Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Pickup
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Auschwitz I and II-Birkenau camps
- Learn about the Holocaust history
- Visit the 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate
- See preserved barracks and exhibitions
- Reflect at the memorial sites
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live-guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Transportation to and from the site
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; check availability for other languages.
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour involves walking; ensure you are comfortable with the physical activity.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a valid ID for entry.
- Photography is allowed in most areas; however, some parts may have restrictions.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- VISITING PACE: Please note that there are hundreds of people visiting the Auschwitz Museum every day and keeping your own pace of sightseeing is not possible.
- DEPARTURE TIME: You will be picked up from your selected location between 5:00am to 2:00pm depending on museum's availability to start the tour. Select your most favorable timeslot and we will try to fit you in, but it is not a guarantee. We will inform you the final pickup time at least 24 hours prior to pickup time so you can make plan to arrive at pickup location. Changing the pickup time does not entitle you to cancel the trip and receive a refund.
- LUGGAGE SIZE: Each traveller is allowed a maximum size of any baggage allowed in The Auschwitz Birkenau Museum is 30x20x10 cm. This is more or less the size of an A4 sheet. It's okay to have a small handbag or wallet with you. If your luggage is bigger, you can leave it in the locked bus parked next to the museum. Our driver will look after your luggage while you are away.
- WEATHER: We operates in all weather conditions, during this tour, you will spend up to 70% of the time outdoors, especially during the second part at Birkenau Memorial Place. Please bring weather appropriate clothing.
- HOTEL PICKUP: Some of the hotels located in Kraków Old Town are in traffic restricted area and no direct pickup is available. In that case we provide a pickup from closest possbile pickup point.
- In order to enter the Auschwitz Musuem customer must provide tour provider with full names of all participants. Otherwise customers won't be allowed to enter.
- ID DOCUMENTS: Every visitor has to bring ID to verify. Otherwise the security might refuse enter the Musuem
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Valid student ID allows you to get a youth discount.
- Auschwitz Museum reserves the right to change the visiting time, therefore the pickup time is approximate and may change. In the absence of a guide, the tour will be organized by purchasing tickets at the ticket office for a guided tour.
Traveler reviews
Good Pickup/Dropoff
Driver Bodzio was great! Picked us up on time and very friendly overall.
Excellent trip
Lovely, friendly driver! The company had excellent communication on the days leaving up to the trip. There was plenty of details regarding the trip and times. The driver we had was called Adriano Borowiec and he was excellent. He was on time and had great communication. Thank you
Super professional
We had a great experience with Adriano Borowiec, he was super friendly and told us about all the touristy places around, super punctual and helpful, and the journey was overall easy and comfortable
A must see visit with a great team.
Everything was well organized and met our expectations. Our driver, Adriano Borowiek was very professional and friendly. He even recommended us some good restaurants! Thank you so much, everything was great.
Well organised, very impressive visit
The information before the trip was very good and extensive. The pickup in the morning went smoothly. Adriano, our driver, was very kind and helpful and made the trip back and forth a very pleasant experience. Visiting Auschwitz and Birkenau is very impressive. You see and hear things that you will never forget.
