- Cultural significance: As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Auschwitz-Birkenau holds immense cultural and historical significance. It's a must-visit for those interested in the past but also for those who wish to build a better future.
- Educational value: Auschwitz-Birkenau offers a unique opportunity to learn about the Holocaust and the atrocities committed during World War II.
- Paying respect: By visiting, you pay your respects to the millions who suffered and perished here. It's a way to honor their memory and ensure that their stories are never forgotten.
- It's a place of reflection: Walking through Auschwitz-Birkenau allows for personal reflection. It’s an opportunity to contemplate the importance of tolerance, compassion, and the prevention of such horrors in the future.
Guided Tours
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets & Transfer Options
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What’s not allowed
- Please note that pets, smoking, luggage or large bags are not allowed.
- Strict dress code: short skirts are not allowed.
- Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the museum; only bags up to 30x20x10 cm in size are permitted.
- Baby strollers are not allowed inside.
Accessibility
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
Additional information
- Please expect a considerable wait time at the entrance during peak season.
- Guests may have to wait in long queues for some time before entering the camp.
- Larger bags and luggage can be stored in the cloakroom.
- Pickup times are approximate and may vary on the day of your visit. While your preferred time will be recorded, the exact schedule is confirmed one day in advance and shared via email and/or WhatsApp, so we recommend allowing some flexibility when planning your day.
- If your accommodation is outside the pickup zone, in a restricted area, or in a location with limited vehicle access, you may be asked to meet at the closest available pickup point.
- Auschwitz is a highly regulated and sensitive historical site, and there are occasions when fast-track access cannot be guaranteed due to decisions made directly by the museum authorities.
Inclusions #
Fast-track entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II–Birkenau
Guided tour by an official English/Italian/German/French/Spanish/Polish-speaking Auschwitz-Birkenau guide (as per option selected)
Last-minute English guided tour (as per option selected)
Hotel or meeting point pick-up (as per option selected)
Local host
Headsets
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Guided Tours
From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers
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What to bring
- It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
- Have your passport or ID ready for a seamless experience.
What's not allowed
- Strict dress code: respectful attire.
- Keep in mind that large luggage is not allowed for this experience.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
- If your hotel is outside the pickup area or in a zone with limited access, you’ll be asked to meet at the closest convenient pickup point.
- Per Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum policies, all participants must provide their full name and contact details when booking.
- Your youngest guests will enjoy a special children’s menu and receive delightful gifts.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.
- The starting time for the Auschwitz-Birkenau tour cannot be guaranteed in advance. While your preferred time will be recorded, the exact schedule is only confirmed a day before and will be shared with you through email and/or WhatsApp.
Inclusions #
Fast-track entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II–Birkenau
Round-trip AC transfers from your hotel or the meeting point (as per option selected)
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Guided Tours
From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
What to bring
- It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
- Have your passport or ID ready for a seamless experience.
What's not allowed
- Strict dress code: respectful attire.
- Keep in mind that flash photography, alcohol, drugs, and baby carriages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
- 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 the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name 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.
- The maximum size bag permitted on this tour is 30 x 20 x 10 centimeters.
- The starting time for the Auschwitz-Birkenau tour cannot be guaranteed in advance. While your preferred time will be recorded, the exact schedule is only confirmed a day before and will be shared with you through email and/or WhatsApp.
- If your accommodation is outside the pickup zone, in a restricted area, or in a location with limited vehicle access, you may be asked to meet at the closest available pickup point.
Inclusions #
Full-day Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour
Fast-track entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II–Birkenau
Expert English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Polish-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)
Round-trip AC transfers from Krakow
Pick-up from the hotel or a convenient meeting point
English-speaking experienced driver
Lunchbox (as per option selected)
Private English guided tour (as per option selected)
Headsets (only in the first camp)
Exclusions #
- Pick-up & drop-off from hotels located far from the center of Krakow
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Combos
From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour
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Experience two of Krakow’s most powerful UNESCO sites in one seamless, expertly guided day trip.
- Day out to: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, with round-trip transfers from Krakow, entry tickets, guided tours at both sites, a professional tour leader, and headsets for clear audio. Travel by air-conditioned bus and enjoy a well-organized itinerary with time to reflect and explore.
- You’ll get: Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine, English-speaking guides, all transfers, tour leader, and headsets.
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Walk through the largest Nazi concentration camp, guided by an expert who shares the site’s history and stories, visiting preserved barracks and memorials.
- Wieliczka Salt Mine: Descend into a stunning underground world, discovering intricate salt-carved chambers, chapels, and sculptures with a knowledgeable local guide.
- Upgrades: Choose hotel pickup and drop-off for added convenience and a seamless start and end to your day.
Inclusions #
Full-day Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour
Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau I & II
Entry to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Expert English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup & drop-off (option based)
Meeting point pick-up (option based)
Headsets
What to bring
- Carry a valid passport or ID card that matches the name on your booking for entry.
- Pack some snacks and a lunch, as meals and drinks are not included in this tour.
- Bring a student ID if you’re eligible for student discounts.
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What’s not allowed
- Large bags, luggage, or backpacks larger than 20 x 30 cm are not permitted inside the sites.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Weapons, sharp objects, alcohol, and drugs are strictly forbidden.
- Smoking is prohibited, including inside the vehicles.
- Please avoid wearing short skirts or sleeveless tops.
- Food and drinks cannot be brought into certain areas and are not included in the tour.
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Accessibility
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or individuals with mobility impairments.
- Not recommended for infants under 1 year old.
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Additional information
- Pickup times may vary; the usual start is between 5am and 10am. The exact time will be confirmed by email the day before your tour.
- All participants must provide their full name and contact details exactly as shown on their ID. Entry may be denied if the booking name does not match.
- The pace and duration of the visit are set by the memorial’s visitor service and may change.
- Tours may be canceled for reasons beyond the operator’s control; in such cases, a full refund will be issued.
- Expect a long day with considerable walking and standing.
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- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Guided Tours
Auschwitz & Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers & Optional Private Tour
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- Tip: Remember, this is not a photo-op location, but a place for reflection and remembrance.
- Dress code: smart casual, to respect the place.
- Facilities: Infant Seats
- For hotels in Krakow that are located in traffic-restricted areas, your pick-up will be organized from the nearest possible point and you will be informed.
- The hours you book are tentative and may change. The duration of transfers is also approximate. The exact pickup time will be confirmed a day before the tour (in the afternoon at the latest).
- Be prepared to go through a security check (similar to the airport's) in order to enter Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
- Bring along a bottle of water and some snacks.
- Eating and smoking, as well as acting in a loud manner are forbidden at the Museum.
- The maximum bag size permitted is 30cm x 20cm x 10cm. You can leave your bags in the car which is locked during your visit.
- It is recommended that visitors should be at least 13 years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
- This experience is not wheelchair/stroller accessible.
- The experience is not suitable for pets.
- No public transportation nearby.
- Infants must not sit on laps.
Inclusions #
Guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau
Round-trip transfers from and to Krakow by AC vehicle (van or mini-bus)
Entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau
Licensed, English-speaking local guide
Private or regular group tour (optional)
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional assistance
- Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
Guided Tours
From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Day Trip with Lunch & Transfers
This ticket has the following options that you can choose from:
- English Guided Tour
- Italian Guided Tour
- Spanish Guided Tour
- Small Group English Guided Tour
Inclusions #
Entry tickets
Pick-up from the hotel or from the meeting point
Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
Lunchbox (vegetarian or non-vegetarian options available)
Service of an experienced driver/English-speaking tour manager
Tour with a professional guide
Audio rental equipment
What to bring
- Wear sports shoes, as the tour involves extensive walking and descending 800 stairs.
- Wear appropriate clothing for the salt mine, where temperatures remain between 14°C and 16°C.
What's not allowed
- Bags larger than 30 x 20 x 10 cm are not permitted at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
- Bags larger than 35 x 20 x 20 cm are not permitted at the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Additional information
- The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial visitor service and may be subject to change.
- The name on your booking must exactly match the name on your photo ID. Entry may be refused if the names do not match.
- Hotel pickup is available from central Krakow hotels. Guests staying outside this area or in restricted-access zones will be assigned the nearest possible pickup point.
- The exact pickup location and time will be provided at least one day before the tour.
- Visitors to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine may be subject to personal and bag security checks.
- Toilets located near the museum are paid facilities.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Guided Tours
From Katowice: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers
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- Tip: Don't miss the haunting exhibits in Auschwitz I, including the collection of personal belongings of the victims.
- 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 are required to provide their full name 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.
- The maximum bag size allowed inside the museum is 30x20x10 cm.
- All sightseeing within the camp can only be done in the company of a licensed guide.
- Pick-up is available from central Krakow hotels. If your hotel is outside this area or has limited access, you'll be given the nearest pick-up point and time.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 13 years old. It is up to the parents or guardians to decide whether to let children attend or not.
- Baby carriages and luggage larger than 30 x 20 x 10cm are not permitted inside the museum.
Inclusions #
7.5-hour Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum tour
Skip-the-line entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau
Expert English/Italian/French/Portuguese-speaking guide
Round-trip transfers by AC bus from a selected meeting point
- Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
Tickets
#Round-Trip Tickets: Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum to/from Krakow Bus Station
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- Ride comfortably from Krakow Bus Station to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and vice versa within 1.5 hours.
- Select from multiple departure times and arrive at your destination without the hassle of GPS or language barriers.
- While this service doesn’t include entry tickets to the museum, you can purchase them on-site for a guided or self-guided exploration.
- You can select your preferred pickup time from the museum as per your schedule for added convenience.
Inclusions #
- Round-trip transfers between Krakow bus station and Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
Exclusions #
- Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
- From Krakow to Auschwitz- Board the Auschwitz Shuttle Bus from Krakow's main bus station, upper deck (Bosacka 18 street). The driver will accept your Headout voucher.
- From Auschwitz to Krakow: Board the return bus at Więźniów Oświęcimia 55 Street. The driver will accept your Headout voucher.
- Tip: During your transfer, spend some time reading survivor stories for a deeper connection to history and a more meaningful visit.
- Facilities: Baggage Storage.
- For your transfer, please look for the bus displaying the "Lajkonik" sign.
- Please note that you can only use the voucher for the time slot selected by you.
- Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
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From Warsaw: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers
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Effortless pick-up, flexible language tours, and a must-book for curious travelers.
- Skip lines to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where over 1.3 million people were killed by the Nazis in WWII.
- Learn from your expert English-speaking guide about the genocide, resistance, and liberation of the camp.
- Travel comfortably in an airconditioned bus and enjoy hotel transfers to the camp and back from Warsaw with a small group of up to 8 people.
- Witness the original buildings, barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
- See personal artifacts and hear moving stories about former prisoners, that give you a detailed idea of the impact of the Nazis.
Inclusions #
Skip-the-line entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
English/French/Italian/Spanish/Portuguese-speaking guide
Small group of up to 8 people
Round-trip transfers by AC bus
Round-trip transfers by AC bus
Pick-up & drop-off from selected meeting point
Entrance fee
- Tip: Pay close attention to the 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate, which translates to 'Work Sets You Free.' This phrase was a cruel deception, meant to mislead and dehumanize the prisoners.
- Remember that this is a memorial site and a place of remembrance, so it's essential to be respectful throughout the visit.
- Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
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