Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour provided by professional and certified museum guide.
Transportation between Krakow and Auschwitz is provided by modern Mercedes Benz vehicles equpied with tv screens, airconditioning, WiFi and chargers. Tour leader help is guarantee on every steep of the tour. Best quality of service.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
ENTRANCE: As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum.
VISIT: While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully.
VISIT: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions.
VISIT: A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau can prove traumatic, therefore we recommend that visitors were at least 13 years old.
VISIT: The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service & regulations so the duration of the trip should be considered as approximate.
LUGGAGE: The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can leave your larger luggage in the car.
DEPARTURE: Your pickup time might be changed and will be between 5:00 AM - 02:00 PM but we usually adjust it by only 30-60 minutes (sometimes a more significant change is necessary)
DEPARTURE: If the above change is necessary then the start time will be different than the one presented on your voucher. In such case you will be informed via email and/or What's App 12-24 hours before the amended start time
MEALS: Lunch is not included. There's no time for a regular meal between visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau, so bring a snack. A grocery shop, snack bar, and restaurant are NOT available on-site
What To Expect
Krakow
Our tour starts with transportation from Krakow, either from your specified hotel or a meeting point of your choice. Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in Oswiecim, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away (65 km). All of our drivers hold the necessary EU certifications for passenger transport. A friendly, English-speaking group leader will be available to assist you whenever needed. Upon arriving in Oswiecim, you'll have a brief break to grab a coffee or explore the outdoor exhibits. Afterward, you'll be introduced to a professional local guide, licensed by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Begin your tour by walking through the gate of Auschwitz I, the first camp, initially established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939. You'll pass under the infamous sign "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Makes You Free). This portion of the tour typically lasts two hours, during which you'll use a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group size is limited to 30 people, as per the Museum's regulations, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for all participants. Explore the original wooden barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire fences, gas chambers, and crematoria, which together leave a haunting impression and allow visitors to grasp the immense scale of the Holocaust.
Options
Guided tour - Last minute
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Guided tour - Spanish
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Guided Tour - Discounted
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Guided Tour from Meeting Point
Option description: Choose this option for a ticket for a guided tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from the central meeting point.
Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up
Option description: Choose this option for a ticket for a guided tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from your accommodation. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Hotel pickup (If hotel pick up option selected)
Professional and licensed guide
Key historical sites - the former gas chamber and crematorium
Live guided visit of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
Documentary movie "Liberation of Auschwitz"
Round-trip transportation from Krakow
Skip-the-line entry to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Insurance
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,276 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
2 UNESCO Sites in one day
iang9-5 e,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Piotr picked me from my hotel and drove us to Wieclizka Salt Mine for 2 hour tour to see the chapel and the inner lakes. He shared with the legend of the Krakow dragon on the way to the mine as we saw Wawel Castle. Then it was time to go to Auschwitz-Birkenau, but we had to stop for lunch first. Auschwitz was a 2hr tour to see the belongings the prisoners left behind and the drawings for what it was like there. Then it was Birkenau camp which was much larger and the guide brought us to the building where the children were detained before execution. Then it was time to go back to Krakow where we had the option of dropping by the Old Town/Jewish Quarter. Lots of walking but didn’t feel too rushed.
BRILLIANT
gemmawO1245VS,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a Fabulous experience, and a fabulous guide we had, Peter made us all feel so welcome, would highly recommend
Auschwitz tour
957antonyv,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bob was a nice guy and a good guide. Employee of the month in our opinion.
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karen b,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00extremely well organised amazing driver and the guide was so passionate ate informative. The experience is so surreal and heartbreaking 💔
Knackered Trip
tracykZ8680BU,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic trip and Peter was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. He gave us all the information we needed to have an excellent trip and even told us about a couple of good restaurants! Thank you
Incredible Historical Experience
Ry L,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Peter was an amazing person to tell us all about the history of Auschwitz, and we were thrilled to have him!
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kerrybeavers78,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michal was a lovely tour guide.safe driving and was also very pleasant and informative on the trip itself.
Top Notch Experience
Beckham1957,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We didn’t know how our trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau would be only that it would be extremely emotional. From the start of our journey, Peter, (Witcher) our Driver/Tour Conductor, made us comfortable and at ease with the experience we were going to have. He explained what would happen throughout the day and gave us lots of information, both verbal and links on our phones, he was easy to understand, very professional and such great company. My Sister-in-law and I were both impressed and happy with the experience. We would definitely book more adventures with Peter, a first rate, knowledgeable guy, who aimed to please everyone on the trip!
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dianakY6901FZ,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative, Witcher is an excellent tour guide and a tour driver.
Impressive
Voyage35717858961,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good experience and discover
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