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Auschwitz Birkenau II entrance gate with brick buildings and watchtower.
Guide leading Auschwitz-Birkenau tour with group in background.
Entrance gate with "arbeit macht frei" at Auschwitz concentration camp, Poland.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barracks with visitors walking along the gravel path.
Barbed wire fence and brick buildings at Auschwitz sub-camp, Poland.
Auschwitz-Birkenau I barracks interior with wooden bunks and brick walls.
Crematorium interior at Auschwitz I, showing brick ovens and metal carts.
Visitor with audio guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, viewing prisoner photos in a hallway.
Visitors with audio guides at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum exhibit.
Shoes from Holocaust victims at Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial Museum exhibit.
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Guided Tours

Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets & Transfer Options

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.
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3 hr. 30 min. - 7 hr. 30 min.
Transfers available
Pickup available

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 pick-up (as per option selected)

  • Local host

  • Headsets

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Group of tourists at the entrance gate of Auschwitz II during a guided tour.
Visitors walking towards the entrance gate of Auschwitz II, Auschwitz-Birkenau on a guided tour.
Entrance gate to Auschwitz I with visitors walking through.
Exterior view of Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences, Poland.
Informative sign at Auschwitz-Birkenau detailing historical context and prisoner experiences.
Minibus transfer to Auschwitz II with driver near entrance gate.
Memorial wall at Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp with brick building and flags in the background.
Crematorium interior at Auschwitz-Birkenau with metal cart on tracks.
Interior of Auschwitz I barracks showing wooden beams and concrete latrines.
Watchtower along a guided tour path at Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with 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 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.
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Book now, pay later
7 hr. - 7 hr. 30 min.
Transfers available
Pickup available

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.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barbed wire fence and Wieliczka Salt Mine sculptures, Krakow tour.
Guide explaining Auschwitz Birkenau history during a tour, standing near informational boards.
Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences and brick buildings under a clear sky.
Visitors exploring the ornate chapel inside Wieliczka Salt Mine on a guided tour.
Underground lake with wooden walkways in Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland.
Auschwitz I crematorium interior with brick ovens and metal structures.
Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences along a gravel path.
Visitors exploring the underground wooden walkway at Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Wieliczka Salt Mine salt lake with wooden railing and illuminated tunnel entrance.
Mercedes van for Auschwitz-Birkenau tour pickup from Krakow Center.
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Combos

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

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.
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10 hr. 30 min. - 11 hr.
Guided tour
Transfers available
Pickup available

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.
Exterior view of Auschwitz I barracks with barbed wire fences, Poland.
Guide explaining historical exhibits at Auschwitz Birkenau to visitors.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barracks and barbed wire fence under a blue sky.
Crematorium interior at Auschwitz-Birkenau with metal cart on tracks.
Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance gate with warning sign, part of guided tour from Krakow.
Wooden barracks interior at Auschwitz-Birkenau, part of the guided tour experience.
Inside Auschwitz Birkenau barracks with visitors on a guided tour.
Visitors viewing historical photo inside Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum during guided tour.
Watchtower at Auschwitz-Birkenau Camp with barbed wire fence and trees in the background.
Railway wagon on tracks at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, Poland.
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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.
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Check availability
Book now, pay later
7 hr.
Transfers available
Pickup available
Meals included

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.
Guided tour at Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow, featuring historical exhibits and architecture.
Visitors entering through the Arbeit macht frei gate at Auschwitz Birkenau, Krakow.
Barrack building and chimneys at Auschwitz Birkenau, Poland, with a visitor taking photos.
Guide holding a historical newspaper during a tour at Oskar Schindler's Factory in Krakow.
Tram exhibit at Oskar Schindler's Factory museum, Krakow, with historical photos.
Tour guide leading visitors under the "Arbeit macht frei" gate at Auschwitz Birkenau.
Barrack houses along a tree-lined path at Auschwitz Birkenau, with visitors exploring the site.
Aerial view of Auschwitz Birkenau with barracks and pathways visible.
Train station exhibit inside Oskar Schindler's Factory with visitor watching historical footage.
Tank display at the beginning of war exhibit in Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow.
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Combos

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau & Oskar Schindler's Factory Guided Tour

Trace the sobering history of WW2's largest concentration camp, then visit Krakow's factory that chose compassion amid the darkness.

  • Everything you get at Auschwitz-Birkenau: Round-trip transfers, a documentary showing en route the camps, and tour Auschwitz-Birkenau with your guide. See gas chambers, crematoria, and learn how Nazi attempts to destroy genocide records only partially succeeded.
  • Everything you get at Schindler's Factory: Then head to Schindler's Factory Museum, owned by Oskar Schindler, where Jewish workers were protected from concentration camps. See the installation of stacked enamelware among others as part of the permanent exhibition, 'Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-45'.
  • Why choose this combo: Auschwitz-Birkenau lies about 70 km from Krakow city center, and all transport, including the journey to the enamelware factory, is seamlessly covered, removing logistical hassles so you can focus on the experience. An expert local guide provides insider context, personal insights, and explains how these WWII events continue to shape present-day Polish life.
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Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
9 hr.
Guided tour
Transfers available
Pickup available

Trace the sobering history of WW2's largest concentration camp, then visit Krakow's factory that chose compassion amid the darkness.

  • Everything you get at Auschwitz-Birkenau: Round-trip transfers, a documentary showing en route the camps, and tour Auschwitz-Birkenau with your guide. See gas chambers, crematoria, and learn how Nazi attempts to destroy genocide records only partially succeeded.
  • Everything you get at Schindler's Factory: Then head to Schindler's Factory Museum, owned by Oskar Schindler, where Jewish workers were protected from concentration camps. See the installation of stacked enamelware among others as part of the permanent exhibition, 'Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939-45'.
  • Why choose this combo: Auschwitz-Birkenau lies about 70 km from Krakow city center, and all transport, including the journey to the enamelware factory, is seamlessly covered, removing logistical hassles so you can focus on the experience. An expert local guide provides insider context, personal insights, and explains how these WWII events continue to shape present-day Polish life.

Inclusions #

  • Expert English-speaking guide at both Oskar Schindler's Factory & Auschwitz-Birkenau

  • Skip-the-line entry to both Oskar Schindler's Factory & Auschwitz-Birkenau

  • Pick-up from central meeting point in Krakow

  • Transfers by modern Mercedes minibus

  • Documentary movie en route to the Auschwitz Museum

  • Wi-Fi access in minibus

Exclusions #

  • Meals

What to bring

  • Have your passport and ID ready for ticket validation.
  • As this is a 9-hour trip, it's recommended to bring a packed lunch.

What's not allowed

  • Oversized luggage, alcohol and drugs.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair-friendly.

Additional information

  • Hand baggage is considered to be luggage if it exceeds the maximum dimensions of 30cm x 20cm x 10cm.
  • Due to the somber nature of this experience, children above the age of 14 years are better suited for this tour.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Tourists entering Auschwitz Birkenau I through the main gate.
Group touring Auschwitz I with watchtower in view, part of a small guided tour.
Rail tracks leading to the entrance of Auschwitz Birkenau II, Poland.
Striped prisoner uniforms displayed at Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial and Museum.
Black van on a scenic road, used for Auschwitz Birkenau AC transfer.
Auschwitz I barrack with barbed wire fence and informational sign, Auschwitz Birkenau.
Crematorium interior at Auschwitz I, showing brick ovens and metal carts.
Auschwitz-Birkenau barracks and barbed wire fence under a blue sky.
Railway wagon on tracks at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, Poland.
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Guided Tours

From Warsaw: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers

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.
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Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
7 hr. 30 min. - 14 hr.
Transfers available
Pickup available

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.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Visitors entering through the Arbeit macht frei gate at Auschwitz Birkenau, Krakow.
Barbed wire fence and brick buildings at Auschwitz sub-camp, Poland.
Rail tracks leading to Auschwitz Birkenau entrance, Poland.
Visitor at Auschwitz Birkenau memorial site near watch tower and plaques.
Memorial wall with flowers and candles at Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp.
Shoes from Holocaust victims at Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial Museum exhibit.
Barbed wire fence and brick buildings at Auschwitz sub-camp, Poland.
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Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Last Chance Early Morning Tour with Meeting Point Pickup

Early morning visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, without the crowds, and the convenience of transfers and a guide.

  • Full day out to: The concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau, with pickup from a central meeting point in Krakow.
  • You’ll get: Round-trip transfers to and from Krakow in a modern vehicle, a guided tour of the site by an official English-speaking Auschwitz-Birkenau guide (entry tickets to be purchased separately), and an English-speaking tour leader.
  • Judenrampe: Begin at the historic Judenrampe, where original camp train cars stand as a stark reminder of history.
  • Auschwitz I: Explore the first camp, including preserved barracks, Block 11, and exhibits detailing the camp’s harrowing past.
  • Auschwitz II-Birkenau: Walk through the vast grounds, see the remains of gas chambers, and witness the scale of the largest extermination site.
  • Upgrades: Choose convenience by upgrading to include entry tickets along with your tour, ensuring a seamless day.
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Check availability
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
9 hr. 30 min.
Transfers available
Pickup available

Early morning visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, without the crowds, and the convenience of transfers and a guide.

  • Full day out to: The concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau, with pickup from a central meeting point in Krakow.
  • You’ll get: Round-trip transfers to and from Krakow in a modern vehicle, a guided tour of the site by an official English-speaking Auschwitz-Birkenau guide (entry tickets to be purchased separately), and an English-speaking tour leader.
  • Judenrampe: Begin at the historic Judenrampe, where original camp train cars stand as a stark reminder of history.
  • Auschwitz I: Explore the first camp, including preserved barracks, Block 11, and exhibits detailing the camp’s harrowing past.
  • Auschwitz II-Birkenau: Walk through the vast grounds, see the remains of gas chambers, and witness the scale of the largest extermination site.
  • Upgrades: Choose convenience by upgrading to include entry tickets along with your tour, ensuring a seamless day.

Inclusions #

  • Full-day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow

  • Pickup from a meeting point in Krakow

  • Round-trip transportation in a modern vehicle

  • Guided tour by an official English-speaking Auschwitz-Birkenau guide

  • English-speaking tour leader assistance for the full day

  • Entry tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

  • No skip-the-line access – expect to queue at the museum

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card (the name must match the booking).

What’s not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags.
  • Alcohol and drugs.

Accessibility

  • Not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.

Additional information

  • As per the requirements of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking.
  • Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.
  • Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the confirmed pickup time.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum fence and warning sign near Krakow bus tour.
Railway tracks leading to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum entrance under a blue sky.
Brick barracks at Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, Poland, surrounded by green grass.
Portraits of Auschwitz-Birkenau prisoners displayed on a museum wall.
Historical photos displayed at Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum exhibit.
Memorial wall with flowers and candles at Auschwitz concentration camp.
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Tickets

#Round-Trip Tickets: Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum to/from Krakow Bus Station

  • 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.
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Free cancellation
1 hr. 30 min.
Transfers available
  • 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.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guide explaining historical photo at Auschwitz Birkenau to tour group.
Barbed wire fence and watchtower at Auschwitz Birkenau, Auschwitz II barracks in Poland.
Remains of crematorium chimneys at Auschwitz Birkenau, Poland.
Guide explaining historical photo during Auschwitz Birkenau tour from Wroclaw.
Black van on a scenic road, used for Auschwitz Birkenau AC transfer.
Auschwitz Birkenau barracks and main building with green lawn in foreground.
Barracks entrance at Auschwitz I, Block 10, with brick facade and metal door.
Interior of Auschwitz Birkenau barracks with wooden bunks and central walkway.
Auschwitz I barracks and barbed wire fence under a clear sky.
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Guided Tours

From Wroclaw: Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers

  • Experience a deeply moving, full-day guided journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the grim reminders of the Holocaust, directly from Wrocław.
  • Enjoy the privilege of skipping the long queues with a fast-track entry, ensuring you spend more time absorbing the historical significance.
  • Complimentary round-trip transfers and hotel pick-ups and drop-offs make this tour a worry-free way to pay your respects to a dark chapter in history.
  • The prisoner barracks, railway tracks, gas chambers, and crematoria shed light on the harrowing life of the inmates.
  • Choose from varied language options for your guide, ensuring a personalized and convenient exploration of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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  • Experience a deeply moving, full-day guided journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the grim reminders of the Holocaust, directly from Wrocław.
  • Enjoy the privilege of skipping the long queues with a fast-track entry, ensuring you spend more time absorbing the historical significance.
  • Complimentary round-trip transfers and hotel pick-ups and drop-offs make this tour a worry-free way to pay your respects to a dark chapter in history.
  • The prisoner barracks, railway tracks, gas chambers, and crematoria shed light on the harrowing life of the inmates.
  • Choose from varied language options for your guide, ensuring a personalized and convenient exploration of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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  • Skip-the-line entry ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum

  • Licensed English, French, Italian, or Portuguese-speaking guide (based on option selected)

  • Round-trip transfers by air-conditioned minibus from Wroclaw

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off

  • Tip: Ask your guide about the lesser-known 'Canada' warehouses, where the essential belongings of the prisoners were sorted to be shipped back to Germany.
  • It is not recommended for children under 14 to visit the Memorial.
  • Wheelchairs are available at no cost at the Visitor Service Center. Due to the need to preserve historical authenticity, it may be difficult for disabled guests to move around the grounds and the buildings.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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#The organisation was on a high level (pick up/return) , and also the tour in the camp was super, the guide was awesome.
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Stepping on the train tracks in Birkenau was an absolutely surreal feeling. The luggage and shoes were also a crazy realization considering that was a fraction of the amount of people that were affected and shocked by these events
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Historical and very powerful place, combined with -5 and snow ❄️ did our experience more realistic.Transfer, English guide and whole organisation was on top level.Thanks for this unforgivable memories
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It was a wonderful experience. Fin is what I thought "wonderful" was the right word? I don't know. But thanks to the guided tour, which allows us to understand everything, learn every detail, accompanied by the driver who follows you wherever you go, it makes this experience perfect and lightened compared to the horrors we can discover in these places...
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The tour was very well organized. Our driver was friendly and knowledgeable. He also translated for us on the tour. Auschwitz-Birkenau was a powerful experience. Parts felt a little rushed- but there is so much to see, and they are large sites to cover in the amount of time allotted. That being said, I learned so much and appreciated how our guide shared the stories about what happened here. The salt mines were a wonderful experience as well! The sculptures are beautiful, and the tour sharing the history of the mines was very interesting. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Carl

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Mar 2026
Brillant, learnt so much from tour guide, he was so cool, but he told us everything, omg im speechless what happened, i never got taught this at school and maybe it should be taught at school for history lessons, i am nearly 50 and it should be part of english schools for there gcses exams
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Guilherme

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Feb 2026
An excellent experience from start to finish. The driver, Adam, was extremely attentive, picked us up at the hotel door, was punctual, and drove very safely. We felt completely at ease and comfortable throughout the entire trip to Auschwitz. The tour is very impactful and emotionally intense. At the end, we were physically and emotionally exhausted, as is natural after such a remarkable visit. On the way back to Krakow, which takes over an hour, we were able to relax and even sleep in the van, because we felt so safe and comfortable. Even though we were in another country, in an unfamiliar environment, we felt cared for and at ease. At the memorial, the guide was very experienced and conducted the tour with deep respect, sensitivity, and excellent historical knowledge. We chose the tour in English, which was the language available on our date, and everything was very clear and well explained. Impeccable organization, comfortable transportation, and very professional staff. I highly recommend it.

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Auschwitz-Birkenau | Exploring the history of the holocaust

Auschwitz-Birkenau, often referred to simply as Auschwitz concentration camp, stands as the largest Nazi concentration and death camp, where more than one million people, mostly Jews, were killed during the Holocaust. A visit to this site is a deeply somber, emotional, and thought-provoking experience. Read on to find everything you need to plan a visit to Auschwitz.

Why visit Auschwitz?

Auschwitz tour
  • 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.
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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.

Which Auschwitz ticket is best for you?

If you're budget-conscious or short on time

Duration: 3.5 hours
Guide: Yes

  • The Auschwitz guided tour with fast-track entry is a time and cost-efficient choice if you're focused solely on Auschwitz-Birkenau without needing transfers or other amenities. The tour is available in 7 languages to help you choose your preferred language.
  • For a more in-depth Auschwitz experience in a shorter time, choose the Auschwitz sub-camps tour. It explores lesser-known sites around the camps without taking you inside the camps. Includes round-trip transfers from Krakow and an optional lunch.

Recommended tickets: 

  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast Track Tickets
  • From Krakow: Auschwitz Sub-Camps Guided Tour with Transfers

If you want to explore beyond Auschwitz

Duration: 11 hours
Guide: Yes

  • The combo ticket allows you to go on a guided tour of two of Poland's most important historical sites in one day, making it perfect for those who want to make the most of their day.
  • This combo ticket provides ultimate convenience during your trip with an English-speaking guide, an option to include lunch, and round-trip transfers from your hotel or a centrally located meeting point in Krakow (based on your selected option).

Recommended ticket:

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

If you're traveling from Krakow

Duration: 7-7.5 hours
Guide: Yes

  • These tickets are ideal if you are traveling from Krakow and want a hassle-free experience. Both options include fast-track entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II–Birkenau with a guided tour available in around 7 languages.
  • Opt for meeting point transfers ticket option to start your tour from a pre-decided central meeting point in Krakow or get the hotel transfers ticket option to enjoy door-to-door pick-up and drop-off. 

Recommended tickets: 

  • From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Meeting Point Transfers
  • From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

If you're traveling from other cities in Poland

Duration: 7-10.5 hours
Guide: Yes

  • Designed for travelers visiting Auschwitz from Warsaw, Wroclaw, and Katowice, these tours include round-trip AC bus transfers, ensuring comfort for the longer journey. Opt for a meeting point or hotel pick-up and drop-off based on your preferences.
  • Each tour includes fast-track entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau with expert tour guides available in more than 7 languages, so you can select the one that suits you best.

Recommended tickets: 

  • From Warsaw: Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers
  • From Wroclaw: Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers
  • From Katowice: Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers

Cancelation Policy

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 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.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum

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.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

Auschwitz I

Auschwitz 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.

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Auschwitz II-Birkenau

Auschwitz 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.

Auschwitz facts

Plan your visit to Auschwitz

Auschwitz tour timing

Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance hours:

  • December: 7:30 AM - 2 PM
  • January & November: 7:30 AM - 3 PM
  • February: 7:30 AM - 4 PM
  • March, October: 7:30 AM - 5 PM
  • April, May & September: 7:30 AM - 6 PM
  • June, July & August: 7:30 AM - 7 PM

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.

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Auschwitz tour getting there

Address: Ofiar Faszyzmu 12, 32-600 Brzezinka, Poland
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Getting there:

  • By train: Take a direct train from Krakow Glowny station to Oswiecim station, located 2 km from the Auschwitz concentration camp. The journey will take around 1.5 - 2.5 hours.
  • 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.
Auschwitz location
Auschwitz-Birkenau entrances

Auschwitz-Birkenau has two primary entrances:

  • Auschwitz I Main Entrance: This iconic wrought-iron gate, adorned with the chilling words "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Sets You Free), marks the entrance to the Auschwitz I camp. It's a poignant reminder of the camp's dark past.
  • Auschwitz II Birkenau Hell's Gate: The second entrance leads to the vast expanse of Auschwitz II Birkenau, known for its vastness and solemnity, with the iconic railway tracks leading to the camp. 
Auschwitz entrance
Auschwitz tours facilities
  • 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.
  • Free shuttle bus service: A free shuttle bus is available to travel between the two camps — Auschwitz I and Birkenau.
  • 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.
  • Wheelchairs: Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the Visitor Service Centre for differently-abled visitors.
Auschwitz tips
  • There is a lot of walking involved. Wear comfortable shoes and carry plenty of drinking water. Both camps have limited disabled access, and there are only a few spots inside to sit and rest.
  • Ensure your backpack or handbag does not exceed dimensions: 30x20x10 cm. There are lockers available for a small fee, but they tend to get full during peak season.
  • You need to pay 2 PLN to use the toilets inside the memorial.
  • If you are not familiar with the history of Auschwitz or any other concentration camp, we recommend that you read about the holocaust before your trip. Here are some books to get started on, and if you like movies more than books, here are some suggestions to help explain this better. 
  • Visitors can photograph the insides of the Auschwitz Memorial but avoid flat photography and pay attention to the No Photography signs inside.
  • It is recommended to not bring children aged 14 and under to the museum as the experience can be too traumatic for them.
Auschwitz Tickets food

Auschwitz I has a cafeteria that provides meals and water, but if you want to explore other options, here’s what we suggest:

  • 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.

Beyond Auschwitz

Wieliczka Salt Mine

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.

Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets

Oskar Schindler’s Factory

Visit 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.

Oskar Schindler’s Factory tickets

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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