Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
Start: 2026-06-08T09:40:00
End: 2026-06-08T16:40:00
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 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.

4.5/5(5,895)

Rhiannon B

Family

Verified booking

Yesterday

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

Yesterday

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.

Toni P

Group

Verified booking

2 days ago

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

Santiago R

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks 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.

Ivan C

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

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

May 2026

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.

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
Rochak M
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
Organization, maintenance of the site, respect for the victims. The tour guide was very well prepared and patient enough to respond to our questions
João M
Couple
Verified booking
2 days ago
I like the fact that unlike the first local operator i got to do the tour
Anita E
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
Bien organizado. Bastante cansador caminar mucho.
Arnaldo L
Solo
Verified booking
2 days ago
How the guide explain the story
Santiago R
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks 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.

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.