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Auschwitz & Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup from Krakow

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Krakow, Poland
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7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Choose from several convenient door-to-door pickup options, ensuring you are collected directly from your address for a smooth and comfortable start to your tour.

Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, a former German - Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, where more than a million Jews and other prisoners were oppressed or killed during World War II. The flower-strewn Death Wall, national memorials, gas chambers and crematoriums, preserved ruins, the remains of hundreds of barracks, watchtowers, the railway line and ramp - all form a moving testimony to the number of those who lost their lives.

What's Included

  • Professional assistance in case of any issue
  • Round-trip transportation from and to Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle (van or mini-bus)
  • Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
  • Food and drinks
  • Departure time may be changed due to schedule at the Auschwitz Museum
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The hours you book are tentative and may change. The exact pickup time will be confirmed a day before the tour (in the afternoon at the latest).

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Krakow

Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow (hotel or address you specified). Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in the town Oswiecim, about 1h15min in one way (65km). Every driver we cooperate with has all required by EU permissions for passenger transport. An English speaking and friendly leader of the group will assist you at any time you need. After arriving in Oswiecim, have a short break to grab a coffee or keep an eye on outdoor exhibitions.Then be kindly introduced to your local and professional guide who is licensed by Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

Start your tour by walking through the gate to the first camp - Auschwitz I - originally conceived as a concentration camp, to be used as a detention centre for the many Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939, with the most recognizable sign Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Makes You Free).This part usually takes 2 hours and you will be using a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group according to the Museum’s rule counts up to 30 people making the visit comfortable and accessible for every participant. Visit the original wooden buildings, fortified walls, barbed wires, gas chambers and crematoria - all of those leave a shocking impression allowing to imagine the scale of Holocaust.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

After the 1st camp short break up to 15 minutes is planned. You will be taken by us to visit the second part of the tour - Birkenau (Auschwitz II), only 3 minutes away, which is the largest camp built and operated for the specific purpose of making Europe ''Judenrein'' (free of Jews). The same guide continues a poignant lecture about the camp in the village Brzezinka (Birkenau) which was constructed in 1941 on the order of Heinrich Himmler (SS commander) and could hold some 90 000 prisoners.You will be told about terrible stories of unimaginable living conditions as well as cruel selection and pseudo-scientific medical experiments made by prominent Nazi doctors including Josef Mengele. A history about soldiers of the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, which meant the final liberation, ends your tour with a feeling, both this genocide should never have happened and it can not happen again.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Krakow

After completing the tour, the driver will drop you at your hotel or address in Krakow.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • [LUNCH] Lunch is not included. There is no time for a full meal between visits, and no food facilities on-site, so please bring a snack.
  • [SECURITY] An airport-style security check is required before entering the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
  • [WEATHER] The tour runs in all weather. Up to 70% of the visit takes place outdoors, so please dress appropriately and bring water on warm days.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Auschwitz & Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup from Krakow?

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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What's Included

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  • Professional assistance in case of any issue
  • Round-trip transportation from and to Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle (van or mini-bus)
  • Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
  • Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau), insurance and taxes
  • Licensed, English speaking local guide (up to 15 or 30 visitors)
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Food and drinks
  • Departure time may be changed due to schedule at the Auschwitz Museum

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • [DEPARTURE] Booked times are tentative and may change due to schedule at the Auschwitz Museum and traffic conditions.
  • [DOCUMENTS] **Full names of all participants MUST be provided during booking (the same as on ID or passport, no nicknames). Passport or ID is MANDATORY for each participant and will be checked. No ID = NO ENTRY!**
  • [VISIT] Guided group tour only, no individual pacing. Respectful behavior and smart casual dress required. Eating, smoking, and loud behavior are not allowed.
  • [PICKUP] Some Krakow hotels are in traffic-restricted zones. Pickup will be arranged from the nearest accessible point and you will be informed in advance.
  • [LUNCH] Lunch is not included. There is no time for a full meal between visits, and no food facilities on-site, so please bring a snack.
  • [SECURITY] An airport-style security check is required before entering the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
  • [WEATHER] The tour runs in all weather. Up to 70% of the visit takes place outdoors, so please dress appropriately and bring water on warm days.
  • [CHILDREN] Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant seats are available. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, the tour is recommended for ages 13+.
  • [PHOTOS] Photography is allowed except in marked areas. Flash is not permitted inside buildings.
  • [RENOVATIONS] Due to roadworks in western Krakow, pickups in that area are not possible. The Straszewskiego 19 meeting point is temporarily closed. We will arrange a nearby alternative if needed.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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