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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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07:30am - 03:00pm

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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

(5,271)

delphine bessot

Delphine

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
For transparency of service and management. Entrance to Auschwitz at the moment is limited (the reason is unknown to us) and therefore to ensure our entry, the agency organized the trip at 1.35 am. .... we waited about 7 hours but we ensured our visit . After talking to other French people, several of them were "misled" by agencies and were unable to visit. This explains my comment: a transparent, responsible agency that was able to guarantee us service even though the conditions were more than unusual. Room for improvement: blankets, coffee and better organization for the compulsory wait to guarantee entry.
Briant Cantrell

Briant

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The small bus picked us up at the scheduled time. The 1.5 hour transfer was comfortable and our driver was a safe driver! Our guide on the bus provided information on the way to the two camps and guided us through the two concentration camps. He provided a lot of information about how the initial selection process occurred, their daily life of misery, torture, medical experimention, starvation, abuse and death from the conditions, gun executions, hanging, and the gas chambers were for Jewish men, women, and children. We also saw the furnaces in Auschwitz were so many victims were cremated in a vain attempt to hide their crimes. It was a somber, heart wrenching day that I will never forget.
Mihaela Biserova Mincheva

Mihaela

Nov 2025
Verified booking
4/5
There was no experience at all. I am extremely surprised that you have the audacity to send me a review request. The reservation was cencelled. We paid for a trip that starts at 6 am and were at the meeting poit halfan hour earlier. But there was no place for us. After a long comunication with a chatbot we finally understood that ourr reservation was changed to 1:55am. And there was an e-mail in the middle of the night. Obviously we,as customers, have to check our mail every a hour at hight.Visiting Awschwitz was the main reason to visit Poland and the disappointed was huge. The only good thing was the Headout. Thanks to it support we coud get a full refund.

    • 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.

  • 4.5
    5,271 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Mihaela Biserova Mincheva

    Mihaela

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    There was no experience at all. I am extremely surprised that you have the audacity to send me a review request. The reservation was cencelled. We paid for a trip that starts at 6 am and were at the meeting poit halfan hour earlier. But there was no place for us. After a long comunication with a chatbot we finally understood that ourr reservation was changed to 1:55am. And there was an e-mail in the middle of the night. Obviously we,as customers, have to check our mail every a hour at hight.Visiting Awschwitz was the main reason to visit Poland and the disappointed was huge. The only good thing was the Headout. Thanks to it support we coud get a full refund.
    Emily Davies

    Emily

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    So well organised. I had heard horror stories about other companies making you leave at 1.30am and then making you stand in the rain / cold for hours to get tickets. Not the case with this company - tickets already provided. Slight change of the tour time, but this was communicated well the day prior. Our royal tours guide Jakob was very good & ensured the day ran smoothly. We opted for hotel pick up, and the vehicle was very comfortable and spatious. The auschwitz guide was amazing, so knowledgable and made the experience even better. Would highly recommend!
    Shawn Joseph Gregg

    Shawn

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Marcin was amazing. We had to leave at 1:50am in order to secure our place in line. And while 200+ people waited in line, Marcin stood in the cold while we got to stay in the vehicle for >3hrs. He saved our place in line and we were able to get the 0830 tour slot. We were back in Krakow by 1400. Amazing tour and amazing service. THIS is who you want to go with. DO NOT sign up with a company that is going to make you sit on a motor coach for a 1.25 hr drive and then stand in line outside in the cold for 3+hrs!
    Linus Bliss

    Linus

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    It was a very interesting experience. Our driver ~Przemek was a great guy, very kind with lots of facts about Aushwitz too. The tour guide we had inside of Aushwitz 1 and Birkenau - Luka was also great. He spoke great English and offered lots of information and details about the 2 sites that you wouldn't find online. It was very well organised and a truly insightful experience. If you visit krakow or a surrounding area, you really must visit Aushwitz.
    Stephanie Brigid Duffy

    Stephanie

    Nov 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Picked up at hotel exactly as advised , our driver Konrad was lovely and informed us of the timeline for the day , there was some delays getting started on our tour but through no fault of our driver or guide , we just happened to be there the same day as dignitaries were visiting , the tour was at a steady pace plenty of time to properly take in what were we're looking at and our guides was very informative

  • 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

    Monday07:30am - 03:00pm
    Tuesday07:30am - 03:00pm
    Wednesday07:30am - 03:00pm
    Thursday07:30am - 03:00pm
    Friday07:30am - 03:00pm
    Saturday07:30am - 03:00pm
    Sunday07:30am - 03:00pm

  • 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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