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Discover the somber history of World War II at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, the largest of the Nazi concentration and extermination camps. This 7-hour guided tour from Krakow includes visits to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, where you will gain insight into the harrowing past through expert narration. Learn about the lives lost and the memorial efforts that followed the camp's liberation. With skip-the-line access, you can focus on reflection rather than waiting in line. Participants are advised to bring valid ID and comfortable shoes for the visit.
- 7-hour tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Live guided tour included
- Skip-the-line tickets for a more streamlined experience
- Documentary film provided during transit to Auschwitz
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please await for the driver on the bus stop in front of the entrance to Radisson Blu hotel.
Itinerary
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1Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Begin your tour by walking through the gate of Auschwitz I, the first camp, initially established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939. You'll pass under the infamous sign "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Makes You Free). This portion of the tour typically lasts two hours, during which you'll use a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group size is limited to 30 people, as per the Museum's regulations, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for all participants. Explore the original wooden barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire fences, gas chambers, and crematoria, which together leave a haunting impression and allow visitors to grasp the immense scale of the Holocaust.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
After visiting the first camp, you'll have a short break of up to 15 minutes. Following this, we will take you to the second part of the tour—Birkenau (Auschwitz II), located just 3 minutes away. Birkenau, the largest camp, was built and operated with the sole purpose of making Europe "Judenrein" (free of Jews). Your guide will continue the powerful narrative at Birkenau, located in the village of Brzezinka. Constructed in 1941 under the orders of SS commander Heinrich Himmler, the camp could hold around 90,000 prisoners. You’ll hear harrowing accounts of the brutal living conditions, the cruel selection process, and the pseudo-scientific medical experiments carried out by Nazi doctors, including Josef Mengele.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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