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Visit the Nazi concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau and see Poland's most important World Heritage Site on a tour from Krakow with roundtrip transportation and a guidebook.

Highlights

• Learn about the extent of the genocide at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps
• See remnants and poignant personal artifacts from the Holocaust
• Learn about living conditions and the tragic fate of Auschwitz prisoners

Description

Travel from Krakow to the small town of Oświęcim to visit the largest Nazi concentration camp complex from World War II. Learn the horrifying story of the more than 1.3 million victims who lost their lives at Auschwitz and Birkenau and pay your respects. The first part of your trip is a 2-hour visit to the Auschwitz I camp to see the permanent exhibition in the former prisoners' barracks. Afterwards, spend between 1.5-2hrs at Auschwitz II Birkenau, the largest of the more than 40 camps and sub-camps that made up the Auschwitz complex. See remnants of the crematories, the unloading ramp, remaining barracks and the monument dedicated to the last victims of the camp. Please note depending on the time of year, you may visit Birkenau camp first before then visiting Auschwitz 1 camp. For the self guided option you will have use of a guidebook and map in your chosen language. Our company Tour Leader does not enter the museum with you.

Includes

Roundtrip transportation by bus or minivan Tour leader onboard Entry pass to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau Certified guide (available with selected Guided Tour options only) Multilingual informational online guidebook – you will need your phone

Important Information

• Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum requires all participants to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking. Please check that your contact number is correct. Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering. All tickets to the museum are non-refundable. Please consider your purchase carefully. Please bring your ID for verification purposes. The maximum size of luggage you can take inside the premises is 30x20x10 cm. The local partner will do their best to accommodate you at the time selected, but please note that the starting time is approximate and subject to change. The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service. Entry passes for individual visitors without educators are free and provided by Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, according to official regulations of the Museum. Do not book this tour on a date when you have travel plans. It is a full day tour.

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable