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Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, a haunting reminder of history, with seamless transport from Krakow. This 3.5-hour guided tour allows you to reflect on the somber legacy of the Holocaust while exploring the memorial and museum. Witness significant sites, including the notorious 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate, original barracks, and gas chambers, and gain insights into the lives of the 1.3 million victims through period photos and artifacts. Each step taken here offers a profound understanding of the past, ensuring a respectful and informative experience.
- Includes pick-up from your accommodation in Krakow for convenience
- Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the site for comfort
- Guided tour lasting 3.5 hours, providing deep historical context
- Visit impactful locations within the memorial and museum
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The driver will wait in front of the hotel entrance and will call you 10 minutes before arrival.
Itinerary
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1Krakow
Your tour begins with transportation from your hotel in Krakow. Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in the town Oswiecim, about 1h15min in one way (65km).
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Your tour begins as you pass through the gate of Auschwitz I – the first camp, established by the Germans in 1940 as a detention site for Polish citizens after the annexation of the country. Above the entrance stands the infamous sign Arbeit Macht Frei (“Work Makes You Free”), one of the most recognizable symbols of the camp. This part of the visit lasts about two hours, with each participant using a headset to follow the guide’s commentary clearly. According to the Museum’s regulations, groups are limited to a maximum of 30 people, ensuring a more personal and accessible experience. During the tour, you will see original wooden barracks, watchtowers, barbed wire fences, as well as gas chambers and crematoria. These powerful sites leave a lasting impression, providing a harrowing glimpse into the scale of the Holocaust.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Brzezinka
After a short break, you will continue to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, located just a few minutes away. This largest part of the camp, built in 1941 on Heinrich Himmler’s orders, could hold up to 90,000 prisoners and became the main site of mass extermination. Your guide will explain the harsh living conditions, cruel selections, and experiments conducted by Nazi doctors such as Josef Mengele. The tour concludes with the story of the camp’s liberation on January 27, 1945 – a powerful reminder that such tragedy must never be repeated.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Krakow
When the tour ends, you are not rushed by us. There is at least a 20 minutes break which you can spend in a bookstore, grocery store or just rest. After another 1h15min on the way, you will be taken to a predetermined address in Krakow.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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