Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
Start: 2026-06-14T09:55:00
End: 2026-06-14T16:55:00
Location: Krakow

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 hrs

Open today

7:30am - 7:00pm

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

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

4.6/5(5,715)

L R

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

We were contacted in advance after the booking, so we knew all details before we left. We sat at the front on the bus and Camille our bus driver was a great driver so we felt very safe. Magda was a delight and looked after us all throughout the day, she was so polite and friendly. Anya was very knowledgeable as our guide, and also very friendly. It rained and was miserable but we think that was better as we weren't there to enjoy ourselves. The tour worked very well like a well oiled machine, and being in the surroundings meant more than reading about the topic. Thank you very much for looking after us Lisa & Ian

Rhiannon B

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Had an amazing experience on this tour. Our guide Philip was really lovely to chat to, and his knowledge and advice helped us come away with things we didn't know before. The memorial is just something else, so glad we got to experience it.

Michael F

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

It is really hard to say I loved any part of it, but the guide was very good. This must never be forgotten. As many as possible should visit Auschwitz Birkenau and see for themselves.

Giuseppe F

Family

Verified booking

3 days ago

Purtroppo devo dire che fino al giorno prima filava tutto bene all'ultimo giorno mi fanno sapere tramite messaggio che la mia prenotazione era spostata di 4 ore, fino all'ultimo non ho capito se era compreso anche il rientro ,il messaggio era dubbio, quindi mi ero preoccupato anche per gli orari dei treni visto che fortunatamente avevo il volo di ritorno per le 21,00. Fino all'incontro con gli accompagnatori era tutto un ddubbio.Poi fortunatamente tutto perfetto la signora autista bravissima l'accompagnatrice gentilissima e preparata e perfortuna non parlava bene italiano come diceva Lei, per me era la Sua seconda lingua . L'accompagnatrice all'interno del campo di concentramento è stata fantastica .Devo dire che alla fine sono stato molto contento.

Janette M

Solo

Verified booking

6 days ago

The tour itself was great, but be aware that the timeslot you book doesn't matter at all, the time can change a lot! I booked tour starting 7.45 and my time was changed to 13.15, so 5.5h our difference:) But I had read all their info and reviews so I knew to expect that!

Toni P

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Tour was great guide very knowledgeable although she was very quick in moving on not really giving you enough time to look and take in the information she had given

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
Giuseppe F
Family
Verified booking
3 days ago
Unfortunately, I have to say that everything was going smoothly right up until the day before, but on the last day I received a text message saying that my reservation had been moved up by four hours. Right up until the last minute, I wasn’t sure if that included the return trip—the message was unclear— so I was also worried about the train schedules, since luckily I had a return flight at 9:00 p.m. Until I met the tour guides, everything was a mystery.Then, fortunately, everything was perfect: the driver was excellent, the tour guide was very kind and knowledgeable, and luckily she didn’t speak Italian as well as she claimed—for me, it was her second language. The tour guide inside the concentration camp was fantastic. I have to say that in the end, I was very happy.
L R
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
We were contacted in advance after the booking, so we knew all details before we left. We sat at the front on the bus and Camille our bus driver was a great driver so we felt very safe. Magda was a delight and looked after us all throughout the day, she was so polite and friendly. Anya was very knowledgeable as our guide, and also very friendly. It rained and was miserable but we think that was better as we weren't there to enjoy ourselves. The tour worked very well like a well oiled machine, and being in the surroundings meant more than reading about the topic. Thank you very much for looking after us Lisa & Ian
Janette M
Solo
Verified booking
6 days ago
The tour itself was great, but be aware that the timeslot you book doesn't matter at all, the time can change a lot! I booked tour starting 7.45 and my time was changed to 13.15, so 5.5h our difference:) But I had read all their info and reviews so I knew to expect that!
Rhiannon B
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Had an amazing experience on this tour. Our guide Philip was really lovely to chat to, and his knowledge and advice helped us come away with things we didn't know before. The memorial is just something else, so glad we got to experience it.
Michael F
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
It is really hard to say I loved any part of it, but the guide was very good. This must never be forgotten. As many as possible should visit Auschwitz Birkenau and see for themselves.

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.