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

Guide leading Auschwitz-Birkenau tour with group in background.
Entrance gate with "arbeit macht frei" at Auschwitz concentration camp, Poland.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barracks with visitors walking along the gravel path.
Barbed wire fence and brick buildings at Auschwitz sub-camp, Poland.

Duration

3 hr 30 min - 7 hr 30 min

Open today

07:30am - 02:00pm

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

4.4/5

(20,657)

Momchil Ivanov

Momchil

Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
We really loved the overall experience! The only downside that can be mentioned is the early start. If you read the comments section before making any reservation online, then you are aware that the hour you choose and the actual hour of the meeting are two completely different things 😄. Regarding that, the guys from the tour are completely professional about it, they wrote me in two different places about the change of the meeting time to make sure we are aware. Following with the good example was our tour organiser Philip. He was extremely helpful and kept us informed about everything going on. The quality of the bus was really nice and the ride was pretty enjoyable. About the place itself - it's something you have to see with your own eyes.
William Hunter

William

Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our experience was pefect, however, we did find out after we originally booked that Headout/TheAuschwitzTours aren't a single company that deal with the tranfers and tickets. Each time slot that you book is headed up by a different, our-sourced company. We were lucky enough to have been sourced to Welcome In Cracow. This company book your tickets, under your name as soon as they get the booking and pick you up at a reasonable time, also offer a decent luch at a good price. There are unfortuantely other companies that do not bother booking your slot and pick you up at insane times like 2am to get you there hours before it opens to wait in a queue to buy tickets, that aren't guaranteed. I highly recommend booking direct with Welcome In Crakow.
Susan Jane Fearnley

Susan

Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Well organised, communicated well, and the driver sent a pin so we could track him, arrived promptly, and gave good information. Comfortable minibus. The experience itself was sombre, the guide we had was knowledgeable, excellent, enthusiastic, and respectful. Be aware there are few facilities, just a coffee machine, and no time to visit the small shop and bookshop. Our biggest criticism was that the whole experience we first booked got cancelled the evening before - first notification was of a refund. We managed to rebook for the following day, but it was more than double the cost with a 6.30 am start. But Headout said it was not their doing but came directly from Auschwitz, and is very common, apparently.

    • 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.

  • 4.4
    20,657 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Caterina Fortunato

    Caterina

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The experience of visiting the Auschwitz and Birkenau camps was emotionally moving and difficult, and I believe everyone should visit these extermination camps to ensure that the Holocaust is never forgotten. Our long-scheduled tour had been confirmed only the afternoon before, and we were told to meet two hours earlier than the original time, so we were very worried about how things would turn out. In reality, the local tour operator, ROYAL TOUR, proved to be impeccable. The tour leader, Peter, and the driver, Alex, were on time, knowledgeable, and extremely well organized. They decided to leave Krakow earlier in order to arrive before the museum opened, which allowed everything to go smoothly and prevented us from having to queue. The local guide who accompanied us was exceptionally well prepared—clear, engaging, and able to convey even more profoundly the ordeal endured by the deportees. I would recommend this experience to everyone, but make sure that the local provider has booked the tickets in advance to avoid having the tour canceled.
    MR BARRY PARTRIDGE

    Mr

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The tour providers gave us a very memorable trip which we shall never forget as it stirred such meaningful and emotional feelings. From the outset the communication of details of the trip were very good. When the pick-up times were amended slightly these were accommodated to our requirements exactly as we needed which was very much appreciated. Our driver for the day was extremely polite and professional giving all information about the day ahead and clear instructions on where we needed to be at various times during the trip. Our guide for the day was very good taking us around giving us a huge amount of information at every point on the tour. It was emotionally draining understanding what had happened and actually being in the place where such atrocities were carried out. It will live with us forever and although it was extremely painful we are glad that we have experienced it. We cannot think of anything that could have made the experience better.
    Cristina Maria Hernandez Diaz

    Cristina

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Everything is well thought out so that you get a ticket almost impossible for those of us who booked in advance with sold out tickets. The guide did his best to get the ticket and had the group under control despite having all different schedules, very good for him. Tough working conditions. What I didn't like is that when you buy the experience, they don't warn you that you are actually buying something not available and that English is not assured either and that to get it you have to go through a tough procedure with 4 hours of queuing in the open air with minus 2 degrees leaving at 2:30 in the morning. We did the tour in Polish and the whole excursion lasted 12 hours. Even with all this Auschwitz is worth it. If this was clear, they would have better reviews for sure. I give 4 stars for the guide, but not the company. Try to buy in advance with Civitatis in your language on tickets already available.
    Andrea D'Agostino

    Andrea

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    Auschwitz is absolutely a place to visit, calmly, respectfully and having time to reflect on the horror and commemorate the dead. The visit, aided by the tight schedule, was too rushed, with no time to observe and internalize what was being seen. This is due to the organization: I had asked to leave at 7:30 a.m., but due to a supposed "schedule flexibility" (which I do not recall ever agreeing to), my pick-up time was moved the day before... to 10:45 a.m.! To top it off, the same morning at 7:00 a.m. I was told that the time was 9:45 a.m., and the mistake had been the one who had communicated with me earlier. All for a very clear reservation made two months earlier. Unacceptable. The guide was extremely professional and attentive under the circumstances-he could do little more.
    Susan Jane Fearnley

    Susan

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Well organised, communicated well, and the driver sent a pin so we could track him, arrived promptly, and gave good information. Comfortable minibus. The experience itself was sombre, the guide we had was knowledgeable, excellent, enthusiastic, and respectful. Be aware there are few facilities, just a coffee machine, and no time to visit the small shop and bookshop. Our biggest criticism was that the whole experience we first booked got cancelled the evening before - first notification was of a refund. We managed to rebook for the following day, but it was more than double the cost with a 6.30 am start. But Headout said it was not their doing but came directly from Auschwitz, and is very common, apparently.

  • 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.

  • Auschwitz concentration camp

    Monday07:30am - 02:00pm
    Tuesday07:30am - 02:00pm
    Wednesday07:30am - 02:00pm
    Thursday07:30am - 02:00pm
    Friday07:30am - 02:00pm
    Saturday07:30am - 02:00pm
    Sunday07:30am - 02:00pm

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

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

    • 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.

    • 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.

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