Poland: Auschwitz and Birkenau Guided Tour from Krakow

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Starts
Pawia 18a
Duration
7 Hrs.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket

Description

Transform your travel experience with this Poland: Auschwitz and Birkenau Guided Tour from Krakow. Go on a meaningful exploration of history and listen to the gripping stories behind Auschwitz and Birkenau. These places are a strong reminder of the important events of World War II.

Explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum up close. The entire historical tour from Krakow lasts approximately 7 hours.

Meet an official guide from the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum at Oswiecim. Begin your exploration at Auschwitz I, where the haunting Arbeit Macht Frei sign stands as a chilling reminder of the past. Witness the original wooden buildings, fortified walls, barbed wires, gas chambers, and crematoria. These intact infrastructures serve as moving testimonials to the scale of the Holocaust.

You'll continue to Birkenau, located just minutes away. Here, your guide will share harrowing stories of the camp's history. Listen to stories about harsh living conditions and cruel experiments conducted by Nazi doctors.

Your tour concludes with the history of the 60th Army's liberation of Auschwitz. Gain a better understanding of the importance of preventing similar atrocities.

Please note that this tour package already includes admission to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau. The tour operator offers flexible meeting and pickup point options. Main Square area hotel guests will be directed to the nearest pickup point. Others will wait at a designated meeting spot.

The activity is offered in 1 language: English, welcoming English speakers of all levels.

The starting point for this historical tour is located in Krakow. The exact address is Pawia 18a, 31-154 Kraków, Poland. The endpoint of the tour is located at Pawia 18a, 31-154 Kraków, Poland.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Included

Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau), insurance and taxes
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
Hotel pickup or meeting point (to choose from) and drop off
Licensed local guide
Professional assistance in case of any issue
Round-trip transportation from and to Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle (van or mini-bus)

Destinations

Krakow - city in PolandKrakow

Map

Attractions

Rynek GłównyRynek Główny

Options

ENG Tour Limited to 15 pax
ENG Small Tour Max 15 Visitors: Half the Size of Regular Tours! (group is up to 15, not just transport)
Travel: from your address in a cozy atmosphere with a van and an ENG-speaking driver
This option: was well-received by 98% of our customers (best of the best 2024)
Pickup included
ENG Tour - Estimated Dep. Time
Selected time may vary - TBC: Final departure time may change - it will be adjusted to the museum’s schedule and confirmed closer to the tour date!
Quick Meet & Go: centrally located 3 meeting points. Don't waste your time picking up others from their addresses
30-Person English Tour: Official Museum Size
ENG Last Slots Time Guaranteed
Departure: time is guaranteed within ±30 minutes and will not change
Entry time: has already been verified with the Auschwitz Museum
English guide: up to 30 people, the official group size at the Museum
Select: preferred meeting point, if you're unsure, we'll help
Dutch Guide Estimated Dep Time
Kies het: ontmoetingspunt dat het beste bij je past.
Groep met Nederlandse gids: tot 30 personen.
Voertuigtype gebaseerd: op het aantal personen.
with Salt Mine on the same day
Auschwitz & Wieliczka: One-Day Trip Full of History
Departure: time is guaranteed within ±30 minutes and will not change
Entry time: has already been verified with the Auschwitz Museum and Salt Mine Museum
Duration: 11 hours
English guides: up to 30 people (Auschwitz) and 35 people (Salt Mine)
Select: preferred meeting point, if you're unsure, we'll help

Good to know

[CHILDREN] Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant seats are available. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, the tour is recommended for ages 13+.
[DEPARTURE] Booked times are approximate and may change due to museum scheduling or traffic.
[DOCUMENTS] **Full names of all participants MUST be provided during booking (the same as on ID or passport, no nicknames). Passport or ID is MANDATORY for each participant and will be checked. NO ID = NO ENTRY!**
[LUNCH] Lunch is not included. There is no time for a full meal between visits, and no food facilities on-site, so please bring a snack.
[PHOTOS] Photography is allowed except in marked areas. Flash is not permitted inside buildings.
[PICKUP] Some Krakow hotels are in restricted traffic zones; pickup will be arranged from the nearest accessible point and you will be informed in advance.
[RENOVATIONS] Due to roadworks in western Krakow, pickups in that area are not possible. The Straszewskiego 19 meeting point is temporarily closed. We will arrange a nearby alternative if needed.
[SECURITY] An airport-style security check is required before entering the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
[VISIT] Guided group tour only, no individual pacing. Respectful behavior and smart casual dress required. Eating, smoking, and loud behavior are not allowed.
[WEATHER] The tour runs in all weather. Up to 70% of the visit takes place outdoors, so please dress appropriately and bring water on warm days.
Specialized infant seats are available

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