From Warsaw: Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour by Car
Mazovia Province, Krakow
Visit one of the most important sites of World War II on a guided day trip by car from Warsaw to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. Learn about the history of the Holocaust.
Overview
This full-day guided tour departs from Warsaw and visits the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, suitable for those interested in Holocaust history.
Highlights
- Learn about the Holocaust and its tragic history
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp
- Transportation in a car or minivan with an English-speaking driver
Description
Begin with a morning pickup from your accommodation in Warsaw. Meet your driver and travel by car or minivan to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Pickup time varies based on the scheduled museum entrance time.
Upon arrival, join a 3.5-hour group guided tour in English. The tour starts at Auschwitz I, established by German Nazis in 1940 on the outskirts of Oświęcim. Learn about the camp’s history, including Block 11, known as the Death Block, and the gas chamber where 70,000 victims were killed between 1940 and 1943. A historical film made after the camp’s liberation is shown in multiple languages inside the museum.
Next, visit Auschwitz II-Birkenau, located 3 km from Oświęcim in the former village of Brzezinka. Established in 1941, this camp housed approximately 1.5 million prisoners from across Europe until 1945, including Jews, Poles, Roma, Russians, and others. The Gate of Death was the arrival point for transports from 1944 onwards. Auschwitz-Birkenau was designated a UNESCO World Cultural and National Heritage Site in 1979.
There is time to eat lunch at a nearby restaurant during the visit. After the tour, you will return to Warsaw and be dropped off at your accommodation. The entire experience lasts up to 13 hours. The tour is conducted in English by default; Spanish, Italian, German, and French guides can be arranged upon request.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation with an English-speaking driver
- Entrance tickets to the museum
- Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
- Bottled water
Important Information
- Full name and contact details are required at booking per Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum rules
- Entry may be denied if the booking name does not match the ID presented at the site
- Tickets are non-refundable once booked; please confirm details carefully
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tip
Wear comfortable shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing. Booking in advance is recommended due to strict entry requirements and limited availability.
