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Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau Tours
Auschwitz Birkenau II entrance gate with brick buildings and watchtower.
Guide leading Auschwitz-Birkenau tour with group in background.
Entrance gate with "arbeit macht frei" at Auschwitz concentration camp, Poland.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barracks with visitors walking along the gravel path.
Barbed wire fence and brick buildings at Auschwitz sub-camp, Poland.
Auschwitz-Birkenau I barracks interior with wooden bunks and brick walls.
Crematorium interior at Auschwitz I, showing brick ovens and metal carts.
Visitor with audio guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, viewing prisoner photos in a hallway.
Visitors with audio guides at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum exhibit.
Shoes from Holocaust victims at Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial Museum exhibit.
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3 hr 30 min
Transfers included
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  • Experience a journey through history on this guided tour, ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand the Holocaust.

  • Enjoy fast-track entry into Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with pre-booked tickets, saving valuable time.

  • Traverse the haunting remnants of original barracks, gas chamber ruins, and stand before Auschwitz's iconic main gate, soaking in the weight of history.

  • Opt for ticket options including last-minute English guided tours, and the flexibility to choose a guide in your preferred language.

  • Did you know? The infamous sign at the Auschwitz gate, ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ (Work Sets You Free), was made by prisoners who subtly sabotaged it, inverting the 'B' as an act of defiance.

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  • Experience a journey through history on this guided tour, ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand the Holocaust.

  • Enjoy fast-track entry into Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with pre-booked tickets, saving valuable time.

  • Traverse the haunting remnants of original barracks, gas chamber ruins, and stand before Auschwitz's iconic main gate, soaking in the weight of history.

  • Opt for ticket options including last-minute English guided tours, and the flexibility to choose a guide in your preferred language.

  • Did you know? The infamous sign at the Auschwitz gate, ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ (Work Sets You Free), was made by prisoners who subtly sabotaged it, inverting the 'B' as an act of defiance.

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Group of tourists at the entrance gate of Auschwitz II during a guided tour.
Visitors walking towards the entrance gate of Auschwitz II, Auschwitz-Birkenau on a guided tour.
Entrance gate to Auschwitz I with visitors walking through.
Exterior view of Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences, Poland.
Informative sign at Auschwitz-Birkenau detailing historical context and prisoner experiences.
Minibus transfer to Auschwitz II with driver near entrance gate.
Memorial wall at Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp with brick building and flags in the background.
Crematorium interior at Auschwitz-Birkenau with metal cart on tracks.
Interior of Auschwitz I barracks showing wooden beams and concrete latrines.
Watchtower along a guided tour path at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Watchtower at Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp with barbed wire fence and trees in the background.
Visitors walking on a guided tour at Auschwitz-Birkenau, with watchtower and railway tracks visible.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barracks with visitors walking along the gravel path.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barracks and barbed wire fence under a blue sky, part of Krakow tour.
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7 hr
Transfers included
  • Immerse in a full-day guided historical tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp from World War II, starting from Krakow.

  • Enjoy prompt and comfortable round-trip AC transfers from Krakow, ensuring a seamless journey, and uncover intriguing details from your expert guide.

  • Walk through Auschwitz I's brick barracks, Block 11's torture chambers, and Auschwitz II's concentration camp, each echoing grim tales from the past.

  • Did you know? The Auschwitz I camp was originally constructed to hold Polish political prisoners. It was only later that it became a center for the extermination of the Jews.

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  • Immerse in a full-day guided historical tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp from World War II, starting from Krakow.

  • Enjoy prompt and comfortable round-trip AC transfers from Krakow, ensuring a seamless journey, and uncover intriguing details from your expert guide.

  • Walk through Auschwitz I's brick barracks, Block 11's torture chambers, and Auschwitz II's concentration camp, each echoing grim tales from the past.

  • Did you know? The Auschwitz I camp was originally constructed to hold Polish political prisoners. It was only later that it became a center for the extermination of the Jews.

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Exterior view of Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences, Poland.
Guide explaining historical exhibits at Auschwitz Birkenau to visitors.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barracks and barbed wire fence under a blue sky.
Crematorium interior at Auschwitz-Birkenau with metal cart on tracks.
Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance gate with warning sign, part of guided tour from Krakow.
Wooden barracks interior at Auschwitz-Birkenau, part of the guided tour experience.
Inside Auschwitz Birkenau barracks with visitors on a guided tour.
Visitors viewing historical photo inside Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum during guided tour.
Watchtower at Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp with barbed wire fence and trees in the background.
Railway wagon on tracks at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, Poland.
Rail tracks leading to the main gate of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland.
Mercedes van for Auschwitz-Birkenau tour pickup from Krakow Center.
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7 hr
Transfers included
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  • Hop aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan for a full-day guided journey into the chilling history of World War II, starting from Krakow.

  • Walk through the iron gates of KL Auschwitz 1, explore haunting brick barracks and visit the Memorial commemorating the Jews who lost their lives here.

  • Enter Auschwitz II-Birkenau, opened in March 1942 as a site for the extermination of over 1 million Jews during the Holocaust.

  • Customise the tour with language preferences, opt for an optional upgrade to a private English-guided tour or enjoy a delicious lunch box.

  • Did you know? The prisoners in Auschwitz were tattooed with a number, which was a unique identifier. This practice was unique to Auschwitz and was not done in other concentration camps.

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  • Hop aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan for a full-day guided journey into the chilling history of World War II, starting from Krakow.

  • Walk through the iron gates of KL Auschwitz 1, explore haunting brick barracks and visit the Memorial commemorating the Jews who lost their lives here.

  • Enter Auschwitz II-Birkenau, opened in March 1942 as a site for the extermination of over 1 million Jews during the Holocaust.

  • Customise the tour with language preferences, opt for an optional upgrade to a private English-guided tour or enjoy a delicious lunch box.

  • Did you know? The prisoners in Auschwitz were tattooed with a number, which was a unique identifier. This practice was unique to Auschwitz and was not done in other concentration camps.

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Auschwitz-Birkenau barbed wire fence and Wieliczka Salt Mine sculptures, Krakow tour.
Guide explaining Auschwitz Birkenau history during a tour, standing near informational boards.
Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences and brick buildings under a clear sky.
Visitors exploring the ornate chapel inside Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour.
Underground lake with wooden walkways in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Auschwitz I crematorium interior with brick ovens and metal structures.
Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences along a gravel path.
Visitors exploring the underground wooden walkway at Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Wieliczka Salt Mine salt lake with wooden railing and illuminated tunnel entrance.
Mercedes van for Auschwitz-Birkenau tour pickup from Krakow Center.
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10 hr 30 min
Transfers included
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  • Go on an 11-hour guided tour, visiting both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day. A perfect way to explore two iconic sites!

  • Expert guides shed light on the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, while round-trip AC bus transfers from Krakow ensure a smooth, hassle-free tour.

  • Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940 near Oświęcim, stands as a symbol of horrific cruelty, exploring its barracks, gas chambers, and crematoriums.

  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, descend 64m, and explore chambers, salt shrines, and lakes, all in a unique, therapeutic microclimate.

  • Choose from flexible ticket options that include hotel pick-up and drop-off, and meeting point pick-up, tailoring your tour to your preferences.

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  • Go on an 11-hour guided tour, visiting both Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day. A perfect way to explore two iconic sites!

  • Expert guides shed light on the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, while round-trip AC bus transfers from Krakow ensure a smooth, hassle-free tour.

  • Auschwitz-Birkenau, established in 1940 near Oświęcim, stands as a symbol of horrific cruelty, exploring its barracks, gas chambers, and crematoriums.

  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, descend 64m, and explore chambers, salt shrines, and lakes, all in a unique, therapeutic microclimate.

  • Choose from flexible ticket options that include hotel pick-up and drop-off, and meeting point pick-up, tailoring your tour to your preferences.

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Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance and Oskar Schindler's Factory exhibit in Krakow tour.
Visitors entering through the Arbeit macht frei gate at Auschwitz Birkenau, Krakow.
Barrack building and chimneys at Auschwitz Birkenau, Poland, with a visitor taking photos.
Guide holding a historical newspaper during a tour at Oskar Schindler's Factory in Krakow.
Tram exhibit at Oskar Schindler's Factory museum, Krakow, with historical photos.
Tour guide leading visitors under the "Arbeit macht frei" gate at Auschwitz Birkenau.
Barrack houses along a tree-lined path at Auschwitz Birkenau, with visitors exploring the site.
Aerial view of Auschwitz Birkenau with barracks and pathways visible.
Train station exhibit inside Oskar Schindler's Factory with visitor watching historical footage.
Tank display at the beginning of war exhibit in Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow.
Exhibit room inside Oskar Schindler's Factory with typewriter and historical documents.
Free cancellation
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9 hr
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  • Immerse yourself in WW2 history in Poland, combining the haunting Auschwitz-Birkenau and the inspiring Schindler's Factory Museum with expert guides leading the way at both attractions.

  • Experience the convenience of a central pickup and drop-off in Krakow on a Mercedes Benz minivan, so you can immerse yourself entirely in the experience.

  • Watch an informative documentary en route Auschwitz-Birkenau. Stand in the haunting remains of the largest Nazi death camp reserevd for Jews and political prisoners. Come face to face with the abject living conditions, torture mechanisms and extermination methods that the camp was infamous for.

  • Then, head to Schindler's Museum, an enamelware factory that is preserved to honor the man who saved over a thousand Jewish lives. The museum features a poignant exhibit honoring the iconic scene from ‘Schindler's List,’ where Schindler sees a little girl in a red coat during the Krakow ghetto's liquidation.

  • Your tour leader will drop you back at the pick-up point at the end of your tour.

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  • Immerse yourself in WW2 history in Poland, combining the haunting Auschwitz-Birkenau and the inspiring Schindler's Factory Museum with expert guides leading the way at both attractions.

  • Experience the convenience of a central pickup and drop-off in Krakow on a Mercedes Benz minivan, so you can immerse yourself entirely in the experience.

  • Watch an informative documentary en route Auschwitz-Birkenau. Stand in the haunting remains of the largest Nazi death camp reserevd for Jews and political prisoners. Come face to face with the abject living conditions, torture mechanisms and extermination methods that the camp was infamous for.

  • Then, head to Schindler's Museum, an enamelware factory that is preserved to honor the man who saved over a thousand Jewish lives. The museum features a poignant exhibit honoring the iconic scene from ‘Schindler's List,’ where Schindler sees a little girl in a red coat during the Krakow ghetto's liquidation.

  • Your tour leader will drop you back at the pick-up point at the end of your tour.

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Visitors on a guided tour at the Auschwitz I gate, Poland.
Auschwitz I barracks with trees lining the pathway under a clear sky.
Visitor at Auschwitz Birkenau memorial site near watch tower and plaques.
Shoes from Holocaust victims at Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial Museum exhibit.
Visitors with headphones viewing Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial Museum exhibit.
Minibus transfer to Auschwitz II with driver near entrance gate.
Visitors observing prisoner photos at Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial Museum.
Auschwitz II barracks and barbed wire fences under a clear sky.
Auschwitz II barracks with brick buildings on a guided tour.
Free cancellation
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7 hr 30 min
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  • Unearth the grim realities of the Holocaust on a guided tour from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau, with a knowledgeable guide at your side.

  • No waiting in long lines with exclusive skip-the-line access, saving precious time to explore the haunting yet significant sites.

  • Avail seamless round-trip transportation in air-conditioned comfort, with the added advantage of a guide proficient in English, Italian, French, and Portuguese.

  • Witness the haunting remains of Auschwitz I and II-Birkenau, including barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria, as your guide shares poignant Holocaust stories.

  • Did you know? Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum preserves about 110,000 shoes of the victims? This is a chilling testament to the scale of the tragedy that took place here.

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  • Unearth the grim realities of the Holocaust on a guided tour from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau, with a knowledgeable guide at your side.

  • No waiting in long lines with exclusive skip-the-line access, saving precious time to explore the haunting yet significant sites.

  • Avail seamless round-trip transportation in air-conditioned comfort, with the added advantage of a guide proficient in English, Italian, French, and Portuguese.

  • Witness the haunting remains of Auschwitz I and II-Birkenau, including barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria, as your guide shares poignant Holocaust stories.

  • Did you know? Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum preserves about 110,000 shoes of the victims? This is a chilling testament to the scale of the tragedy that took place here.

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Guide explaining historical photo at Auschwitz Birkenau to tour group.
Barbed wire fence and watchtower at Auschwitz Birkenau, Auschwitz II barracks in Poland.
Remains of crematorium chimneys at Auschwitz Birkenau, Poland.
Guide explaining historical photo during Auschwitz Birkenau tour from Wroclaw.
Black van on a scenic road, used for Auschwitz Birkenau AC transfer.
Auschwitz Birkenau barracks and main building with green lawn in foreground.
Barracks entrance at Auschwitz I, Block 10, with brick facade and metal door.
Interior of Auschwitz Birkenau barracks with wooden bunks and central walkway.
Auschwitz I barracks and barbed wire fence under a clear sky.
Free cancellation
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10 hr
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  • Immerse in a full-day guided tour from Wroclaw to Auschwitz-Birkenau, offering a poignant insight into the Holocaust, with the convenience of hotel transfers.

  • Skip the queue with fast-track entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau, thus maximizing your time exploring this haunting World War II site.

  • Walk through the gas chambers and crematorium, and observe the special exhibits that shed light on the cruel realities of the concentration camp life.

  • Benefit from the knowledge of an expert guide, in English, French, Italian, or Portuguese, who'll share invaluable historical context and answer your queries.

  • Did you know? Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz on January 27, 1945. Today, this date is commemorated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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  • Immerse in a full-day guided tour from Wroclaw to Auschwitz-Birkenau, offering a poignant insight into the Holocaust, with the convenience of hotel transfers.

  • Skip the queue with fast-track entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau, thus maximizing your time exploring this haunting World War II site.

  • Walk through the gas chambers and crematorium, and observe the special exhibits that shed light on the cruel realities of the concentration camp life.

  • Benefit from the knowledge of an expert guide, in English, French, Italian, or Portuguese, who'll share invaluable historical context and answer your queries.

  • Did you know? Soviet troops liberated Auschwitz on January 27, 1945. Today, this date is commemorated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

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Tourists entering Auschwitz Birkenau I through the main gate.
Group touring Auschwitz I with watchtower in view, part of a small guided tour.
Rail tracks leading to the entrance of Auschwitz Birkenau II, Poland.
Striped prisoner uniforms displayed at Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial and Museum.
Black van on a scenic road, used for Auschwitz Birkenau AC transfer.
Auschwitz I barrack with barbed wire fence and informational sign, Auschwitz Birkenau.
Crematorium interior at Auschwitz I, showing brick ovens and metal carts.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barracks and barbed wire fence under a blue sky.
Railway wagon on tracks at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, Poland.
Free cancellation
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7 hr 30 min
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  • Don't wait in queues; instead, skip lines to discover the tragic history of Auschwitz-Birkenau with a professional guide and a small group of up to 8 people.

  • Enjoy comfortable hotel transfers from Warsaw in an airconditioned bus, making your journey stress-free.

  • See the infamous 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate, barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria that reveal the stories of the daily lives of prisoners.

  • Learn about the origins, operation, and resistance movements that took place at the camp. It stands as a powerful reminder of the dangers of hatred, intolerance, and indifference.

  • Did you know? Auschwitz was the largest Nazi concentration camp and extermination camp during World War II. Over 1.3 million people, mostly Jews, were killed there.

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  • Don't wait in queues; instead, skip lines to discover the tragic history of Auschwitz-Birkenau with a professional guide and a small group of up to 8 people.

  • Enjoy comfortable hotel transfers from Warsaw in an airconditioned bus, making your journey stress-free.

  • See the infamous 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate, barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria that reveal the stories of the daily lives of prisoners.

  • Learn about the origins, operation, and resistance movements that took place at the camp. It stands as a powerful reminder of the dangers of hatred, intolerance, and indifference.

  • Did you know? Auschwitz was the largest Nazi concentration camp and extermination camp during World War II. Over 1.3 million people, mostly Jews, were killed there.

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Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum fence and warning sign near Krakow bus tour.
Railway tracks leading to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum entrance under a blue sky.
Brick barracks at Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, Poland, surrounded by green grass.
Portraits of Auschwitz-Birkenau prisoners displayed on a museum wall.
Historical photos displayed at Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum exhibit.
Memorial wall with flowers and candles at Auschwitz concentration camp.
Free cancellation
1 hr 30 min
Transfers included
  • Travel conveniently from Krakow Bus Station to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and vice versa with a shuttle service in less than 1.5 hours.

  • With multiple departure times available, hop on the bus according to your itinerary and reach your destination hassle-free.

  • Explore Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum at your pace and buy entrance tickets on-site for guided tours or self-guided exploration.

  • Enjoy the convenience of selecting your preferred pickup time from the museum and explore freely.

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  • Travel conveniently from Krakow Bus Station to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and vice versa with a shuttle service in less than 1.5 hours.

  • With multiple departure times available, hop on the bus according to your itinerary and reach your destination hassle-free.

  • Explore Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum at your pace and buy entrance tickets on-site for guided tours or self-guided exploration.

  • Enjoy the convenience of selecting your preferred pickup time from the museum and explore freely.

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About Auschwitz concentration camp

The Auschwitz Concentration Camp witnessed the suffering of millions of Jews during World War II. Its solemn grounds now serve as a memorial and museum, preserving the memory of those who perished within its confines.


Address
Ofiar Faszyzmu 12, 32-600 Brzezinka, Poland
Also known as
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Year opened
1947
Visitors per year
2000000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1979
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Rodrigo Recanatese

Rodrigo

Oct 2025
5/5

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Good experience overall. The very knowledgeable guide explained everything perfectly involving the group throughout the tour

Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets & Transfer Options

Anna Gurnik
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Anna

Netherlands
Aug 2025
5/5

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Everything was super organized and ran very smoothly. The only thing that could be improved is better information about the ride from Auschwitz to Birkenau - a free bus is available, which not everyone knows about.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets & Transfer Options

chris steventon
GB

Chris

United Kingdom
Oct 2025
5/5

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The tour & the guides are informative & it's a must see tour if you're in the area. We were picked up quite early from Krakow but you need to be because of the queue's to get in & journey time but from then onwards we we're looked after from start to finish 😁⭐

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Hotel Pickup

Jose Riomar de Oliveira
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Jose

Brazil
Oct 2025
4/5

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Very good planning. The guided tour was directly related to the main objectives of the concentration camp in Awshiwtz, which was achieved. But, in my humble opinion, it could include some details about those who were persecuted by Nazi. For instance , Jehovah's Witnesses. In the Holocaust memorial museum in Washington DC they received more spotlight by the importance of their act of courage. Nazi Persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses | Holocaust Encyclopedia https://share.google/QubBw77IzLK6OcU4y

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers

Johannes  Max Felix Eckehart Mohr

Johannes

Oct 2025
4/5

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The German-speaking guide by a very nice lady was very good. The outer course of the tour was also well organized. Unfortunately the departure time was changed the day before from 1100 to 0530 in the morning. That was very early...

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers

LEFRANC HELENE PAULE SOPHIE
FR

Lefranc

France
Oct 2025
5/5

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Everything went perfectly. There was a schedule change for the departure from Krakow, but we were informed the day before. As I knew it was coming, I hadn't planned anything else for the day. The bus was perfectly on time. The guide on the bus was perfect, and his explanations in English were easy to understand. When we arrived at the site, we met up with a French-speaking guide who took us through the history. Back to Krakow where we were picked up.

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Bruschi Giovanni Battista
IT

Bruschi

Italy
Oct 2025
5/5

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In this place needs no words, a place where you can breathe heavy air, and as the guide explains and shows the camp you realize the drama that thousands of innocent people have experienced, in my head one thought, how can a man do these things, of course there is no explanation, but today I wonder what have we not understood? Why do we continue to wage useless wars, why do we continue to kill each other? An answer will never be found, but from the bottom of my heart I always wish for a world at peace.

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Alain Skelding
GB

Alain

United Kingdom
Sep 2023
4/5
The pickup was earlier than originally advised (6.20am instead of 8.00am) but it was all on time. We arrived to be met by a guide who took us round Auschwitz 1 and Auschwitz- Birkenau. The guide was very informative and was able to answer all sorts of questions relating to the visit. A guided tour is a great idea but it is well worth reading up on the subject before going.

Day Tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow

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