Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience one of the most memorable lessons of modern history. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, a former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, where more than a million Jews and other prisoners were oppressed or killed during World War II. The flower strewn Death Wall, national memorials, gas chambers and crematoriums, preserved ruins, the remains of hundreds of barracks, watchtowers, the railway line and ramp - all this forms a moving testimony to the number of those who lost their lives. The tour is led by a sensitive, licensed and local guide which helps to understand the touching history and cruel things that happened there.
-Live-guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau (visit both camps)
-Travel from Krakow choosing hotel pickup or meeting point
-Learn the history of World War II, Nazi Holocaust and the liberation
-Avoid crowds skipping the long line for individual visitors
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
[DEPARTURE] Booked times are approximate and may change due to museum scheduling or traffic.
[DOCUMENTS] **Full names of all participants MUST be provided during booking (the same as on ID or passport, no nicknames). Passport or ID is MANDATORY for each participant and will be checked. NO ID = NO ENTRY!**
[VISIT] Guided group tour only, no individual pacing. Respectful behavior and smart casual dress required. Eating, smoking, and loud behavior are not allowed.
[PICKUP] Some Krakow hotels are in restricted traffic zones; pickup will be arranged from the nearest accessible point and you will be informed in advance.
[LUNCH] Lunch is not included. There is no time for a full meal between visits, and no food facilities on-site, so please bring a snack.
[SECURITY] An airport-style security check is required before entering the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
[WEATHER] The tour runs in all weather. Up to 70% of the visit takes place outdoors, so please dress appropriately and bring water on warm days.
[CHILDREN] Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant seats are available. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, the tour is recommended for ages 13+.
[PHOTOS] Photography is allowed except in marked areas. Flash is not permitted inside buildings.
[RENOVATIONS] Due to roadworks in western Krakow, pickups in that area are not possible. The Straszewskiego 19 meeting point is temporarily closed. We will arrange a nearby alternative if needed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow (hotel you specified or a meeting point you choose from). Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in the town Oswiecim, about 1h15min in one way (65km). Every driver we cooperate with has all required by EU permissions for passenger transport. An English speaking and friendly leader of the group will assist you at any time you need. After arriving in Oswiecim, have a short break to grab a coffee or keep an eye on outdoor exhibitions.Then be kindly introduced to your local and professional guide who is licensed by Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Start your tour by walking through the gate to the first camp - Auschwitz I - originally conceived as a concentration camp, to be used as a detention centre for the many Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939, with the most recognizable sign Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Makes You Free).This part usually takes 2 hours and you will be using a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group according to the Museum’s rule counts up to 30 people making the visit comfortable and accessible for every participant. Visit the original wooden buildings, fortified walls, barbed wires, gas chambers and crematoria - all of those leave a shocking impression allowing to imagine the scale of Holocaust.
What‘s Included
Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau), insurance and taxes
Professional assistance in case of any issue
Round-trip transportation from and to Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle (van or mini-bus)
Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
Licensed local guide
Hotel pickup (available only in the Tour Limited to 15 pax option) or meeting point and drop off
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
ENG Tour Limited to 15 pax
ENG Small Tour Max 15 Visitors: Half the Size of Regular Tours! (group is up to 15, not just transport)
Travel: from your address in a cozy atmosphere with a van and an ENG-speaking driver
This option: was well-received by 98% of our customers (best of the best 2024)
Pickup included
ENG Last Slots Time Guaranteed
Departure: time is guaranteed within ±30 minutes and will not change
Entry time: has already been verified with the Auschwitz Museum
English guide: up to 30 people, the official group size at the Museum
Select: preferred meeting point, if you're unsure, we'll help
with Salt Mine on the same day
Auschwitz & Wieliczka: One-Day Trip Full of History
Departure: time is guaranteed within ±30 minutes and will not change
Entry time: has already been verified with the Auschwitz Museum and Salt Mine Museum
Duration: 11 hours
English guides: up to 30 people (Auschwitz) and 35 people (Salt Mine)
Select: preferred meeting point, if you're unsure, we'll help
FR Guide - Estimated Dep. Time
Selected time may vary - TBC: Final departure time may change - it will be adjusted to the museum’s schedule and confirmed closer to the tour date!
Quick Meet & Go: Centrally located 3 meeting points. Don't waste your time picking up others from their addresses
30-Person English Tour: Official Museum Size
IT Guide - Estimated Dep. Time
Selected time may vary - TBC: Final departure time may change - it will be adjusted to the museum’s schedule and confirmed closer to the tour date!
Quick Meet & Go: Centrally located 3 meeting points. Don't waste your time picking up others from their addresses
30-Person Italian Guided Tour: Official Museum Size
Dutch Guide Estimated Dep Time
Kies het: ontmoetingspunt dat het beste bij je past.
Groep met Nederlandse gids: tot 30 personen.
Voertuigtype gebaseerd: op het aantal personen.
ENG Tour - Estimated Dep. Time
Selected time may vary - TBC: Final departure time may change - it will be adjusted to the museum’s schedule and confirmed closer to the tour date!
Quick Meet & Go: Centrally located 3 meeting points. Don't waste your time picking up others from their addresses
30-Person English Tour: Official Museum Size
Reviews
8,256 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience and humbling.
Andy P,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great knowledge from the guide and informative. Only criticism is that it seemed quite rushed as other groups were behind you.
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Katherine C,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pick up point was easy to find, coach was on time, clean and warm. Guide was informative and English was very good. Definitely recommend and great value for money.
Auschwitz museum and tour
Claire M,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything about the trip was great. Picked up from hotel, met with coach, travelled to the museum and guide was great, very knowledgeable and happy to take questions.
Well organized and impactful tour
JudyWheels,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The small group size was important to us. We wanted to be able to try to comprehend and understand the importance and gravity of the camps. Our guide was so knowledgeable and gracious in her explanations as we toured the sites. Our driver was courteous and helpful in getting us from place to place and safely back to our hotel. Highly recommend this tour experience.
Transfer och guide
marcelagO8115KJ,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Very interesting tour everyone should. Comfortable buses. Tour guide in Birkenau should need headphones digficult to hear woth other groups near The logistics of the guide could be improved with visible signs during the guidance.
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C5749IKandrews,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organised tour and tour guide
Auschwitz we won’t forget
jaxcon60,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a truly daunting experience but the tour company made it so easy and straightforward. Great communication and knowledgeable guide made this such a memorable trip
Powerful
John M,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very moving experience, powerful and poignant. An experience that should remind people not only what has happened but to learn from the past going forward.
Superb
CaroleAnn D,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everyone has to make this trip. Such a moving experience. Words can’t really express what this place was. You have to come and see for yourself. This must never be repeated ❤️
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