will be from the nearest accessible location (you'll be informed in advance). [DEPARTURE TIME] Times are approximate and may change. Travel time depends on pickup location, traffic and time of day. [DOCUMENTS] **You must provide full names of all participants (the same as on ID or passport, no nicknames).** **Passport or ID is MANDATORY for entry for each participant – checks are 100% enforced. No ID = no entry!** [BAG POLICY] ✘ No large bags or backpacks allowed. ✓ Max size: 30 x 20 x 10 cm. Larger bags can stay locked in the vehicle. [FOOD] ✘ Lunch not included. ✓ No time for a full meal between camps – bring a snack. On site: grocery store, snack bar, and restaurant available. [SECURITY] Expect an airport-style security check before entry. [WEATHER] Tour runs in all weather conditions. Up to 70% of the visit is outdoors – dress appropriately and bring water on hot days.
