Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
Start: 2026-07-17T10:55:00
End: 2026-07-17T17:55:00
Location: Krakow

Duration

7 hrs

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7:30am - 7:00pm

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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(5,836)

Claire W

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The tour was very well planned from start to finish. We needed to be picked up from Krakow Glowny train station which they made very easy by picking us up at the Mercure hotel next door. Important to note that you can leave belongings on the bus when you head into Auschwitz. The tour itself was great, the museum guide Lucas was very knowledgeable and everyone in the group paid the appropriate respect to the site. Recommend bringing a bottle of water and maybe even a rain jacket to take on the tour, as Birkenau in particular has a lot of walking. Didn't take any photos except for this one as we wanted to fully immerse ourselves in understanding the history. This tour is something well worth doing and something every human should do in their lifetime. Thank you!

Sophia H

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

I highly recommend this tour—not to mention that everyone should visit this place. The hotel pickup went very smoothly. On the day of the tour, it was unbearably hot, and in Birkenau you’re outside in the sun the whole time—but the driver gave us umbrellas to protect us from the sun. That made it a little more bearable. The tour guide did a fantastic job. There’s absolutely nothing to complain about, and I highly recommend it.

Andréas B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

A very well-organized event. A top-notch guide who struck a good balance between providing relevant information and showing appropriate restraint during emotional moments. If you visit this destination, you’ll truly see just how vast this mass destruction was. The museum is beautifully curated, covering all aspects of this terrible period. This wasn’t a pleasant trip, but “impressive” is perhaps the best way to describe it. Highly recommended!!

Mariana R

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

It was very easy to find the pickup spot, the organization was amazing and we were given not only instructions but advice to make our journey and experience as smooth as possible. The best part for me though, was our guide. She was very nice and explained everything with such humanity, given the topic, that just touches you in a different way. I am very grateful for her service.

Antonio S

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Everything was very organized and well done. They sent us a message the day before to change the time—mind you, that seems to be common here. They also offered us a snack as a bonus because they said there was nothing to eat out in the countryside, even though there’s a restaurant there. It seems like they wanted to sell us food. Anyway, just to nitpick—as I said, everything was great.

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
Pasquale D
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A wonderful tour, very well organized. Our guide, Agata, was precise and punctual, very knowledgeable, and provided detailed explanations. Her Italian was perfect, even though she isn’t Italian. The tour of the various sections of Auschwitz 1 was very moving. Personally, seeing those places of death was deeply upsetting, especially when we arrived at the gas chamber and the adjacent Crematorium 1. I was also moved at the very beginning, during those 7–8 minutes of silent walk to the entrance, listening to the names of the victims being recited at a steady pace and standing before the gate with its inscription in German; overall, however, the tour was a whirlwind of emotions at every single place we visited. Although there were many groups, everything proceeded in an orderly and respectful manner. At Birkenau, there was little to see since almost all the structures had been destroyed. We visited a dormitory barrack and one that had been used as latrines. Afterward, we made our way to one of the many transport cars used to carry the deportees, positioned on the tracks that lead directly into the camp. Birkenau is truly immense, and just seeing its sheer size sends a chill down your spine. I’d like to commend the organizers and the entire tour staff because, personally, I think it was a unique and unforgettable experience—both moving and poignant at the same time. Everything was impeccable.
Ana S
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I’m giving 4 stars because of the very confusing booking process. When booking, you select a departure time, but in my case it had nothing to do with the actual departure. I chose a 10:30 AM departure, but I was later informed that the real pick-up time was 5:40 AM. That’s not a minor change, and it created unnecessary stress. On top of that, finding a taxi at that hour was difficult, as several drivers cancelled or refused the ride due to the limited availability of cars. Although I was the first scheduled pick-up, the bus and the guide also arrived late. It wasn’t a long delay, but it was enough to make an already stressful morning even more worrying. That said, the guide was excellent, and the tour itself was very well organized and incredibly worthwhile. Visiting Auschwitz is a powerful and unforgettable experience that everyone should have the opportunity to experience.
Claire W
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour was very well planned from start to finish. We needed to be picked up from Krakow Glowny train station which they made very easy by picking us up at the Mercure hotel next door. Important to note that you can leave belongings on the bus when you head into Auschwitz. The tour itself was great, the museum guide Lucas was very knowledgeable and everyone in the group paid the appropriate respect to the site. Recommend bringing a bottle of water and maybe even a rain jacket to take on the tour, as Birkenau in particular has a lot of walking. Didn't take any photos except for this one as we wanted to fully immerse ourselves in understanding the history. This tour is something well worth doing and something every human should do in their lifetime. Thank you!
Susan B
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Picked up as described by our lovely driver, who got us there & back very safely, thank you. Anna was our tour guide around Auschwitz & Berkenau, she was fabulous. Very informative, respectful & sensitive to the shocking murders & degrading treatment suffered by human beings in that place. I visited with my 15 year old granddaughter & although it was upsetting we are both pleased we went. Everyone should visit & see for themselves to ensure this never happens again.
Andréas B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
A very well-organized event. A top-notch guide who struck a good balance between providing relevant information and showing appropriate restraint during emotional moments. If you visit this destination, you’ll truly see just how vast this mass destruction was. The museum is beautifully curated, covering all aspects of this terrible period. This wasn’t a pleasant trip, but “impressive” is perhaps the best way to describe it. Highly recommended!!

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.