Visit the former Nazi concentration camps at Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau on this 7-hour trip from Kraków. By June 1940, Jews and over 700 political criminals had been sent to Auschwitz and the atrocities had begun. Birkenau was built by Auschwitz prisoners and by October 1941 was used as an extermination camp. Between 1 and 1.5 million were killed, and approximately 90 per cent of those killed were Jews. Before Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated in January 1945, the SS attempted to blow up the camp and destroy the documentation. They were only partially successful, and the Polish government decided to restore the site as a memorial to the victims.
Excursions & day trips
Auschwitz I and II-Birkenau guided tour from Krakow
from
£73.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 7 hours
Wheelchair accessible
Instant confirmation
Skip the line
Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Subject expert guide
e-Voucher
Why you’ll love this…
- The tour takes you from Krakow to the former Nazi concentration camps at Auschwitz I and II-Birkenau
- You'll learn about the horrific events that began in June 1940, when Jews and political prisoners were sent to Auschwitz
- It's a chilling fact that between 1 and 1.5 million lives were lost here, mostly Jews
- This trip serves as a sober reminder of some of history's darkest chapters
What to expect
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What's included
Guided tour- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Insurance
Guided tourWhere
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow, Floriana Straszewskiego, Kraków, Poland
Meeting point:
Please await for the driver at the bus stop in front of the entrance to the Radisson Blu hotel.
What to remember
Know in advance:
- Pick-up time is flexible. The local operator usually adjusts it by only 30–60 minutes from the time indicated on your voucher, but sometimes a bigger change is needed due to the Auschwitz Museum’s schedule or traffic
- While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully
- Guests are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions
- A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau can prove traumatic, therefore it's suggested that participants are at least 13 years old
- The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can leave your larger luggage in the car
Remember to bring:
- As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you your passport or ID to be presented at the museum's entrance. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter the museum
- Lunch is not included. There's no time for a regular meal between visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau, so bring a snack. Grocery shops, snack bars, and restaurants are not available on-site
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Provider
Krakow Direct
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
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