Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour from Krakow
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit the 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate
- Explore the barracks and watchtowers
- Learn about the history of the Holocaust
- See the preserved gas chambers
- Reflect at the memorial sites
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Krakow
- Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Admission tickets to both camps
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language for a full experience.
- Children under 14 are not permitted on this tour to maintain a respectful environment.
- The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces; consider your mobility when booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather, as the tour involves extensive walking outdoors.
- Bring a valid ID for entry; passports are recommended for international visitors.
- Photography is allowed in most areas, but be respectful and avoid using flash in sensitive locations.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- VISIT️️: During the tour, we kindly ask for solemnity and respect due to the tragic nature of this place. Smoking, eating, and loud behavior are prohibited in the Museum.Not recommended for children aged 14 and under
- PICKUP : Some hotels in Krakow are located in a restricted traffic zone. In such cases, your pickup will be arranged from the nearest available location. You will be informed about this one day before the tour.
- BREAKS ⌛️: Breaks during the tour are no longer than 10 minutes. We encourage you to wear comfortable footwear as there will be a lot of walking during the tour .
- DEPARTURE TIME ️: The start time of the tour may change due to the limited number of guides available at the Auschwitz Museum. Please contact the supplier to confirm your exact departure time the day before the tour. If you not specify your hotel adress we will be waiting for you on our pick-up place: Pawia 18b, kiss and ride stop, next to Mercure hotel.
- DOCUMENTS : Please make sure to bring with you ID or passoprt. Because before the entrance seciurity will ask about it.
- LUNCH : We encourage you to bring food and drinks as we do not plan a lunch break during the excursion. You can also choose the option of a tour with lunch included in the price
- WEATHER CONDITIONS⛅: Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. The tour mostly takes place outdoors, so we encourage you to bring an umbrella or a raincoat in case of bad weather.
- REFUND: In rare cases when no guide is available, the tour may be changed to a self-guided tour or cancelled with a full refund
- In rare circumstances beyond our control, a licensed museum guide may become unavailable due to changes in museum allocations or operational restrictions. If this occurs, we will contact you several days in advance and offer one of the following alternatives: entry to the museum with an official guidebook in your language, or a fully guided experience with our local guide at historically significant locations around the former camp complex without entry to the museum grounds. If neither alternative suits you, a full refund will be provided
Traveler reviews
An experience worth having…
Grateful for the experience provided by Discover Cracow. John and Ana were fantastic tour guides. The driver drove us safely to and from the destination. The only thing is, at least one of the breaks could be changed to 20 minutes to give us a chance to eat properly and do anything else. On that note, I recommend that people pack some food for afternoon tours, as they last approximately 8 hours in total including the journey. It was a very insightful experience, one could only hope that every individual who learned about this ghastly part of our history will ensure that this will never be repeated nor replicated in any way shape or form. I am deeply sorry for all the people who suffered brutally in the most inhumane way possible. Ana clearly is a very knowledgeable and experienced tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour to people with the stamina to walk around for hours, able to do stairs, have very good trainers, and are ready to experience a trip that you will never regret having.
An intense experience
Excellent organization for transfers and tickets. Intense experience managed by a Polish guide who is a native Italian speaker.
A must-see
A must-do. Our French-speaking guide was brilliant
It's okay
Was a very informal tour particularly for the subject material
Great experience with a knowledgeable tour guide
Oliwia, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and provided a very informational tour. The admission fee was reasonable for what I got in return.