Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
Start: 2026-07-06T09:40:00
End: 2026-07-06T16:40:00
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.

4.6/5(5,803)

Sophia H

Couple

Verified booking

2 days 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.

Edward O

Family

Verified booking

3 days ago

Our tour guide was very good, with a lot of unknown knowledge. I would have given 5 stars if the start time wasn't so early (5:20 - originally set for 9:45)

Pasquale D

Couple

Verified booking

5 days 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.

Stephanie G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We booked the Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers and the whole experience was absolutely brilliantly organised from start to finish. The hotel pick-up was seamless and the transfer service was excellent. Our driver was punctual, friendly and informative throughout the journey, which really helped set the tone for the day and made the travel feel comfortable and stress-free. Once we arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, the guided tour was handled with real professionalism. The guide was outstanding—very knowledgeable, clear in their explanations and able to convey the history in a respectful and engaging way. Everything was explained in depth without ever feeling rushed and there was plenty of opportunity to take in the significance of the site. The organisation, timing and communication throughout the entire day were excellent. From hotel transfer in Kraków to the guided experience itself everything ran smoothly and felt very well coordinated. Overall, it was a powerful and very well-managed tour that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Krakow.

L R

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

We were contacted in advance after the booking, so we knew all details before we left. We sat at the front on the bus and Camille our bus driver was a great driver so we felt very safe. Magda was a delight and looked after us all throughout the day, she was so polite and friendly. Anya was very knowledgeable as our guide, and also very friendly. It rained and was miserable but we think that was better as we weren't there to enjoy ourselves. The tour worked very well like a well oiled machine, and being in the surroundings meant more than reading about the topic. Thank you very much for looking after us Lisa & Ian

Susan B

Family

Verified booking

Last week

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.

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
5 days 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.
Stephanie G
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We booked the Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers and the whole experience was absolutely brilliantly organised from start to finish. The hotel pick-up was seamless and the transfer service was excellent. Our driver was punctual, friendly and informative throughout the journey, which really helped set the tone for the day and made the travel feel comfortable and stress-free. Once we arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, the guided tour was handled with real professionalism. The guide was outstanding—very knowledgeable, clear in their explanations and able to convey the history in a respectful and engaging way. Everything was explained in depth without ever feeling rushed and there was plenty of opportunity to take in the significance of the site. The organisation, timing and communication throughout the entire day were excellent. From hotel transfer in Kraków to the guided experience itself everything ran smoothly and felt very well coordinated. Overall, it was a powerful and very well-managed tour that I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Krakow.
Carol W
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A 3rd visit for us, az my elderly mother wantedto go and needed me to accompany her. Our pick up time was changed the day before our trip to later in the morning. That was ok but did mean we were going to be much later back into the city which was a bit late for mum to get dinner. Journey out and back were ok and our accompanying guide on the coach Magda was good. Our guide in Auschwitz, Peter, was not quite as knowlegeable as guides on previous occassions. He was also not great at managing the group. Therd were at least 2 elderly peopke in our group and although I appreciate he could not make allowances for their slower pace, they missed actually veing able to see much of walk he was talking about as he spoke as they were always last to the room and he did not encourage others in the group to move further into the rooms so these 2 people were either stuck in the doorway or in the corridor unable to see anythjng as he spoke.
Ana S
Family
Verified booking
5 days 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.
Giuseppe F
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Unfortunately, I have to say that everything was going smoothly right up until the day before, but on the last day I received a text message saying that my reservation had been moved up by four hours. Right up until the last minute, I wasn’t sure if that included the return trip—the message was unclear— so I was also worried about the train schedules, since luckily I had a return flight at 9:00 p.m. Until I met the tour guides, everything was a mystery.Then, fortunately, everything was perfect: the driver was excellent, the tour guide was very kind and knowledgeable, and luckily she didn’t speak Italian as well as she claimed—for me, it was her second language. The tour guide inside the concentration camp was fantastic. I have to say that in the end, I was very happy.

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.