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Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Crematorium interior at Auschwitz-Birkenau with metal cart on tracks.
Shoes on display at Auschwitz concentration camp museum exhibit.
Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance with watchtower and barbed wire fence, Poland.
Railway tracks leading to Auschwitz concentration camp entrance under a cloudy sky.

Duration

3 hr 30 min

Open today

07:30am - 05:00pm

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Transfers included

4.3/5

(653)

Elizabeth Cruz

Elizabeth

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour was very well organised. Guide was very informative and prepared, the speech from guide was well-prepared aswell as headphone equipment provided to hear the guide was very good technical decision, so you can hear the guide from distance and there was no possibility that you miss something if not standing close to the guide. Thank you very much, i grabbed the last one ticket available from royal tours just the day before visiting camp, from official museum web, there was no possibility, the closest day was 4 days away for visiting, you saved my tour, i really wanted to visit this camp and didn't pre-book visit before, thank you so much, got lucky to grab the last ticket available from your company.
Frank Kelly

Frank

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau was super interesting and strong although scary and emotional experience. In a nutshell: the best history lesson. However, we had some technical difficulties hearing our guide via headphones, we told her about this issue, it was improved but still worked not perfectly. It was also really difficult to understand our guide since her English pronunciation was not clear. She also was talking not loud enough for our big group to hear in the 2nd tour part when she didn't have microphone and we didn't have headphones. Guide was really nice, pleasant and answered our questions but I think she needs more practice.
Pamela Moore

Pamela

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour was very well conducted by Ms. Agniezka. The details that she brought in, and her wholesome presentation were much appreciated. The first part was in Auschwitz, and the second in Birkenau. The initial waiting for the group was a little clumsy in organisational terms, because of some stragglers. In the post-break session also, there was a slight delay in starting. While we understand these difficulties may crop up. we had to miss the last 15 minutes of the tour. Nevertheless, this is a tour I would strongly recommend.

    • 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.

    • Skip-the-line entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

    • Guided group tour of Auschwitz I and Birkenau

    • Expert German, French, or English-speaking guide

    • Transfers between Auschwitz and Birkenau camps

    • Headsets for clear commentary

    • Round-trip transfers from Krakow or other cities

    • Parking fees

    • Tips (optional)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.3
    653 ratings

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    What our guests say

    Mark Morales

    Mark

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Un guide vraiment passionné, et très respectueux des lieux. Il nous a fait par de son savoir avec beaucoup d'émotion. Grâce à lui nous avons pu accomplir notre devoir de mémoire. La visite malgré les 3h30 pour les deux camps rester un peu rapide, j'ai l'impression de ne pas avoir tout vu.
    Christine Thompson

    Christine

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Out tour guide for Auschwitz-Birkenau was absolutely fantastic! She was so knowledgeable, respectful and fascinating to listen to. I would highly recommend!
    Elizabeth Cruz

    Elizabeth

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The tour was very well organised. Guide was very informative and prepared, the speech from guide was well-prepared aswell as headphone equipment provided to hear the guide was very good technical decision, so you can hear the guide from distance and there was no possibility that you miss something if not standing close to the guide. Thank you very much, i grabbed the last one ticket available from royal tours just the day before visiting camp, from official museum web, there was no possibility, the closest day was 4 days away for visiting, you saved my tour, i really wanted to visit this camp and didn't pre-book visit before, thank you so much, got lucky to grab the last ticket available from your company.
    Jessica Gray

    Jessica

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The tour itself was cery interesting. I think it's worth the visit for everyone. The only thing was the slight rescheduling a day before the tour, but other than that, great organisation😉
    Brandon Mendoza

    Brandon

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    I loved the experience. I wanted to go to Auschwitz since forever and I'm so happy that I finally arrived. It's a really sad experience, those people didn't deserve to die, they were innocent.

  • 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’s not allowed

    • Please note that pets, smoking, luggage or large bags are not allowed.

    • Strict dress code: short skirts are not allowed.

    • Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the museum; only bags up to 30x20x10 cm in size are permitted.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

    Additional information

    • Guests may have to wait in long queues for some time before entering the camp.

    • Larger bags and luggage can be stored in the cloakroom.

    • Your selected pickup time is not guaranteed. In some cases, pickup may be earlier or later - please allow some flexibility and plan accordingly. Details will be shared by our local partners.

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