From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Full-Day Guided Tour
Lesser Poland, Krakow
Walk through history on a full-day guided tour of Auschwitz. Learn what happened in the camp and how it shaped the past, and the present.
This full-day guided tour from Krakow visits Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum, suitable for history enthusiasts aged 14 and above.
Highlights
- Explore key sites of WWII history at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps
- See original remains of the camps including barracks, gas chambers, and crematorium
- Learn from a licensed local guide about the historical significance
Description
Depart Krakow in an air-conditioned minivan and visit KL Auschwitz 1, the first Nazi concentration camp. Walk through the gate with the iron slogan 'Arbeit Macht Frei' ('Work Sets You Free') and see 22 brick barracks where thousands of victims were imprisoned.
Visit Block 11, known as the 'prison within the prison,' featuring former torture chambers and the site of initial extermination attempts using Zyklon B. The only surviving crematorium and gas chamber are located at the camp's end.
Next, travel to KL Auschwitz 2 Birkenau, which is 25 times larger than Auschwitz 1 and was the largest camp in the complex. Over one million people died here during the Holocaust. The visit ends at the Memorial where you can pay respects before returning to Krakow.
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
- English-speaking driver
- Entrance fees to the museum
- Licensed local guide
- Headset for clear audio
- Booklet available in multiple languages
Important Information
- Tour times may change due to the museum's schedule. Changes will be confirmed the day before your visit and do not qualify for refunds.
- Full name and contact details are required at booking to comply with museum regulations.
- Entry may be denied if the name on the ticket does not match your ID.
- Tickets are non-refundable because of museum policies; please confirm your availability before booking.
- The tour is not recommended for children under 14 years.
- Tour duration and breaks are set by the memorial's visitor service; guides cannot alter these times.
- Bags larger than 20x30x10 cm are not permitted inside the museum.
- Please notify in advance if a child seat is required.
Cancellation Policy
This activity is non-refundable.
For an optimal experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the memorial's solemn setting. Booking in advance is recommended due to limited availability.
