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Auschwitz History Tour: Explore Lesser-Known Sites
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44 Ratings
Oświęcim
Embark on a 7-hour tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest former Nazi concentration camp. Explore the barracks, gas chambers, and learn about the tragic history of the death camps.
Embark on a 7-hour tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest former Nazi concentration camp. Explore the barracks, gas chambers, and learn about the tragic history of the death camps.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Oświęcim - Pay respects at the memorial for the last victims of Auschwitz and a mass grave of 700 prisoners who were shot during the camp’s evacuation in January 1945. Discover the “camp extension” area, which included new SS barracks, the final women’s camp, and the location of the last public execution.
- Brzezinka - Visit the first…
- Oświęcim - Pay respects at the memorial for the last victims of Auschwitz and a mass grave of 700 prisoners who were shot during the camp’s evacuation in January 1945. Discover the “camp extension” area, which included new SS barracks, the final women’s camp, and the location of the last public execution.
- Brzezinka - Visit the first crematorium and gas chamber, the former villa of the camp commandant, and the gravel pits—sites of punishment and execution for clergy and Polish intelligentsia. The tour also features stops at the pre-war theater, later used to store Zyklon B, the Polish Ramp (the first prisoner transport platform), and the Old Jewish Ramp, the main selection site for European Jews.
- Oswiecim - Gain insights into the “Interest Zone” through maps and aerial photographs from 1944. In Birkenau, witness the notorious Death Gate and the main SS barracks. The extermination zone includes Bunker 1 (Red House), Bunker 2 (White House), the remnants of dressing rooms for victims, and a cemetery for Soviet POWs.
- Memoriale Auschwitz III (Monowitz) - Observe the Sauna building used for prisoner disinfection and processing of belongings. The tour concludes at the memorial for victims of Auschwitz-Monowitz (Auschwitz III), providing a comprehensive understanding of the camp system and the magnitude of the atrocities.
What's Included
- Visit to the memorial to the final victims of Auschwitz
- Private transportation
- Viewing of the first crematorium and gas chamber
- Exploration of the extermination zone
- Lunch
- Visit to Birkenau’s Death Gate and main SS barracks
- Guided tour of Auschwitz surrounding sites
- Exploration of the camp extension area
- Visit to the memorial to victims of Auschwitz-Monowitz
- Visit to the memorial to the final victims of Auschwitz
- Private transportation
- Viewing of the first crematorium and gas chamber
- Exploration of the extermination zone
- Lunch
- Visit to Birkenau’s Death Gate and main SS barracks
- Guided tour of Auschwitz surrounding sites
- Exploration of the camp extension area
- Visit to the memorial to victims of Auschwitz-Monowitz
Additional Information
Explore a poignant and lesser-known aspect of Auschwitz history with this unique guided tour. The journey begins and concludes in Krakow, offering comfortable transportation to and from the memorial locations. This tour does not include visits to Auschwitz I or Auschwitz II-Birkenau, but instead highlights significant nearby sites related to the…
Explore a poignant and lesser-known aspect of Auschwitz history with this unique guided tour. The journey begins and concludes in Krakow, offering comfortable transportation to and from the memorial locations. This tour does not include visits to Auschwitz I or Auschwitz II-Birkenau, but instead highlights significant nearby sites related to the victims’ history and the camp complex’s expansion.
Visit the memorial dedicated to the last victims of Auschwitz and a mass grave of 700 prisoners who were shot during the camp’s evacuation in January 1945. Discover the area known as the “camp extension,” which included new SS barracks, the final women’s camp, and the location of the last public execution.
Location
Oświęcim
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(44 Ratings)
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Damot702
Apr 10, 2026
Overall great experience 10 out of 10 - George was our driver, and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. He is a genuinely nice and polite person who made the experience even more enjoyable. What really stood out was how he went out of his way to show us a different part of the tour so we could see the original carriages from Auschwitz, which was incredibly meaningful and memorable. His professionalism and kindness made a lasting impression, and I would absolutely rate his service 10 out of 10.
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A3615ozmichaelb
Apr 8, 2026
Driver to and from Krakow and Auschwitz - Olek was a wonderful driver and ensured that we arrived at the Memorial on time and helped us navigate the otherwise confusing entrance situation. Would definitely recommend him and Komfort Krakow!
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X6431ftelenag
Feb 8, 2026
Tour guide Olek - Great tour with Olek, very good experience. He was very friendly, attentive and responsible guide. It's a pleasure take tours with people Who enjoy their work and It IS shows.
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379lennartl
Jan 6, 2026
Auschwitz Tour - Very nice tour to Auschwitz and Birkenau.
The nice taxi driver Olek who drove us in a very calm and safe way. He took care of us nicely throughout the trip. Get tickets and introduce us to the Guide. Waited outside and delivered our lunch package. Can really recommend and thank Comfort Tours and our driver Olek for a pleasant experience.
Lennart and Ann-Kristin Lindberg
Claes and Ingegerd Claesson
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Saidr724
Nov 8, 2025
Conscience awakening experience - Patryk Was a great driver and friendly. Patiently waited for us and our elder relative.
Tour was impressive and got us immersed in gruesome living conditions prisoners experienced.
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Markcrothers13
Nov 5, 2025
Auschwitz-Birkenau - Lovely experience. Driver was a gentlemen - name was Patryk. We also colour coordinated our outfits haha! Thanks again :)
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Y5060mwdonnac
Nov 1, 2025
Travel to Aushwitz - Our driver was Olek and we had a very good experience, he was nice and friendly. My daughter and I were able to sit back relax and enjoy the scenery on our journey.
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Peterhd947yq
Oct 29, 2025
Olek drove us safely to Auschwitz and was both helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. A credit to the company. - Our driver was Olek, he was great and very helpful as well as being very knowledgeable. He was a credit to your company and looked after us
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Davidcy5083qg
Apr 17, 2026
Avoid it if you cannot get an alternative tour operator to Comfort Tours - give it a miss - Having booked this tour thinking we were paying through the nose for the tour because of the closure on the day after we had arranged - we were advised we would be collected at 0900 hrs but final time would be confirmed on the day prior. As I hadn't heard anything I text them asking for confirmation of pickup time to be told it would be 1450 hrs.
I queried whether that was correct as the site closed at 1800 hrs and the tour was promoted as a 7 hour tour with 3.5 hrs on site - I was reassured that the closing time was the last time for entry to the site.
Thinking that we would then be arriving at circa 1600-1630 - I took their word that it would be ok.
A big mistake on my side.
The bus turned up on time but then spent 1.50 hrs driving around Krakow centre collecting people and passing my hotel a further 3 times - I queried with the driver who said the tour guide was booked for 1720 hrs !! I checked the traffic details and it was showing an arrival time at circa 1800 hrs - and as it went dark at 1930 - it was clear that we would not be getting what we had paid for - a cost of £260 for two people was an excessive charge but we thought worth it if we got the tour.
We then said we wanted to get off the bus and wanted a refund to which the driver said ok he will tell his boss and we should get in touch with him.
Looking at one of the other people on the tour putting their review on here it was clear that there was no guide and the maximum they had was 1 .5 hrs before it was dark and they had to return.
It was bad enough that we didn't get to see the site but the company has offered a measley 20% refund via the booking agents Tiqet app - and seem to have put us on block and now refusing to respond to our mails - Tiqet also have been a big disappointment on this as they are dragging their heels to get an answer on a refund - merely saying they are waiting a response from Comfort Tours even though it was Tiqet who took the booking.
If you want to do this tour - stay away from Comfort Tours - and even if you can't find an alternative would suggest you don't bother at all - this company just takes your money and promises a decent tour but doesn't hold up their side of the agreement !
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Katy_h
Jan 11, 2026
Promised a refund and never received this!!! Pick up time changes less than 24 hours before from 7am to 4am - We arranged a 7am pick up. The afternoon the day before our tour this was changed to 4am. No refund was given even though I have a message to say we would get a full refund
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