Duration
Open today
Guided tour
Transfers included
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Betty
Christine
Kenneth
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Travel from Krakow to the small town of Oświęcim to visit the largest Nazi concentration camp complex from World War II. Learn the horrifying story of the more than 1.3 million victims who lost their lives at Auschwitz and Birkenau and pay your respects.
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The first part of your trip is a 2-hour visit to the Auschwitz I camp to see the permanent exhibition in the former prisoners' barracks. Depending on the time of year, you may visit the Birkenau camp first before visiting the Auschwitz 1 camp.
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Afterwards, spend between 1.5-2 hours at Auschwitz II Birkenau, the largest of the more than 40 camps and sub-camps that made up the Auschwitz complex. See remnants of the crematories, the unloading ramp, remaining barracks, and the monument dedicated to the last victims of the camp.
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Entry to Auschwitz I and Birkenau
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Self-guided tour of both camps
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Round-trip transportation from a common meeting point in Krakow in an AC coach
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Tour leader on board the van
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Digital multilingual guide on your phone
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Skip-the-line entry
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Meals and drinks
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Tips (optional)
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Visit Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau on a self-guided experience from Krakow, exploring preserved barracks, exhibits, memorials, and historic sites at your own pace.
Getting started
Arrive at Birkenau, around 3 km from Auschwitz I, where security checks and ticket validation are again required.
What to expect
Birkenau’s vast grounds preserve wooden barracks, railway tracks, and the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria.
Features
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Arbeit Macht Frei Gate: Walk through the infamous entrance gate at Auschwitz I, a symbol etched into history.
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Museum Barracks: Explore preserved prisoner barracks and exhibitions displaying personal belongings, photographs, and documents.
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Wooden Barracks: Visit the original wooden barracks at Auschwitz II–Birkenau, once overcrowded with detainees..
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Memorials: Pause to reflect at monuments honoring the victims across both camp sites.
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What’s not allowed
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Please note that pets, smoking, luggage or large bags are not allowed.
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Strict dress code: short skirts are not allowed.
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Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the museum; only bags up to 30x20x10 cm in size are permitted.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
Additional information
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Guests may have to wait in long queues for some time before entering the camp.
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Larger bags and luggage can be stored in the cloakroom.
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Your selected pickup time is not guaranteed. In some cases, pickup may be earlier or later. Please allow some flexibility and plan accordingly. Details will be shared by our local partners.
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For the self-guided option, you will have use of a guidebook and map in your chosen language.
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