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Visit the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp with an Expert Guide to learn in detail about the horrors of the Holocaust. See the barracks, gas chambers, crematoriums, memorials, and more. Extended option: walking tour of Krakow Old Town.
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6-hour: Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau by Car
Choose this tour to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with a Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. Includes private car transfers from Katowice.
12-hour: Katowice to Krakow and Auschwitz-Birkenau by Car
Choose this tour to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with a Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. Includes private car transfers from Katowice and a guided tour of Krakow Old Town
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The pick up is possible from your accommodation in Katowice.
Itinerary
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1Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim - the biggest complex of concentration camps. This tragic place has been operating between 1940 and 1945, and countless amount of prisoners were tortured, died and have been killed there. See the important memorial and pay your respects to all those people that suffered there. Enter buildings to see exhibitions of remains from these Concentration Camps.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square (Pass by)
Beautiful old town square with historic buildings and old churches. This centrally located square in Krakow has everything from many and varied restaurants, coffee shops, souvenir stores, and the opportunity to take a horse and carriage ride through the streets. Also a must here is the Cloth Hall, large central building in the square.
Admission ticket free -
St Mary's Basilica (Pass by)
This is a stunning church situated on the edge of the Main Square. Built in the 14th century, its foundations date back to the early 13th century and serve as one of the best examples of Polish Gothic architecture. Standing 80 mtall, it is particularly famous for its wooden altarpiece carved by Veit Stoss.
Admission ticket free -
Wawel Royal Castle (Pass by)
The castle itself is beautiful and located on a hill, providing fantastic panoramic views over the city. The cathedral plays a massive part in the castle and has some fantastic sights.
Admission ticket free -
Royal Way (Droga Krolewska) (Pass by)
The Royal Way begins at the northern end of the medieval Old Town and continues south through the centre of town towards Wawel Hill, where the old royal residence, Wawel Castle, is located.
Admission ticket free -
Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) (Pass by)
The Cloth Hall is one of the city's most recognizable icons. It is the central feature of the main market square in the Kraków Old Town.
Admission ticket free -
Wawel Cathedral (Pass by)
The Wawel Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Kraków, located on Wawel Hill. More than 900 years old, it is the Polish national sanctuary and traditionally has served as coronation site of the Polish monarchs.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. The exact schedule and pick up time will be confirmed via email.
- Please note that the walking tour of Krakow is not included in a 6-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau allow you to skip the ticket line, but there is a separate line for security checks. All visitors must provide their full name when booking and bring a valid photo ID or passport. Tickets are non-refundable.
- We provide private car transfers to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow, but other people will join you on a group tour of the museum and memorial site. The size of the group tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau will be limited to 30 people. The walking tour of Krakow Old Town is a private experience. The guide will meet you on the site.
- People with reduced mobility may find it difficult to move around Auschwitz-Birkenau. Wheelchairs are available from the Visitor Service Center but they have to be reserved in advance.
- We recommend bringing your own snacks or packed lunch to Auschwitz-Birkenau as it's in a remote location and there will be no lunch break. During the 12-hour tour we can organize lunch / table reservations in Krakow.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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