Guided Tours

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

Name: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets & Transfer Options
Start: 2026-06-04T06:10:00
End: 2026-06-04T13:10:00
Location: Krakow

Guide leading Auschwitz-Birkenau tour with group in background.

Entrance gate with "arbeit macht frei" at Auschwitz concentration camp, Poland.

Visitor with audio guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, viewing prisoner photos in a hallway.

Minibus transfer to Auschwitz II with driver near entrance gate.

Duration

3 hrs 30 mins - 7 hrs 30 mins

Open today

7:30am - 7:00pm

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4.3/5(22,831)

Gaetano F

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Booked from Italy online without any problems. Paid online, a price that, in my opinion, was adequate for the offer and the place to visit. Unfortunately, there was no availability for a tour in Italian, but our English-speaking guide (which I understood) was wonderful. The trip was comfortable in a nice vehicle large enough for everyone. The driver was kind and good at driving. The organization in Auschwitz was perfect: a long, comprehensive tour, with extensive explanations and moments of reflection, which are needed here. The closing words of the visit by the guide were beautiful; unfortunately, I don't remember her name, but the organization can find her (visit on June 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM from Krakow). My comments, however, are that this work cannot be done differently here. The only flaw? You need to check that the meeting point for departure is the one booked, because for me it didn't match; many chats adequately resolved the problem, so watch out! Otherwise, everything else is fine.

Kevin L

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

To say did I enjoy is probably the wrong description...how can you enjoy such tragedy? But the tour and wojcech's delivery was excellent and so informative. The whole experience was touching and at same time an awful harrowing experience of suffering that should never and ought never to occur ever again. Full marks to sustaining and preserving the museum so that we can never forget

Philip C

Family

Verified booking

Yesterday

The tour was excellent the guide taking us around was very respectful and knowledgeable. I didn't take any photographs as it did not seem appropriate. I highly recommend everyone visits this place once to learn about the horrors from our past and ensure they never happen again.

Lagautriere A

Family

Verified booking

Yesterday

Une excellente guide en français, nous a permis de bien comprendre le fonctionnement des camps . C'était très intéressant et bien que la visite dure longtemps, nous n'avons pas vu le temps passé. Ma fille dev16 ans a été captivée.

Patrícia C

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum was one of the most emotional and impactful experiences of my life. From the very beginning, everything was extremely well organized. The instructions we received before the tour were very clear and explicit, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The WhatsApp group that was created for the visitors was also incredibly helpful and made communication and organization much easier throughout the day. A special mention must go to our guide, Eugene, who was simply fantastic. During the bus journey from Kraków to Auschwitz, he gave us a brief but very informative overview of World War II, focusing especially on the devastation caused in Poland and in Kraków itself, where we were departing from. It gave important historical context before arriving at the memorial. Throughout the entire visit, Eugene was extremely professional and deeply emotional in the way he told the story. He managed to keep us completely captivated by every detail, balancing historical facts with humanity and sensitivity in a truly remarkable way. You could feel the respect and importance he carried in every explanation. Visiting Auschwitz is, in my opinion, an essential experience for anyone traveling to Poland. It is emotionally difficult and heartbreaking at times, but it is incredibly important to learn about history in the very place where it happened. It reminds us of the horrors of the past, helps ensure that we never forget, and reinforces the hope that such tragedies are never repeated again.

Marc P

Family

Verified booking

Last week

There is no other place on earth that generates sadness, anger and fear (that this could actually happen again) as much as Auschwitz and Birkenau which I just visited with my 18-yr old daughter. Further to these dire and dreadful places, the clouds were low over the barbed wires, the miradors and the "prisoners" 'barracks and the rain didn't take long to fall in fat heavy drops... But you know what kept us positive and ever alert? It was the sheer qualities -his sensitivity, his knowledge (he had to be a Historian) and his sense of human details at all times- of our Polish guide (I unfortunately forgot his name ending with ek). It's very challenging to tell every story of every European child, mom, dad, grandma and grandpa that were exterminated in Auschwitz and Birkenau but our guide did an awesome job at reinjecting life and narratives in those poor 1.3M victims of nazism. As for the organization and the tempo of the visit, they were totally up class, not one group bumping into another albeit cleverly avoiding one another. Thanks to all of that our visit to those historic and dreadful places will never be forgotten, especially not by my "baby" 18-yr old teenager who's our future and the one to make sure that such terror, such abuse of power and genocide in the end never happen again. Thank you again. Marc P.

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

Get 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.

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.

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

Guided tour by an official English/Italian/German/French/Spanish/Polish-speaking Auschwitz-Birkenau guide (as per option selected)

Last-minute English guided tour (as per option selected)

Hotel pick-up (as per option selected)

Local host

Headsets

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Gaetano F
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Booked from Italy online without any problems. Paid online, a price that, in my opinion, was adequate for the offer and the place to visit. Unfortunately, there was no availability for a tour in Italian, but our English-speaking guide (which I understood) was wonderful. The trip was comfortable in a nice vehicle large enough for everyone. The driver was kind and good at driving. The organization in Auschwitz was perfect: a long, comprehensive tour, with extensive explanations and moments of reflection, which are needed here. The closing words of the visit by the guide were beautiful; unfortunately, I don't remember her name, but the organization can find her (visit on June 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM from Krakow). My comments, however, are that this work cannot be done differently here. The only flaw? You need to check that the meeting point for departure is the one booked, because for me it didn't match; many chats adequately resolved the problem, so watch out! Otherwise, everything else is fine.
Kevin L
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
To say did I enjoy is probably the wrong description...how can you enjoy such tragedy? But the tour and wojcech's delivery was excellent and so informative. The whole experience was touching and at same time an awful harrowing experience of suffering that should never and ought never to occur ever again. Full marks to sustaining and preserving the museum so that we can never forget
Diana M
Group
Verified booking
Today
Der Tag des Ausfluges machte mich still und nachdenklich 😔. So viele schlimme Dinge sind hier passiert. Der Reiseleiter, der uns durch beide Lager führte, zeichnete sich nicht nur durch die deutsche Sprache aus, sondern konnte ein Wissen vorweisen, er konnte aber auch fern ab alle Fragen unserer Reisegruppe beantworten.
Philip C
Family
Verified booking
Yesterday
The tour was excellent the guide taking us around was very respectful and knowledgeable. I didn't take any photographs as it did not seem appropriate. I highly recommend everyone visits this place once to learn about the horrors from our past and ensure they never happen again.
Francesca I
Couple
Verified booking
Today
Puntualità impeccabile e servizio organizzato molto bene. La guida ci ha raccolte al punto di ritrovo e siamo andate ad Auschwitz 1 poi in seguito al 2. Guida molto preparata però è entrata poco nei dettagli, la visita alla fine è durata un 'ora in meno di quanto dichiarato.

Guided tour of History's darkest chapter

This guided tour is a melancholy exploration of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the infamous Nazi concentration camps. With over 1.5 million innocent lives lost during the Holocaust, these camps are enduring reminders of humanity's darkest chapter. An official guide leads your tour. Take in the haunting remnants of the camp, visit the barracks and the ruins of the gas chamber, and pay homage to the lives lost. A local host will meet you near Auschwitz I and ease your entry with pre-booked fast-track tickets.

Tailored tours and fast-track entry

Choose from English/Italian/German/French/Spanish/Polish-speaking Auschwitz-Birkenau guides or the Last-Minute English guided tour for spontaneous decisions. Your ticket includes a fast-track entry into both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, bypassing the long queues. With headsets provided for an immersive auditory experience, you are set to delve deep into the Holocaust's harrowing history. Between the tour of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, there will be a 10-15 minute break for lunch, after which you will board a bus for the second part of the visit.

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.

Baby strollers are not allowed inside.

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. Please expect a considerable wait time at the entrance during peak season.

Please note that tour timings may change, even within 24 hours of the scheduled start time. Kindly check the latest timing before your experience.

Larger bags and luggage can be stored in the cloakroom.

Pickup times are approximate and may vary on the day of your visit. While your preferred time will be recorded, the exact schedule is confirmed one day in advance and shared via email and/or WhatsApp, so we recommend allowing some flexibility when planning your day.

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.

Auschwitz is a highly regulated and sensitive historical site, and there are occasions when fast-track access cannot be guaranteed due to decisions made directly by the museum authorities.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.