Krakow: Guided Auschwitz Birkenau Tour
Lesser Poland, Krakow
Visit the Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau Camps. Accompanied by a local guide, you will tour these harrowing sites which were the location of some of the greatest crimes against humanity.
This guided tour of the Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau camps near Krakow is suited for those seeking an in-depth historical experience.
Highlights
- Visit both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau camps
- Learn the history of the camps from a professional local guide
- Use skip-the-line tickets for direct entry
Description
The tour begins at 14 Straszewskiego Street in Krakow, where you will be picked up and transported directly to the Auschwitz Birkenau Museum in Oświęcim.
Your guide will lead a 3.5-hour visit to both concentration camps, covering exhibitions housed in original prison blocks, prisoner rooms, the death wall, gas chambers, crematoria, barracks, and the railway ramp in Birkenau. The tour presents a detailed account of daily camp life and the treatment of imprisoned people.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Auschwitz-Birkenau symbolizes the Holocaust and its tragic history. The experience concludes with a return to Straszewskiego 14 in Krakow.
Includes
- Pickup from the meeting point (if selected)
- Round-trip transportation (if selected)
- Local guide speaking your chosen language
- English-speaking driver or tour leader
- Skip-the-line entry tickets
- Note: Drinking alcohol during the tour is prohibited
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop-off service, even if hotel pickup is selected
Important Information
- All participants must bring valid ID matching the name on the booking; entry can be refused otherwise.
- Tickets are non-refundable in line with Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum policy.
- If minimum group size for a language is not met, the tour will proceed in English.
- The pace and duration are determined by the memorial's visitor service.
- Start times may vary according to the Auschwitz Museum’s schedule—reserve a full day.
- The tour always ends at Straszewskiego 14 in Krakow.
- Joining the tour directly at the museum is possible with prior notice at least 12 hours before.
- Hand luggage must not exceed 12 x 8 x 4 inches (30 x 20 x 10 cm); larger bags must be left on the bus during the visit.
Cancellation Policy
This activity is non-refundable.
