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From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Guide explaining historical exhibits at Auschwitz Birkenau to visitors.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barracks and barbed wire fence under a blue sky.
Crematorium interior at Auschwitz-Birkenau with metal cart on tracks.
Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance gate with warning sign, part of guided tour from Krakow.

Duration

7 hr

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07:30am - 02:00pm

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Delve into World War II history with a full-day guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow, complete with hotel transfers.

4.5/5

(5,368)

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.
Adam Grant

Adam

Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
This was a brilliantly organized trip, I highly recommend, I searched across a ton of platforms to find the right tour as it's tricky to select with so much choice, but this was 100% the right choice We were collected on time via private transfer, and taken great care of through the day, Jacob was fantastic in explaining everything and the guide was brilliant. Very educational and a great glimpse into life at the camps - private transport there and back, picked up from our hotel - skip the line tickets - tours of Auschwitz & Birkenau with an English speaking guide (the tech in the tour was really good, guide spoke to a microphone which connected to our headsets)

    • Hop aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan for a full-day guided journey into the chilling history of World War II, starting from Krakow.

    • Walk through the iron gates of KL Auschwitz 1, explore haunting brick barracks and visit the Memorial commemorating the Jews who lost their lives here.

    • Enter Auschwitz II-Birkenau, opened in March 1942 as a site for the extermination of over 1 million Jews during the Holocaust.

    • Customise the tour with language preferences, opt for an optional upgrade to a private English-guided tour or enjoy a delicious lunch box.

    • Did you know? The prisoners in Auschwitz were tattooed with a number, which was a unique identifier. This practice was unique to Auschwitz and was not done in other concentration camps.

    • Full-day Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour

    • Fast-track entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II–Birkenau

    • Expert English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Polish-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)

    • Round-trip AC transfers from Krakow

    • Pick-up from the hotel or a convenient meeting point

    • English-speaking experienced driver

    • Lunchbox (as per option selected)

    • Private English guided tour (as per option selected)

    • Headsets (only in the first camp)

    • Pick-up & drop-off from hotels located far from the center of Krakow

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 4.5
    5,368 reviews

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    What our guests say

    MR BARRY PARTRIDGE

    Mr

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The tour providers gave us a very memorable trip which we shall never forget as it stirred such meaningful and emotional feelings. From the outset the communication of details of the trip were very good. When the pick-up times were amended slightly these were accommodated to our requirements exactly as we needed which was very much appreciated. Our driver for the day was extremely polite and professional giving all information about the day ahead and clear instructions on where we needed to be at various times during the trip. Our guide for the day was very good taking us around giving us a huge amount of information at every point on the tour. It was emotionally draining understanding what had happened and actually being in the place where such atrocities were carried out. It will live with us forever and although it was extremely painful we are glad that we have experienced it. We cannot think of anything that could have made the experience better.
    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.
    Tina Rowlands

    Tina

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Excellent tour and would highly recommend booking through this company. We were picked up promptly from our hotel by Piotr who was lovely and very helpful. Piotr ensured we were all fully aware of meeting points throughout the trip. Our female guide was very knowledgeable and passionate during our tour explaining in detail just how horrific the camps were and how the prisoners were treated during their time there. The guide was also happy to answer any questions the group had. The tour was well balanced with sufficient breaks and enough time at each camp and we couldn't fault it.
    Manja Bonnet

    Manja

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Agreed pick-up time at hotel (9am) was very nice and met accurately. We rode in a small full tour bus (18 participants). With a fine, good English-speaking lady as our guide. She knew how to fascinate enormously with the story and a lot of background information. During the tour in Auschwitz 1 we got headphones so the guide could be understood very well, even with this rather large group. Total duration of both tours including transportation to and from Krakow city was 7 hours.
    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.

  • Haunting exploration of Auschwitz-Birkenau

    Travel comfortably from Krakow in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum. Step through the iron gate of KL Auschwitz 1, etched with the deceptive words 'Work Sets You Free', and explore the haunting remnants of the 22 brick barracks that once housed hundreds of thousands of Holocaust victims.

    A glimpse into the unthinkable

    Here, you will be led to block 11, notoriously known as 'the prison within the prison', home to brutal torture chambers and initial extermination attempts using Zyklon B. The tour continues to KL Auschwitz 2 Birkenau, where over 1 million lives were lost. This engaging, expert-guided tour, available in the language of your preference, concludes with a reflective visit to the Memorial, where you can pay your respects to the victims of this horrific genocide.

    Customizable experience

    Enhance your experience with an optional inclusion of a lunchbox. For a more personal experience, a private English-guided tour is available, offering an intimate and insightful journey into Europe's history—perfect for history lovers and curious visitors alike.

  • 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 to bring

    • It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

    • Have your passport or ID ready for a seamless experience.

    What's not allowed

    • Strict dress code: respectful attire.

    • Keep in mind flash photography, alcohol, drugs, and baby carriages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service. Hence, the pick-up time/duration of the tour is subject to change.

    • Note: As per the requirements of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking. Entry may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.

    • The maximum size bag permitted on this tour is 30 x 20 x 10 centimeters.

    • 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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