Explore Auschwitz-Birkenau with ease from Krakow. Receive a detailed guidebook in your language for a self-paced, insightful visit.
Explore Auschwitz-Birkenau with ease from Krakow. Receive a detailed guidebook in your language for a self-paced, insightful visit.
- Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - The tour begins with a visit to Auschwitz I, the initial camp established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens detained after Germany’s annexation in 1939. Visitors will walk through the gate under the notorious sign “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Makes You Free). This segment of the tour typically lasts two…
- Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - The tour begins with a visit to Auschwitz I, the initial camp established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens detained after Germany’s annexation in 1939. Visitors will walk through the gate under the notorious sign “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Makes You Free). This segment of the tour typically lasts two hours, during which participants will use headsets to clearly hear the guide. The group size is capped at 35 people, in accordance with the Museum’s guidelines, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for everyone. Visitors will explore the original wooden barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire fences, gas chambers, and crematoria, which together leave a lasting impression and help visitors understand the vast scale of the Holocaust.
- Memorial and Museum Auschwitz II-Birkenau - Following the visit to Auschwitz I, the tour continues to the second, larger camp—Birkenau (Auschwitz II), located just 3 minutes away. Birkenau, the largest camp, was constructed and operated with the aim of making Europe “Judenrein” (free of Jews). The guide will continue the impactful narrative at Birkenau, situated in the village of Brzezinka. Built in 1941 under the orders of SS commander Heinrich Himmler, the camp had the capacity to hold approximately 90,000 prisoners. Participants will hear poignant accounts of the harsh living conditions, the cruel selection process, and the pseudo-scientific medical experiments conducted by Nazi doctors, including Josef Mengele. The tour concludes with the story of liberation when soldiers from the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, leaving participants with a deep understanding that such atrocities should never have happened—and must never happen again.

- Pickup from your meeting point in Krakow
- English-speaking Tour Leader assistance
- Documentary film on the way to Auschwitz
- Insurance
- Round-trip transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup from your meeting point in Krakow
- English-speaking Tour Leader assistance
- Documentary film on the way to Auschwitz
- Insurance
- Round-trip transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
Travel back in time and embark on a profoundly moving journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the most important and solemn historical sites. Start your visit with a documentary film about Auschwitz, offering context and insight as you travel in a modern, air-conditioned, and comfortable vehicle. Upon arrival, explore the notorious main gate “Arbeit macht…
Travel back in time and embark on a profoundly moving journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the most important and solemn historical sites. Start your visit with a documentary film about Auschwitz, offering context and insight as you travel in a modern, air-conditioned, and comfortable vehicle. Upon arrival, explore the notorious main gate “Arbeit macht frei” and the chilling “Death Gate” of Birkenau with a professional, certified guide who will lead you along the official route, sharing detailed history and compelling stories. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Kraków, this unforgettable tour provides both comfort and an authentic, educational experience that leaves a lasting impression.
- As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum.
- The offer is written in English so the organizer is not responsible for any inaccuracies in translation into another language
- The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service regulations so the duration of the trip should be considered as approximate.
- By choosing this option, you purchase round-trip transport from Krakow meeting point & full-day assistance of an English-speaking tour leader. Waiting in line (no skip-the-line access) for entry tickets (additional ticket cost is 130PLN/30€) is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.