Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
Start: 2026-05-20T09:40:00
End: 2026-05-20T16:40:00
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 hr

Open today

7:30am - 6:00pm

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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.

4.5/5(5,843)

Santiago R

Solo

Verified booking

2 days ago

I went to Auschwitz-Birkenau today, Sunday, from the meeting point in Krakow. Although I had chosen the 7:00 a.m. departure, they moved us to 5:20 a.m. It wasn’t the most pleasant change, but since it was Sunday and the site gets crowded, it ended up being beneficial—plus, we were back in Krakow by 12:30 p.m. I really had my doubts when I booked it, but the experience was excellent. The person in charge of the transfer was very clear with the information, and the tour is led by someone who is from the camp, so the information is accurate and very clear. It’s worth paying for the transfer; the tour schedule is appropriate for these situations where there are a lot of people. It’s true that there are places where it would be nice to have more time, but it’s not bad.

Dylan H

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Was a great day out. Very organised and well planned out. Had a text a few days before from the company it was booked through with a location and time to meet. Our driver Jordan from Legedary Krakow was fantastic, very friendly and chatty and was more than happy to help and provide information where he could. It was clear he enjoyed what he does and helped to make the day great. Highly recommend the tour and also Legedary Krakow.

Victoria L

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The tour was excellent! The company picked us up at the hotel (they had to change the time, but in the end it was better because it was less crowded), they already had the tickets, and we didn’t have to wait in any lines. They were super helpful and attentive, and they provided snacks for everyone (since the tour takes about 5 hours). I’d do it again, and always with them.

Joyce E

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and true to his description and facts and the driver too was very friendly and patient. I would only recommend to advise people in the tour to bring snacks and water that can be drank and eaten during the break as there's not enough time provided between two camps.

Sylvia K

Family

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Excellent communication from company re times and pick up. Great driver who kept us to schedule and gave tips on how to beat toilet queues when at Auschwitz! Excellent tour guide. Isabella was so knowledgeable and her delivery of all the facts was in an appropriate tone. Highly recommend this tour.

Erin S

Solo

Verified booking

Yesterday

The tour guide was amazing. I think his name was Lukazs, apologies if this is incorrect. He was knowledgeable and empathetic, adding a personal experience that only enhanced the experience. I would recommend this tour, primarily because of the manner in which it was conducted.

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
Santiago R
Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
I went to Auschwitz-Birkenau today, Sunday, from the meeting point in Krakow. Although I had chosen the 7:00 a.m. departure, they moved us to 5:20 a.m. It wasn’t the most pleasant change, but since it was Sunday and the site gets crowded, it ended up being beneficial—plus, we were back in Krakow by 12:30 p.m. I really had my doubts when I booked it, but the experience was excellent. The person in charge of the transfer was very clear with the information, and the tour is led by someone who is from the camp, so the information is accurate and very clear. It’s worth paying for the transfer; the tour schedule is appropriate for these situations where there are a lot of people. It’s true that there are places where it would be nice to have more time, but it’s not bad.
Patrick M
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
The tour itself was very good. But a lot of things didn't go as planned. I booked a hotel transfer, but despite asking several times, I didn't receive confirmation until the day before. And I didn't get a transfer back to the hotel, even though I had booked one. Then, I was only told roughly 20 hours in advance that my tour would start at 6:00 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m., which is why I couldn’t have breakfast at the hotel. And then my emails and WhatsApp messages went unanswered multiple times. This was my first booking through Headout, and I won’t be recommending it to others.
Manuel P
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour itself was to see all the infrastructure that was built to carry out the extermination of so many people. I would have liked to see more, but they didn’t take us to the museum or provide any explanations. On top of that, the guide didn’t speak to us in Spanish—even though we had booked a Spanish-speaking guide—and they assigned us a translator who wasn’t at fault, but she wasn’t very easy to understand and didn’t explain much of what we saw. I say this based on my advanced knowledge of history, and more specifically, military history.
Ivan C
Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
Picked up and dropped off punctually. However, the time was changed from 8:45 AM to 5:40 AM. On the other hand, I was back to Krakow before 2 PM so I had the day to recover from the experience of Auschwitz that changes something inside you. The guided tours of Auschwitz are well organised, but we had to rush through Birkenau because of time contrains, without the possibility to aks questions and read banners. More time should be incorporated for Birkenau as it also involves extensive walking.
Dylan H
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Was a great day out. Very organised and well planned out. Had a text a few days before from the company it was booked through with a location and time to meet. Our driver Jordan from Legedary Krakow was fantastic, very friendly and chatty and was more than happy to help and provide information where he could. It was clear he enjoyed what he does and helped to make the day great. Highly recommend the tour and also Legedary Krakow.

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.