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Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour Limited to 15 Visitors

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Krakow, Poland
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On average, this is booked 28 (0) days in advance.

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Unlike standard large-bus tours, this small-group experience is limited to just 15 visitors — half the size of a regular group. This ensures a quieter, more respectful, and deeply personal journey through the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial. Enjoy total peace of mind with direct hotel pickup from Krakow in a modern van, skip the long waiting lines at the entrance, and experience a closer interaction with your professional guide throughout the tour.

What's Included

  • Round-trip transport by comfortable, air-conditioned van
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips or Gratuities (optional)
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The Auschwitz Birkenau Museum ultimately decides the visiting time. This information will be available the evening before the day of your tour. Please reserve the whole day for this trip.

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Krakow (pass by)

Start your trip from a convenient meeting point near the Old Town. Select an option with hotel pickup or a private transfer if you wish to start the trip from your local accommodation.
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Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

Begin your visit with a guide at the first part of the memorial, the former mother camp known as Auschwitz I. Here you will walk through the camp grounds, go into the prisoner blocks and visit the first crematorium. You will see the historical documents, photos and material evidence prepared by the museum in the original buildings of the former camp.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Brzezinka

After the visit at Auschwitz I, you will have a short break about 15 minutes. Then your driver will take you to the parking by Auschwitz II Birkenau. From here you will walk to the historical Birkenau Gate to meet you guide for the second part of your visit.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Krakow (pass by)

You will return to a central drop-off location near the Market Square in Kraków. In the private transfer without tickets, your drop-off will be at an address of your choosing. This includes accommodations, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, or attractions within the allowed range, excluding pedestrian-only and traffic-restricted areas.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Due to the character of this place it is expected to dress in a modest way.
  • We will contact you the evening before the trip to convey the exact time of departure.
  • Departure time is approximate and may change.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour Limited to 15 Visitors?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-65823P4

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Round-trip transport by comfortable, air-conditioned van
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
  • Small-group tour (maximum 15 participants)
  • English Customer support
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly (in Auschwitz I)
  • Licensed, official Auschwitz-Birkenau guide (English-speaking)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips or Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Maximum luggage/bag/purse/backpack size is 30x20x10cm (A4 sheet size)
  • Due to the character of this place it is expected to dress in a modest way.
  • We will contact you the evening before the trip to convey the exact time of departure.
  • Departure time is approximate and may change.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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