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Highlights
- Avoid the hassle of public transport with direct hotel pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan from Krakow.
- Begin your visit with a smooth transfer and meet your guide at the memorial, ready to start exploring with your group.
- Entry to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau is included, giving you access to the full memorial and museum grounds.
- Guided by a licensed English-speaking local expert, use provided headsets to hear detailed commentary throughout your visit.
Your Experience
Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau with a licensed English-speaking guide, including hotel pickup in a minivan from Krakow and all entry fees, in a 6.5-hour tour.
Getting started
Your experience begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel or apartment in Krakow. After meeting your driver at the reception or entrance, you’ll board an air-conditioned minivan for the journey to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Upon arrival, there is a short break before your guide introduces themselves and prepares you for entry, where security staff will check your ID.
What to expect
Państwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
This site is the preserved former Nazi concentration and extermination camp, now a memorial and museum dedicated to honoring the victims and educating visitors about the Holocaust.
Features:
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Explore the grounds and original buildings of Auschwitz I, including barracks, exhibitions, and memorials that document the experiences of prisoners and the history of the camp.
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Entry to Państwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau and Auschwitz-Birkenau is included, ensuring you have full access to both main sites with all necessary insurance and taxes covered.
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Your licensed English-speaking local guide leads the group, providing historical context and answering questions throughout the tour.
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Headsets are provided so you can clearly hear your guide’s commentary, even in larger groups or crowded areas.
Auschwitz II-Birkenau
A short transfer brings you to Birkenau, the larger part of the camp complex, known for its vast grounds and iconic railway tracks.
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Walk through the remains of barracks, the unloading ramp, and the ruins of the gas chambers, gaining a deeper understanding of the scale and function of Birkenau.
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Your guide continues to share insights and stories, highlighting key locations and the significance of each area within the camp.
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The tour format allows for respectful reflection, with your guide maintaining a sensitive and informative approach throughout.
Wrapping up
After the guided visit, your driver will meet you for the return journey to Krakow. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or another location of your choice in the city. Throughout the experience, you benefit from helpful and friendly customer service, with all logistics and transportation taken care of so you can focus on the significance of your visit.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to Państwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Licensed English-speaking local guide
- Headsets
- Hotel pickup from Krakow
- Air-conditioned minivan
- Insurance and taxes
- Lunch
- Tips
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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