Auschwitz-Birkenau: Comprehensive Guided Tour of Historical Holocaust Sites

Embark on a comprehensive guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum & Memorial, the most recognizable symbol of the Holocaust. Explore the historical sites, exhibitions, and ruins with a professional English-speaking guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - The journey from Krakow to the Museum takes approximately 90 minutes. Visits are conducted in groups of up to 30 people. Following a break before entering the museum, the tour of Auschwitz I lasts around two hours. After a second 15-minute break, the tour continues for another hour in Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off included for convenience.
  • Stay connected with on-board WiFi.
  • Enjoy the insights of a professional guide and museum expertise.
  • Travel comfortably with in-vehicle air conditioning.
  • Complimentary bottled water to keep you hydrated.
  • No hidden costs, all fees and taxes covered.
  • Professional English-speaking driver or tour pilot ensures seamless communication.
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
Additional Information

The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum & Memorial, located in Oświęcim approximately 70 km away from Krakow, was established on the site of the former Nazi German concentration camp. It stands as the most widely acknowledged emblem of the Holocaust and global human genocide. The Memorial Site spans nearly 200 ha, housing over 150 structures, and around 300 ruins, inclusive of the remnants of gas chambers and crematoria demolished by the German Nazis.

The tour accords access to the enduring exhibitions, the original edifices of the primary Auschwitz camp, and the significant structures of the Auschwitz (II) - Birkenau camp. Participate with a group of a maximum of 30 individuals and delve into this somber epoch of human history under the guidance of a versed English-speaking guide. The cost covers pickup from your place of stay or select meeting locations, entry ticket, a tour led by a professional guide in English, and transit service.

  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • A considerate amount of walking is involved
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Bags and backpacks larger than 30x20x10 cm are not allowed on the museum grounds. You may store luggage in the vehicles free of charge.
  • Youth between 18 and 26 years must present a valid student ID on the day of the activity.
  • Please, provide exact name and surname from your passports/documents (tickets are personal)
  • Please bring a document confirming the name and surname of each participant
  • you can order an extra paid lunch-box from the driver
  • since the museum does not guarantee visiting dates for regular groups in advance, we reserve the right to confirm the tour 5 days in advance
Location
Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza 2
Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza
If you have chosen to be picked up from the Main Meeting Point when making your booking, please arrive at the meeting point (Parking Kiss&Ride, 2 Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza street) in front of the "Zabka" store) with about 15 minutes to spare.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jacqueline_a
Jul 11, 2024
Perfect experience - Driver and Guide,were brilliant and it was so well organised . Very impressed. Couldnt fault it great experience from start to finish
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Tatiana_v
Jul 5, 2024
Great miseum - Honestly, don’t like to visit such places, but this tour was amazing. The guide was involved, very informative and even for kids enjoyed the tour. Couple hours walking, the place is very popular. Recommend visiting
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Mzco
Jul 4, 2024
Excellent tour - Great door to door service. Our guide was fabulous. Be ready to do a lot of walking. Each destination was unique. Birkenau was huge. The most walking. It was a sobering experience on how horrible people can be. A must see to remember what had happened in the past.
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Arjen
Jun 27, 2024
A day of silence.... - Booked last minute. Nicely picked up at agreed point and returned to other point at our request (station). The guide who did the tours, just praise. She spoke with a lot of respect for the deceased and survivors, no entertainment at all but conveying the history that must never be repeated.
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2magice
Jun 26, 2024
Well organised and respectful. - Well organised. The guy who picked us up was lovely, helpful and took care of us the whole day. The tour guide was amazing. She was knowledgeable, easy to listen to, took care of us and was very respectful and professional. It was well worth the visit and the money. It isn't what you would call a tourist attraction but something everyone should visit and learn from. Very well done to all involved.
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Tero_t
Jun 10, 2024
The transport was well... - The transport was well organized, everything went in schedule, the memorial was everything as expected, the guides were professional and pleasant.
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Rachel_m
Jun 2, 2024
Auschwitz / Birkenhau trip - An understandably harrowing trip, to be treated with great respect. Such an interesting piece of history that should never have happened but should never be forgotten.
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Matthew_w
May 27, 2024
Don't hesitate to book - Fantastic organisation and communication from booking to conclusion of tour, Fantastic experience, book the packed lunch when asked a few days before.
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Kwatwee_k
May 20, 2024
Auschwitz and Birkenau - Our guide Michal was very good and ensure that we went in very quickly and smoothly to the Auschwitz and Birkenau and also ensure that we had enough time to take a quick bite for lunch. He even sent us back to our apartment after the visit.
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Andrew_l
Jun 15, 2024
Must do in Krakow- Lest we forget - Negative- change in the start time of the tour to afternoon. Positive- tour guide Michal, very personable and knowledgeable. Camp tour guide Andrew very appropriate delivery given the setting
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