Embark on a 7-hour tour from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Explore the camps, learn about the Holocaust, and hear the stories of the prisoners. A unique and eye-opening experience into World War II history.
- Krakow - Your journey begins with a pickup from Krakow, either from your hotel or a chosen meeting point. The drive to Auschwitz takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Upon arrival in Oswiecim, you’ll have a brief pause for coffee or to explore the surroundings. A knowledgeable local guide, accredited by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, will then greet you and lead your tour.
- Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - Upon reaching your destination, a professional guide will welcome you and guide you into Auschwitz I, passing through the gate inscribed with Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Sets You Free).
The Auschwitz-Birkenau complex was established in 1940, replacing old Polish army barracks. Initially intended to detain Polish POWs and political prisoners, it operated until its liberation by advancing Soviet forces in 1945. During its operation, over 1.5 million Jewish, Polish, Italian, and French prisoners were brought here, with 1.1 million exterminated in what became the largest genocide in human history, leaving survivors deeply scarred for life.
The Auschwitz complex includes original buildings, roads, fences, watchtowers, railway ramps, and the death wall. You can visit some of the barracks in the Auschwitz I complex, which now house a collection of original exhibitions, documents, and items stolen from prisoners upon their arrival at the camp.
- Brzezinka - The second part of the tour takes you to Birkenau (Auschwitz II), the largest of over 40 camps and sub-camps in the Auschwitz complex. Initially planned as a camp for Soviet POWs, it eventually became a concentration camp for prisoners of various nationalities and a center for the extermination of Jews. Construction began in October 1941 by slave laborers, on the site of the displaced and mostly demolished village of Brzezinka, three kilometers from Auschwitz I.
Designed to hold 125,000 prisoners at once, inmates were destined to die from cold, hunger, disease, and exhaustion. Prisoners were treated as expendable and easily replaceable labor.
You will witness the unimaginable living conditions that prisoners had to endure. You can walk through preserved camp barracks and see the rail ramp where the infamous Dr. Mengele oversaw the selection process of new arrivals, deciding in an instant their fate of life or death in the gas chambers, which were only 200 meters away.
- Krakow - After the tour, you will have at least 20 minutes to visit a bookstore, grocery store, or simply take a break. Then, after another 1 hour and 15 minutes on the road, we will return you to a designated location in Krakow.
- Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau), insurance and taxes
- Hotel pick-up (If relevant option is selected)
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Centrally located meeting point
- Licensed, English speaking museum guide
- Departure time may be changed due to schedule at the Auschwitz Museum
Embark on a 7-hour journey from Krakow to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, a World War II Nazi concentration camp, and be educated about the Holocaust. You’ll be collected from the city centre and transported by motor coach to the UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Oświęcim.
Take a tour of the two camp sites with an experienced guide who will thoroughly, yet compassionately, describe everything you will see. You’ll view the living quarters and moving museum exhibits at Auschwitz I, along with the death chambers, observation towers and monuments at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust history, the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945, and hear personal accounts of some of the camp’s detainees.
This is a powerful and eye-opening experience that everybody should encounter at least once in their life. It will astonish and horrify you as you realise the atrocities humans are capable of inflicting on each other.
- VISIT️️: During the tour, we kindly ask for solemnity and respect due to the tragic nature of this place. Smoking, eating, and loud behavior are prohibited in the Museum.Not recommended for children aged 14 and under
- PICKUP : Some hotels in Krakow are located in a restricted traffic zone. In such cases, your pickup will be arranged from the nearest available location. You will be informed about this one day before the tour.
- BREAKS ⌛️: Breaks during the tour are no longer than 10 minutes. We encourage you to wear comfortable footwear as there will be a lot of walking during the tour .
- DEPARTURE TIME ️: The start time of the tour may change due to the limited number of guides available at the Auschwitz Museum. Please contact the supplier to confirm your exact departure time the day before the tour. If you not specify your hotel adress we will be waiting for you on our pick-up place: Pawia 18b, kiss and ride stop, next to Mercure hotel.
- DOCUMENTS : Please make sure to bring with you ID or passoprt. Because before the entrance seciurity will ask about it.
- LUNCH : We encourage you to bring food and drinks as we do not plan a lunch break during the excursion. You can also choose the option of a tour with lunch included in the price
- WEATHER CONDITIONS⛅: Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. The tour mostly takes place outdoors, so we encourage you to bring an umbrella or a raincoat in case of bad weather.
- REFUND: You’ll receive a FULL REFUND, if for any reason, the guide or transportation is not provided.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
