Guided Tours

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

Name: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets & Transfer Options
Start: 2026-11-15T07:30:00
End: 2026-11-15T14:30:00
Location: Krakow

4.4/5(24,335)

Carmen C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Excellent Spanish-speaking guide Magdalena, who is part of the museum. As for the transfer, it was a disaster: we arranged hotel pick-up for 9:15, and the day before they changed it to 5:05 AM at another pick-up point. Although the bus was on time, they put us together with an English-speaking group and the driver only addressed them, worrying more about preserving the bus than about the well-being and understanding of the customers.

Mariya M

Family

Verified booking

Last week

A very well-organized visit, from the transportation to the guided tour itself. Our guide provided valuable information while also allowing us moments of silence and personal reflection. This balance gave us the space to truly absorb the history and reflect on the terrible events that took place there. A deeply moving experience that will stay with us for a long time.

Juan C

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

The tour offered easy transportation from the city of Krakow to the excursion point at the Auschwitz 1 and 2 concentration camps. From then on, with our guide Miguel, everything was perfect; I even noticed he was very attentive to ensure all his passengers were doing well and enjoying their trip. I highly recommend it!

Gregory P

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The most moving tour you could ever take! Completely reasonable price, hotel pickup, flawless and comfortable transport, and taken care of right upon arrival by a guide who was as kind as she was informative. Thank you, Martha, for accompanying us and teaching us so much throughout the day!

Abbie B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

It was an emotional and amazing experience. Please do not be late and leave plenty of time, we left Krakow with 20 minutes extra but still arrived late. The tour guide accommodated us as we arrived before the group had entered (thankfully) but please leave plenty of time to travel.

Mr Neil M

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Everything went very smoothly. From booking the tour, to confirming the pick up location via WhatsApp, the instructions were very clear. The price was also very reasonable for what is around a 7hr round trip. Would definitely recommend.

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.

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
Christian F
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Despite our booked time being changed, which meant that we had to see the last part of Birkenau at dusk, it was a fantastic tour. The guide was truly excellent at telling the story and was by no means just reading from a script. He spoke English very well and was easy to understand throughout. The pickup and bus journey were also very well organized and worked perfectly.
Mathias L
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The guide was what I loved most about our Auschwitz-Birkenau tour. He kept a steady pace through both camps and told the story with the utmost respect for what happened there, never rushing and never sensationalising. The tour was well organised from pickup onward, so we could focus fully on the experience. It was a powerful and important visit, handled with great care.
Magnus P
Family
Verified booking
Oct 2026
I had an incredible tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and spoke about every aspect of Auchwitz with such conviction that you truly understood and learned a lot. He said to ask if there were any questions but he spoke about so many things in such great detail that barely any questions were needed. While the entire thing was delivered in a way that you never got bored of listening. You could sense and feel the emotion and passion he had for teaching and giving away his knowledge as he painted vivid pictures from the stories he told. He had a good sense for the tempo of the group aswell so noone got lost or left behind. I learned a lot about Auschwitz-Birkenau that i would never have known without his depictions and descriptions. I really appreciated this tour and will be recommending it to others.
Alexandros P
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Our tour guide, Agata, was absolutely excellent. She provided us with all the historical information and important details needed to fully understand the history of Auschwitz. She was very knowledgeable, answered all our questions with patience and clarity, and made sure we had a complete understanding of everything we visited. What impressed us even more was her respectful and appropriate attitude throughout the tour. She understood the sensitivity and historical significance of the place and maintained exactly the right tone, giving the tour the seriousness and respect that such a place deserves. Additionally, our bus driver was very friendly, helpful, and guided us smoothly throughout the journey. Overall, an excellent experience, thanks to both Agata and the driver. Highly recommended!
Linda B
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
It's difficult to say that you enjoyed a tour of this nature due to the subject matter involved. However , the tour enabled me to learn more than I ever thought possible and to be present and feel the historic event that took place first hand truly felt emotional. What we read in books and online cannot prepare us I think for the scale of execution of men, women and those poor innocent children. The memories will remain with me forever and I truly hope will be learned by us all to prevent a similar event being repeated. Lots of walking is involved but to get the scale I think is essential. I did not take photos I though it was disrespectful... I wanted to see and feel through my own eyes.

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

Prohibited items: Pets, smoking, luggage, and large bags are not allowed.

Dress code: Short skirts are not allowed.

Bag restrictions: Only bags up to 30 × 20 × 10 cm are permitted inside the museum.

Baby strollers: Baby strollers are not allowed inside.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Waiting time: Expect potentially long queues at the camp entrance, especially during peak season.

Cloakroom: Larger bags and luggage can be stored in the cloakroom.

Pickup schedule: Pickup times are approximate and may vary. Your preferred time will be recorded, but the exact schedule is confirmed one day in advance via email and/or WhatsApp. Allow some flexibility when planning your day.

Pickup location: If your accommodation is outside the pickup zone, in a restricted area, or has limited vehicle access, you may need to meet at the nearest available pickup point.

Fast-track access: Auschwitz is a highly regulated and sensitive historical site. Fast-track access may not be guaranteed if museum authorities decide otherwise.

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