Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow
Overview
Take a sobering 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 guide as you 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.
Inclusions
- Transportation (air-conditioned vehicle)
- Local live guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Entry/Admission - Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, ul. Wiezniow Oswiecimia 20 Entrance to the Museum is located at Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej Str. no. 11, Oswiecim 32-603 Poland
Explore the twin concentration camp: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II- Birkenau with a guide as you learn about the Nazi Holocaust and how the camps functioned.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, ul. Wiezniow Oswiecimia 20 Entrance to the Museum is located at Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej Str. no. 11, Oswiecim 32-603 Poland
Explore the twin concentration camp: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II- Birkenau with a guide as you learn about the Nazi Holocaust and how the camps functioned.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- MAIN DEPARTURE POINT: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza street) in front of the "Zabka" store. Please check in at your chosen meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the tour.
- The hours you book are tentative and may change, and departures from Krakow may take place in the following hours: 7.00 am – 11.30 am. You will receive a message with the exact departure time until 7 pm on the day before the activity. Please check in at your chosen meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the tour.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Drop-off point: center of Krakow at 2 Wielopole Street.
- According to the current regulation of the relevant state services.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ben_F
October 2023
A big thanks to Artur for organising the transport to and from the two concentration camps. It was an early start (07:20) meeting up with 18 others at the local pick up point nearby the Old Town. We all got onto the mini bus and the journey took us about 1.5 hours to get to the first destinatio...
A big thanks to Artur for organising the transport to and from the two concentration camps. It was an early start (07:20) meeting up with 18 others at the local pick up point nearby the Old Town. We all got onto the mini bus and the journey took us about 1.5 hours to get to the first destination, Auschwitz. The experience is harrowing being there, most people probably have already got an idea of the atrocities that took place here, but being there is something else. Experiencing it, feeling it and getting a proper licensed guide taking you around the site, telling the factual history of what happed in each area of the camp and inside some of the blocks really impacts the mind and soul. You can learn so much by just being there and of course actually being able to ask your own questions to the specialist (tour guide) on the subject. After a break we got back on the bus for a short journey towards Birkenau. This is often the lesser known site, but is the concentration camp with the infamous train tower and train tracks leading into the camp. Although much of this site was destroyed by the Nazis to hide their evidence and also the local residents (to get materials to rebuild their homes/city) it still has remains and some huts (you can go in these) to actually feel what went on. In addition to this a Jewish family had also donated money to purchase an actual train carriage that's now positioned on the original train tracks as a memorial to their family member/s who died whilst in transportation to Birkenau Again seeing the actual train carriage and being in the same location, where innocent and by now distraught families got off these trains, were met face to face with a Nazi determining their fate -just hits you. It's a real unforgettable moment just being there. You also get to place your respects at the memorial site at the back of the site. It's a heavy hitting emotional day, but worth being there to experience and learn about it, ensuring this part of the war is never forgotten. Needless to say everyone was quiet, internally reflecting on their own experiences and thoughts on the bus journey back to the Old Town...Angela_C
August 2023
Visiting Auschwitz Birkenau is a must see for anyone going to Poland. It is not a fun day, but truly remarkable and haunting to see what evil can do in our world. If you are an history buff, have had family members exterminated at the camp and are able, I’d advise you book a tour that lasts longe...
Visiting Auschwitz Birkenau is a must see for anyone going to Poland. It is not a fun day, but truly remarkable and haunting to see what evil can do in our world. If you are an history buff, have had family members exterminated at the camp and are able, I’d advise you book a tour that lasts longer than the 2 - 2.5 hrs. Unfortunately with all the visitors, the tour groups move too quickly making it difficult to read all the signs and get all the facts. You are swiftly walking past rooms and areas that deserve more attention if you are truly looking to learn the grim details and historical facts. We spent about an hour and half at Auschwitz and only 1 hour at Birkenau. I wish I was able to stay longer and learn more. For some however, this brief visit is satisfactory. Our van to pick us was prompt and our driver, Michal was courteous and polite. He offered and provided an entire bag of food including multiple drinks, sandwich, tissues, mints and snacks for a nominal fee of $10. He even met up with the very next day when I left my RayBan sunglasses in his van. I highly recommend this company!Hazel_P
July 2023
Tour was rushed, due to numbers of large groups going round. I booked lunch when I paid but providing it on the day relied on the tour provider texting to confirm. I didn’t receive this text so no lunch. Tour of Auschwitz II is at the discretion of the museum director who cut all tours short due ...
Tour was rushed, due to numbers of large groups going round. I booked lunch when I paid but providing it on the day relied on the tour provider texting to confirm. I didn’t receive this text so no lunch. Tour of Auschwitz II is at the discretion of the museum director who cut all tours short due to weather. It was 23 degrees so maybe not a good idea to expect to see both sites in the summer months. Or travel independently on a cooler day! I believe entry to Auschwitz II is free. Worth checking.O7898OXmariok
July 2023
We had a great experience from start to finish. The ride from Krakow to Auschwitz was a little over an hour. Once we got to Auschwitz, we met our tour guide, Anna, who was amazing. She was so well spoken and thorough in her delivery from start to finish. She gave many details about each part of t...
We had a great experience from start to finish. The ride from Krakow to Auschwitz was a little over an hour. Once we got to Auschwitz, we met our tour guide, Anna, who was amazing. She was so well spoken and thorough in her delivery from start to finish. She gave many details about each part of the tour and connected each part. She would also reference back to parts we already saw which was nice. You do move quickly through certain parts but We felt as though there was enough time to see everything. Pictures are allowed in MOST parts but your guide will tell you when you are not allowed if you choose to take any. She ended the tour in a beautiful way and left our group with a beautiful saying and reminder about how we are still here and to be grateful for that. We need to remember what happened so it doesn't happen again. *There is A LOT of walking and can get tiring but it really put into perspective what it was like for those that experienced it daily. We also opted for the bagged lunch and it was great. There was a lot of food for the price and had a variety of items (sandwich, apple, banana, bottle of water, juice box, cookies, tissues, mints). There was a 10-15 min break in the middle.William_T
June 2023
Excellent excursion to see an extremely grim part of human history. All should see this in the aim of preventing it from happening again! Our guide was excellent and our transfer was very nice.
Excellent excursion to see an extremely grim part of human history. All should see this in the aim of preventing it from happening again! Our guide was excellent and our transfer was very nice.Catrin_S
June 2023
It was an interesting day and tour. A very professional guide. She speaks very good english. Everybody should visit Auswich some time in their life.
It was an interesting day and tour. A very professional guide. She speaks very good english. Everybody should visit Auswich some time in their life.