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Quick overview

  • Ways to explore: Choose guided tours of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, with options for multilingual guides, private tours, or small-group transfers.
  • Transfers and meals: Travel from Krakow with round-trip AC transfers, hotel or meeting-point pickup, and lunch or a lunchbox on select options.
  • Beyond Auschwitz: Combine your visit with the Wieliczka Salt Mine or a guided walk through Krakow’s former Ghetto and Eagle’s Pharmacy.
  • Queues and access: Fast-track entry is available on select tours, but all visitors must undergo security checks.
  • When to book: Book ahead to secure your preferred date, language, and transfer option, especially during busy travel periods.
  • Good to know: Inclusions vary by ticket, so check whether your option covers meals, hotel pickup, headsets, and a private guide before booking.
  • Best upgrade: Choose the Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine combo to visit two major historical sites in one day.

Which Auschwitz tour ticket is best for you?

Ticket typeEntrance usedSecurityIncludesWhy pick this
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets & Transfer Options

Auschwitz I & II-Birkenau

Mandatory

Entry, guide, headsets; select transfers

• Multiple language options • Flexible pickup choices

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers

Auschwitz I & II-Birkenau

Mandatory

Entry, AC transfers; lunch on select options

• Krakow round-trip transfers • Lunch available on select options

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Auschwitz I & II-Birkenau

Mandatory

Entry, AC transfers, guide; lunchbox and private guide on select options

• Hotel pickup options • Private guide upgrade available

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour

Auschwitz I & II-Birkenau

Mandatory

Entry, AC hotel transfers, headsets, licensed guide

• Transfers for groups of up to 8 • Licensed local guide

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour

Auschwitz I & II-Birkenau; Wieliczka Salt Mine

Mandatory

Entry to both sites, guide, headsets; pickup options

• Visits two major sites • Combines history and underground exploration

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Krakow Ghetto Visit with Transfers

Auschwitz I & II-Birkenau; Krakow Ghetto

Mandatory

Guided camp visits, Ghetto walking tour, Eagle’s Pharmacy, transfers, audio headsets

• Adds Krakow Ghetto history • Includes Eagle’s Pharmacy

What to expect at Auschwitz-Birkenau

Visitors walking towards a watchtower at Auschwitz-Birkenau during a guided tour.
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Enter a place of remembrance

Arrive at Auschwitz I, where brick barracks, watchtowers, barbed-wire fences, and the camp gate mark the beginning of a sobering visit to one of the most significant Holocaust memorial sites.

Walk through Auschwitz I with historical context

Explore former barracks and exhibitions documenting the lives of prisoners, Nazi persecution, and the systematic murder of millions. The preserved buildings and personal belongings offer a deeply moving record of individual lives and loss.

Continue to Auschwitz II-Birkenau

Walk past the railway tracks and through the vast grounds of Birkenau, where barracks, ruins of gas chambers, and crematoria bear witness to the scale of the atrocities committed here.

Understand the history with a licensed guide

Guided tours explain the camps' operation, the experiences of prisoners, and the events of the Holocaust. Choose from available languages, with headsets provided on select tours to help you follow the commentary.

Explore at your chosen pace and format

Select tours offer private guiding or small-group transfers, while round-trip transport from Krakow simplifies travel between the city and the memorial. Fast-track entry is available on select tickets, but security checks still apply.

Extend your visit beyond Auschwitz

Some full-day options combine the memorial with the Wieliczka Salt Mine or a guided walk through Krakow's former Ghetto, including Eagle's Pharmacy. These combinations connect the history of Nazi persecution with other important chapters of the region's past.

Things to know before booking your Auschwitz tour

  • There are several Auschwitz tour options available, allowing you to select the one that best suits your budget, starting location, and preferred type of experience.
  • You can select a tour based on your current location, as there are tours departing from Krakow, Katowice, Warsaw, and Wrocław. All the tours include round-trip transfers in AC vehicles, with options for meeting point or hotel pickup and drop-off. Opt for round-trip hotel transfers for a completely hassle-free experience.
  • Almost all Auschwitz tours like Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour with fast track tickets and Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour from Krakow offer fast-track entry, allowing you to pass through the security line and start your tour as quickly as possible.
  • All the Auschwitz-Birkenau tours are guided experiences with professional Auschwitz guides available in up to 7 languages. However, the languages offered vary depending on the specific tour, so be sure to check the language options available for each tour to ensure a comfortable experience.
  • Take a guided tour of Auschwitz sub-camps, exploring lesser-known yet equally haunting sites with profound historical significance. The ticket includes entry fees to all sub-camps and an optional lunch. However, please note that this tour does not cover the interiors of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps.
  • The Combo tour from Krakow allows you to to go on a guided tour of two UNESCO sites in a day, Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. This ticket provides both value and convenience. You get a full day of historical exploration with an option to choose round-trip transfers from your hotel or a meeting point in Krakow.
  • Smaller group sizes of up to 8 people are available for Auschwitz tours from Warsaw, ensuring a more intimate experience. Tours from Krakow, Katowice, or Wrocław may include larger group sizes but maintain high-quality guided service with fast-track entry and round-trip transfers in AC buses.
  • The Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour from Krakow, Combo tour from Krakow, and Auschwitz sub-camps tour offer an option to include lunch in your experience, which can be a great add-on for these long duration tours. Other tours do not include meals, so remember to bring your own food or snacks, especially for full-day experiences.
  • Please note that both Auschwitz camps have limited disabled access, and seating options are sparse. Additionally, it's not recommended for children under 14 to visit Auschwitz.
  • Bring a valid photo ID with your tickets for entry into Auschwitz. Any official ID with a clear photo will suffice.

Auschwitz tour highlights

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.

Plan your visit to Auschwitz

Tips & guidelines

  • Plan enough time: Set aside at least 3.5–4 hours to visit Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, including the transfer between the two sites.
  • Book your preferred option early: Reserve ahead to secure your preferred date, language, and transfer arrangement, particularly during busy travel periods.
  • Carry valid identification: Bring an original passport or other accepted ID, and ensure your booking details match your identification documents.
  • Pack light: Bags larger than 20 × 30 cm are not permitted inside the memorial sites. Check your ticket instructions for current baggage restrictions and storage arrangements.
  • Dress respectfully: Auschwitz-Birkenau is a memorial and former concentration camp. Wear appropriate clothing and maintain a quiet, respectful manner throughout your visit.
  • Prepare for walking: Expect extended periods on foot across uneven paths and open grounds, particularly at Birkenau. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for changing weather.
  • Follow photography rules: Respect posted restrictions and instructions from staff, especially in exhibitions and memorial areas. Avoid disruptive behavior and follow designated visitor routes.
  • Choose transport carefully: If travelling from Krakow, consider a ticket with round-trip AC transfers to simplify the journey between the city and the memorial.

Beyond Auschwitz

Frequently asked questions about Auschwitz tickets

The 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.

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