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Auschwitz-Birkenau
Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Go for: Guided tour with Fast-Track tickets
Duration: 3 hr. 30 min.
Guide: Official Auschwitz-Birkenau guide
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Go for: Tickets with round-trip transfers
Guide: Expert licensed guide
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Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau with Lunch & Hotel Pick-Up from Krakow Center
Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau with Hotel Transfers from Krakow Center
Go for: Small group tour tickets
Duration: 6 hours
Guide: Expert licensed guide
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Small Group Guided Tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau with Transfers from Krakow
Go for: Combo tickets
Duration: 11 hours
Guide: Expert English-speaking guide
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Combo: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Krakow with Optional Lunch
Most Auschwitz tour tickets can be canceled 24-48 hours before the experience begins. However, some tickets cannot be canceled or rescheduled. Please check your ticket for details at the time of booking.
Auschwitz-Birkenau is made up of three parts: Auschwitz I, Auschwitz II-Birkenau, and Auschwitz III-Monowitz. The first two camps are about 3 kilometers apart, and any Auschwitz tour will take you to both of them. The third camp was a labor camp and there’s nothing left of it currently, save a memorial on the road.
This holocaust museum showcases the works made secretly by prisoners that showcase their lives in the concentration camps. You will also find works made for the SS for the expansion of the Auschwitz camps and post-war collections. Visitors here will get to explore two main camps: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
Know MoreAuschwitz I, which opened in 1940, was the first concentration camp and headquarters of the SS. You can see 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.
Know MoreAuschwitz II – Birkenau was opened in 1941 to keep up with the large numbers of political prisoners and Jews who were being deported to Auschwitz. See the railway tracks and original cattle cars that were used to transport the deportees, the ruins of the crematorium and barracks, and get a glimpse into the living conditions of prisoners.
Know MoreAuschwitz-Birkenau entrance hours:
Closed on: January 1, December 25, and Easter Sunday.
Duration: 4-5 hours
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.
Address: Ofiar Faszyzmu 12, 32-600 Brzezinka, Poland
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Auschwitz-Birkenau has two primary entrances:
Auschwitz I has a cafeteria that provides meals and water, but if you want to explore other options, here’s what we suggest:
Here's a list of hotels near Auschwitz:
Admire the unique statues sculpted in salt, underground chapels, and works of art at Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Explore the miner workplaces and underground salt labyrinth, and marvel at the underground lakes, the numerous chambers carved in salt, and more.
Visit Wieliczka Salt MineVisit Krakow's famed Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum, where WWII history unfolds. Explore Schindler's heroic acts, saving 1,200 Jews. Immerse in recreated rooms, personal artifacts, and photos. Discover wartime Krakow's story, from prewar life to German occupation and Jewish resistance, through exhibits of photos, artifacts, and documents.
Visit Oskar Schindler’s FactoryThe Auschwitz tour price starts from zł96.19. This includes fast-track entrance to Auschwitz-Birkenau and a guided tour by an official Auschwitz-Birkenau guide.
The best way to buy tickets to Auschwitz tours is by booking them online. Online booking is easy and convenient as it allows you to avail of exclusive discounts on Auschwitz tickets and reserve your slots well in advance.
Yes, you can buy tickets to Auschwitz tours online. Scroll up to choose from all the Auschwitz ticket and tour options.
Yes, you can get skip-the-line tickets for the Auschwitz tour and get priority access inside.
Yes, all Auschwitz tour tickets allow entry into the Auschwitz Birkenau Museum.
Yes. Children aged less than 12 years and students with a valid ID can enjoy discounts on the Auschwitz tickets.
Cancellation policy varies based on the type of ticket you select. Some ticket options provide a complete refund if you cancel up to 48-72 hours before your scheduled visit, while others may not allow cancellations. Pease review the specific terms and conditions before finalizing your reservation.
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. Additionally, if you opt to purchase the Auschwitz tickets offline, you would be missing out on discounts and offers as well.
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.
An Auschwitz tour can last anywhere between 3 to 11 hours, depending on the experience that you have selected.