About this experience
Visit the Nazi concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau and see Poland's most important World Heritage Site on a tour from Krakow with roundtrip transportation and a guidebook.
Highlights
- Observe the crematories, unloading ramp, and remaining barracks
- Hear about living conditions and the fate of the camp prisoners
- Learn about the extent of the genocide at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps
- See remnants and poignant personal artifacts from the Holocaust
- Learn about living conditions and the tragic fate of Auschwitz prisoners
What's included
- Roundtrip transportation by bus or minivan
- Tour leader onboard
- Entry pass to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau (only if ticket option selected)
- Certified guide (available with selected Guided Tour options only)
- Multilingual informational online guidebook – you will need your phone
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Travel from Krakow to the small town of Oświęcim to visit the largest Nazi concentration camp complex from World War II. Learn the horrifying story of the more than 1.3 million victims who lost their lives at Auschwitz and Birkenau and pay your respects.
The first part of your trip is a 1.5-hour visit to the Auschwitz I camp to see the permanent exhibition in the former prisoners' barracks.
Afterwards, spend 1 hour and 10 minutes (guided option), 40 minutes (self-guided option) at Auschwitz II Birkenau, the largest of the more than 40 camps and sub-camps that made up the Auschwitz complex. See remnants of the crematories, the unloading ramp, remaining barracks and the monument dedicated to the last victims of the camp.
Please note depending on the time of year, you may visit Birkenau camp first before then visiting Auschwitz 1 camp.
For the self guided option you will have use of a guidebook and map in your chosen language.
Our company Tour Leader does not enter the museum with you.
This itinerary refers only to the guided tour.
Terms & conditions
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum requires all participants to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking. Please ensure your phone number is correct.
Entrance may be denied if the name on the booking does not match the ID shown at entry. All tickets are non-refundable. Please bring your ID.
Maximum bag size: 30×20×10 cm.
The starting time is approximate and may change depending on museum availability. You will receive final confirmation by email/WhatsApp message 1–2 days before the tour.
Due to high visitor numbers and internal policies, the museum may reschedule or cancel visits or guides at short notice. If this occurs, you will be informed and, if possible, offered an alternative time or program.
This is a full-day tour, please do not book if you have other travel plans.