From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with hotel pickup
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Discover one of the most significant historical sites of the 20th century on a professionally guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Departing from Krakow, travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle while your guide provides an introduction to the history of Auschwitz. Upon arrival, visit Auschwitz I, where you will see the original camp buildings, watchtowers, and exhibitions documenting the suffering of millions. Continue to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the largest part of the camp complex, where the remains of barracks, gas chambers, and the railway unloading ramp stand as a powerful reminder of the Holocaust. This fully guided tour offers deep historical insight and a respectful commemoration of the victims. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Please note that the pickup time may change due to guide availability. The exact pickup time is provided the day before the tour. All bookings are on manual confirmation to avoid last-minute cancelations.
Your experience
Stop 1
The driver will pick you up from the place of your choice. After approximately 1 hour 30 minutes drive you will arrive in Oswiecim. After a short break you’ll begin the first part of your visit. It will last about 2 hours. Then, after a few minutes of free time, you’ll be taken by your driver to visit the second part of the museum - Birkenau. In Birkenau the tour usually lasts about 1 hour. The driver will then take you back to Krakow. Please note that the pickup time may change due to the availability of guides at the museum. The exact pickup time will be provided the day before the tour.
What’s included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Guided tour with a licensed museum guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (or nearest possible location)
- Entry tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- Professional tour coordinator
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or minibus
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses
Meeting and pickup
We will send an email/text with detailed instructions about your starting time the day before the activity. We will also provide the registration number of the vehicle that will pick up tourists.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To ensure certainty and avoid any last-minute cancelation, all of our products are on manual confirmation.
- During the booking process, please provide the full first and last name of each participant, as tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum are issued with names. These must exactly match the ID you will present at the entrance.
- Please note that the pickup time may change between 5:30AM - 1 PM due to guide availability. The exact pickup time is provided the day before the tour.
- The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum recommends this tour for guests aged 14+. Parents are responsible for assessing their child's readiness.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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