Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour
Now includes a complimentary walking tour of Krakow*
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Every year, millions of visitors from around the world walk through the gate bearing the inscription ‘Arbeit macht frei’ - Work Sets One Free, and enter Auschwitz, one of the best-known concentration camps in the world and a living monument to those that died in the Holocaust.
Our guide to Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour
Auschwitz is a haunting site of genocide where approximately 1.5 million people were killed during WWII's Holocaust. Today, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it poignantly commemorates the lives of those who died within its walls and fences and is a must-visit for all.
Established in 1940, the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex is a network of German Nazi concentration camps built and operated by the Third Reich in Poland and throughout its five years of operation, was a place of systematic extermination with the majority of victims being Jews, along with Poles, Gypsies, Russian POWs and members of other nationalities.
The Martyrdom Museum was founded in 1947, covering the area of KL Auschwitz (Auschwitz I) in OÅwiÄcim and the Birkenau camp (Auschwitz II) in Brzezinka. It comprises approximately 150 buildings and 300 ruins and the original roads, fences, watchtowers, and railway ramps have all been preserved. What's more, the buildings house the collection of original exhibits and documents.
Your tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau includes a visit to Auschwitz I - the administrative centre ofthe Auschwitz death camp - and Auschwitz II, designed and constructed simply as an execution facility.
As you explore the gas chambers, crematoriums, and exhibition halls inside the old prison blocks, listen closely as your guide sensitively explains the who, how, where, when and why of this haunting place and the key events in its history.
Time slots may change due to guide availability, seasonal variations, road conditions etc. It is advisable to book this tour earlier on in your trip in case of last-minute amendments made locally.
Please note: Due to availability, bookings must be made outside of 4 weeks prior to the date of the tour.
*This ticket now includes a complimentary walking tour of Kraków - departing from Jan Matejko Square, experience the very best of Kraków’s UNESCO-listed Old Town on this 2.5-hour curated journey. Led by an expert storyteller, you’ll transition from the city’s medieval roots to its royal peaks, uncovering the legends and landmarks that define Poland’s cultural heart. This immersive route takes you through the historic Main Market Square, the hallowed halls of the Jagiellonian University, and the majestic heights of Wawel Hill.
Departs
Kiss and Ride on Pawia 18b street, next to Hotel Mercure (walking tour is from Jana Matejki, Kraków 30)
Start times
Varies throughout the year - please note, that your precise pick-up time will be advised upon confirmation.
Duration
Approximately 7 hours in total. Journey to Auschwitz takes approximately 90 minutes. (Walking tour approximately 2.5 hours)
Terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour
- All bookings for this tour are on a request basis - please allow 72 hours to confirm this tour.
- Full names of all passengers are required at time of booking.
- Please note valid photo ID is REQUIRED to enter, please take with you on the tour.
- Please Note: Your chosen start time may not be final! Due to increased interest in visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, guide availability is limited. Our suppliers book their allocations 90 days in advance, when the Auschwitz booking window opens and will make every effort to secure the preferred mid-morning tours. Please note, pick-up times can be amended to as early as 5.30am when customers may have to wait in line for their tickets. Please note it is Auschwitz policy not to issue refunds for time changes. We appreciate the complexities around securing a guide at Auschwitz, which remains a solemn memorial site and not a conventional tourist destination.
- Infants and children require a seat and will be classed as a passenger.
- Infants do not require baby seats to ride in shared transport (minibus or coach) and so these will not be provided.
- Eating, smoking and photography inside the buildings as well as acting in a loud manner is forbidden at the site.
- Please note that backpacks or handbags brought into Auschwitz cannot exceed the dimensions 30x20x10cm. Please leave these on the bus.
- Journey time from Krakow to Auschwitz can take around 90 minutes.
- You are allowed to take photos only in selected parts of the Museum.
- Wheelchair users can visit Auschwitz alongside an assisting person but, please note, the wheelchair must be capable of folding so that it will fit in a minibus. Also, sightseeing can be difficult due to the historical aspect of the buildings (no driveways, large steps, lots of stairs, pebbly ground etc.) and some parts of Auschwitz are available only through steps.
- *The complimentary walking tour included with your ticket departs daily from Plac Jana Matejki. As this tour can be taken at your convenience and does not require advance booking, the guide will not have your details. Please arrive at 9:50 am, as the tour departs promptly at 10:00 am and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. To join the tour, simply come to the meeting point and present your voucher for the purchased Auschwitz tour to our guide.
- *CANCELLATION POLICY: Free cancellations for bookings cancelled with the operator up to 72 hours before your chosen activity date. No refunds are given for cancellations made within 72 hours.
