Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour from Krakow

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 6 more

Visit the somber sites of Auschwitz and Birkenau on this insightful day trip from Krakow. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and comfortable minivan transfers as you delve into the history of these iconic memorials with a licensed English-speaking guide. The tour includes admission fees and headsets for clear commentary, ensuring you grasp the significance of this poignant historical site. A lunch box will keep you energized throughout the day, making this an educational and reflective experience.

- Full-day guided tour of Auschwitz and Birkenau from Krakow
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in a comfortable minivan
- Entry fees are included for a hassle-free experience
- Maximum group size of 30 ensures personalized attention from the guide

What's Included

Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up all passengers from the address they indicate when booking. They just need to show our driver their electronic ticket. Our driver will meet them at the hotel reception or at the place they indicate when booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
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    A typical guided experience to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum often begins directly from your hotel in Kraków, where a driver meets you in a shared minivan. The drive is about 1.5h, giving travelers time to settle in before the visit begins. On reaching Auschwitz I, the group is met by a licensed guide and moves through a controlled entry process. You’ll walk through the original brick barracks, exhibition rooms filled with preserved artifacts and documents, and the notorious entrance gate. Afterwards, the same minivan takes you a few minutes away to Auschwitz II–Birkenau. Here, the scale changes dramatically: open fields, endless rows of barracks ruins, watchtowers, and the railway ramp where deportation trains arrived. Visitors typically walk along the tracks and pause at memorial areas while the guide explains the extermination process and the camp’s expansion. At the end of the visit, the group returns by minivan back to Kraków.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by KrakowTours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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