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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Tour

Group of tourists on a guided tour at Wawel Castle, viewing a model of the castle grounds.
Entrance gate to Auschwitz concentration camp with "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign, Poland.
Railway tracks leading to Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance, Poland.
Rail tracks leading to Auschwitz-Birkenau with watchtower in the background.

Duration

7 hr - 7 hr 30 min

Open today

07:30am - 05:00pm

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Transfers included

4.2/5

(541)

Maria Ross

Maria

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Our trip to Auschwitz was an extremely moving and eye opening experience. We were completely immersed into the stories we were told. Our guide Marcin Łacina was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable! He had excellent communication skills in English and told us extra bits of information about every place that we went to! He was able to answer all our questions and made the experience what it was! I can highly recommend this trip with pick up from krakow centre. Very convenient. I would just have to say I was disappointed that the rule for no hot drinks on the bus was not sent to us beforehand, because rhe bus guide made us throw our coffees out before we had even started drinking them.
Timothy Cook

Timothy

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Pickup and dropff was super. Jozef (Joseph) was the person in charge and gave us all the directions on the way to have a smooth experience during the tour. The drive takes roughly an hour. Prepare for a long day, it helps being fit to walk, although there's nothing physically challenging other than the distance covered throughout the day. When i visited the temperature was 30ºC. Bring only a small bottle of water, there are vending machines where you can purchase more. I was stunned by the little details i've learned on site, the intensity of the guides and being right were such incredible and shocking history moments happened. Be prepared for an emotional yet interesting tour!
Melissa Price

Melissa

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Booking was straight forward. We were picked up at a meeting point 5mins away from our hotel at the pick up time chosen. We had a bit of a wait when we got to the destination, but meant time for a quick bite and toilet break. We were then greeted with our guide and give head sets so that we could hear our guide at all times. Our guides knowledge and manner was on point and we did not feel rushed despite the site bei n very busy! We were then transported to the second site by our bus and met by the same guide. Whole day was somber but excellent, from booking, to driver to guide...5 stars! Would definitely use this company again.
    • Experience a journey through history on this guided tour, ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking to understand the Holocaust.
    • Enjoy fast-track entry into Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with pre-booked tickets, saving valuable time.
    • Traverse the haunting remnants of original barracks, gas chamber ruins, and stand before Auschwitz's iconic main gate, soaking in the weight of history.
    • Opt for ticket options including last-minute English guided tours, and the flexibility to choose a guide in your preferred language.
    • Did you know? The infamous sign at the Auschwitz gate, ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ (Work Sets You Free), was made by prisoners who subtly sabotaged it, inverting the 'B' as an act of defiance.
    • Skip-the-line entry to Auschwitz I and Birkenau
    • Guided tour of Auschwitz I and Birkenau
    • Expert English-speaking guide
    • Round-trip transportation from Krakow in an AC coach
    • Transfers from a common meeting point or directly from your hotel (as per option selected)
    • Digital informational booklet in English for all participants
    • Headsets for clear commentary
    • Tips (optional)

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 4.2
    541 ratings

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    Catherine Clark

    Catherine

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    The tour itself was excellent, the guide very knowledgeable however there were several attempts to change the start time even though booked months in advance, then the time was changed the previous day with no negotiation causing us to miss another trip!
    Benjamin Clark

    Benjamin

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Pick up was pretty easy. The guide who took us over was very friendly and helpful. Our guide on the tour was passionate and knowledgeable. She wanted us to know that history has to be learnt from and that this was a museum of memorial not a tourist attraction.
    Mary Cook

    Mary

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The venue is well run and it is set up well to accommodate the large number of visitors. The on site guide was good, but we seemed to be in a hurry. I would have liked more time to reflect and read before moving to the next room/buiding. The late changes to plans was very annoying. Our tour started four hours later than booked. It was dark before we completed the tour and after 20:00 when we returned to Krakow. It is misleading to sell hotel pickups when we are then told to be at a meeting point. Overall, however, the day was a success for me.
    James Price

    James

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The actual visit was good (as much as a visit to Auschwitz Birkenau can be). There were two things I wasn't happy about, though - the late change to the booking time, and the fact that I booked the trip with hotel transfers only to find out at the last minute that our hotel would not be a pick-up point. We then ended up driving past our hotel on the way there!
    Timothy Anderson

    Timothy

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    Our guide had a very pronounced accent and her English was really difficult to understand. That's why we missed a lot of information

  • Auschwitz concentration camp

    Monday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Tuesday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Wednesday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Thursday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Friday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Saturday07:30am - 05:00pm
    Sunday07:30am - 05:00pm

  • What’s not allowed

    • Please note that pets, smoking, luggage or large bags are not allowed.
    • Strict dress code: short skirts are not allowed.
    • 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

    • Guests may have to wait in long queues for some time before entering the camp.
    • Larger bags and luggage can be stored in the cloakroom.
    • 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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