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Visit the largest Nazi concentration camp from World War II on a day trip from Krakow. Learn the tragic story of the Holocaust on a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum...

Highlights

• Witness the darkest moments of WW2 at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
• See the terrifying symbols of Nazi cruelty, such as the 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate
• Hear how the camps were operated and the inhuman conditions of its prisoners
• Explore intact buildings, including the original barracks and gas chambers
• Learn about the lives of those who died and view their belongings at the museum

Description

Pay your respects at the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. Make use of transportation from Krakow, and take a guided tour of the historical landmark. Benefit from pick-up at your accommodation in Krakow, and journey by air-conditioned vehicle to Oświęcim. Enter the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum for a 3.5-hour guided tour of the former Nazi concentration camps.  Hear how 1.3 million Jews, along with prisoners from Poland, France and Italy were murdered there during World War II. See the infamous 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate and learn the origins of the camp and what life was like for the prisoners. Visit the original barracks and gas chambers, along with platforms and other sites, and take a poignant trip through history via period photos and personal artifacts that bring the past to life.

Includes

Pickup from your hotel/meeting point in Krakow (depending on the option selected) Transportation by modern air-conditioned bus Professional licensed guide at Auschwitz and Birkenau Skip-the-line entry ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum Lunchbox (if add-on selected at checkout)

Important Information

• Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
• The pickup time may change. In exceptional circumstances, due to ticket availability the departure may be very early in the morning. The time you choose is preferred and taken into consideration, but it is not guaranteed.
• Duration of the tour is determined by the memorial's visitor service.
• If online Auschwitz reservation is unavailable, you will have to wait in line for tickets. The waiting time in the queue depends on the number of visitors. The Museum and the tour operator have no influence on this.
• During Last Minute tours, waiting time in queue may last up to a few hours
• The offer is written in English, the organizer is not responsible for inaccuracies in translation into another language
• In rare cases when no guide is available, the tour may be changed to a self-guided tour with a guidebook in your language or cancelled with a full refund

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund