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Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow

7 Hours Round trip from Kraków Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
02 Round-trip transport from Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle
03 Explore both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
04 Official educator shares the history of the site
05 Admission ticket included
06 Time for reflection at one of Poland’s most important memorial sites

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum on a guided day trip from Krakow, with round-trip transport and entry arranged in advance. This important experience offers time to learn about one of the most significant sites of World War II history with the guidance of an official educator.

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Oświęcim, visit Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, and reflect at the preserved grounds, barracks, and memorial spaces. With logistics organised for you, the focus remains on remembrance, understanding, and a respectful visit.

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Oświęcim, visit Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, and reflect at the preserved grounds, barracks, and memorial spaces.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cracow, Oswiecim

Languages Dutch, English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Booking

During your reservation process, please make sure to put the correct name and surname of every participants. The name and surname on the reservation must be identical as in ID document.

While booking the tour you will have a chance to choose your pickup point. The list of hotels is limited so if you cannot find your accommodation, please pick main departure point:

MAIN DEPARTURE POINT: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street). Check-in at the location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

The hours you book are tentative and may change, and departures from Krakow may take place in the following hours: 6.00 am – 1.00 pm. You will receive a message with the exact departure time until 7 pm on the day before the activity. Please check in at your chosen meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the tour.

At location

The hours you book are tentative and may change, and departures from Krakow may take place in the following hours: 6:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Transfer to Auschwitz by an air-conditoned vehicle (approx. 1½h)

Check-in at the location is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

Our guide will pick you up. Tickets are per name, do not forget to take your identity document or passport to confirm your identity.

All customers are obliged to take their ID document with them on the day of the tour (if there is no such document, the staff of the facility have the right to refuse entry to the museum). The name and surname on the reservation must be identical as in ID document. We does not take any responsibility if any of our customers will be refused to enter Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau due to lack of documents.

Visit to Auschwitz I (approx. 1 ½h)

Official Auschwitz Educator will share the heartbreaking story in the chosen language. Entrance fees are already paid so you don’t have to worry about anything.

15 minutes break

You can eat the sandwich you brought.

Transfer to Birkenau (approx. 10 minutes)

After visiting Auschwitz I camp and short break you will be taken to Birkenau camp tour, with the same bus that you arrived with.

Visit to Auschwitz II Birkenau (approx. 2h)

Continuation of your tour in Birkenau camp.

Return to Krakow from Birkenau camp (approx. 1 ½h)

You can be dropped off near the place of the pickup or the starting point.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kraków 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfer Krakow-Oswiecim-Krakow
Professional English-speaking driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Group tour of Auschwitz and Birkenau with a local guide
Admission ticket

What's Not Included

Gratuities, food and drinks, unless specified.

Know before you go

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The departure time you choose is subject to change depending on the museum’s ticket allocation and road conditions. To ensure a smooth experience, please keep your day flexible, as the final time will be confirmed by our team the day before the tour.
Infant seats available (please write us exact age of child before tour)
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.
Please, provide exact name and surname from your passports/documents (tickets are personal)
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions

FAQ

How far is Auschwitz from Krakow?

It is 66 km distant from Krakow which means that it takes about 1 h 30 min to get there by car. It is a separate town with no administrative relevance to Krakow, which is why the tour takes that much time.

I am using a wheelchair, can I visit Auschwitz?

The tour is not accessible for people with a disability due to a gravel surface and many buildings with no ramps or lifts.

What luggage size can I take to Auschwitz?

The dimensions are 30x20x10 and you will not be able to enter with any luggage that exceeds those. These are strictly followed and controlled. You can leave your bigger luggage in the car, it will be locked and supervised by the driver.

How large a group does the tour take place in?
The group size during transportation depends on the mode of transport. Upon arrival, the actual tour of both parts of the camp is conducted with official guides. Standard groups in all languages (including Last Minute options) have a maximum of 30 people per guide, while the Small Group option limits this to 15 people per guide. Headphones are available for all options.

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