Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Tour from Krakow
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit Auschwitz I and II Birkenau
- Learn about Holocaust history
- Explore preserved barracks and gas chambers
- See original railway platforms
- Reflect at the memorial sites
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip transportation
- Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; check availability for other languages.
- Photography is allowed in most areas; however, some sites may have restrictions.
- The tour involves visiting solemn sites; maintain respectful behavior throughout.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a bottle of water and snacks, as facilities may be limited.
- Be prepared for a significant amount of walking and standing.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Please note that the maximum size of bags and backpacks allowed on the museum grounds is 30 x 20 x 10 centimeters (roughly 12 x 8 x 4 inches). You can always leave your belongings inside the bus which will be parked nearby
- The Museum is not recommended for visitors under the age of 14. The final decision depends on parents or legal guardians.
Traveler reviews
Don’t change pickup time
We had a ticket with a 7am pickup but night before it changed to 5.25 pickup which being in our 70s we couldn’t make it . Our sole idea of going to krakow was to visit auswich so are very upset
Good experience
Overall the experience was unforgettable. Our tour guide for the 2 camp visits was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. However, due to the sheer volumes of groups coming through, the pace was so rapid there was no time to really look and appreciate the exhibits. If you don't cope with cramped small spaces the punishment cells area can be a bit claustrophobic. Saying that it gave a good appreciation of the appalling conditions the prisoners endured. Birkenhau camp involved a fair amount of walking over rough surfaces but great to be able to appreciate the sheer size of the camp. Unfortunately the minibus was very cramped and small seats with no legroom. Overhead rack too narrow to accommodate backpacks. Our driver provided little information on day schedule. It would have been useful to know when things like comfort breaks were planned for. Recommend to pack some food as a very early start and only short time allocated for break.
Interesting educational experience
Communication for pick up was perfect and minibus on time at 0540. Took about an hour to reach Auschwitz. 10 minutes on arrival but wasn’t enough time to grab a coffee from a vending machine due to the queues for this. Tour guide was excellent (this is Auschwitz provided not your driver) we found the pace was good. At the end of site one, we had 10 minutes to use toilets or grab a coffee- again no time due to queues, then transferred on our minibus to the 2nd site. Which was guided by our same guide. This site is open-air and flat. The scale of this complex for what remains is quite harrowing. Once tour completed we had 15 minutes for toilet and to queue for lunch, managed to grab a sandwich as no time to wait on hot food and jump back on bus for the 90 minute journey back. You can pre book some food at time of booking which saves the queue. Overall this was a great educational experience, and a must for all to reflect on what happened here. Photos are permitted in most areas except for a few to remain respectful which is most understandable. There are alot of steps on site one with the buildings and a lot of walking.
Exceptional service
Really can’t praise this company enough,would highly recommend their tours,Frank our driver had exceptional knowledge on every question he was asked,everything was explained very clearly,contact throughout was perfect,well done and many thanks
Excellent service!
Everything was very well organised, from pick up to drop off. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and theres also an option to have lunch provided which was very nice. Would highly recommend.