Auschwitz-Birkenau self-guided or guided tour from Krakow
Excursions & day trips

Auschwitz-Birkenau self-guided or guided tour from Krakow

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 31 reviews
from
£29.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
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

You can choose between the following options available in the order box:

Option 1: Tour with a licensed guide

Option 2: Self-guided tour

A visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is a deeply moving glimpse into one of history’s darkest chapters. On this half-day excursion from Krakow, you’ll journey to the site of the former Nazi concentration and extermination camps, now preserved as Poland’s most significant UNESCO World Heritage Site and a powerful place of remembrance.

After pickup in Krakow, you’ll travel to the memorial in Oświęcim, where over a million men, women, and children lost their lives during the Holocaust. Following a self-guided tour allows you to go at your own pace with ample time for quiet reflection. Walk through the grounds, including barracks, watchtowers, and railway tracks that once brought victims to the camps.

Inside the exhibitions, you’ll see haunting remnants including personal items such as shoes, suitcases, and photographs that bring individual stories to life and emphasise the human cost of genocide. The experience offers an unflinching look at the living conditions endured by prisoners, as well as the systematic horrors that took place here.

Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau allows a deeper understanding of history, and the importance of bearing witness. This sobering excursion leaves a lasting impression, encouraging reflection on the importance of memory, tolerance, and the need to ensure such atrocities are never repeated.

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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:

  • You can select the language option of your choice for the guidebook and map - this is not an audio tour
  • As a requirement of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants must provide their full names and contact details when booking. Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
  • 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

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 50% refund.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 31 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

3/5

Value for money

3.2/5

Staff

3/5

Safety

3/5

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - April 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The experience itself was great although I did not expect to have to queue for nearly 3 hours when I had pre-booked tickets. I think some people may h ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    je pensais que c'était une visite accompagnée mais la guide dans le bus était très bien (Mary)

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The trip was excellent and Marcel our guide was exceptional in passing on his knowledge and advice during the whole trip I would recommend anyone thi ...

  • Chris sayce

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Poor

    Overall rated

    2/5

    Original guided tour cancelled at last minute by tui, meaning all other guided tours were booked so we had to go for a self guided tour. No apology, ...

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - March 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    I booked the Aushwitz tour with musement.com and I have to say that I really enjoyed going to Aushwitz. I would highly recommend the trip. Some parts ...

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