Auschwitz Birkenau Self Guided and Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, two of the most significant memorial sites dedicated to the history of the Holocaust and World War II. During the guided tour of Auschwitz I, guests pass through the historic gate marked with the words “Arbeit macht frei” and explore the preserved brick barracks, which today serve as museum exhibition spaces. These exhibitions present the history of deportations, the everyday experiences of prisoners, and original items that once belonged to victims. The tour also includes the courtyard between Blocks 10 and 11 with the Execution Wall, Block 11 known as the “Death Block,” as well as the first gas chamber and crematorium.
The second part of the visit continues at Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the largest area of the former camp complex. Here, visitors will see the main gate and railway ramp where deportation trains once arrived, along with the remains of prisoner barracks and the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria.
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Most travelers can participate
The pick-up time from the hotel or meeting point will be confirmed the evening before the tour and may differ from the booked time due to the availability of guides at the museum.
Pick-up times from Krakow may be between 5:00am and 1:00pm
Tours with a certified guide at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum are available only in English. Other languages are available only in the self-guided tour with a guidebook.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Not all options include transport from Krakow, please check what you are choosing
What To Expect
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Our journey begins in Kraków, where you will be picked up directly from the address provided in your reservation. The drive to Oświęcim takes approximately 1.5 hours. All our drivers speak English and are happy to assist you and answer any questions along the way. Upon arrival, there will be a short break for coffee, followed by time to explore the outdoor exhibition. Afterward, the group will be handed over to a licensed guide from the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, who will lead the tour.
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
The first part of the visit takes place at Auschwitz I, the main administrative site of the Auschwitz complex, established by the Germans in 1940. Entry is through the historic gate bearing the inscription “Arbeit macht frei,” followed by a tour of the original brick barracks, which now serve as museum exhibition spaces. The exhibitions illustrate the history of deportations, the everyday life and suffering of prisoners, and display original personal items such as suitcases, shoes, glasses, and other belongings taken from victims. Visitors also explore the courtyard between Blocks 10 and 11, where the Execution Wall is located and where many prisoners were executed. Block 11, known as the “Death Block,” contained prison cells used for punishment and isolation. The visit also includes the first gas chamber and crematorium, preserved as powerful evidence of the atrocities committed at the site.
Options
Last chance
Duration: 7 hours Pickup included Pickup included
Transportation
Pickup included
Self-Guided Tour
Duration: 7 hours Meeting Point Guidebook: included (to choose: English, Spanish, Italian, French, Deutch) Pickup included Pickup included
Guided Tour Meeting Point
Guided Tour Duration: 7 hours Meeting Point Pickup included Pickup included
Entrance Ticket
Transport is not included: we meet in front of the entrance to the Museum only tickets Pickup included
Guided Tour Hotel Pickup
Duration: 7 hours Hotel Pickup included Pickup included Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup or meeting point (to choose from) and drop off
Professional assistance in case of any issue
Headsets to hear the Guide clearly
Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed local guide (self-paced option does not include the guide from Auschwitz)
Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau)
Not all options include transport from Krakow, please check what you are choosing
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!
monikalL7860UB,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience overall, very helpful, very kind. Good value for money as well. We were relieved to have transport and a guide. Highly recommend!
Smooth trip with kind driver
barbaragX9484CX,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really glad we booked this tour. Hotel pickup was easy and on time, and our driver was so kind and friendly. Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau was very emotional and powerful. A very important experience I’ll never forget.
Short trip in Poland
joannabF1780HZ,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such a pleasure to travel with Mr. Martin ! He’s very punctual, professional and friendly person! The bus is also very comfortable and clean. It was very nice experience. I recommend it to everyone who needs a great company and safe travel during stay in Poland 😊 all the best for you Martin and hope to see you again!
Very well
O7244BMalexanders,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best experience I could have asked for. The driver was extremely friendly, professional, and always willing to help. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts and stories, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire experience. I highly recommend this service to anyone looking for a memorable and stress-free trip.
Auschwitz and Birkenau Visit
Culture01352222541,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up by Damian, he drove us in his black Mercedes vehicle. He was very polite, civil and friendly, that you. I have never been to visit a Nazi Concentration camp. I was moved beyond all belief. The scale of the atrocities isn't really imaginable until you see the sites in person. How on earth humans can do this to each other is beyond all comprehension. Auschwitz is a fraction of the size of Birkenau and we saw the personal item of those taken, never to return; glasses, shoes, suitcases (some with names and date of births on as they were told they would be returned to them), the shoes they wore, each one contained a life until all semblance of individuality, identity and humanity was taken away, We saw the Cyclone B gas cannisters used in the chambers; preserved for all to see as a reminder of the catastrophic genocidal ideology of one deranged man. Birkenau is 5 times the scale. We stood where everyone disembarked off the trains and this is where you were sent left or right. Left meant you went straight to your death, sent right and you went to one of the camp buildings and had your fate prolonged in horrendous conditions. It was a somber, sobering experience and our guide was excellent. Thank you for your time, patience and interpersonal skills. She spoke in such a calm manner, but was able to create and evoke thoughts, feelings and imagery of what went on. I'm so grateful to her. (Sorry I didn't get your name). I would highly recommend this trip. If you value humanity as much as those of us who attended, you need to come, so that this never happens again and we never ever forget the horrendous crimes committed
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