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Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets

Group of tourists crossing the railway track at Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
Memorial and Muzeum Auschwitz - Birkenau Former German Nazi Concentration Extermination Camp, Poland
Tourists listening to the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp via audio guide, Poland
Electrical fences in Auschwitz museum

Embark on a harrowing journey into the past with a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, offering a deep dive into Holocaust history.

Highlights

  • Experience a journey through history on this guided tour, ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand the Holocaust.

  • Enjoy 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.

  • Did you know? 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.

Inclusions

  • 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)

  • Local host

  • Headsets

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from France, Spain, Italy and over 65 countries have loved this experience
LEJOLY ROBERT

Lejoly

4/5

Nov, 2024

I really enjoyed this guided tour and the explanations provided by a very competent guide. I had already read a lot about the Second World War and the Shoah, but this was my first visit to a concentration camp/extermination center, and it seems that none of my reading had really prepared me for what I discovered on the site. Totally overwhelming.
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Paul Dunlavey

Paul

5/5

Nov, 2024

After our initial booking being moved to the day of our flight, I was a little concerned that we would not be able to make it. However the representatives of the company went out of their way to assist in any way they could, even down to dropping us at the airport after the trip. Very happy with the customer service we received. Thank you.
Enda Dowling

Enda

4/5

Nov, 2024

Very detailed tour with a very good tour guide, somber and respectfull at all times. Ticket ordering was good and everything ran very smoothly. Only small issue was the changing the the booking from 12pm to 2pm which meant we did most of Birkenau in the dark. Otherwise, highly recommended.
Stephen Serplus

Stephen

5/5

Nov, 2024

The Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour was profoundly moving and thoughtfully presented. Our guide approached the sensitive topics at both Auschwitz and Birkenau with care and respect, creating a space for reflection and understanding. The tour company, Headout, was exceptionally helpful and accommodating, navigating several challenges to ensure we could join the tour on time. It was an unforgettable experience that will stay with me always.
Zoltan Fazekas

Zoltan

5/5

Nov, 2024

We bought our tickets only 1 day before the visit. This was the only source which were offering slots for the next day. We got notifications in time, with directions, address, meeting point photo. The tour guide was very kind, answered all the questions the group has asked.

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 20 x 30 cm in size are permitted.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Students must show a valid student ID.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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