From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
The German concentration camp complex in the Polish town of Auschwitz was established in 1940. You will learn about living conditions of prisoners, about exhausting work, about terrible medical experiments and about liberation of the camp by the Soviet troops.
The program includes a tour of the two parts of the former camp: Auschwitz and Birkenau.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
MAIN DEPARTURE POINT: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street). Please check in at your chosen meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the tour.
The hours you book are tentative and may change, and departures from Krakow may take place in the following hours: 7.00 am – 11.30 am. You will receive a message with the exact departure time until 7 pm on the day before the activity. Please check in at your chosen meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the tour.
What To Expect
Krakow
Departure from Krakow to Oswiecim (1.5 hours on the way)
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Visiting Auschwitz - the German concentration camp complex in the Polish town of Oswiecim was established in 1940. You will learn about living conditions of prisoners, about exhausting work, about terrible medical experiments and about liberation of the camp by the Soviet troops. Transfer to Birkenau (10 minutes en route) further exploring the grounds of the former concentration camp (1.5 hours).
Options
Dutch TOUR (HOTEL PICK UP)
Pickup included
LAST MINUTE (HOTEL PICK UP)
Pickup included
Dutch TOUR (MEETING POINT)
FRENCH TOUR (MEETING POINT)
ENGLISH TOUR (MEETING POINT)
Duration: 7 hours English guided tour: - start from main meeting point
ITALIAN TOUR (MEETING POINT)
ENGLISH TOUR (HOTEL PICK UP)
Duration: 7 hours English guided tour: with Pick up from Hotel Pickup included
English Small Group Pick up
MAX. 15 Participants/group : Guided English Tour in a reduced group (15 vs. standard 30 people) Pickup included
LAST MINUTE (MEETING POINT)
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Professional guide, museum employee
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Professional English-speaking driver or tour pilot
Food & Drink
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An unforgettable experience
Trip37231759866,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This place was one of the places I had always dreamed of visiting, and frankly, I wasn't disappointed. Our guide, Margot, was wonderful; she helped us understand what the Jews, Roma, and other minorities experienced during World War II. We felt like we were walking in their footsteps.
Perfect tour!
timokD1187TU,Aug 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour and transportation from hotel to the Auschwitz museum and back was arranged perfectly. Driver even arranged some lunch to us in order to get something to eat during quite long day. I can really recommend!
Interesting
Brandon W,May 3, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Great interesting experience. Only problem was we got a late phone call saying the booking changed from 9:00am to 6:30am the night before
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