Auschwitz-Birkenau self-guided or guided tour from Krakow
Language:
English,
Italian,
French
and 7 more
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 9 hours
Why you’ll love this…
You'll get a powerful insight into the scale and impact of the Holocaust at Auschwitz-Birkenau
There's the chance to see original buildings and personal belongings that tell poignant individual stories
It's a thought-provoking experience that explores the daily realities and tragic fate of camp prisoners
You can choose between a guided tour with a professional guide or a self-guided visit, depending on your preference
What we expect
Travel from Kraków to the small town of Oświęcim to visit the largest Nazi concentration camp complex from World War II. Learn the horrifying story of the more than 1.3 million victims who lost their lives at Auschwitz and Birkenau and pay your respects.
The first part of your trip is a 1.5-hour visit to the Auschwitz I camp to see the permanent exhibition in the former prisoners' barracks.
Afterwards, you will visit Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the largest part of the Auschwitz complex. During this visit, you will spend around 1 hour and 10 minutes if you choose the guided option, or about...
What's included
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Roundtrip transportation
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Entrance ticket
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On-site assistance
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Map
What to remember
Not allowed:
Luggage larger than 30x20x10 cm is not permitted inside the AB Museum
Know in advance:
For Option 1, the tour start time may vary due to museum guide availability. Tickets are collected on-site. Queues may occur. English tours are subject to availability; otherwise, another language with an English guidebook is provided
For Option 2, you'll have use of a guidebook and map in your chosen language. The tour leader does not enter the museum with you. The guidebook is available in English, Polish, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Dutch, Czech, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Greek, Turkish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Japanese, and Korean
Please note that, depending on the time of year, you may visit Birkenau camp first before then visiting Auschwitz 1 camp
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 may change your visit time, affecting your pickup time. Final confirmation will be emailed one to two days before the tour. Due to high visitor numbers, Auschwitz-Birkenau may cancel tours or guides at short notice. If this occurs, you'll be informed and offered alternatives when possible
All visitors are required to pass through security checks before entering the museum grounds
You can select the language option of your choice for the guidebook and map – this is not an audio tour
The starting time is approximate and subject to change
You'll be picked up from the center of Krakow, after meeting opposite the Mercure Hotel, and you'll be dropped off at the Radisson Blu Hotel
Guided tour option: please be advised that the tour start time may vary due to museum guide availability. Tickets are collected on site at the ticket offices (included in the price). Queuing may be required. Guided tours in English are subject to availability. If an English-speaking guide is not available, the tour will be conducted in another language, and participants will receive a guidebook in English
Remember to bring:
Your passport or ID card
