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

Guide leading a group through Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, Poland.
Entrance gate with 'Arbeit Macht Frei' at Auschwitz concentration camp, Poland.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barracks with barbed wire fence in the foreground.
Memorial and Muzeum Auschwitz - Birkenau Former German Nazi Concentration Extermination Camp, Poland

Duration

3 hrs 30 mins - 8 hrs

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Embark on a harrowing journey into the past with a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, offering a deep dive into Holocaust history.

    • 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.

    • 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)

    • Local host

    • Headsets

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from France, Spain, United Kingdom and over 74 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Robert Stewart

    Robert

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    It was insightful. No problem with bus or driver. Surely the guide speaks better english, than if speak Polish, except she kept confusing me every time she said pre-ZONErs. I couldn't figure out who this group of people were until I was farther away and barely heard her. Much to my surprise, she was actually saying PRIZoners.
    Olivier De Nando

    Olivier

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Outstanding service and guide. Our guide was very good in explaining what (unfortunately) happened in these two places.
    Bernard O'  mahony

    Bernard

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    It's not the kind of place you have a great time and indeed I never expected to. I put good on my review as the tour guide was amazing with knowledge and the way he respectfully presented life and deth within the camps back in the day. Some of the exhibits were heart wrenching but need to be seen as an educational reminder of how cruel history was back then. The tour was excellently organised from pick up in Krakow central to drop off the same evening. The tour was very informative and the same time heavy going to take in the misery and murder that occurred at that site. Tour guide was fantastic and could answer everyone's questions.
    ali utku kamaci

    Ali

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    My girlfriend and I recently took part in the 'From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers,' and it was an incredibly moving experience. The tour was very well-organized, and the transfers were smooth, making the journey comfortable. Our guide, Helena, was extremely knowledgeable and compassionate, providing insightful and respectful commentary throughout the entire tour. Visiting both Auschwitz and Birkenau was deeply emotional for both of us, and it was a sobering reminder of such an important part of history. We both appreciated the opportunity to reflect and learn. Highly recommend this tour, especially with such an excellent guide like Helena.
    BODIOU Gabin

    Bodiou

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    A very emotional experience. These inhuman acts must not be forgotten. The French guide explains and recounts these appalling acts extremely well. One sentence: NEVER FORGET!
  • 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.

    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.

    • Please note that pick-up timings are subject to change and the pick-up details will be shared by our local partners.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

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

    Meeting point

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

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