Limited to 15 Visitors: Auschwitz & Birkenau Guided Tour from Krakow

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kraków. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau in one guided tour
02 Travel round-trip from Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle
03 Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a licensed local guide
04 See the main gate with the inscription 'Arbeit Macht Frei'
05 Learn about World War II, the Holocaust, and the liberation
06 Smaller group size of up to 15 visitors for a more comfortable visit
07 Use headsets to hear the guide clearly throughout the tour

Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi concentration and extermination camp complex and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided day trip from Krakow. With round-trip transport included and a licensed local guide leading the visit, this experience offers a structured and respectful way to understand one of the most important memorial sites in Europe.

Explore both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, including original barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire, gas chambers, crematoria, watchtowers, and the railway ramp. With a smaller group of up to 15 visitors and headsets provided, you can follow the guide’s commentary more comfortably while learning about World War II, the Holocaust, and the liberation of the camp.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cracow, Oswiecim

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Krakow (hotel preselected)

Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow (hotel you specified). Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in the town Oswiecim, about 1h15min in one way (65km). Every driver we cooperate with has all required by EU permissions for passenger transport. An English-speaking and friendly leader of the group will assist you at any time you need. After arriving in Oswiecim, have a short break to grab a coffee or keep an eye on outdoor exhibitions. Then be kindly introduced to your local and professional guide who is licensed by Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.

Auschwitz I Museum & Memorial

Start your tour by walking through the gate to the first camp - Auschwitz I - originally conceived as a concentration camp, to be used as a detention centre for the many Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939, with the most recognizable sign Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Makes You Free).This part usually takes 2 hours and you will be using a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group was reduced to 15 participants, compared to the regulated 30 people, making the visit much more comfortable and accessible for every participant. Visit the original wooden buildings, fortified walls, barbed wires, gas chambers and crematoria - all of those leave a shocking impression allowing to imagine the scale of Holocaust.

Auschwitz II Birkenau Museum & Memorial

After the 1st camp short break up to 15 minutes is planned. The break cannot be longer due to museum restrictions. You will be taken by us to visit the second part of the tour - Birkenau (Auschwitz II), only 3 minutes away, which is the largest camp built and operated for the specific purpose of making Europe ''Judenrein'' (free of Jews). The same guide continues a poignant lecture about the camp in the village Brzezinka (Birkenau) which was constructed in 1941 on the order of Heinrich Himmler (SS commander) and could hold some 90 000 prisoners. A history about soldiers of the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, which meant the final liberation, ends your tour with a feeling, both this genocide should never have happened and it can not happen again.

Krakow (hotel preselected)

When the tour ends, you are not rushed by us. Take a few minutes break which you can spend in a bookstore, grocery store or just rest. After another 1h15min on the way, you will be taken to a predetermined address in Krakow.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Kraków. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Licensed, English speaking local guide
Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau), insurance and taxes
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Round-trip transportation from and to Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle (van or mini-bus)
Professional assistance in case of any issue
Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Restroom
Departure time may be changed due to schedule at the Auschwitz Museum

What to bring

ID, driver licence or passport (mandatory)
comfortable shoes
proper clothes to respect the place and according to the weather
a bottle of water and some snacks (or order a lunch box)

Know before you go

DEPARTURE: The hours you book are tentative and may change due to schedule at the Auschwitz Museum and traffic conditions.
DOCUMENTS: You must provide full names of all participants when reserving and bring a passport or ID for entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum. Without these, entry may be denied.
VISIT: At Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, hundreds visit daily, making individual pacing difficult. Respectful behavior and smart casual dress are mandatory. Eating, smoking, and loud behavior are prohibited on-site.
PICKUP: Some Krakow hotels are in traffic-restricted zones. Pickup will be arranged from the nearest accessible point, with prior notification.
LUNCH: Lunch is not included. There's no time for a regular meal between visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau, so bring a snack. A grocery shop, snack bar, and restaurant are NOT available on-site.
SECURITY: Be prepared to go through a security check (similar to the airport's one) in order to enter Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
WEATHER: We operate in all weather conditions. Up to 70% of the time you spend outdoors (especially at Auschwitz II Birkenau). Please bring weather appropriate clothing and water on sunny days.
CHILDREN: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant seats are available. A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum can be traumatic, therefore we recommend that visitors should be at least 13 years old.
PICTURES: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions. Taking photos in the buildings with the use of flash is forbidden.
RENOVATIONS: Due to extensive renovations in the western part of Krakow, we regret to inform you that we are currently unable to accommodate pickups from that area, because it causes traffic jams and delays. For anyone who lives in the area, we can find a convenient and safe place for a pickup. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats available