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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

(20,562)

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.
delphine bessot

Delphine

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
For transparency of service and management. Entrance to Auschwitz at the moment is limited (the reason is unknown to us) and therefore to ensure our entry, the agency organized the trip at 1.35 am. .... we waited about 7 hours but we ensured our visit . After talking to other French people, several of them were "misled" by agencies and were unable to visit. This explains my comment: a transparent, responsible agency that was able to guarantee us service even though the conditions were more than unusual. Room for improvement: blankets, coffee and better organization for the compulsory wait to guarantee entry.

    • 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
    20,562 reviews

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    What our guests say

    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.
    Louise Victoria Arnold

    Louise

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    We enjoyed our guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Communication was good and we appreciated the option to get a lunch delivered on the bus. Our time did change to 3 hours earlier than we booked but that's ok, sort of expected it being winter. We queued for an hour outside but once in we were quickly ushered to start our tour. I liked that we had a small group and a headphone set to listen to the guide. The guide was knowledgeable and respectful which I liked. The tour did feel rushed as it was very busy and we didn't spend much time in Birkenau as I thought we would. Transport was good and we could leave our bags on the bus too.
    Kerry Cranham

    Kerry

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    I have always wanted to visit Auschwitz and I am so glad I did. We went in Dec which is low season apparently, however the queues told a different story. Be prepared to wait a little as it is very busy! Wrap up warm. Our guides were very knowledgeable. On the coach our guide was very informative, giving us a taste of what was to come. We were then handed over to our Auschwitz guide who completed the story.
    Klarens René Ochoa Mendoza

    Klarens

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    I took the tour with my wife and we liked it very much. The guide was very professional and very knowledgeable about the history of the place. We asked her some questions and she was very nice when answering. In addition, she had a very good level of Spanish and was perfectly understood. 100% recommended
    Laure Bortolami

    Laure

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    A truly exceptional visit with a guide who was involved and touched by the history of the place. Everything was precise and explained in the best possible way. Just lots and lots of people at the start of the tour and in places in the camp, which made the place a bit unnatural. But I highly recommend it.

  • 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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