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Explore one of the darkest chapters in the history of Europe in the 20th century on a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau. See original buildings of concentration camps with the help of a guide.

Highlights

• Explore the dark history of Europe during World War II
• Take a poignant tour of the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps
• See where the Nazis committed their atrocities and look at personal artifacts of their victims

Description

Depart Krakow and journey to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum to explore the largest concentration camp in Poland built by the Nazis. Benefit from the services of a professional guide as you take a poignant tour of both the Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II labor camps. Get a short break for lunch on arrival, and then get shown around Auschwitz I to see the infamous Arbeit Macht Frei sign and some of the administration buildings where the horrors were planned. Look inside the gas chamber where the Nazis committed their hideous genocide, and see personal artifacts belonging to inmates at exhibitions dedicated to their memory. Benefit from a short 15-minute break before going to the Birkenau camp for a 1-hour guided tour. Discover where the prisoners entered the camp and the wooden barracks where they were forced to live. Return to Krakow with your thoughts and get dropped off at a place of your choice in the Old Town or Old Jewish Quarter.

Includes

Guide Pickup from hotel or meeting point (depending on the option selected) Round-trip transportation by comfortable air-conditioned bus Skip-the-line entry tickets (except the Last Minute and No Entry Tickets options) Lunchbox with ham, hummus, and cheese (if option selected)

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