Poland · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Private Guided Tour from Krakow

7 Hours Round trip from Kraków Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private round-trip transport from Krakow in an air-conditioned vehicle
02 Visit both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
03 Official guided tour led by a museum educator
04 Entrance fees included
05 UNESCO-listed memorial and museum experience
06 Time for a short break between camp visits

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum on a private day trip from Krakow, with comfortable round-trip transport and entry included. At the site, join an official guided visit led by a museum educator and explore both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, learning about the history of the Holocaust through preserved buildings, exhibits, and memorial spaces.

This experience combines the convenience of private transport with the depth of an educational museum tour. With time allocated for both camps and a short break between visits, it offers a respectful and well-organized way to engage with one of Europe’s most important UNESCO-listed memorial sites.

At the site, join an official guided visit led by a museum educator and explore both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, learning about the history of the Holocaust through preserved buildings, exhibits, and memorial spaces.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cracow, Oswiecim

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

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 in front of the "Zabka" store. 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: 7.00 am – 11.30 am.
Since you are booking a private tour, you can enter your preferred departure time from Krakow in the note. We will be able to confirm it within 5 working days after booking.

At location

The hours you book are tentative and subject to change, and departures from Krakow may be during the following hours: 7:00 - 11:30. Since you are booking a private tour, you can enter your preferred departure time from Krakow in the note. We will be able to confirm it within 5 working days after booking.

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

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

Professional English-speaking driver or tour pilot
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide, museum employee
WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

Gratuities, food and drinks, unless specified.

Know before you go

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Not wheelchair accessible
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)
Please bring a document confirming the name and surname of each participant
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.

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