Embark on a self-guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow and explore the memorial and museum at your own pace. Reflect on history, discover hidden gems, and gain deeper insights.
Embark on a self-guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow and explore the memorial and museum at your own pace. Reflect on history, discover hidden gems, and gain deeper insights.
- Krakow - Begin the tour with a pickup from Pawia 18b, at the Kiss and Ride (K+R) bus stop. Enjoy a relaxing 1.5-hour minivan ride to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
- Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - After a 1.5-hour drive, arrive at Birkenau near the town of Auschwitz. Take a brief break upon arrival. Before starting the tour, collect informational…
- Krakow - Begin the tour with a pickup from Pawia 18b, at the Kiss and Ride (K+R) bus stop. Enjoy a relaxing 1.5-hour minivan ride to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
- Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - After a 1.5-hour drive, arrive at Birkenau near the town of Auschwitz. Take a brief break upon arrival. Before starting the tour, collect informational booklets in your preferred language and receive all necessary details from the driver about must-see sites. Explore the largest Nazi extermination camp independently. Spend at least one and a half hours viewing the remains of prisoner barracks and the infamous gas chambers. From the Birkenau Memorial, proceed to the Auschwitz Museum.
- Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - Before entering Auschwitz I, receive instructions from the tour leader and spend up to 2 hours in the Museum exploring various permanent exhibitions designed to convey the camp’s horrors.
- Krakow - Conclude the tour and return to Kraków, passing by various landmarks along the way. Travel back to central Krakow and finish with a drop-off in town.

- Friendly and knowledgeable tour leader/escort for the entire trip
- Entry tickets and official guided tour of Auschwitz I & Birkenau (If relevant option selected)
- Round-trip transportation from Krakow in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Friendly and knowledgeable tour leader/escort for the entire trip
- Entry tickets and official guided tour of Auschwitz I & Birkenau (If relevant option selected)
- Round-trip transportation from Krakow in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities (optional)
- Gratuities (optional)
Take a day trip from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, opting for either a guided tour or a self-guided visit. Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned minibus or coach. If you select the guided tour, a licensed museum guide will accompany you to explore the original sites of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, providing…
Take a day trip from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, opting for either a guided tour or a self-guided visit. Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned minibus or coach. If you select the guided tour, a licensed museum guide will accompany you to explore the original sites of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, providing insights into the camp’s tragic history and the Holocaust victims. You will see preserved barracks, watchtowers, fences, and the ruins of gas chambers, all explained with respect and accuracy. The self-guided option includes transportation and admission, allowing you to explore both sites at your own pace with a map and visitor instructions. Regardless of your choice, this experience offers a profound and respectful understanding of one of history’s darkest times. Please remember to respect the solemn nature of this site.
- VISIT️️: During the tour, we kindly ask for solemnity and respect due to the tragic nature of this place. Smoking, eating, and loud behavior are prohibited in the Museum.Not recommended for children aged 14 and under
- PICKUP : Some hotels in Krakow are located in a restricted traffic zone. In such cases, your pickup will be arranged from the nearest available location. You will be informed about this one day before the tour.
- BREAKS ⌛️: Breaks during the tour are no longer than 10 minutes. We encourage you to wear comfortable footwear as there will be a lot of walking during the tour .
- DEPARTURE TIME ️: The start time of the tour may change due to the limited number of guides available at the Auschwitz Museum. Please contact the supplier to confirm your exact departure time the day before the tour. If you not specify your hotel adress we will be waiting for you on our pick-up place: Pawia 18b, kiss and ride stop, next to Mercure hotel.
- DOCUMENTS : Please make sure to bring with you ID or passoprt. Because before the entrance seciurity will ask about it.
- WEATHER CONDITIONS⛅: Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. The tour mostly takes place outdoors, so we encourage you to bring an umbrella or a raincoat in case of bad weather.
- REFUND: You’ll receive a FULL REFUND, if for any reason, the guide or transportation is not provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers Operated by Discover Cracow
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.