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‘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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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
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
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
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
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
Reviews
7,230 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It starts at 6am not the...
Wendy N,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00It starts at 6am not the 7am noted in the description. The 1-1/2 drive was in a clean but tight sprinter van. The Auschwitz part with the headset so we could hear the guide was good. The second camp had headset making it difficult to hear the guide especially as other groups were walking past. The tour was very disciplined with no extra time to explore any other areas/buildings on your own. Overall it was fine but I did leave Auschwitz feeling like I may have missed something because there were many display signs we didn’t stop at and buildings that were open that we didn’t visit. The guide as well as the driver spoke English very well.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour
Carrie S,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00The experience with Hello Cracow from booking to the actual day was fantastic. The communication with us and information provided through WhatsApp were great. Lera, our organiser on the day was fantastic, she was friendly and informative and made you feel at ease and I can't forget acknowledging and thanking the driver too (sorry I forgot his name). The tour guide we had and the tour itself, was well run and informative, really drumming in the history and seriousness of what took place. A downside was that with such a large group, you weren't able to see everything and you moved through both camps very fast and weren't able to take everything in or reflect, but we appreciate this is the times dictated by the museum. Overall an extremely well organised, communicative, and informative trip and must do tour.
Great experience
Sian H,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well organised! Very friendly and great tour with great knowledge from the tour guide. No hanging around.
The tour was great. The...
Kathleen T,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour was great. The driver was nice, but impatient with passengers need to use the restroom during the 7 hours we were with him. The time schedule seemed more important than the comfort of his passengers. The bus was comfortable and clean; however, the driver did not have any air going which made several of us feel like we were suffocating in the muggy conditions. The tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable.
Highly recommend
Bee H,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent experience from Arthur picking us up, collecting a few other guests and driving to the locations. Communication was clear. Timings works exact. I highly recommend looking through this company. The tour guide was amazing.
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