Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up
Overview
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7 hours
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Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour provided by professional and certified museum guide.
Transportation between Krakow and Auschwitz is provided by modern Mercedes Benz vehicles equpied with tv screens, airconditioning, WiFi and chargers. Tour leader help is guarantee on every steep of the tour. Best quality of service.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
ENTRANCE: As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum.
VISIT: While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully.
VISIT: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions.
VISIT: A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau can prove traumatic, therefore we recommend that visitors were at least 13 years old.
VISIT: The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service & regulations so the duration of the trip should be considered as approximate.
LUGGAGE: The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can leave your larger luggage in the car.
DEPARTURE: Your pickup time might be changed and will be between 5:00 AM - 02:00 PM but we usually adjust it by only 30-60 minutes (sometimes a more significant change is necessary)
DEPARTURE: If the above change is necessary then the start time will be different than the one presented on your voucher. In such case you will be informed via email and/or What's App 12-24 hours before the amended start time
MEALS: Lunch is not included. There's no time for a regular meal between visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau, so bring a snack. A grocery shop, snack bar, and restaurant are NOT available on-site
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Krakow
Our tour starts with transportation from Krakow, either from your specified hotel or a meeting point of your choice. Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in Oswiecim, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away (65 km). All of our drivers hold the necessary EU certifications for passenger transport. A friendly, English-speaking group leader will be available to assist you whenever needed. Upon arriving in Oswiecim, you'll have a brief break to grab a coffee or explore the outdoor exhibits. Afterward, you'll be introduced to a professional local guide, licensed by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Begin your tour by walking through the gate of Auschwitz I, the first camp, initially established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939. You'll pass under the infamous sign "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Makes You Free). This portion of the tour typically lasts two hours, during which you'll use a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group size is limited to 30 people, as per the Museum's regulations, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for all participants. Explore the original wooden barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire fences, gas chambers, and crematoria, which together leave a haunting impression and allow visitors to grasp the immense scale of the Holocaust.
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
English-speaking tour host
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
Hotel pickup (If hotel pick up option selected)
Documentary movie "Liberation of Auschwitz"
Professional and licenced guide
Insurance
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Guided Tour with Hotel Pick-up
Option description: Choose this option for a ticket for a guided tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from your accommodation.
Pickup included
Guided tour -general admission
Duration: Tour pace and duration depend on memorial rules and services; trip time given should be considered approximate.
General admission: If online reservation is unavailable, waiting in line (no skip-the-line access) for tickets (price included) is required.
Description: Choose this option for a ticket for a guided tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from central meeting point
Discounted Guided Tour
Option descriprion: Choose this option for a ticket for a guided tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from central meeting point
Last Spots - Guided Tour
Option description: Limited last minute tickets for a guided tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from the central meeting point.
Guided Tour from Meeting Point
Option description: Choose this option for a ticket for a guided tour to Auschwitz Museum with transportation from the central meeting point.
Reviews
2,218 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing!
Chloe M,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing! The bus picked us up right on time and took us straight to Auschwitz, we were then given our tickets and everything was so well organised and ran smoothly. I wasn’t feeling the best but our bus driver Bart was so accommodating and made sure I was okay. Couldn’t recommend more!
Absolutely not to be missed
Barbara B,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was amazing and our tour guide (Thomas) had excellent knowledge of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Although it’s a solemn place, anyone visiting this country should make this trip a priority for the history around it.
Unforgettable experience
692kayleighr,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting Auschwitz was a profoundly moving and unforgettable experience. Given the incredibly sad and tragic circumstances tied to its history, the site is preserved and presented with remarkable care, respect, and dignity. We also arranged a private transfer, and our driver, Maciek, was excellent. He was punctual, professional, and respectful of the nature of the visit, which made the day run smoothly and comfortably.
Auschwitz visit
angelawU1762AO,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very thought provoking tour respectfully rembering those who lost their lives to this awful atrocity. Highly recommend this tour company, very informative and good communication from the beginning. Special thank you to 'Bob'
Great experience (thank you Walker)
paulkL1345UJ,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you every much for a very informative tour around Auschwitz/Birkenau.great tour made us feel very welcome from the second we got on the bus Michael (AKA WALKER) I hope you get your big bus when your grown up 🤭
Would recommend to anyone wanting to visit
davidbE8481BV,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good guided tour lots information 5 star from burnham family tour guided by walker thank u
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour from Krako
Dallas E,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our stay at H15 Palace was made even better thanks to the concierge, Victoria, who was fantastic in organising this activity for us. The planning and confirmation process was seamless and very well executed, so there was no second guessing at any stage. Our driver, Adam, who spoke very good English, was exceptionally friendly and organised everything perfectly on the day, making it effortless for us. The tour itself was incredibly moving and deeply impactful, an experience I will not forget
Very well organised tour
Extraordinary210292,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very well organised tour. Pick up by bus was very punctual. Our guide Patrick was such a clear communicator from start to finish. We were given enough time for snacks and toilets but great pace to the day so no wasted time either. Would highly recommend this tour.
Worthwhile trip to Auschwitz.
John H,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Picked up by our driver Jay who made us welcome and explained what would be happening during our visit. Tour guide Michael was very knowledgeable and readily answered any questions. The group was a bit big so sometimes you missed what was being said by the guide.
Aushwitz - Birkenau tour from Krakow
LauraBerry78,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Aushwitz was very well organised. We were picked up from Krakow at 10.20 and returned 17.30 by our guide Michal (Walker) who was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took us around both camps and each tour was respectful and informative.
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