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From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers

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.

Duration

7 hr - 7 hr 30 min

Open today

07:30am - 05:00pm

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Transfers included

Immerse in history with a full-day guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, including seamless round-trip transfers and an expert guide in the language of your choice.

4.4/5

(10,969)

Gemma Urbano Soto

Gemma

Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
It was the cheapest one I could find, they changed the time but it was still within the acceptable range. The guide didn't go as in depth as she could have but she did make sure to let us know everything during the bus. The driver was charming and very funny from the first moment. The guide simply came to give us the explanation in Spanish but I did not understand very well the presence of another guide who had accreditation to guide us but did not know Spanish. Basically we had two guides but only one spoke Spanish and the other had permission to give the explanation which she did not give. That generated a bit of bewilderment and disappointment. But overall the experience was good, at least they didn't cancel it like other families.
Briant Cantrell

Briant

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The small bus picked us up at the scheduled time. The 1.5 hour transfer was comfortable and our driver was a safe driver! Our guide on the bus provided information on the way to the two camps and guided us through the two concentration camps. He provided a lot of information about how the initial selection process occurred, their daily life of misery, torture, medical experimention, starvation, abuse and death from the conditions, gun executions, hanging, and the gas chambers were for Jewish men, women, and children. We also saw the furnaces in Auschwitz were so many victims were cremated in a vain attempt to hide their crimes. It was a somber, heart wrenching day that I will never forget.
Roberto copia

Roberto

Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
The experience itself is touching,the guide Ursula super knowledgeable and explains very well and answers every doubt or question you ask.I don't give 5 stars for the bad organization,the tour was for 6 a.m. so you could have half a day free,instead the day before it was moved to 12:30 p.m. so you had to change all the daily plans one made.Also I recommend the tour operator to write down the license plate number or bus number as at the same stop every 5 minutes a bus was coming to the same place and so I had to ask their guide if I was on their tour or not.

    • 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.

    • Fast-track entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II–Birkenau

    • Round-trip AC transfers from the meeting point (as per option selected)

    • Round-trip hotel AC transfers from Krakow (as per option selected)

  • TOTAL DURATION7 hours 30 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREAuschwitz I
    LAST DEPARTUREAuschwitz I
    Krakow
    Start point

    Krakow

    Get direction
    90 min
    66 km
    Auschwitz I

    1. Auschwitz I

    Tickets included
    10 min
    3.2 km
    Auschwitz II-Birkenau

    2. Auschwitz II-Birkenau

    Tickets included
    10 min
    3 km
    Memorial

    3. Memorial

    Tickets included
    90 min
    66 km
    Krakow
    End point

    Krakow

    Get direction

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 4.4
    10,969 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Manuel Augusto Gaspar Matias

    Manuel

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A deeply moving and essential visit The guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau was one of the most remarkable and impactful experiences we have ever had. It's impossible to remain indifferent as you pass through the places where so much pain and tragedy took place. The atmosphere is silent and heavy, but at the same time necessary to understand the scale of history and pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust. The guide was excellent - very professional, respectful and with a deep historical knowledge, managing to convey the information clearly and humanely, without ever losing the sensitivity that a place like this requires. The transport from Krakow was well organized and punctual, with enough time to tour both camps (Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau) in a calm and reflective manner. It's a tough visit, emotionally intense, but absolutely essential for anyone who wants to better understand the past and appreciate the importance of memory. I recommend it to everyone, in the knowledge that it is an experience that changes the way we see the world.
    Cornelia Langer

    Cornelia

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    Because the tour was postponed by 2.75 hours, we finished in Auschwitz II 10 minutes before closing time / sunset. In Auschwitz II, they no longer waited for the last people to arrive but always started the lecture early. As a result, I always missed out on information. The long walks were also difficult in the short time available. I had to go to the toilet again and was the last one on the bus, because it was a 1.5 km walk from the farewell point (Crematorium 3) to the bus in the dark. I thought that was a shame, we could have walked to the bus as a group, because I didn't know anyone and was afraid I would have missed the bus. Tour guide Alina (Halina?) was very knowledgeable and speaks good German. A 2nd lady went along as an escort, at my request a tour guide herself. However, she was not talkative and rather dismissive. All in all an informative tour!
    Roberto copia

    Roberto

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The experience itself is touching,the guide Ursula super knowledgeable and explains very well and answers every doubt or question you ask.I don't give 5 stars for the bad organization,the tour was for 6 a.m. so you could have half a day free,instead the day before it was moved to 12:30 p.m. so you had to change all the daily plans one made.Also I recommend the tour operator to write down the license plate number or bus number as at the same stop every 5 minutes a bus was coming to the same place and so I had to ask their guide if I was on their tour or not.
    Desmond Moores

    Desmond

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    The visit to the site was a total disaster. What should been a thoughtful moving experience was totally overshadowed by the tour arrangement, the disorganised tour huide protocols and communication. and the sites ticketing arrangements. We had no English guide , were assigned a Polish Guide which after the Auschwitz site we lost lost the guide and when we arrived at Birkenau no guide was there for either of the two groups so we had to get assistance from another tour guide and tagged along with them and hardly anytime was spent at Birkenau.
    David López García

    David

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The best thing was Mario, the person in charge of taking you from the pick up point to the place and back: closeness, kindness and professionalism; a fantastic person who made the beginning and the end a great experience. Regarding the guide in Spanish, he transmits you the seriousness and importance of the place where you are. You can tell that he likes his job and has great knowledge of the subject; however we missed (and this is not attributable to the company) to see it with a little more tranquility, however it is understandable to be so many people.

  • Auschwitz-Birkenau: Dive into history

    Departing from Krakow, you'll travel in air-conditioned comfort, soaking in the poignant narrative woven by your licensed guide. Be prepared to step into a haunting epoch of history as you walk through the infamous 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate into Auschwitz I and traverse the 22 brick barracks that once housed hundreds of thousands of Holocaust victims.

    Unearthing the dark past and ticket options

    Witness the grim realities of the Holocaust as you venture into Block 11, a harrowing prison within the prison, home to torture chambers and the site of the first extermination attempts using Zyklon B gas. The next stop is Auschwitz II-Birkenau, a camp that sprawls over an area 25 times larger than Auschwitz I and stands as a chilling testament to the scale of Nazi atrocities. Your journey culminates in a solemn moment at the Memorial, offering a space to pay respects to the victims of this grim period. Depending on your chosen option, engage with a guide fluent in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Polish. This immersive experience comes with comfortable round-trip transfers from Krakow, ensuring a seamless journey.

  • Auschwitz concentration camp

    Monday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Tuesday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Wednesday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Thursday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Friday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Saturday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Sunday07:30am - 05:00pm

  • What to bring

    • It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

    • Have your passport or ID ready for a seamless experience.

    What's not allowed

    • Strict dress code: respectful attire.

    • Keep in mind large luggage is not allowed for this experience.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • Per Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum policies, all participants must provide their full name and contact details when booking.

    • Your youngest guests will enjoy a special children’s menu and receive delightful gifts.

    • Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.

    • The starting time for the Auschwitz-Birkenau tour cannot be guaranteed in advance. While your preferred time will be recorded, the exact schedule is only confirmed a day before and will be shared with you through email and/or WhatsApp.

    • If your accommodation is outside the pickup zone, in a restricted area, or in a location with limited vehicle access, you may be asked to meet at the closest available pickup point.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

    Note

    • Our pickup time may vary depending on your location. You will be informed by phone or email in the event of any changes.
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