Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfer and Ticket
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit one of the most important memorial sites in Europe on an organized Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow.
The former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a place of remembrance for more than one million victims of World War II. Preserved barracks, watchtowers, the railway ramp in Birkenau and memorials bear witness to the history of the Holocaust.
Several visit options are available (please read carefully before booking):
• Options with a Licensed Museum Guide - Guided visit inside both camps.
• Independent Visit Option - Entry without a Museum guide inside; introduction provided by our guide before the visit.
All options include round-trip transport from Krakow and pre-arranged entry passes. The visit is conducted with appropriate respect.
✔ Visit both camps
✔ Transport from Krakow included
✔ Entry tickets arranged
✔ Licensed guide in selected options
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.
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.
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
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
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
Self-Paced Visit with ticket
Includes: entry ticket to Auschwitz I for an individual visit (~2h), historical introduction and assistance from your Krakow guide Birkenau visit : from outside with views of the main gate and railway tracks, round-trip transport No museum guide inside Duration: 7 hours 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!
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
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
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
What‘s Included
All entry fees, insurance and taxes
Professional assistance in case of any issue
Headsets to hear the guide clearly (except self-paced option)
Hotel pickup (available only in the Tour Limited to 15 pax option) or meeting point and drop off
Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
Licensed local guide (self-paced option does not include the guide from Auschwitz)
Round-trip transportation from and to Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle (van, mini-bus or coach)
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9,443 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sad but a significant trip to Auschwitz and Birkenau
loulander,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had an awesome day at Auschwitz and Birkenau, as overwhelming and confronting as it was, but although shocking history we wanted to respect the place and its history. The tour was largly good, the meeting place was well organised, the bus trip was comfortable, the meal that was extra was good value. The only problem was the guide (which is a pretty important component of the trip)!. Unfortunately I cant remember his name as I would publish if I did - a tall thick-set Polish blonde man - he got irritated when we asked questions, and wasn't nearly as forthcoming as the other guide on the trip (the bus was sorted into 2 groups). I would recommend the visit - but look out for this guide and try and avoid him!
You must visit once in your lifetime.
374ctt,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Izabella was our tour guide and she was absolutely brilliant. Very friendly, very informative and she really evoked emotion when telling the stories of the victims/ few survivors. She was brilliant and she really made the experience memorable and cathartic. We will take away the lessons of Auschwitz as she told us to and spread the important message it serves. It is obviously a gut-wrenching experience, the scale of Birkenau was genuinely so overwhelming and horrific, but once again it was necessary to observe to understand the scale of fascism and how badly it can destroy the world and lives of innocent people. I personally think it is so important that people visit once in their lifetime. It is such an important lesson, and it is a warning to humanity. A very well preserved historic museum, and you 100% should visit. I hope every victim of Auschwitz found peace in the after-life.
Honor Human History
Ashlee C,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was an emotionally heavy experience, and equally an important and crucial reminder of a tragic history. To be within the space of horrific human experience(s) firsthand gave light to a perspective worth valuing. All stories should be shared and honored. Our tour guide Hubert and his accompanied Historian colleague were both very proficient in their knowledge, and sensitive in the delivery when sharing the Holocaust history.
Aushwitz
Excursion818860,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A very well organised trip to Aushwitz and Birkenau. Communication was great from start to finish and transport in a comfortable vehicle for a small group with a friendly driver. The tour was long and it was a very hot day. Be prepared for lots of walking and make sure you have drinks to hand. The tour guide was very informative and the pace matched the slowest walkers. An experience not to be missed.
Auschwitz and Birkenau tour from Krakow
Daydream401868,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been to Auschwitz Birkenau several years ago, we were not expecting that the Auschwitz camp has had a major overhaul so the start and finish has improved. Having said that, the tour from Krakow is 90 minutes away, there is a lot of walking, we did 17000 steps, so take water. There is plenty of time to get around both camps and the guide is very knowledgeable. You do see pretty much everywhere.
A must
geogalanis,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A visit to Auschwitz Birkenau Guided is something you have to doin yopur life if you feel Human. I would like to be able to spend more time and have a slower pace, but there were too many people waiting ahead and after us. Do your study before visiting so you know what to expect.
Hello cracow tour to Autschwitz
robins105,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organised tour , good communication throughout, good steady driver , couldn't fault hello cracow at all
Auschwitz and Birkenau tour
nigelw533,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great company, everything ran like clockwork from the moment I booked until I was dropped off after the trip. Nothing was off any trouble and was kept updated all the way through. Would highly recommend this company
Great service
Martin R,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy and great contact from day one, brilliant WhatsApp messages, and the pick up was on time, the representative Michael was fabulous and Richard the driver got us there and back to our drop off point safely Highly recommend.
Educational
Mark O,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredibly moving experience.
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