Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau Live Guided Tour & Hotel Pick-up Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please await for the driver on the bus stop in front of the entrance to Radisson Blu hotel.

End Point

End point

Jewish district area (Kazimierz).

Redemption Instructions

1. To enter the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, you must present a passport or ID to confirm your personal details — without it, you may be denied entry. 2 Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who show signs of intoxication. You will not be entitled to a refund. 3. Departure time depends on availability in Auschwitz and the schedule they make. 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) 4. If the above change is necessary then the start time will be different than the one presented on your voucher and you will be informed via email and/or What's App 12-24 hours before the amended start time 5. Your tour leader will take care of redemption of entrance ticket to the Museum 6. 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. 7. The offer is written in English so the organizer is not responsible for any inaccuracies in translation into another language.

Pickup Information

The hours you book are tentative and may change due to schedule at the Auschwitz Museum and traffic conditions. Exact pick up time will be confirmed for a day before the departure.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 75 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 120 mins
3. After visiting the first camp, you'll have a short break of up to 15 minutes. Following this, we will take you to the second part of the tour—Birkenau (Auschwitz II), located just 3 minutes away. Birkenau, the largest camp, was built and operated with the sole purpose of making Europe "Judenrein" (free of Jews). Your guide will continue the powerful narrative at Birkenau, located in the village of Brzezinka. Constructed in 1941 under the orders of SS commander Heinrich Himmler, the camp could hold around 90,000 prisoners. You’ll hear harrowing accounts of the brutal living conditions, the cruel selection process, and the pseudo-scientific medical experiments carried out by Nazi doctors, including Josef Mengele.
Duration: 90 mins
4. At the end of the tour, you won’t be rushed. You’ll have at short break to simply rest. After another 1 hour and 15 minutes of travel, you will be taken to a designated address in Krakow.
Duration: 75 mins

Inclusion

Headsets to hear the guide clearly

English-speaking tour host

Hotel pickup (If hotel pick up option selected)

Round-trip transport

Documentary movie "Liberation of Auschwitz"

Professional and licenced guide

Insurance

Skip-the-line entrance ticket

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

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

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