About this experience
Explore one of the most terrifying but impactful places in the world on this guided tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Highlights
- Visit the largest of Nazi Germany's concentration camps, Auschitz-Birkenau
- Learn about the history of genocide with your English-speaking guide
- Discover the permanent exhibition and original buildings on the grounds of the main Auschwitz camp
- Skip the entrance lines and explore the most important original sites and objects
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket
- English-speaking tour leader
- English-speaking guide
- Equipment rental needed for sightseeing
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest of Nazi Germany’s concentration camps. Located in German-occupied southern Poland,
it took its name from the nearby town of Oświęcim, situated about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) from Katowice.
The complex consisted of three main camps: Auschwitz I — the administrative centre; Auschwitz II (Birkenau) — an extermination camp; and Auschwitz III (Monowitz) — a work camp.
On this guided tour of Auschwitz II-Birkenau, discover the terrifying but touching site where at least 1.1 million people were killed, 90% of them Jews from almost every European country.
See the gas chambers where the vast majority were slaughtered using Zyklon B, and learn more about the Holocaust with your English-speaking guide.
Hear about the most important original objects at Birkenau, and visit the permanent exhibition and original buildings on the grounds of the main camp (Auschwitz).
Pay your respects and take some moments for reflection in a place laden with historic horrors.
With this tour, both skip-the-line entrance tickets and hotel pickup and drop-off in Katowice are included.
However, if you are staying in a hostel, Airbnb, or any form of private residence, you will have to make your way to the meeting point at the local partner's office in the city center to begin your tour.
Things to note
- Comfortable shoes
- Passport or ID card
Terms & conditions
• Even though this tour is not recommended for children under 13 due to the genre of the tour, it's up to their parents or guardians to decide whether to let them attend or not
• Please note that the maximum size of hand luggage is 12x8x4 inches (30x20x10 centimeters); larger luggage must be left on the bus during the visit
• Please arrive at your pickup point or the meeting point (depending on option selected) 15 minutes before the activity starts
• Please bring your passport or ID card
• Opening hours are subject to change
• Pickup and drop-off are only available at hotels in Katowice; please select the meeting point option if you are staying in a hostel, Airbnb, or any form of private residence