From Krakow - Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transport
Krakow
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum on a guided tour from Krakow to learn the tragic history of this former concentration camp. Benefit from last-minute experiences or book ahead of time.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour from Krakow
This full-day guided tour suits visitors interested in learning the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp near Krakow.
Highlights
- Spend a day reflecting at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
- Explore the largest Nazi concentration camp and its World War II history
- Visit original buildings, including gas chambers and the railway platform
- Walk through Auschwitz I and Birkenau camps with a licensed guide
- Book a guided tour even on short notice
Description
Travel approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau, where your guide will assist with ticket collection for last-minute bookings. Enter through the gate bearing the inscription 'Arbeit macht frei' and explore Auschwitz I, learning about the camp's history and preserved sites.
Continue to Birkenau, the location of mass exterminations during the Nazi 'Final Solution to the Jewish Question.' Established in 1940 by the German Nazi party, Auschwitz-Birkenau stands as a memorial to millions of victims, predominantly Jews, and symbolizes the suffering endured during World War II.
This visit offers a deeply informative experience commemorating those who lost their lives at the site.
Includes
- Roundtrip transportation from a Krakow meeting point
- Assistance from tour leaders in obtaining entrance tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- Tour led by a licensed guide
Excludes
- Entry ticket (available for purchase onsite)
Important Information
- Pickup time may vary; final start time will be confirmed the day before the tour
- Participants must wait in line to collect entrance tickets, which can extend total tour duration depending on visitor numbers
- Booking requires full name and contact details for each participant; names cannot be changed after booking
- Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the museum (maximum allowed size: 20 x 30 cm)
- The pace and duration of the tour are set by the museum's visitor service
- Bringing lunch and drinks is recommended
Easy cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
