Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Private Car Trip from Katowice
Overview
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9 hours
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What can one place teach us about the darkest chapter in history? Travel from Katowice to Krakow in a private car for a deeply moving guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum.
Highlights:
- Discover the dark history of Auschwitz-Birkenau with a 5-Star Licensed Guide
- Learn the truth of the Holocaust at Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II-Birkenau
- See the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" gate & original prison barracks
- Stop in Krakow & enjoy free time to explore the Old Town
- Relax with private round-trip transport from your accommodation in Katowice.
Book a 9H private tour from Katowice to Krakow & Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum to engage in an educational & emotionally powerful journey through history. Your Private Licensed Guide will accompany you on a guided tour of the original Nazi concentration & extermination camp complex, a site preserved as a testament to victims of the Holocaust & a stark reminder of the atrocities of WWII.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
Tickets are very limited. You have to bring your ID and stand in the queue with your driver. If entry to Auschwitz I is not possible, you will visit only the site of Auschwitz II.
Private transfers to Auschwitz-Birkenau are included, but the museum and memorial tour is in a group of up to 30 people. The guide will meet you on-site.
The site is not fully accessible. Wheelchairs are available from the Visitor Center but must be reserved in advance.
We recommend bringing your own snacks or packed lunch, as there is no lunch break and the location is remote.
Transfers are by standard car for 1–4 people, or by van/minibus for 5+. To travel more comfortably, you can book a 5-person tour for a larger vehicle.
Optional: Table reservations for lunch in Krakow.
Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we're happy to help!
What To Expect
Katowice
Begin your journey with a comfortable ride from your accommodation in Katowice in a private vehicle.
As you arrive, your guide will lead you through the grounds of Auschwitz I, where you'll see the iconic gate with the chilling inscription “Arbeit Macht Frei.” Visit the preserved barracks, exhibitions, and original structures where more than a million innocent people lost their lives. The guide will share stories of individual prisoners, resistance efforts, and daily life in the camp, offering deep insight into the human experience behind the history.
Options
9H: Auschwitz-Birkenau by Car
Duration: 9 hours: Enjoy free time in Krakow and join a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial from Katowice to see original barracks, ,: railway tracks, and remains of gas chambers while learning about the Holocaust. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLKA003 Pickup included
6h Auschwitz-Birkenau
,: Includes skip-the-line tickets and private car transfers. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. PLKA003 Pickup included
What‘s Included
Licensed Guide for a group tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Katowice
Stop in Krakow Old Town with 1,5-hour of free time
Entry tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow from Katowice by Private Car
Lunch (optional)
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very well organized, emotional tour
78piad,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Already in advance I had a nice contact via WhatsApp for the planned excursion. The tour was excellently organized and we had a pleasant private car ride. The whole day was carried out with a lot of respect and professional competence. Our German-speaking guide was sensitive, well informed and conveyed the heavy topic very gracefully. A deeply moving and important experience that I can only recommend – thank you!
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