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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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7:30am - 5:00pm

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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

(5,600)

Blanca Miguel Gonzalez

Blanca

Jan 2026
Verified booking
I highly recommend taking a tour rather than going on your own. You'll skip the lines at the entrance, and the guide is essential for understanding the visit, especially at the second camp (the extermination camp), where there is no printed information. It was a moving and very interesting experience. Compared to other cultural tourist attractions, I think this is the most interesting one in Poland (!). However, we would have liked the guide to go a little slower because the information is VERY dense, and for the break to last longer than 10 minutes because we didn't have time to eat anything or even go to the bathroom. It wouldn't be a bad idea to give visitors a bottle of water, as the tour lasts 7 hours and it's a nice gesture.
Paul Middleton

Paul

Jan 2026
Verified booking
The pick up and drop of from the hotel was spot on. The minibus was comfy and clean, the driver was polite. When booking the tickets we selected 08:10 pick up.09:30 was the arrival time. 11:15 arrival. Tour started at 11:30, and where completed by 1525. The lady tour guide was very quiet, didn't matter so much around first tour as we had headphones and she had a mic, but part 2 she didn't have these and was hard to hear. Throughout the whole first part we where constantly being chased by other tour groups and that interfered with our interactions. Just too many tours doing same route.
Joao Pedro Nunes Pereira

Joao

Feb 2026
Verified booking
It was incredible, from Adam, our driver, to our guide (whose name I don't remember), they were impeccable. The guide, in every moment he introduced us to the history that happened there, managed to convey a vibe that went beyond words; every phrase, every word had a very strong impact. Adam, the driver, was spectacular, always concerned about the people. The pick-up location was spot on. The only negative thing to point out is that the break to eat something was only 15 minutes, but it wasn't something that spoiled the tour.
Jennifer McNair

Jennifer

Feb 2026
Verified booking
Everything from start to finish was great. Communication before our trip was excellent and we were kept informed about collection times and tickets etc. Our driver, Adam was very good and we were collected on time from our hotel. The guide we had at the camps was extremely well informed and his presentation skills were excellent. I would not hesitate to use this company again or to recommend them to family and friends. Thank you for a great experience.
Caspar van de Ven

Caspar

Jan 2026
Verified booking
Our visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau was very impressive! The transport to Auschwitz was well organized. Our driver Matthew made sure we were well informed about the pick-up and drop-off. He also gave us some great tips about bars and restaurants for our stay in Krakow. The guide during the tour was also very good. She told us all about the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau. It was a successful and impressive day!
Robert o Brien

Robert

Feb 2026
Verified booking
Very well Organised The driver was amazing so friendly very professional made our journey great very nice man 😍 The guide was amazing very informative very knowledgeable a really lovely lady Konrad the driver amazing 🤩 Anna your guide amazing 🤩 loved our day today thank you so much a 5 star ⭐ experience 😍 love from Rob and Linda from Cork in Ireland 🇮🇪
    • 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.

  • 5,600 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Neal stevens

    Neal

    Mar 2026
    Verified booking
    I recently took a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau and wanted to offer some constructive feedback about the experience. First of all, visiting such an important and deeply moving historical site is something I will always value. The significance of the place and the opportunity to reflect on the events that happened there are incredibly important. The guide was knowledgeable and clearly passionate about sharing the history. However, the pace of the tour felt quite rushed. In many of the rooms and exhibits we had only just entered when the group was already being moved along, often because another tour group was waiting to come in behind us. This made it difficult to fully absorb the information and reflect on what we were seeing. Given the gravity of the site, having a little more time in each area would really help visitors appreciate the history and atmosphere. At times it felt as though we were moving from one space to the next without the opportunity to properly take things in. This meant that some of the experience felt a bit fragmented, and it was easy to feel like we had missed important details. Fortunately, I had visited previously and was able to share some of the context and information with my wife after we left, which helped fill in some of the gaps. However, for first-time visitors this could make the experience feel less complete than it should be. Overall, I still appreciate the effort that goes into organising tours at such a busy and significant site. My only suggestion would be to consider allowing slightly more time in key areas or spacing groups a little further apart so visitors have the chance to reflect and fully engage with the history. Thank you for preserving such an important place and continuing to educate visitors about its history
    Megan Bradley

    Megan

    Mar 2026
    Verified booking
    Our Trip Was An Absolutely Brilliant Trip from start to finish Birkenau Really touched my heart. Our Driver provided a lunch which cost 60 Slt (€15) & it had everything you could need. Our tour guide Jana was amazing & very passionate about her job & you could hear this in the way she explained everything as we moved along on the tour. Definitely recommend this tour.
    Julia Margaret hopper

    Julia

    Mar 2026
    Verified booking
    The tour was fab from pick up the driver was very informative and once getting to Auschwitz the guide was very good and got me very interested in what she had to tell us. very kind and concerned about her group on how they were reacting to what she was telling us about the terrible things that happend there and at there
    Siobhan aish

    Siobhan

    Mar 2026
    Verified booking
    No fault with this company,easily able to book on the website then received confirmation and a message with an itinerary with minutes. They were on time well slightly early to pick us up we got there in good time to use the bathroom and get a coffee,the rest went very smoothly highly recommend them.
    Samantha Burrows

    Samantha

    Mar 2026
    Verified booking
    Our driver Bartek was brilliant, door to door service, and escorted us safely to Auschwitz where he waited with is to meet Katchya our guide. Both were great, and Bartek kept in contact with us ti ensure he was there when the tour finished. Excellent experience, brilliant service, thank you.
  • 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

    Monday7:30am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday7:30am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday7:30am - 5:00pm
    Thursday7:30am - 5:00pm
    Friday7:30am - 5:00pm
    Saturday7:30am - 5:00pm
    Sunday7:30am - 5:00pm
  • 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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