Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour or Private Transfer from Krakow
Currently Auschwitz-Birkenau is a synonym for world’s most cruel terror, genocide and atrocities. The camp was built in 1940 by Nazis in the suburbs of Oswiecim. The total number of deaths and executions is estimated to have touched over 1.5 million people from 28 nationalities. Since 1979 this site is inscribed in the UNESCO Cultural and Natural World Heritage list.
The tour includes a visit to both parts of the camp, Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. This tour group and is available with live speaking guide.
Private tours include 20 languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Romanian, Serbian, Swedish, Ukrainian, Hungarian and Polish.
Options
English Guide (Hotel Pickup)
Guide, Ticket & Transfer: This option includes all fees, a two-way shared ride by a professional driver and a group tour with a licenced English guide.
Duration: 8 hours: We will send an email/text with detailed instructions about your starting time the day before the activity.
Hotel Pickup & Drop-off Point: Hotel pickup included. Please provide your accommodation address. The drop-off location is near Old Town Krakow.
Pickup included
What's included in Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour or Private Transfer from Krakow
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Stare MiastoPass-by Only
Start your trip from a convenient meeting point near the Krakow Old Town. Select an option with hotel pickup if you wish to start the trip from your local accommodation.
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Begin your visit with a guide at the first part of the memorial the former mother camp known as Auschwitz I. Here you will walk through the camp grounds, go into the prisoner blocks and visit the first crematorium. You will see the historical documents, photos and material evidence prepared by the museum in the original buildings of the former camp.
Brzezinka
After the visit at Auschwitz I, you will have a short break about 15 minutes. Then your driver will take you to the parking by Auschwitz II Birkenau. From here you will walk to the historical Birkenau Gate to meet you guide for the second part of your visit.
Inclusions
- Option with English Guide and Convenient Meetup Points
- Professional English-speaking drivers/hosts
- Option with English Guide and Hotel Pickup
- Shared and Private Transfers
- Option with Private Transfer Only, without Tickets and Guide
- Food and drinks
- Admission Ticket and Guide in option "Private Transfer no Tickets"
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Maximum luggage/bag/purse/backpack size is 30x20x10cm (A4 sheet size)
- Due to the character of this place it is expected to dress in a modest way.
- We will contact you the evening before the trip to convey the exact time of departure.
- Departure time is approximate and may change.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The Auschwitz Birkenau Museum ultimately decides the visiting time. This information will be available the evening before the day of your tour. Please reserve the whole day for this trip.
Meeting Points
- Spanish and Italian Guide tour options start from this meeting point. The stop is next to Glonojad restaurant, near the statue of the unknown soldier.
- The Kiss & Ride bus stop by the main post office on Wielopole street.
End Points
- Drop-off is in the city centre near Old Town Krakow.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Pick-up time is approximate and the change can be even a couple of hours - the exact starting time will be confirmed 2-1 days earlier, Maximum luggage/bag/purse/backpack size is 30x20x10cm (A4 sheet size)
