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Join a guided tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Walk through the historic Nazi camps, learn about the Holocaust, and visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site with skip-the-line access.

Highlights

• Hotel pickup from Krakow makes your trip simple and stress-free.
• Visit both Auschwitz I and Birkenau with a licensed English-speaking guide.
• Skip-the-line entry saves time and lets you focus on the experience.
• Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transport and small group sizes.
• Headphones ensure you hear your guide clearly throughout the tour

Description

Step back in time with this unforgettable, full-day guided tour from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, one of the most important and harrowing historical sites in the world. Discover the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, a haunting symbol of World War II, the Holocaust, and the devastating consequences of Nazi Germany’s regime. Your experience begins with a comfortable hotel pickup in Krakow, followed by a scenic 1.5-hour journey in a modern, air-conditioned minibus. Along the way, your professional English-speaking driver will share key background information to prepare you for the emotional and educational experience ahead. Upon arrival at Auschwitz I, you’ll meet your licensed local guide, who will lead a detailed walking tour of the preserved camp. Explore original brick barracks, watchtowers, administrative buildings, and museum exhibitions, including prisoner belongings and historical documentation. Stand beneath the infamous “Arbeit Macht Frei” gate and learn about the cruel system of forced labor, starvation, punishment, and mass execution carried out here. After a short break, continue to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the larger extermination site where most mass killings took place. Walk along the infamous railway ramp, view the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria, and see the remains of wooden barracks that once held thousands of prisoners. Your guide will provide deeply moving personal stories, survivor accounts, and historical facts that paint a clear picture of life and death inside the camp. To ensure the highest quality experience, you’ll be provided with headphones, so you can clearly hear your guide even in larger groups or crowded areas. All entrance tickets are pre-booked, meaning skip-the-line and fast-track access – no waiting in queues, no unnecessary stress. You focus fully on the visit, we take care of the rest. This tour is operated with small group sizes to maintain a respectful and intimate atmosphere, allowing for questions and quiet moments of reflection. The total duration of the experience, including transport, is approximately 7–8 hours. The return to Krakow is quiet and comfortable, giving you time to process and reflect. Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is not only educational but also deeply human. It is a vital reminder of the consequences of hatred, totalitarianism, and the loss of human dignity. Over 2 million people visit the memorial annually – join them in bearing witness. This day trip from Krakow offers a rare opportunity to engage with history in a meaningful way. Whether you are interested in Holocaust education, WWII history, or simply wish to pay your respects, this visit is a powerful experience that will stay with you long after you leave.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow Professional English-speaking guide Entry fees to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau Guided tour of both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau Comfortable, air-conditioned transport Headsets to ensure clear communication during the tour All necessary permits and documentation Time for reflection and personal exploration at the memorial sites A respectful and educational environment throughout the tour

Important Information

• Before booking, please note the following important information: The pickup time may vary, as pickups occur between 4:00 AM and 2:00 PM. You will receive a confirmation with the exact time. Each participant must bring a valid ID (passport or national ID card) for identification purposes. If online booking is unavailable, tickets can be purchased on-site at the museum. However, please be aware that you may need to wait in line to buy your tickets. We recommend arriving early to allow ample time for ticket purchase and entry to the museum.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund