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Overview

What can one place teach us about the darkest chapter in history? Travel from Katowice to Krakow in a private car for a deeply moving guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum. Highlights: - Discover the dark history of Auschwitz-Birkenau with a 5-Star Licensed Guide - Learn the truth of the Holocaust at Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II-Birkenau - See the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" gate & original prison barracks - Stop in Krakow & enjoy free time to explore the Old Town - Relax with private round-trip transport from your accommodation in Katowice. Book a 9H private tour from Katowice to Krakow & Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum to engage in an educational & emotionally powerful journey through history. Your Private Licensed Guide will accompany you on a guided tour of the original Nazi concentration & extermination camp complex, a site preserved as a testament to victims of the Holocaust & a stark reminder of the atrocities of WWII.

Pickup Information

The pick up is possible from your accommodation in Katowice.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Katowice
Begin your journey with a comfortable ride from your accommodation in Katowice in a private vehicle.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Oświęcim
As you arrive, your guide will lead you through the grounds of Auschwitz I, where you'll see the iconic gate with the chilling inscription “Arbeit Macht Frei.” Visit the preserved barracks, exhibitions, and original structures where more than a million innocent people lost their lives. The guide will share stories of individual prisoners, resistance efforts, and daily life in the camp, offering deep insight into the human experience behind the history.
Duration: 210 mins
3. Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
The second part of the tour takes you to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the site of mass extermination. Walk along the railway tracks where prisoners arrived, see the remains of the gas chambers and crematoria, and the vast expanse of wooden barracks. This site stands as a haunting but essential symbol of the Holocaust. Throughout the tour, your guide will present facts with empathy and respect, providing context to the events that unfolded here and honoring the memory of the victims. Take this meaningful opportunity to educate yourself, remember the victims, and ensure history is never forgotten!
Duration: 180 mins
4. Kraków Old Town
After the guided experience, your private driver will take you to Krakow, where you'll enjoy free time to explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through historic streets, marvel at medieval landmarks and do souvenir shopping or have lunch at your own leisure.
Duration: 90 mins
5. Katowice
Drop-off to your accommodation in Katowice, Poland.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Licensed Guide for a group tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Katowice

Stop in Krakow Old Town with 1,5-hour of free time

Entry tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow from Katowice by Private Car

Exclusion

Lunch (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

Tickets are very limited. You have to bring your ID and stand in the queue with your driver. If entry to Auschwitz I is not possible, you will visit only the site of Auschwitz II.

Private transfers to Auschwitz-Birkenau are included, but the museum and memorial tour is in a group of up to 30 people. The guide will meet you on-site.

The site is not fully accessible. Wheelchairs are available from the Visitor Center but must be reserved in advance.

We recommend bringing your own snacks or packed lunch, as there is no lunch break and the location is remote.

Transfers are by standard car for 1–4 people, or by van/minibus for 5+. To travel more comfortably, you can book a 5-person tour for a larger vehicle.

Optional: Table reservations for lunch in Krakow.

Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we're happy to help!

Supplied by Rosotravel Katowice - Things to do in Katowice

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