Guided Tours

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

Name: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets & Transfer Options
Start: 2026-06-09T08:30:00
End: 2026-06-09T16:00:00
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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Transfers available

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4.4/5(22,799)

Gaetano F

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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.

L R

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

We were contacted in advance after the booking, so we knew all details before we left. We sat at the front on the bus and Camille our bus driver was a great driver so we felt very safe. Magda was a delight and looked after us all throughout the day, she was so polite and friendly. Anya was very knowledgeable as our guide, and also very friendly. It rained and was miserable but we think that was better as we weren't there to enjoy ourselves. The tour worked very well like a well oiled machine, and being in the surroundings meant more than reading about the topic. Thank you very much for looking after us Lisa & Ian

Kevin L

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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

6 days ago

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.

Viviana D

Family

Verified booking

2 days ago

Of course that the feeling that i had in Auschwitz it is hard to describe . The trip was good organized, unfortunately they changed my pick up time instead of 10:15 am I was picked up at 5:25 am, it was not pleasant at all, they explained us that the time slots are what I preferred but not guaranteed, biiiig minus for that.

Philip C

Family

Verified booking

Last week

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.

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
Luciano S
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Tour bien organizado y puntual, pero la guía careció de impacto El tour estuvo muy bien organizado y fue perfectamente puntual. El coordinador principal en el autobús fue muy amable, riguroso con el horario y proporcionó una logística clara para el día, asegurando que todo saliera a la perfección tanto en Auschwitz I como en Birkenau. El principal inconveniente fue la guía especializada del sitio que nos dirigió a través de los campos. Aunque su español era bueno y la información estadística era correcta, la entrega se sintió un poco superficial, probablemente debido a una ligera barrera idiomática. Cuando los participantes hacían preguntas, las respuestas a menudo volvían a los datos ya expuestos en lugar de aportar nueva claridad. Además, el relato careció del profundo impacto histórico que requiere un lugar tan significativo. La explicación de la escala y la crueldad del campo se sintió más estadística que inmersiva. Pasamos apresuradamente por zonas profundamente impactantes, como las exposiciones de los objetos personales de los prisioneros, las cámaras de gas y los barracones de Birkenau, sin que se nos diera el tiempo adecuado para detenernos, reflexionar y procesar por completo la gravedad de lo que sucedió allí. En general, la logística y la organización fueron excelentes, pero la guía en sí podría haber aportado una profundidad histórica y emocional mucho mayor.
Gaetano F
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
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.
L R
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
We were contacted in advance after the booking, so we knew all details before we left. We sat at the front on the bus and Camille our bus driver was a great driver so we felt very safe. Magda was a delight and looked after us all throughout the day, she was so polite and friendly. Anya was very knowledgeable as our guide, and also very friendly. It rained and was miserable but we think that was better as we weren't there to enjoy ourselves. The tour worked very well like a well oiled machine, and being in the surroundings meant more than reading about the topic. Thank you very much for looking after us Lisa & Ian
Inga J
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
Leider war es sehr voll und andere Reiseleiter haben keine Rücksicht drauf genommen (nicht gewartet, sondern einfach dazwischen gerannt). Unsere Reiseleitung war zwar sehr nett (eine Reiseleiterin und Dolmetscherin) aber hat nicht so viele Informationen wie ich mir gewünscht hätte, mitgeteilt . Zeit, sich die Infotafeln durchzulesen, war auch nicht. Gefühlt wurden wir sehr schnell durchgeführt und konnten dem Ort nicht richtig gedenken. Schade. Der Shuttleservice hat aber gut funktioniert. Mglw werden wir nochmals zu einer anderen Jahreszeit hinfahren.
Nicky T
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
There was confusion at 1st between the booking company and the tour guide company regarding the booking time/location (please be carful and double check). The overall tour was great, the trips to both camps was well organised and explained. The tour guide was great and had an extreme amount of knowledge. We was taken everywhere within the camp and was at a slow pace so that we could take it all in. Very pleased that we did this tour and got to say our respects.

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.

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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.