Guided Tours

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

Name: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets & Transfer Options
Start: 2026-07-31T09:10:00
End: 2026-07-31T16:10:00
Location: Krakow

4.4/5(22,901)

Magdalena P

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

My visit to Auschwitz was an unforgettable experience that has left a permanent mark on my life. I will never forget the scenes I witnessed or the emotions I felt during the tour. It completely changed my perspective and the way I think about humanity, history, and the importance of remembering the past. It was an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking experience, but I truly believe everyone should visit Auschwitz at least once. Only by remembering these horrors can we help ensure that such crimes are never repeated. The best part of the visit was our guide Przemek. He was an outstanding young man with extensive knowledge and genuine passion. He did everything he could to help us understand what "life" was like in Auschwitz, sharing the history with great respect, compassion, and professionalism. His guidance made this powerful experience even more meaningful. I cannot recommend this tour enough.

Claire W

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The tour was very well planned from start to finish. We needed to be picked up from Krakow Glowny train station which they made very easy by picking us up at the Mercure hotel next door. Important to note that you can leave belongings on the bus when you head into Auschwitz. The tour itself was great, the museum guide Lucas was very knowledgeable and everyone in the group paid the appropriate respect to the site. Recommend bringing a bottle of water and maybe even a rain jacket to take on the tour, as Birkenau in particular has a lot of walking. Didn't take any photos except for this one as we wanted to fully immerse ourselves in understanding the history. This tour is something well worth doing and something every human should do in their lifetime. Thank you!

Michele F

Family

Verified booking

Last week

A perfectly organized tour. The group was picked up near the Kraków train station by bus and arrived at the destination after about a 1.5-hour ride. The bus was clean and on time. We were also provided with lunch boxes (20 PLN). The tour of the concentration camps was truly moving. I recommend it to everyone so that we never forget and keep alive in our memory the most shocking act of violence and depravity of which humanity has been capable. A special thanks to our guide (Pierfrancesco), who led us through the Auschwitz and Birkenau camps. His presence was invaluable in helping us fully understand the lives of the deportees, and his closing remarks were truly moving. I will never forget this experience. Thank you.

Daniel C

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau was a deeply moving, emotional, and unforgettable experience. From the very first moment, the place conveys a very special sense of respect and solemnity. The guide explained the history clearly, in detail, and with great respect, helping us better understand everything that happened there and the scale of those events. Visiting the different areas and learning the stories behind them makes the experience even more moving. Without a doubt, it’s a must-see for learning about history and reflecting on it. A very difficult but also deeply enriching experience that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone visiting Kraków.

Campeggio V

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

We drove there in our own car! They’d already sent us directions a couple of days earlier, and were kind enough to make sure we knew where to meet the guide who gave us our admission tickets! Everything was very clear and on time! I have to give the guide a big compliment! Diego was fantastic—engaging, passionate, and he really put his heart into it! I even got a little emotional! He wasn’t just there for the sake of it; he was there to convey and bring to life what the disaster of that period was really like! He was also respectful of the areas where it was best to enter in silence I absolutely recommend this tour! It’s comprehensive, packed with so much to see, and well-organized!

Anne-marie C

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Obviously, this is a unique visit—extremely moving and unsettling. But a big thank you to our charming, well-informed, and unobtrusive French-speaking guide, who made it an experience that was as interesting as it was intense. The organization was excellent: the bus was on time, and the tour leader on board was friendly and efficient. In the end, we appreciated having to get up early, which allowed us to be among the first to arrive at the site and avoid the worst of the crowds. This is an essential visit to bring back to the forefront of our emotions and reflections what we have a duty to fight against and reject.

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 or meeting point 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
Kurt S
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
We had a fantastic guide in our group. She was thorough and calm—I really liked her. The tour was very informative and insightful thanks to her explanations. Camp 1 was probably the most fascinating and terrifying at the same time. There was so much to see there, and stories about prisoners who escaped, and how terrible conditions were before Birkenau was built to hold even more people in the gas chambers. But I think it was all the stories and the guide’s way of telling them—she was so engaged in what she was saying and really showed that she cared. That was especially evident when she told a boy in another group not to climb on things. As I said, a fantastic guide for our group that left at 11:40 a.m. on a red bus. The bus driver was also great and very competent. If I had to give one negative, it’s that they sometimes walk so incredibly fast that you don’t have time to stop and reflect on everything around you. There are certain places where you want to linger a bit, see more, and think. Especially for me. I had my 12-year-old son with me, and I had to explain a few things to him since we’re from Sweden.
Claire W
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The tour was very well planned from start to finish. We needed to be picked up from Krakow Glowny train station which they made very easy by picking us up at the Mercure hotel next door. Important to note that you can leave belongings on the bus when you head into Auschwitz. The tour itself was great, the museum guide Lucas was very knowledgeable and everyone in the group paid the appropriate respect to the site. Recommend bringing a bottle of water and maybe even a rain jacket to take on the tour, as Birkenau in particular has a lot of walking. Didn't take any photos except for this one as we wanted to fully immerse ourselves in understanding the history. This tour is something well worth doing and something every human should do in their lifetime. Thank you!
Campeggio V
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We drove there in our own car! They’d already sent us directions a couple of days earlier, and were kind enough to make sure we knew where to meet the guide who gave us our admission tickets! Everything was very clear and on time! I have to give the guide a big compliment! Diego was fantastic—engaging, passionate, and he really put his heart into it! I even got a little emotional! He wasn’t just there for the sake of it; he was there to convey and bring to life what the disaster of that period was really like! He was also respectful of the areas where it was best to enter in silence I absolutely recommend this tour! It’s comprehensive, packed with so much to see, and well-organized!
Andréas B
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A very well-organized event. A top-notch guide who struck a good balance between providing relevant information and showing appropriate restraint during emotional moments. If you visit this destination, you’ll truly see just how vast this mass destruction was. The museum is beautifully curated, covering all aspects of this terrible period. This wasn’t a pleasant trip, but “impressive” is perhaps the best way to describe it. Highly recommended!!
Alba V
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A very moving tour; the guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. However, I felt a little rushed at times in some of the rooms because we had a set time limit and there were other groups. It’s a shame—I would have liked to enjoy it even more at a slightly slower pace. No problems with the shuttle—it worked very well.

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.

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.

Please download your ticket after booking and present it at the entrance. Do not present the booking voucher, as it is not valid for entry and cannot be exchanged at the ticket office.

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