Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
Start: 2026-08-28T10:00:00
End: 2026-08-28T17:00:00
Location: Krakow

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

4.6/5(5,960)

Emily W

Solo

Verified booking

6 days ago

The guide Karol was fabulous, but could have been approachable for more questions. It didn't take from the experience though. The driver was fabulous and kept everyone on time. The bus was on time. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Plenty chances to snack. I wish this was never a museum/memorial people need to visit, but as a memorial it was done so well. You can read all you want, it doesn't compare to standing where they stood and I have come away with some inward reviewing.

Alessandro P

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The tour was excellent, starting with Diego, our guide, who was very thorough. We also got the lunchbox, which was a satisfying meal. Unfortunately, the schedule inside Auschwitz (through no fault of their own) is very tight, and it’s clear that the tour team would have liked to spend more time with us—especially allowing for moments of reflection.

Tamara S

Family

Verified booking

Yesterday

Both our tour guide, Kaya, and our guide, Lucas, were excellent. Lucas, in particular, who guided us through both camps, was extraordinary!! Professional, kind, and engaging, he enriched the narrative with many thought-provoking insights and showed such deep respect for the places and people that he left an indelible impression.

Valerio A

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Everything was perfect, just as described in the email. The minibus was very nice and ran right on schedule. On board, there was an English-speaking guide, as specified, who took us to Auschwitz, where we were met by an Italian guide. The guide was always available to assist with any of our requests. The return trip was also perfect.

Antonio P

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Everything was explained very clearly, transportation was included, check-in was quick, and everything was well organized. The only downside, if I had to mention one, was that two days before, they told us they were changing our reservation from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Getting up so early was tougher, but I highly recommend this company.

Courtney H

Family

Verified booking

Last week

This is a critical and important part of history to remember. Our tour guide did a great job explaining the atrocities committed at Aushwitz-Birkenau. I left feeling a speck of immersion into human suffering and new insight into the resilience of those affected.

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
Antonio P
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Everything was explained very clearly, transportation was included, check-in was quick, and everything was well organized. The only downside, if I had to mention one, was that two days before, they told us they were changing our reservation from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Getting up so early was tougher, but I highly recommend this company.
Agusti A
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The guides explain each place we visit in detail and answer all our questions. A+! Even though they changed the times for the tour and hotel pickup, everything was very well organized.
Bianca T
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour itself was wonderful, with a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. The organization was perfect and punctual. We knew from previous reviews that the schedule would change, so we were prepared and kept the whole day free. Since it was moved from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., we ended up having the entire afternoon free. The real disaster was trying to access the tour we’d booked months earlier—it took us an entire day to finally pay for it due to circumstances beyond our control. We contacted customer service, who first told us it was an email issue, then that it was a banking issue (too bad we’d tried five credit cards from different banks), that we’d have to cancel the reservation and make a new one (obviously, everything was already fully booked for that day and the following days), and that if we couldn’t pay by that evening, they’d cancel the reservation. Finally, later that evening, by some miracle, the website stopped being blocked and we were able to pay. Too bad we wasted an entire day on this whole ordeal. Rating for the tour and the guide: 10. Rating for Headout: 0.
Emily W
Solo
Verified booking
6 days ago
The guide Karol was fabulous, but could have been approachable for more questions. It didn't take from the experience though. The driver was fabulous and kept everyone on time. The bus was on time. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Plenty chances to snack. I wish this was never a museum/memorial people need to visit, but as a memorial it was done so well. You can read all you want, it doesn't compare to standing where they stood and I have come away with some inward reviewing.
Leonardus S
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The Dutch-speaking guide was excellent. And the trip was very well organized. But be careful! Head Out confirms the time and pickup location you selected, but you’re only told the exact boarding location very early in the morning—one day in advance (for us, it was 5:45 a.m.!). They’ll give you all sorts of excuses, but I’ve heard they do this for 80% of bookings. So you’re left with no choice—you have to go. Not very fair! Well-organized, but you’ll have to get up early!

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.