Auschwitz Tours & Tickets
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Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau with Fast-Track Tickets
- Take a profound journey through history with an official guide at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, a powerful testament to the human spirit amidst tragedy.
- This ticket has fast-track entry privileges and allows you to pass through the security line and start your tour as quickly as possible.
- Join an authorized tour group, with up to 30 people, led by an expert Auschwitz-Birkenau guide, ensuring an informative and immersive experience.
- 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 tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours, with 1.5-2 hours at Auschwitz and 1-1.5 hours at Birkenau, providing ample time to explore both locations thoroughly.
Inclusions
- Fast-track entrance to Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Local host who will meet you close to Auschwitz I
- Guided tour by an official Auschwitz-Birkenau guide
- Headsets
Exclusions
- Transfers
- Parking fees
- Tip: Engage with books, documentaries, and online resources to understand Auschwitz-Birkenau's history and significance for a more meaningful visit.
- This tour is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Polish.
- It is not recommended that children under 14 visit the memorial.
- Note that last-minute tour timing changes may occasionally occur due to the nature of the venue. In rare cases, tours may be rescheduled to the following day, ensuring you still get the full experience.
- The max size of backpacks or handbags brought into the museum shouldn't exceed dimensions: 30x20x10cm (roughly 12x8x4 inches) and 30kg.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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 7 available options. Upgrade to include lunch in your ticket.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Expert guide available in 6 languages.
- Round-trip transfers from Krakow with meeting point pick-up
- Skip-the-line access
- Lunch (optional)
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- 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 live tour guide is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch and Polish.
- Note that last-minute tour timing changes may occasionally occur due to the nature of the venue. In rare cases, tours may be rescheduled to the following day, ensuring you still get the full experience.
- Appropriate attire is expected at the Auschwitz memorial.
- Larger belongings need 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.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau with Hotel Transfers from Krakow Center
- Immerse yourself in a historical experience with a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp complex.
- Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off services from central Krakow, with exclusive skip-the-line access to the camp.
- Travel to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex aboard an AC minibus with an English-speaking driver, while your expert multilingual guide brings history to life.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust through a guided tour of the outdoor museum, exhibits, and the camp's harrowing past.
- Choose from 6 language options for your guided tour, catering to your preferences and ensuring an informative experience.
Inclusions
- Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Expert licensed English, Polish, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch or German-speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transfers by an AC minivan or minibus
- Audio equipment rental
Exclusions
- Pick-up & drop-off from hotels located far from the center of Krakow
- Tip: Don't miss the documentary on the visitor center. It is a brief introduction with real images of the camp and its prisoners, their way of life, and a summary of the history of the formation of the camp.
- Facilities: WiFi & Cloakroom.
- The tour is available in English, Polish, Italian, French, German, Dutch and Spanish.
- 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 possible 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.
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 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 tour of two concentration camps and a historic mine with a live 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 and non-veg options in your ticket.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Expert English-speaking guide for both sites
- Pick-up from the hotel or from the meeting point
- Private transport in AC vehicle from Krakow
- Lunchbox with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options (optional)
- Entry tickets to both sites
- Audio equipment rental
- Pick up from your hotel or meeting point
- Travel to Auschwitz (approx 1h)
- Visit to Auschwitz Museum 1.5hr
- Visit to Birkenau Musuem 1hr
- Lunch break 1hr
- Travel to Wieliczka Salt Mine approx 1hr
- Wieliczka Salt Mine tour 2.5hr
- Travel back to Krakow approx 30min (time may vary depending on the drop-off point)
- Pick-up is possible from the hotels located in the center of Kracow. 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.
Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Tip: Pay attention to the camp's infrastructure and layout. Observe the barracks, watchtowers, fences, and other structures to get a sense of the scale and conditions of the camp.
- Note that last-minute tour timing changes may occasionally occur due to the nature of the venue. In rare cases, tours may be rescheduled to the following day, ensuring you still get the full experience.
- The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service.
- 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.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Tip: Keep an eye out for intricate statues, bas-reliefs, and even entire salt chapels, showcasing the miners' skill and craftsmanship.
- 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.
Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau with Lunch & Hotel Pick-Up 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 AC 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.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Expert licensed guide (English, French, Spanish, Italian, or German)
- Pick-up from the hotel or from the nearest possible pick-up point
- Transfers by an AC minivan or minibus
- Service of an experienced driver
- Audio equipment rental
- Food: Lunchbox with ham or Cheese Sandwich or Hummus Sandwich Fruits, Chocolate
- Drinks: Water
Exclusions
- Pick-up from the hotels located far from the center of Krakow
- Tip: The weather in Auschwitz is very unpredictable. Winters are really cold (and days short) and the summers are quite hot. Be sure to dress weather appropriately.
- Note that last-minute tour timing changes may occasionally occur due to the nature of the venue. In rare cases, tours may be rescheduled to the following day, ensuring you still get the full experience.
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Round-Trip Tickets: Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum to/from Krakow Bus Station
- Ride comfortably between Krakow Bus Station and Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum 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, you can purchase them on-site for either guided or self-guided exploration.
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: Auschwitz-Birkenau is a memorial site. Dress modestly and respectfully.
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
All Your Questions Answered About Auschwitz Tours
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.
