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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 - 8 hr

Open today

07:30am - 05:00pm

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

4.4/5

(20,119)

Gemma Urbano Soto

Gemma

Sep 2025
Verified booking
4/5
It was the cheapest one I could find, they changed the time but it was still within the acceptable range. The guide didn't go as in depth as she could have but she did make sure to let us know everything during the bus. The driver was charming and very funny from the first moment. The guide simply came to give us the explanation in Spanish but I did not understand very well the presence of another guide who had accreditation to guide us but did not know Spanish. Basically we had two guides but only one spoke Spanish and the other had permission to give the explanation which she did not give. That generated a bit of bewilderment and disappointment. But overall the experience was good, at least they didn't cancel it like other families.
Briant Cantrell

Briant

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The small bus picked us up at the scheduled time. The 1.5 hour transfer was comfortable and our driver was a safe driver! Our guide on the bus provided information on the way to the two camps and guided us through the two concentration camps. He provided a lot of information about how the initial selection process occurred, their daily life of misery, torture, medical experimention, starvation, abuse and death from the conditions, gun executions, hanging, and the gas chambers were for Jewish men, women, and children. We also saw the furnaces in Auschwitz were so many victims were cremated in a vain attempt to hide their crimes. It was a somber, heart wrenching day that I will never forget.
Chaine Edwin

Chaine

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A very good experience in the company of our guide Karolina who was incredible during this visit. Despite my wife's difficulties in keeping up with the pace of the visit (it should be pointed out that it's a steady pace for the more frail), our guide showed great empathy towards us and waited for us all the way before proceeding with the explanations. She was able to bring out the heavy past of the place with her details as well as the stories of the people who passed through this camp. Thanks again for everything, it was a great experience both emotionally and humanly.

    • 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.

    • 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
    20,119 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Manuel Augusto Gaspar Matias

    Manuel

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A deeply moving and essential visit The guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau was one of the most remarkable and impactful experiences we have ever had. It's impossible to remain indifferent as you pass through the places where so much pain and tragedy took place. The atmosphere is silent and heavy, but at the same time necessary to understand the scale of history and pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust. The guide was excellent - very professional, respectful and with a deep historical knowledge, managing to convey the information clearly and humanely, without ever losing the sensitivity that a place like this requires. The transport from Krakow was well organized and punctual, with enough time to tour both camps (Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau) in a calm and reflective manner. It's a tough visit, emotionally intense, but absolutely essential for anyone who wants to better understand the past and appreciate the importance of memory. I recommend it to everyone, in the knowledge that it is an experience that changes the way we see the world.
    Varennes Marion

    Varennes

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    A memorable visit to this emotional place... We were a little worried, however, because a week before the visit, a message told me that it wasn't certain that a French guide would be able to take the tour. Fortunately, the day before, the tour was confirmed, but the scheduled time was changed. Everything turned out fine, but the organization was a bit tight... We arrived on site at 7.15am, and by then it was already very busy. We had to queue up to get through security. What we could regret was the fast pace of the visit. At times, we didn't get all the information the guide was giving us, as we were further back in the group. We couldn't linger to look at this or that, or simply gather our thoughts, because we had to keep up and not get in the way of the other groups. It's a bit of a shame... on the other hand, it would have been nice to have been able to move around freely. But apart from that, both the driver and the guide were very good. We're not sorry we came.
    Cornelia Langer

    Cornelia

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    Because the tour was postponed by 2.75 hours, we finished in Auschwitz II 10 minutes before closing time / sunset. In Auschwitz II, they no longer waited for the last people to arrive but always started the lecture early. As a result, I always missed out on information. The long walks were also difficult in the short time available. I had to go to the toilet again and was the last one on the bus, because it was a 1.5 km walk from the farewell point (Crematorium 3) to the bus in the dark. I thought that was a shame, we could have walked to the bus as a group, because I didn't know anyone and was afraid I would have missed the bus. Tour guide Alina (Halina?) was very knowledgeable and speaks good German. A 2nd lady went along as an escort, at my request a tour guide herself. However, she was not talkative and rather dismissive. All in all an informative tour!
    Leon morina

    Leon

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    The guide was really good. The headset was abit annoying at times as the audio kept breaking up when out of range. We were told we were paying for a fast-track skip the line ticket - this was far from the truth. We had to wait for hoursss before getting to the front of the queue in the morning cold. I don't understand why we needed the driver person with us - we could've just got a taxi there ourselves and queued up. I don't see the reason at all why we needed him there to hand us our own cash to pay for a ticket. Very very bizarre. The pick up time got changed last minute from 9am to 4am which is absolutely ridiculous. No other company could get away with this sort of behaviour but because they have a monopoly on this experience they do. Glad I went for the educational experience but this company that set up the excursion are not behaving transparently and effectively.
    Oliver Göbel

    Oliver

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The visit to the memorial was extremely informative. The organization of the journey was chaotic. The transfer to the memorial had been postponed from 9:00 a.m. pick-up to 12:50 p.m., then the bus didn't show up either, and we were then taken to Auschwitz in a replacement bus. We arrived there at around 3 p.m. and were only able to visit main camp two after dark. This was a great pity. We were also surprised that the bus didn't take the highway to the memorial, but took almost 1.5 hours to get there. This could have been much shorter.

  • 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 - 05:00pm
    Tuesday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Wednesday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Thursday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Friday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Saturday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Sunday07:30am - 05:00pm

  • 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.

    • 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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