Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
Start: 2026-10-14T12:30:00
End: 2026-10-14T20:30:00
Location: Krakow

4.5/5(6,081)

Bernal F

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

It was an unforgettable experience. It's not a "pretty" tour, but it is necessary; we must be aware of what happened and never forget it. I appreciate the organization and service provided by Headout and Cracow visit. Just as I requested, pick-up and drop-off were at the hotel. Lucas, the driver, was fantastic!! The guide was very good and explained everything with great dedication and detail. When I got back to the apartment, I broke down and cried just remembering everything, but I am very grateful to have had this experience.

Damiano R

Couple

Verified booking

Today

Let's divide the experience into two aspects. Organizationally, everything went really well, both the timing and the logistics. The tour leader Michele was extremely kind and always attentive to everyone's needs. The guide was knowledgeable and spoke excellent Italian, and she was also always courteous and kind. Visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps is an experience that must be had; no film or documentary can replace what we saw in person and experienced firsthand.

Richard G

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

The whole tour ran smoothly from start to finish. Just one little complaint. The morning starting time was put back till the afternoon, which meant it was getting dark as we were getting g to the end of the Birkenau camp. But all in all the tour itself was what I was hoping for

Ravinder K

Couple

Verified booking

Today

A sombering experience but one 100% worth visiting. The guide was very knowledgeable. It is extremely busy but well organised. Some people are unfortunately disrespectful - taking pictures at every opportunity and clearly not there for any other purpose.

Anja K

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

The transfer was well organized, and we had a knowledgeable guide who shared a lot about Auschwitz and Birkenau and took the time to answer questions. Very powerful to see this with your own eyes.

Mark S

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We enjoyed the tour, however we felt it was rushed. The guide was knowledgeable, polite and professional but sometimes inaudible due to muttering. The pre organisation of the tour changed the day before, by making our pick up an hour earlier to 5:50 am. We chose hotel pick up but this was changed and we had to walk for 15 minutes to outside the railway station ( 2nd pick up.) This appears to be a regular occurrence. On return we were dropped of at the 1st pick up point which was closer to our hotel ?????? The coach guide was good.

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.

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What our guests say
Bernal F
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
It was an unforgettable experience. It's not a "pretty" tour, but it is necessary; we must be aware of what happened and never forget it. I appreciate the organization and service provided by Headout and Cracow visit. Just as I requested, pick-up and drop-off were at the hotel. Lucas, the driver, was fantastic!! The guide was very good and explained everything with great dedication and detail. When I got back to the apartment, I broke down and cried just remembering everything, but I am very grateful to have had this experience.
Michael C
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Auschwitz-Birkenau was a powerful, chilling, and thought-provoking experience, which Headout had organized well. The only downside was that the departure was brought forward three hours (perhaps there should be a limit on how much it can be changed).
Calogero M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The friendliness of the hosts, and the guide who spoke perfect, native Italian. They made the experience memorable. He was absolutely right. Once in a lifetime, you have to go.
Johannes H
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We had no guide, but we had a refund after. The time was to short because of the late pick-up to see both places well. Arriving at Birkenau it was getting really quick dark.
Bocquet M
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A very pleasant guide who knew her subject perfectly, with perfect French. We saw and understood everything. I recommend her.

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.

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.