Guided Tours

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

Name: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets & Transfer Options
Start: 2026-07-17T07:45:00
End: 2026-07-17T11:45:00
Location: Krakow

Duration

3 hrs 30 mins - 7 hrs 30 mins

Open today

7:30am - 7:00pm

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4.4/5(22,612)

Claire W

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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

Last week

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

Last week

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.

Zielinski G

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

An essential visit to remember. A reminder of the horrors endured by hundreds of thousands of victims, perpetrated by a despicable, cold-hearted organization that was, for the most part, devoid of humanity. Our guide, Anita, recounted and explained many key facts and events from this very dark period. Thank you to her for her knowledge and insights throughout this pilgrimage of remembrance. No photos are attached to this post. After all, this is not a tourist visit.

Sophia H

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

I highly recommend this tour—not to mention that everyone should visit this place. The hotel pickup went very smoothly. On the day of the tour, it was unbearably hot, and in Birkenau you’re outside in the sun the whole time—but the driver gave us umbrellas to protect us from the sun. That made it a little more bearable. The tour guide did a fantastic job. There’s absolutely nothing to complain about, and I highly recommend it.

Andréas B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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!!

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
Pasquale D
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A wonderful tour, very well organized. Our guide, Agata, was precise and punctual, very knowledgeable, and provided detailed explanations. Her Italian was perfect, even though she isn’t Italian. The tour of the various sections of Auschwitz 1 was very moving. Personally, seeing those places of death was deeply upsetting, especially when we arrived at the gas chamber and the adjacent Crematorium 1. I was also moved at the very beginning, during those 7–8 minutes of silent walk to the entrance, listening to the names of the victims being recited at a steady pace and standing before the gate with its inscription in German; overall, however, the tour was a whirlwind of emotions at every single place we visited. Although there were many groups, everything proceeded in an orderly and respectful manner. At Birkenau, there was little to see since almost all the structures had been destroyed. We visited a dormitory barrack and one that had been used as latrines. Afterward, we made our way to one of the many transport cars used to carry the deportees, positioned on the tracks that lead directly into the camp. Birkenau is truly immense, and just seeing its sheer size sends a chill down your spine. I’d like to commend the organizers and the entire tour staff because, personally, I think it was a unique and unforgettable experience—both moving and poignant at the same time. Everything was impeccable.
Kurt S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
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.
Razvan S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
To say that was an wonderful experience is not gonna describe totally what i feel. It was an one time experience and difficult to compare with anything else. All the history in that place, made me feel on one part releved that i didn't lived in those times, but on the other hand a little bit guilty couse, you know, a lot of innocent people died there for nothing. And the kids? The part with the kids was purely horror. Also, the priviledge to have such a well prepared guide and truly implicated, as Miss Izabella was, was exactly what we needed. No matter how prepared do you think are, cause it's impossible to not heard about something of a such magnitude, it perish at the moment you arrive and hear live and clear of all the atrocitys, humiliations, dehumanisings of all those people. A lot of goosebumps are crawling beneath your skin and terrifies you to the bones when you see all the hair and pairs of shoes.
Ana S
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I’m giving 4 stars because of the very confusing booking process. When booking, you select a departure time, but in my case it had nothing to do with the actual departure. I chose a 10:30 AM departure, but I was later informed that the real pick-up time was 5:40 AM. That’s not a minor change, and it created unnecessary stress. On top of that, finding a taxi at that hour was difficult, as several drivers cancelled or refused the ride due to the limited availability of cars. Although I was the first scheduled pick-up, the bus and the guide also arrived late. It wasn’t a long delay, but it was enough to make an already stressful morning even more worrying. That said, the guide was excellent, and the tour itself was very well organized and incredibly worthwhile. Visiting Auschwitz is a powerful and unforgettable experience that everyone should have the opportunity to experience.
Claire W
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
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!

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.