Attractions & guided tours
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 7 Hours
Do this because
Experience a poignant piece of World War II history on a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow
Follow a licensed guide for a better understanding of this dark chapter in the world history
Explore the UNESCO-listed former Nazi concentration camp complex
What to expect
Take a tour of the World War II Auschwitz-Birkenau complex on a 7-hour trip from Krakow. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage compound and explore the twin concentration camp with a licensed guide.Learn about the Nazi Holocaust and how the camps functioned. Explore the poignant exhibition halls, and see the barracks, gas chambers and other buildings at Auschwitz I. Then, view the watchtowers, crumbled buildings and memorials at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Your guide will explain everything you see with care and sensitivity.
What's included
Entrance fees
Guided tour
Roundtrip transportation
Headsets (to hear the guide)
On-site assistance
What to remember
Know in advance:
All participants must provide their full name and contact details at the time of booking. Please ensure that the name on your ID exactly matches the name provided at the booking to avoid issues at the entrance
The museum can change your visit time, so your pickup time may change accordingly. You will receive final confirmation via email 1–2 days before the tour. Due to the extremely high visitors’ volume and internal policies, Auschwitz-Birkenau reserves the right to cancel tours or guides at any time, even a few days or hours before the visit. If this happens, you will be informed and if possible, offered an alternative date or program. Departures from Krakow may take place in the following hours: 6.00am - 1.00pm
All visitors are required to pass through security checks before entering the museum grounds
The allowed dimensions of a bag you can take with you are 30x20x10 (A4 size). You will be asked to leave your bigger belongings in the car (they will be locked and supervised by the driver)
Please bear in mind that there are hundreds of tourists visiting the museum every day and keeping your own pace of sightseeing is not possible
Not recommended for children aged 14 and under. Please bring your own child seat or child sling when travelling with a child
Students (age 13-26) must have a valid ID
Standard group size in the museum with 1 guide (if not specified in the options) is up to 30 people. For the small group option, it's up to 15 people
Remember to bring:
Please, wear comfortable shoes and also take an umbrella or a raincoat as the majority of the tour will take part outside
There is a 15-minute break during the tour, remember to bring a sandwich and water with you
Provider
All Poland Sp. z o.o.
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Wielopole 2, Kraków, Poland
Meeting point:
The driver will be waiting for you at Parking Kiss & Ride (2 Wielopole Street) next to the Main Post Office (Poczta Glowna). Please, arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the starting time.