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7 hours
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Embark on a profound journey into the harrowing chapters of history with our Auschwitz-Birkenau tour. This comprehensive exploration ensures the memories of the victims are honoured. Enjoy a hassle-free start with a pick-up from your hotel or a set meeting point. With round-trip transportation, entrance fees, and a pre-scheduled entry, you'll avoid long ticket queues. An expert museum guide will lead your group, which ranges from 16 to 30 participants, through the poignant sites of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Highlights:
•Auschwitz I: See the chilling "Arbeit macht frei" gate, evidence of wartime atrocities, and the remnants of a gas chamber and crematorium.
•Auschwitz II - Birkenau: Explore the Death Gate, initial selection ramp, inmate barracks, and ruins of gas chambers and crematoriums.
Anticipate a concise yet impactful 3-hour tour, enriching your grasp of this significant historical site.
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
TRANSPORT: For transportation, we use minibuses and minivans. If you have motion sickness or any other issues related to traveling by car, please inform us in advance. The travel time depends on the weather and road conditions, so it may be extended.
VISIT: The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum attracts numerous visitors daily. Exploring at your own pace may not be feasible due to the high volume of visitors. It is essential to maintain appropriate and respectful behavior while in the camps. The dress code is smart casual, reflecting the solemnity of the site. Activities such as eating, smoking, and loud behavior are strictly prohibited within the Museum premises.
PICKUP: A few hotels in Krakow are situated in traffic-restricted areas. Your pickup will be arranged from the nearest accessible point, and you will receive notification.
DEPARTURE: Due to the museum's policy, capacity limits within the buildings, and the high number of visitors, the pickup time may be subject to change. We kindly ask for your understanding and suggest avoiding planning other activities on the day, as rescheduling might pose a challenge. We understand that our clients want to explore our city as much as possible, and we strive to provide advance notice regarding the pickup time frame. Typically, around 3-7 days before your visit, we will reach out to everyone, allowing you to plan your day accordingly.
DOCUMENTS: As it is obligatory at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum to confirm your personal details, you must provide the full names of all participants when making a reservation. Additionally, please ensure to carry your passport or ID with you, as it may be checked at the museum entrance. Failure to do so may result in denial of entry to the museum.
BAG SIZE: Please be aware that entry to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is not allowed with large bags or backpacks. The maximum permissible size is 30cm x 20cm x 10cm. You can securely leave your bags in your car, which will be locked during your visit.
LUNCH: Lunch is not included in the tour package. There isn't ample time for a regular lunch break between visits to Auschwitz (1st camp) and Birkenau (2nd camp), so it's advisable to bring along a snack or some food to stave off hunger. However, if you prefer a more substantial meal, you can opt to order lunch boxes through us for an additional fee. We'll send you the offer the day before the excursion. Please note that at the parking lot, only vending machines with snacks are available, as the restaurant is currently under construction.
SECURITY: Please be prepared to undergo a security check, similar to airport procedures, before entering the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
WEATHER: Our operations run regardless of weather conditions. You will spend up to 70% of your time outdoors, particularly at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Therefore, we advise you to dress accordingly for the weather and bring water, especially on sunny days.
CHILDREN: Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available for younger children. Due to the potentially traumatic nature of the visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, we recommend that visitors be at least 13 years old.
PICTURES: Visitors are generally permitted to take photographs, with a few exceptions clearly indicated. However, taking photos inside buildings using flash is strictly prohibited.
CONTACT: We confirm all tours via messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Viber, Signal, and Telegram. According to us and our clients, this is the most convenient form of communication. If you don't use any of them, don't worry, we'll send you an email. Emails are sent through the system, so please also check your spam folder to ensure you don't miss our message.
GROUP: The group is of the standard size recommended by the museum, typically ranging between 16 and 30 people.
There is a lot of walking in the museum. It is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
Krakow
Your trip to Auschwitz will start with picking up from a previously determined place in Krakow from a hotel or apartment or from our meeting point. The journey from Krakow to Auschwitz takes about 1,5 hour. Information about your pick up time you will get one day before the trip.
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
When you arrive at Auschwitz, you will meet your guide. Together you will enter the museum and in less than 2 hours of walking he will show you one of the darkest places from the World War II. During your visit to this place you will see: the gate "Arbeit mach frei", the last one gas chamber that survived and a lot of exhibitions with photos and remains of prisoners
Hotel pick included Inclusions:: Certified Auschwitz & Birkenau guide (museum employee), shared group in museum and transportation Duration: 7 hours: 3 hours of sightseeing and 1 hour 20 minutes drive each way Trip plan: 1-4 hotel pick up, 1 hour 20 minutes drive, 3 hours sightseeing, return and drop off in requested location in City Centre Vehicle type: Minivan, minibus Pickup included
Visiting the camp Auschwitz I with a licensed English-speaking guide
Drop off in your hotel or any place in Krakow City Centre(If you choose the option "Hotel pick up")
English-speaking driver
Visiting the camp Auschwitz II Birkenau with a licensed English-speaking guide
Pick up from your hotel/apartament/hostel in Krakow(If you choose the option "Hotel pick up" )
Tickets(Entry tickets are booked in advance, so you don't need to wait in line at the ticket office)
Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or minibus
Lunch
Gratuities
Select a pickup point
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
299 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
sallyburkett,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
Must be willing to walk long distances but it is worth the effort. New exhibits were excellent. Very moving experience.
Kevin B,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
A very moving and thought provoking experience. The scale of what happened at Auschwitz is unimaginable. Nothing really prepare you for the level of cruelty and the conditions that the inmates had to live under. Our tour guide was excellent. We understand a lot more of life in the camp. The movies don't come close.
Sue W,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
Communication fantastic all the way along including on the day, lovely driver and modern mini bus in all very good trip the second time booking with Viator and not been let down
Jane W,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
Great experience from start to finish. Very well organised trip and we will certainly use again in the future.
Caroline C,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
The tour was good but be prepared if booking early it’s a big morning and can feel a little rushed, obviously due to time restraints. I would not have bothered with lunch as you only get a very short break. There is a bit walking so you do need to be prepared for that. Our driver was wonderful, on time and very informative, but felt our guide in the camp towards the end was a little rushed.
Thomas W,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
Essential for people to experience, and very sobering. Get ready to walk a lot, but the walking time gives you thinking time. Not glitzy like other visit experiences, but it shouldn’t be. Amazing how cruel and inhumane people were to others. It must never happen again, and by visiting there, we can help make sure doesn’t.
vincentwL3130RZ,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent tour, so well organised. The transfer was flawless and the drive to Auschwitz was smooth. Our guide David was exceptional and very knowledgeable - it was a somber site but our understanding of the events was very much enriched from the tour
Allison W,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
Excellent with a great driver and a passionate guide who bought the history alive. People with mobility issues could struggle as there are lots of steps and uneven surfaces. We had a fabulous visit, thank you
Sherpa698727,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very well organised trip. From arranging the tour there were regular texts with times/pick up location. Small minibus collected us from our hotel at 12noon. This was adequate time for us to get to Auschwitz. No queuing to get in. Tour lasted approx 2 hours. Then there was a short break and transported to Birkenau, just a short distance from Auschwitz. We opted for a packed lunch too. The driver was professional and friendly. Timings were kept to and there were no hold ups.
Dale H,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
Driver picked us up at the hotel right on the dot, not even one minute late. Museum is a very somber and necessary experience, you have to come here. Lots of walking, 10000 steps according to my watch, much of if at a very fast pace. I'd like to see a more senior-friendly option. This is definitely a life-changing experience. Do it now.
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