Things to do in Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
The Auschwitz-Birkenau complex has left its inglorious mark on human history. A symbol of the Holocaust, during its five years of operation over a million Jews, along with Poles, Romani and other groups, were systematically killed by German Occupiers in WWII. Confronting and emotionally charged, a visit to the complex is an essential part of the human experience.
Composed of two sections, Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, together they convey the magnitude of the compound. Auschwitz I was the main site opened in 1940 with the now infamous sign on its gate Arbeit macht frei (‘Work sets you free’). It held the first camps, the offices of the SS and was where criminal medical experiments and the first gassings using Zyklon B took place. Auschwitz II-Birkenau came later and for all intents and purposes became an extermination camp. The remains of its gas chambers and crematorium, along with primitive barracks, can still be seen.
Since 1947 this site has become a memorial and museum dedicated to the many victims of Auschwitz. Both camps require at least 90 minutes each to gain a comprehensive understanding of the events that took place here. With over two million visitors per year, it’s well advised to book in advance.
Our recommendations in Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Auschwitz and Birkenau self-guided tour with transfer from Krakow
Self-guided tour to UNESCO museums Auschwitz and Birkenau including guidebook in 19 languages and transport to the museums from Krakow city center.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial full-day guided tour from Krakow
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial with a fully organized tour from Krakow including transportation.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial guided tour from Krakow
Book a guided tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial from Krakow. Follow a licensed guide and visit the concentration camp.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau skip-the-line entrance ticket and official guided tour
See the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau and attend the fully guided tour at Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau.
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Auschwitz and Birkenau self-guided tour with transfer from Krakow
Self-guided tour to UNESCO museums Auschwitz and Birkenau including guidebook in 19 languages and transport to the museums from Krakow city center.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial full-day guided tour from Krakow
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial with a fully organized tour from Krakow including transportation.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial guided tour from Krakow
Book a guided tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial from Krakow. Follow a licensed guide and visit the concentration camp.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau skip-the-line entrance ticket and official guided tour
See the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau and attend the fully guided tour at Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow with hotel pickup
Learn about the enormity of the human tragedy and the lives of prisoners in the Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp. Take part in a guided tour and organized transport from Krakow.
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Auschwitz - Birkenau guided Memorial tour from Krakow
Book your tour from Krakow and visit Auschwitz Birkenau, a former concentration camp with a professional English-speaking guide.
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Auschwitz - Birkenau individual Memorial tour from Krakow
Visit Auschwitz Birkenau, a former concentration, camp with an official museum guide-educator. Book your tour from Krakow with us.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum guided tour
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex, the largest of the Nazi concentration camps, and learn more about the everyday life of prisoners from a licensed guide.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour with transport
Book the guided tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau with a transport service from Krakow. See the Holocaust memorial and learn about the story of WWII.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau fast-track entry pass and guided tour
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial. Save time at the entrance thanks to the fast-track entry and visit the venue with a professional guide.
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Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day tour
Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day! Make most of your time with this fully organized day trip from Krakow.
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Auschwitz Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine in one day from Krakow
Visit Auschwitz Birkenau, a former concentration camp with a professional English speaking guide and Wieliczka Salt Mine registered on the UNESCO list.
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How to get there
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Krakow
Poland
Reviews Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
“They picked me up on time, where very helpful, always checked the group was together and waited for all of us. The only thing I would add is that in the email you should let customers know about the bag sizes allowed into Auschwitz. Great job! Thank you”
“Sadly we had to cancel our place but the customer service was second to none. Especially since it was after the 72 hour deadline foe cancellations”
