Kraków & Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp Full-Day Trip from Warsaw
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16 hours
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Visit former German Nazi extermination and concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, and one of the most beautiful polish cities, Krakow. We will spend the first part of the day in Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous symbol of Nazi domination in Europe. It was the largest extermination and concentration camp ever built on the old continent. From 1940 to 1945 the Germans imprisoned there almost 1.5 million people, the majority of whom were Jews. It is estimated that they murdered about 1.1 million people there.
After visiting Auschwitz, we will go for lunch in a nearby town and after a short drive we will reach Krakow. The former capital of Poland has its own unique atmosphere. There are no skyscrapers, but in Krakow you can literally breathe history. Here, until the 17th century, the seat of Polish kings was located, but the beginnings of the city date back to the end of the 9th century. Today, Krakow is the second largest city in Poland and one of its most important cultural centers.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz I was the main camp and administrative headquarter of the camp complex. Today you can see there among others the gas chambers, the Death Wall or the famous gate with ironic inscription "Arbeit macht frei". Auschwitz II-Birkenau at first was a concentration camp and then also a place of mass extermination. Today you can see there railway ramps where prisoners were selected, barracks with the museum exhibitions and crematories.
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
The principal urban space located at the center of the city that dates back to the 13th century.
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Shared tour
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What‘s Included
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Insightful & meaningful visit!
UpsidedownWonderer,Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I booked a private tour to Kraków & Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in February. We had Marcin as our tour guide and driver, who has been brilliant throughout the journey. He allowed for sufficient time for a brief tour of Kraków before heading to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. Marcin provided some helpful historical narration, particularly on the latter whilst leaving us with enough room for us to process our thoughts at a place that represented a dark phase in history. My friend and I appreciated Marcin's service and company - we had some interesting conversations along the way and he is a very personable guide. It was a long drive home, and he managed to make it back ahead of schedule!
Memorable experience
Peter O,Jun 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This may have been a heavy day but as an avid student of history it was well the effort and a memorable learning experience. My guide Martin was exceptionally knowledgeable in Poland's history and I learned a lot from him. He also went the extra mile in customizing my tour to include a request visit to Schindler's Museum. I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Poland. So whether your interests are cultural, political or historical, ask for Martin.
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Operated by WPT1313 Warsaw Private Tours