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Auschwitz-Birkenau: Fast-Track Tickets & Official Guided Tour (Without Transfers)
- In this guided tour with an official guide, experience the poignant history and the chilling terror of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
- This is a must-visit location because of the unfortunate legacy that it stands for as well as being a tribute to the unwavering strength of the human spirit.
- This ticket has fast-track entry privileges and allows you to pass through the security line and start your tour as quickly as possible.
- Once you enter the Museum, a host will give you your ticket. Join a tour group of up to 30 people led by an authorized official Auschwitz-Birkenau guide.
- Learn about the tragic history and treatment of the Jews and other prisoners of the Holocaust and see the stark ruins of their everyday living conditions.
- Explore the cabins and crematoriums in Birkenau, the watchtowers, railway ramps, and a former gas chamber of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The total duration of the tour is approximately 3.5 hours. You'll spend 1.5-2 hours at Auschwitz and 1-1.5 hours at Birkenau.
Inclusions
- Fast-track entrance to Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Pre-booked ticket for Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau
- Local host who will meet you close to Auschwitz I
- Guided tour by an official Auschwitz-Birkenau guide (English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian-speaking)
- Headsets
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from Krakow or other cities
- Parking fees
- Transportation beetwen Auschwitz & Birkenau
This ticket has the following options you can choose from:
- English Guided Tour
- German Guided Tour
- French Guided Tour
- Spanish Guided Tour
- Italian Guided Tour
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Auschwitz-Birkenau: Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup from Krakow Center
- Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp complex with an expert guide to delve into Germany's dark history with hotel pickup included in your ticket.
- The ticket provides exclusive skip-the-line access that will allow you to enter the museum almost immediately after getting picked up from your hotel or the nearest possible pick-up point.
- See the exhibits at the outdoor museum and learn more about the camp and its history from your guide.
- Journey to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex in an air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking driver.
- Pick one of five languages (English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish) for your guided tour of the concentration camp.
- Note: The tour includes pick-up services from the hotels located in the center of Krakow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The exact location and pickup time will be provided to you by the tour operator at least a day before your scheduled tour.
Inclusions
- An expert licensed English, French, Spanish, Italian, or German-speaking guide
- Pick-up from the hotel or from the nearest possible pick-up point
- Transport by an air-conditioned minivan or minibus
- Service of an experienced driver/English-speaking tour manager
- Entry tickets
- Audio equipment rental
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Toilets located near the museum are paid
- Pick-up from the hotels located far from the center of Krakow
This ticket has the following options you can choose from:
- English-Guided Tour
- French-Guided Tour
- German-Guided Tour
- Spanish-Guided Tour
- Italian-Guided Tour
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Auschwitz-Birkenau: Guided Tour with Transfers from Meeting Point & Optional Lunch
- Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, located inside the Auschwitz concentration camp in Oświęcim.
- With an expert guide by your side, understand the consequences of World War II and the Holocaust. Walk through the camp and see the real places and barracks that prisoners lived in.
- Discover the grueling lives that inmates here were forced to lead as you come across the various exhibits.
- Your guide will also take you to the camp at Birkenau, to see the living conditions the prisoners were subjected to, and the gas chambers where they were executed en masse.
- Choose the preferred language for your tour guide from 6 available options. Upgrade to include lunch in your ticket and pick-up service from Przystanek, Turystyczny, Kiss, and Ride.
Inclusions
- Expert tour guide available in 6 languages.
- Round-trip transportation from Krakow with pick-up from the meeting point
- Lunch (optional)
- Pick-up from Przystanek, Turystyczny, Kiss, and Ride (optional)
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
- Skip-the-line access
- Entrance fees
- Tip: Don't miss out on visiting the blocks in the camp that are open to the public as these contain important or interesting historical information panels in Polish and English.
- The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service. Hence, pick-up time/duration of the tour is subject to change.
- Please note that eating, smoking, and acting in a loud manner are not allowed at the site.
- Also, bear in mind that Auschwitz is a memorial and therefore, appropriate attire is expected.
- Your bigger belongings will have to be left in a car. They will be locked and supervised by the driver.
- You are allowed to take photos only in selected parts of the Museum. Flash photography is forbidden.
- Note: As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full names and contact details as part of the booking.
- Entry may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Auschwitz-Birkenau: Guided Tour and Lunch with Hotel Pickup from Krakow Center
- Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp complex on this guided tour with lunch and hotel pickup from Krakow Center included in your ticket.
- The ticket provides exclusive skip-the-line access that will allow you to enter the museum almost immediately after getting picked up from your hotel or the nearest possible pick-up point.
- Journey to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex in an air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking driver.
- Follow an expert guide to explore this solemn reminder of one of history’s darkest periods. Pick one of five languages (English, Italian, French, German, or Spanish) for your guided tour of the concentration camp.
- See the exhibits at the outdoor museum and learn more about the camp and its history from your guide.
- Your ticket also includes a lunch box, offering both vegetarian and meat options. You can inform the operator of your choice during the time of booking.
- Note: The tour includes pick-up services from the hotels located in the center of Krakow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The exact location and pickup time will be provided to you by the tour operator at least a day before your scheduled tour.
- Make sure that you provide the tour operator with your hotel room number for the pick-up.
Inclusions
- Expert licensed guide (English, French, Spanish, Italian, or German)
- Pick-up from the hotel or from the nearest possible pick-up point
- Transport by an air-conditioned minivan or minibus
- Service of an experienced driver/English-speaking tour manager
- Entry tickets
- Audio equipment rental
- Food: Lunchbox with ham or Cheese Sandwich or Hummus Sandwich Fruits, Chocolate
- Drinks: Water
Exclusions
- Toilets located near the museum are paid
- Pick-up from the hotels located far from the center of Krakow
This ticket has the following options you can choose from:
- English-Guided Tour
- French-Guided Tour
- German-Guided Tour
- Spanish-Guided Tour
- Italian-Guided Tour
- English Guided Tour with Pickup from Przystanek Turystyczny Kiss&Ride and Lunch
- German Guided Tour with Pickup from Przystanek Turystyczny Kiss&Ride and Lunch
- French Guided Tour with Pickup from Przystanek Turystyczny Kiss&Ride and Lunch
- Polish Guided Tour with Pickup from Przystanek Turystyczny Kiss&Ride and Lunch
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Auschwitz-Birkenau: Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup in Minivan from Krakow
- Visit one of the most important places in the history of World War II, Auschwitz-Birkenau.
- A local driver will pick you up and drop you back at your accommodation for a convenient experience.
- Learn all about the holocaust and genocide from an expert local guide.
- Take a walk around the camp and look at all the rooms and areas where millions were tortured.
- See the original buildings and personal artifacts left behind by inmates and prison guards.
- Pay your respects to the victims of the concentration camps as you hear stories of their survival from your guide.
- Choose from an English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish guided tour.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan
- Expert driver
- Entrance fees
- Expert local guide (available in multiple languages)
- Headset
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow with Optional Lunch
- This experience offers a guided tour of two concentration camps and a historic mine with an English-speaking guide.
- Hotel pickups and drop-offs from your hotel/hostel/accommodation in Krakow add to the convenience of this tour.
- You'll begin at the Nazi Holocaust's largest concentration camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau, a 2-part tour that begins at Auschwitz.
- At the second camp of Birkenau, you'll see the original barracks and locations where prisoners were held. As you walk through the camp, your guide will tell facts and stories about the prisoners.
- Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine, an attraction that speaks to Poland's mineral and religious culture.
- Descend 135 meters below ground level and follow the tourist route past multiple chambers, original sculptures, and authentic miner workplaces.
- Upgrade to include a lunchbox with veg & non-veg options in your ticket.
Inclusions
- Pick-up from the hotel or from the meeting point
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Service of an experienced driver/English-speaking tour manager
- Lunchbox with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options (optional)
- Entry tickets
- Tour with a professional guide
- Audio equipment rental
- The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service. Hence, the pick-up time/duration of the tour is subject to change.
- Note: As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants must provide their full name as part of the booking. Entry may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.
- Pick-up is possible from the hotels located in the center of Cracow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The tour operator will provide the exact location and pickup time at least a day before your scheduled tour.
- Sightseeing in the salt mine takes place 135 m under the surface where the temperature is between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius. We recommend wearing appropriate clothes.
- The maximum dimensions of a bag: Auschwitz-Birkenau – 30 x 20 x 10 cm, Wieliczka Salt Mine – 35 x 20 x 20 cm.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
The Auschwitz concentration camp in southern Poland is one of the historically significant landmarks in the world. During your tour, you get to explore the camps where more than one million people, mostly Jews, were killed during the Holocaust. Read on to learn about the different Auschwitz tour options and what you can expect from your visit.
Your Tickets to Auschwitz Tours Explained
There are 4 different types of tickets to Auschwitz tours available for the visitors. Depending on your budget and requirements, you can buy the desired ticket.
Standard Guided Tours
Tour duration: 7 hours
- The standard tickets for the Auschwitz tour allow you skip-the-line access to the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp.
- An expert guide will fill you in on the horrific history of the camp.
- Enjoy a round-trip journey in an air-conditioned minibus from Krakow.
- Choose between 5 languages for your guided tour (English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German).
Super Flexible Cancellation Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 24 hours before the schedule.
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Fast Track Tours
Tour duration: 7 hours
- Enjoy a fast-track entry into the Auschwitz camp.
- You will be picked up and dropped off at Krakow in an air-conditioned minibus.
- Follow a licensed tour guide who will give you an in-depth historical understanding of the camp.
- Explore the barracks, the gas chambers, and other reminders of the Holocaust.
- Enjoy your guided tour in English, Italian, German, or Spanish.
Flexible Cancellation Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 48 hours before the schedule.
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Super Saver Tour
Tour duration: 11 hours
- A Super Saver Tour ticket allows you to cover two attractions and is an absolute money saver.
- Learn about the Nazi’s largest holocaust concentration camp where your guide will tell you stories about the prisoners held at both the camps.
- Descend 135 meters below ground level to visit Poland’s famous religious and mineral attraction - Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Flexible Cancellation - Get a full refund on canceling this ticket up to 48 hours before the schedule.
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Hotel Transfers
Tour duration: 8 hours
- Get the tickets for Krakow to Auschwitz tour with hotel transfers for added convenience.
- Enjoy a self-guided tour of both KL Auschwitz and KL Birkenau camps along with a visit to the remaining prison blocks, gas chambers, and crematoria buildings.
- Learn all about the inmates and witness the remains of the railway ramp where the prisoners were transported.
Super Flexible Cancellation - You can get a full refund on this ticket if you cancel up to 24 hours prior to the tour.
Book NowWhat is the Best Way to Book Auschwitz Tour? Buy Online Tickets.
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- Advance Reservation – Visitors can buy their Auschwitz tickets several weeks in advance and avoid the chances of the Auschwitz tours selling out for their desired date.
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Auschwitz Tour Discount Tickets
- Children aged 17 years and below can enjoy discounts on the Auschwitz tours.
- Students aged 18-26 years can also enjoy reduced pricing on their Auschwitz tickets.
- Carry a valid photo ID for verification at the time of the tour.
- Sign up to get 5% cashback. These credits are valid forever and can be used when you book your next experience.
Which Auschwitz Tour Is Perfect For You?
1. If you’re looking for something pocket friendly...
If you're on a budget, go for the Auschwitz-Birkenau tour fast-track entry as it is one of the cheaper guided tour options. Skip the lines at the ticket office and begin your tour in a hassle-free manner. You can also pick one of four languages (English, Italian, German, or Spanish) for your guided tour of the concentration camp.
2. If you want to delve deeper...
You should go for the full-day guided tour from Krakow or go on a small group tour to Auschwitz Birkenau that includes a hotel transfer if you wish to explore the place at your own pace. Learn about its history with the expert guide, who will give you all the information you need, and more.
3. If you want to explore beyond Auschwitz...
If you wish to see more than Auschwitz tours, opt for the super saver combo ticket that includes access to both the concentration camp and Wieliczka Salt Mine as well. Choose the guided tour in the language of your choice and make the most of your visit to Poland.
Why Go for Auschwitz Tours?
- Auschwitz-Birkenau is a complex of 40 concentration and extermination camps in Poland that was operated by the Nazis during WWII between 1940 and 1945.
- Learn about the history of this camp and the horrors faced by the prisoners here on a guided tour of the camps including the gas chambers and the crematoria buildings.
- This is the largest concentration and extermination camp where around 1.1 million died out of the 1.3 million people that were sent to Auschwitz.
- Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, excavated from the 13th century, which is one of the oldest operating salt mines that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site now.
- Descend 135 meters below ground to learn about the history of the mine and explore the beautiful chambers, original sculptures, and the miner workplaces here.
Auschwitz Tour Highlights
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
Observe the works made secretly by prisoners that show the true life in the camps. You will also find works made for the SS for expansion of the camps and post-war collections. Visitors here will get to explore two main camps: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
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Auschwitz I
Visit Auschwitz I which was the first concentration camp and the headquarter of the SS. Take a look at the barracks, prison cells, and the black and white photographs of the camp from when it was in operation. You will also learn about the horrifying death statistics and encounter belongings of the prisoners here.
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Auschwitz II-Birkenau
This camp was built in 1941 to house the deportees from Germany. View the railway tracks and original cattle car that were used to transport the deportees, ruins of the crematorium and barracks, and more. Get a glimpse into the living conditions of prisoners while the guide fills you in with the gruesome details of this camp.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine
Admire the unique statues sculpted in salt, underground chapels, and works of art, at Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO Heritage Site, on the Auschwitz tours. Explore the miner workplaces, underground salt labyrinth, and marvel at the underground lakes, the numerous chambers carved in salt, and more.
Know MorePlan Your Visit to Auschwitz Tours
Auschwitz-Birkenau Entrance Hours:
December: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
January & November: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
February: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
March, October: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
April, May & September: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
June, July & August: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Closure: January 1, December 25, and Easter Sunday.
Duration: It takes around 4 hours to cover the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps and the museum.
Best Time to Visit: Plan a visit in the morning during the weekday in the months of April to May to avoid the peak crowds. The weather is pleasant during this time and you can avoid the holiday crowd at this time.
Address of Auschwitz-Birkenau: Ofiar Faszyzmu 12, 32-600 Brzezinka, Poland
Find on Map
- By Train: Take a direct train from Krakow to Oswiecim which is located 2 km from the Auschwitz concentration camp. It will take around 1.5 – 2.5 hours to reach.
- By Bus: From Krakow MDA Bus Station, there are four bus carriers that run between Krakow and Auschwitz and will drop you off at the Auschwitz I camp.
- By Car: You can also arrive by car and park your vehicle in the paid car parking spaces available near the concentration camps.
- Guided Tour: You can also take a guided tour from Krakow to Auschwitz which will take around 7-11 hours and can be completed as a day trip.
Facilities at the Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Toilets: There are toilets available at both the camps but you need to pay a small fee to use them.
- Refreshments: Auschwitz I camp has a restaurant and a fast-food counter to get food and drinks but there is no food available at Auschwitz II camp.
- Storage Room: There is a luggage storage facility available near the main entrance.
- Book Shops: You can buy books from the book shops that are open in both the camps. You can also buy these books from the online book shop of Auschwitz.
- Bistro Bilard: If you are looking to eat some pizza and chase it down with some cold beer, look no further than this no-frills joint across the street from the camp.
- Kebab Pizza Burger Allis: A 12-minute walk away, the restaurant offers a wide selection of Italian, American and Turkish dishes. Their burgers come highly recommended.
- A La Carte: For those looking to enjoy an authentic Polish meal, head on to this restaurant, only 1 km away from the Auschwitz Memorial and Museum.
Here are some great options for accommodations around Auschwitz-Birkenau:
- Budget Hotels: Gościniec Na Rozdrożu, B&M Guesthouse, and Villa Centro apartamenty ze śniadaniami.
- Mid-range Hotels: Hotel Dąbrowski, Old Tree Villa and Hampton by Hilton Oswiecim
- Luxury Hotels: Hotel Imperiale and PIRAMIDA Park Hotel & Wellness
Visitor Tips
- Book the fast track Auschwitz tour tickets to skip the line to enter the museum and save a lot of time and energy.
- Visitors can photograph the insides of the Auschwitz Memorial but avoid flat photography and pay attention to the No Photography signs inside.
- You need to pay 2 PLN to use the toilets inside the memorial.
- You cannot take backpacks or handbags that exceed 30x20x10 cm.
- Wear comfortable shoes since you would be walking a lot on uneven and muddy paths.
- It is recommended to not bring children aged 14 and under to the museum as the experience can be too traumatic for them.
All Your Questions Answered About Auschwitz Tours
A. Yes, the Auschwitz tours are open for visitors.
A. Yes, it is visitors to go for the Auschwitz tours because necessary measures have been taken up to ensure the safety of the public. This includes temperature checks, the mandatory wearing of masks, maintaining a safe distance between the visitors, regular sanitization of hands, and more.
A. The Auschwitz tour price starts from €23.56.
A. The best way to buy tickets to Auschwitz tours is by booking them online. Visitors can avail amazing discounts on the Auschwitz tickets and can even reserve slots well in advance. This allows them to choose their desired date for the visit.
A. Yes, the tickets to Auschwitz tours can be bought online by the visitors.
A. Children aged less than 17 years and students under 26 years can enjoy discounts on the Auschwitz tickets.
A. Children below the age of 5 can enjoy Auschwitz tours for free.
A. Depending upon the experience selected, visitors can get a full refund on their Auschwitz tours ticket if they cancel 48 hours or 24 hours prior to the tour.
A. You can buy the tickets to Auschwitz tours on the day but the tickets are subject to availability and you would have to stand in the long queues during peak times. Furthermore, online ticket holders are prioritized at the venue over on-the-spot ticket buyers. If you opt to purchase the Auschwitz tickets offline, you would be missing out on discounts and offers as well.
A. No, you do not need to print the tickets for Auschwitz tour. You can download it on your mobile to get the unique barcode of the ticket scanned to gain entry.
A. An Auschwitz tour can last anywhere between 7 to 11 hours, depending on the experience that you have selected.
A. Yes, you will need to bring a valid photo ID along with the Auschwitz tickets to enter. Any official ID with a clear photograph of the visitor will work.
A. Yes, you have the option of pre-booking slots for the Auschwitz tours if you buy your Auschwitz tickets online.
A. Yes, you can take guided Auschwitz tours to learn more about its history and significance.
The best time to go for the Auschwitz tours is on the weekdays as there are fewer tourists present.
