Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow

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Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial on a day trip from Krakow. Learn about the Holocaust, see original camp buildings, and honor the victims with an official museum guide.

Journey from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, a site of immense historical and human significance. Pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust and reflect on the courage, pain, and resilience of those whose lives were lost.


Highlights:

• Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum with an official guide
• Pay respects at memorials dedicated to Holocaust victims
• See the remnants of gas chambers and prisoner barracks
• Reflect on human dignity, remembrance, and responsibility
• Experience a respectful visit with all logistics arranged for comfort


This tour is a journey of remembrance and respect. It offers a space for reflection and understanding, helping visitors connect with history on a deeply human level. Every step through Auschwitz is a reminder of why memory must endure.


Itinerary:
 Transfer to Oświęcim / approx. 1h 30min

Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver and onboard Wi-Fi.from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the town of Oświęcim.


Auschwitz I Museum / 1h 45min / Admission Ticket Included

Start your guided visit at Auschwitz I, entering through the historic “Arbeit macht frei” gate. Explore exhibition halls, former barracks, and preserved artifacts while your official museum guide explains the site’s history and daily life of prisoners.


Short Break / 15min

A short break between visits to the two parts of the museum allows time to rest or use the facilities before continuing to Birkenau.


Auschwitz II–Birkenau / 1h 15min / Admission Ticket Included

Continue to Birkenau, the largest section of the former Nazi camp. See the wooden barracks, watchtowers, railway tracks, and the ruins of gas chambers while learning about the scale of operations and the fate of those imprisoned here.


Return Transfer to Krakow / approx. 1h 30min hour

After the visit, you will be transferred back to Krakow. Drop-off takes place at your original meeting point.


 

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

    Exclusions

      Gratuities, food and drinks, unless specified.

      Please note

        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.

        What to bring

          * Remember to bring your identity document or passport (without it, you will not be able to enter the museum). 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.Organizer does not take any responsibility if any of our customers will be refused to enter Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau due to lack of documents.

          * Please, wear comfortable shoes - the tour requires a lot of walking, and also take an umbrella or a raincoat so you are prepared in case of rain (the majority of the tour will take part outside).


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