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Self-Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with Transportation

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7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience the Holocaust memorial at your own pace, without rush or hassle. You will receive all the details from the official museum guidebook in your language.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-line Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz 1
  • Documentary movie "The liberation of Auschwitz" on the way to the museum.
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Live guide
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Floriana Straszewskiego 17
31-101 Kraków, Poland

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Auschwitz-Birkenau - "Judenrampe"

The Judenrampe (Jewish Ramp) was a railway unloading platform used during the Holocaust between 1942 and 1944 at the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp. It was located between the Auschwitz I (main camp) and Auschwitz II-Birkenau camps.Today, the Judenrampe is a memorial site with commemorative plaques honoring the victims. Unlike the well-known "Gate of Death" at Birkenau, the Judenrampe played a critical but lesser-known role in the mass deportations.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

First, we will take you to Auschwitz camp by walking through the gate of Auschwitz I, the first camp, initially established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939. You'll pass under the infamous sign "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Makes You Free). This portion of the tour typically lasts two hours, during which you'll use a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group size is limited to 30 people, as per the Museum's regulations, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for all participants. Explore the original wooden barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire fences, gas chambers, and crematoria, which together leave a haunting impression and allow visitors to grasp the immense scale of the Holocaust.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Memorial and Museum Auschwitz II-Birkenau

After Auschwitz we will take you to the second, larger camp —Birkenau (Auschwitz II), located just 3 minutes away from Auschwitz. Birkenau, the largest camp, was built and operated with the sole purpose of making Europe "Judenrein" (free of Jews). Your guide will continue the powerful narrative at Birkenau, located in the village of Brzezinka. Constructed in 1941 under the orders of SS commander Heinrich Himmler, the camp could hold around 90,000 prisoners. You’ll hear harrowing accounts of the brutal living conditions, the cruel selection process, and the pseudo-scientific medical experiments carried out by Nazi doctors, including Josef Mengele. The tour concludes with a story of liberation when soldiers from the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, leaving you with a profound understanding that such genocide should never have occurred—and must never happen again.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • VISIT: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions.
  • VISIT: A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau can prove traumatic, therefore we recommend that visitors were at least 13 years old.
  • VISIT: The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service regulations so the duration of the trip should be considered as approximate.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Self-Guided Tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with Transportation?

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). 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

Activity name

  • Skip-the-line Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz 1
  • Documentary movie "The liberation of Auschwitz" on the way to the museum.
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Skip-the-line Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz 2
  • Digital Guidebook in your language with the route and detailed description
  • Live guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • ENTRANCE: As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum.
  • VISIT: While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully.
  • VISIT: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions.
  • VISIT: A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau can prove traumatic, therefore we recommend that visitors were at least 13 years old.
  • VISIT: The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service regulations so the duration of the trip should be considered as approximate.
  • LUGGAGE: 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.
  • MEALS: Lunch is not included. There's no time for a regular meal between visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau, so bring a snack. A grocery shop, snack bar, and restaurant are NOT available on-site
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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