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Overview

This is more than a visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau. We have designed the day as a carefully paced journey through history — beginning in Krakow and gradually introducing the historical context before arriving at the Memorial. Your day begins in Krakow The central part of the day is a guided visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. You will visit both parts of the former camp complex and learn about the history of the people who were imprisoned and murdered here. This creates a more respectful and personal experience, particularly for international visitors who may be encountering this history for the first time. After the visit, we return to Krakow. Why choose this experience? ✓ Small-group atmosphere ✓ We focus on individual stories and the human dimension of Auschwitz. ✓ The programme allows time not only for information, but also for reflection. ✓ The day is dedicated to the experience itself — without forced shopping stops or unrelated tourist attractions.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is next to Poczta Główna, near the Kiss&Ride bay

Pickup Information

The driver will contact you before pickup.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
Our journey begins in Krakow (you'll be picked up from the address you provided in your reservation). The journey to Oświęcim takes approximately 1.5 hours. All our drivers speak English and are happy to answer any questions and provide assistance if needed. Upon arrival, there will be a short break for coffee and a tour of the outdoor exhibition. Afterward, the entire group will be handed over to a licensed Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum guide.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
The first part of the visit takes place at Auschwitz I, the main administrative camp of the Auschwitz complex, established by the Germans in 1940. Visitors enter through the historic gate with the inscription “Arbeit macht frei” and see the original brick barracks, which now contain museum exhibitions. The displays present the history of deportations, the daily life and suffering of prisoners, and include authentic items such as suitcases, shoes, glasses, and personal belongings taken from victims. Visitors will also see the courtyard between Blocks 10 and 11 with the Execution Wall, where many prisoners were shot, and Block 11, known as the “Death Block,” which contained punishment cells. The tour also includes the first gas chamber and crematorium, preserved as evidence of the crimes committed in the camp.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Brzezinka
The second part of the visit takes place at Auschwitz II – Birkenau, the largest camp in the Auschwitz complex, which functioned mainly as an extermination camp. Visitors will see the characteristic entrance gate with the railway ramp where transports of deported people from across Europe arrived. Across the vast camp area, there are remains of wooden and brick barracks where prisoners were held in extremely harsh conditions. During the visit, guests can also see the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria that were destroyed by the Germans near the end of the war. The route also leads to the memorial and monument dedicated to the victims of the camp. Visiting Birkenau helps visitors understand the enormous scale of the crimes and the conditions in which hundreds of thousands of people were imprisoned and murdered.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Krakow
After the tour, we gather at a nearby parking lot, where our shuttle to Krakow will pick us up. A short restroom break and a visit to a nearby bookstore are planned. The return journey to Krakow takes approximately 1.5 hours. Each customer is dropped off at their pick-up point (if you wish to be dropped off at a different location, no problem).
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Hotel pickup or meeting point (to choose from) and drop off (not all options include this add-on)

Professional assistance in case of any issue

Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service

In-vehicle air conditioning

Licensed local guide (self-paced option does not include the guide from Auschwitz)

Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau)

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

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The pick-up time from the hotel or meeting point will be confirmed the evening before the tour and may differ from the booked time due to the availability of guides at the museum.

Pick-up times from Krakow may be between 5:00am and 1:00pm

Tours with a certified guide at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum are available only in English. Other languages are available only in the self-guided tour with a guidebook.

Each tour option is different, please read carefully what a given tour option includes

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