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Auschwitz Tour: Emotional Historical Visit
4.2
646 Ratings
Kraków
Honor the memory of those who suffered at the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Get ready for a deeply moving tour.
- Opt for either a guided or self-guided experience
- Explore both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau camps
- Enjoy travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Honor the memory of those who suffered at the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Get ready for a deeply moving tour.
- Opt for either a guided or self-guided experience
- Explore both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau camps
- Enjoy travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Krakow - The tour commences with transportation from Krakow, with pickups starting in the Podgorze district, south of the city. The journey traverses the city, stopping at several meeting points. It takes approximately 40 minutes from the first to the last meeting point, which is Straszewskiego 14, Hotel Maltański. Pickup is arranged based on your…
- Krakow - The tour commences with transportation from Krakow, with pickups starting in the Podgorze district, south of the city. The journey traverses the city, stopping at several meeting points. It takes approximately 40 minutes from the first to the last meeting point, which is Straszewskiego 14, Hotel Maltański. Pickup is arranged based on your booking selection. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is situated 65km outside Krakow, and the trip takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. All drivers are fully licensed with EU permissions for passenger transport. An English-speaking tour leader will be available to assist you throughout the journey. Upon arrival at Auschwitz, there will be a brief break for coffee or restroom use. A professional Auschwitz Museum guide will then lead you on the tour inside.
- Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - The tour of Auschwitz begins by passing through airport-style security with metal detectors. You will walk through an underground tunnel to reach the original Auschwitz gate with the sign “Arbeit Macht Frei.” During the visit, you will explore many barracks featuring exhibits such as human hair, prisoners’ pottery, and photographs. The guide will also show you block 11, the site of the first gas chambers. Upon exiting the block, you will see the death wall and the gallows where Rudolf Höß was executed. Continuing on, you will enter the gas chamber and crematorium in Auschwitz I, which leaves a profound impression, illustrating the scale of the Holocaust. According to Auschwitz regulations, groups are limited to 30 people, and all visitors receive a headset to hear the guide.
- Brzezinka - After visiting the first camp, there will be a short break. Following this, a bus will take you to the second part of the tour at Auschwitz II Birkenau, located 3km from Auschwitz I, to continue the tour with your guide. Birkenau was the largest camp, covering 171 hectares, where nearly 100,000 prisoners were held. Here, you will see some of the prisoners’ wooden barracks, originally designed as horse stables, and the original freight wagon used to transport prisoners. During the tour, you will witness the ruins of four gas chambers and crematoria, providing a stark reminder of the Holocaust’s scale.
- Krakow - At the tour’s conclusion, you will walk to the car park for a short break. There is a bookstore, restaurant, and benches available for rest. After the break, you will be transported back to Krakow to one of two meeting points to avoid traffic congestion. Please note that Krakow is an old town with many one-way streets and traffic-restricted zones. Main streets are often congested. The tour leader will inform you of possible drop-off options based on current city traffic conditions.

What's Included
- Highly qualified, helpful and friendly tour leader
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Pickup from 8 different meeting points all over Krakow
- Round-trip transportation from and to Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle
- Certificated Museum English speaking Guide (if option selected)
- Professional support in case of any issue available on Whatsapp,…
- Highly qualified, helpful and friendly tour leader
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Pickup from 8 different meeting points all over Krakow
- Round-trip transportation from and to Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle
- Certificated Museum English speaking Guide (if option selected)
- Professional support in case of any issue available on Whatsapp, Email, Phonecall
- Entry fees to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- VISIT: Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is visited by thousands of people every day. Keeping your own pace of sightseeing may not be possible. It is mandatory to behave appropriately. The dress code is casual but it requires respect for the place. It is forbidden to eat, smoke or act in a loud manner at the museum sights.
- PICKUP: The tour departs from…
- VISIT: Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is visited by thousands of people every day. Keeping your own pace of sightseeing may not be possible. It is mandatory to behave appropriately. The dress code is casual but it requires respect for the place. It is forbidden to eat, smoke or act in a loud manner at the museum sights.
- PICKUP: The tour departs from several meeting points. Please make sure to send us your preferred pickup point or your accommodation place. Exact pickup time will be sent the day before, after 5 pm via WhatsApp
- CHILDREN: It is not recommended to visit this museum with children below 13 years. However, it is the parent’s personal decision, the tour for children below 13 years may be done without a headset and receiver. Tickets for children (3-11) include entrance tickets without the receivers and headphones in Auschwitz. If you want your child to visit with a headset please book “Youth tickets”
- PICTURES: It is allowed to take pictures in museums, except few indicated exceptions. It is forbidden to take photos with the use of flash.
- DEPARTURE: It’s highly recommended to reserve a whole day for the tour as the start time may change following the rules of Auschwitz.
- WEATHER: Please wear weather-appropriate and respectful clothing, as this is a memorial site. Entry waits can be long, so bring warm layers, rain gear, or sun protection if needed. The museum determines the pace and length of the tour.
- DOCUMENTS Regarding the Terms of Use at the Auschwitz & Birkenau Museum, it is mandatory to provide the full names of all participants of the tour. It is necessary to take with you any document with a picture for the tour which may be checked at the entrance to the museum. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to enter the museum.
- BAG LIMITATIONS: Please note that the maximum size of bags and backpacks allowed on the museum grounds is 30 x 20 x 10 centimetres (roughly 12 x 8 x 4 inches). You can always leave your belongings inside the vehicle, or in the luggage store in Auschwitz.
- LUNCH: Lunch is not included but you can order a lunchbox separately for 30zł which will be delivered to you during the tour. To place an order you may send us an email no later than 7:00 pm the day before. Please note that there is not enough time for a regular lunch between visits to Auschwitz I and Birkenau. Ordering a lunchbox or bringing your snacks is highly recommended. On the spot, there are only a few places to buy food and drinks, however in high season, there may not be enough time to stay in long queues.
- STUDENT: Youth tickets discount is only with a valid student ID card, on the day of the tour. Please ensure to take your student ID card with you, otherwise, you will need to pay an extra fee for an adult ticket
- GROUP: The maximum number of people in a group with a guide is 30, meanwhile, in the vehicle, there may be two groups together.
Location
Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto
Pawia
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(646 Ratings)
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Barbara_b
Mar 9, 2026
Great organization!... - Good organization! Punctuality and availability of both the driver and our guide. Emotionally touching tour..
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Karen_b
Apr 9, 2026
Interesting visit - Interesting,
Sadly the vast groups of people visiting hindered movement around the buildings causing headset range to loose audio with the guide when changing areas /rooms.
Review provided by Viator
Kim_p
Apr 5, 2026
Vrmt nice visit, very... - Vrmt nice visit, very informative. However, I would have liked to see more time taken in each building. Sometimes I felt rushed and I found it a little rushed.
Review provided by Viator
Sinead
Feb 22, 2026
Be cautious when booking - Auschwitz itself is an informative experience which we recommend everyone to do. The tour provided by this company is exceedingly lacking. The information provided by this tour operator was not accurate. When booking we were advised we would have an English speaking guide but in reality it was when an English speaking tour was available. This would have meant a wait of 5 to 6 hours.
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Mogensd10
Apr 17, 2026
Cancellation the night before - AT Cracow canceled the evening before - and since all trips are completely sold out we didn't get what we came for. Really a bad experience.
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Sightsee30864572988
Apr 14, 2026
Scam company - Booked via Headout. Got cancelled some hours before the trip. Complete disappointment and a total scam.
Don’t book here unless you want your trip ruined.
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C5170accristinas
Apr 10, 2026
Cracow s. c., A SCAM from head to toe - My boy booked via Headout the Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with transfer. We had a meeting point at 6:30 in the morning and since it was near the hotel, we decided we would walk.
There we were at 6:15 in the morning waiting but no one showed up. My boy contacted Headout and neither they could contact AT Cracow s.c.
A company embarrassment without a doubt! They haven't contacted us and I'm sure they never will.
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Caroline_b
Apr 5, 2026
Disappointed - It was cancelled at 9pm the night before. It was the only reason I was in krakow, no contact from viator 2 days later other than asking how my trip was
Review provided by Viator
Victoriajn6935lh
Mar 20, 2026
Last minute cancellation - Booked trip a month ago with the main focus on visiting Auschwitz as we have wanted to visit for years. Was contacted the day before we travelled asking us to move the date of the tour - which was impossible due to us flying out, to which they replied that wouldn't be a problem and the tour would go ahead. They then emailed the following day saying they were cancelling the tour. They have said they would return payment for tour but no compensation for anything else.
As this was the entire reason for the journey and the very late notice meant we couldn't book a new tour, this was hugely disappointing.
I would be wary of booking with this company as no reason was given and no real compassion for this disappointment.
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V5913clpeterc
Mar 12, 2026
Short notice cancellation of planed trip - Booked a Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with Transfer with the company Viator. Was informed 3 weeks before the planned trip that they were cancelling the trip because of circumstances out of their control. They claimed it was the Auschwitz Museum that cancelled the trip stating the trip was over booked and they did not have enough tour guides to service all the booked trips. Very disappointing in every way.
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