Auschwitz-Birkenau self-guided or guided tour from Krakow
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Auschwitz-Birkenau self-guided or guided tour from Krakow

4.1/5

40 reviews
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£31.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish
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 to 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 40 minutes for the self-guided option. Here you will see the remains of the crematoria, the unloading ramp, original barracks, and the memorial dedicated to the last victims of the camp.

You can choose between Option 1: Guided tour or Option 2: Self-guided tour.

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What's included
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Entrance ticket
  • check On-site assistance
  • check Map
Where

Pawia 18, Kraków, Poland

Meeting point:
The meeting point address is Pawia 18b, at the Kiss and Ride (K+R) parking opposite the Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto.
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 the Birkenau camp first before visiting the 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 centre 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
  • Due to high visitor numbers and internal policies, the museum may reschedule or cancel visits or guides at short notice. If this occurs, you will be informed and, if possible, offered an alternative time or program

Remember to bring:

  • Your passport or ID card
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Provider
connectpoland.com
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 24 hours before, you can still receive a 80% refund.

What people say about this experience

4.1/5

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  • J

    Jimbo

    Travelled as a couple


    2 May 2026
    2.6

    United Kingdom

    Pick up time was far too late, limiting the time spent at each camp. For such an important historic site it was too rushed, me missed about half of the first camp and then only had 15 minutes at the second camp.

  • K

    Kyle Waugh

    Travelled as a couple


    29 March 2026
    1

    United Kingdom

    I enjoyed nothing about this . Will never use you again. I got a email confirmation saying the trip was still going ahead for 8 the next morning. We arrived early and waited till 845. No bus and no contact. I tryed calling all the phone numbers that we had bin given no answer on anything and also tryed to email and again no response till 48hrs later saying sorry the trip had been cancelled. You ruined my wife’s birthday!!!!!! Will Neva recommend you.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    28 January 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Our visit to Auschwitz was an incredibly powerful and emotional experience, and having Marcel as our driver made the day far more comfortable and meaningful. Marcel was punctual, calm, and extremely professional, which mattered a lot on a day like this. The drive was smooth and well organized.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    27 January 2026
    5

    Italy

    Organizzazione perfetta. Il nostro accompagnatore MARCEL è stato molto cordiale, parla un inglese perfetto ed alla guida è stato bravissimo. Siamo rimasti molto soddisfatti.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    12 January 2026
    3

    Spain

    Nos cambiaron la hora en el último momento y luego no dio tiempo a ver el campo de auswitch con tiempo íbamos deprisa

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    5 January 2026
    4

    France

    La communication pour nous expliquer où on était pris en charge, comment, et le planning de la journée était vraiment top. Notre conducteur s'assurait qu'on avait bien compris le déroulement, et nous a dit les choses à prioriser car le seul point "moins bien" est qu'il faudrait 2 jours pour visiter!

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