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Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum & Krakow Old Town: Private Car Trip from Katowice
Oswiecim
Experience the haunting history of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and explore the charming Krakow Old Town on a private car trip from Katowice. Book now!
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau - Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim - the biggest complex of concentration camps. This tragic place has been operating between 1940 and 1945, and countless amount of prisoners were tortured, died and have been killed there. See the important memorial and pay your respects to all those people that suffered there. Enter buildings to see exhibitions of remains from these Concentration Camps.
- Krakow’s Rynek Glowny Central Square - Beautiful old town square with historic buildings and old churches. This centrally located square in Krakow has everything from many and varied restaurants, coffee shops, souvenir stores, and the opportunity to take a horse and carriage ride through the streets. Also a must here is the Cloth Hall, large central building in the square.
- St Mary’s Basilica - This is a stunning church situated on the edge of the Main Square. Built in the 14th century, its foundations date back to the early 13th century and serve as one of the best examples of Polish Gothic architecture. Standing 80 mtall, it is particularly famous for its wooden altarpiece carved by Veit Stoss.
- Wawel Royal Castle - The castle itself is beautiful and located on a hill, providing fantastic panoramic views over the city. The cathedral plays a massive part in the castle and has some fantastic sights.
- Royal Way (Droga Krolewska) - The Royal Way begins at the northern end of the medieval Old Town and continues south through the centre of town towards Wawel Hill, where the old royal residence, Wawel Castle, is located.
- Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) - The Cloth Hall is one of the city’s most recognizable icons. It is the central feature of the main market square in the Kraków Old Town.
- Wawel Cathedral - The Wawel Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Kraków, located on Wawel Hill. More than 900 years old, it is the Polish national sanctuary and traditionally has served as coronation site of the Polish monarchs.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets for a 3.5-hour group tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Private walking tour of Krakow Old Town with a Local Guide (12-hour option)
- Group size limited to 30 people, with headsets provided in Auschwitz
- Private transfers including pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Katowice
- The number of attractions visited varies based on the selected tour option
- Private trip by car from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Old Town
What's Not Included
- Private walking tour of Krakow Old Town led by a Local Guide (in 6-hour option)
- Lunch (optional)
Additional Information
Join an informed guide on a visit to the notorious Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and delve deep into the terrible history of the Holocaust. Tour the barracks, gas chambers, crematoriums, memorials, and more. Extended plan: trek through Krakow Old Town.
Opt for one of our superb tour options designed to cater to your preferences and interests. Ensure you read the description thoroughly as each choice offers a different itinerary.
6-hour: Car journey from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau
Opt for this tour to explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with a Certified Guide proficient in your selected language. Includes personal car transportation from Katowice.
12-hour: Car journey from Katowice to Krakow and Auschwitz-Birkenau
Opt for this tour to explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with a Certified Guide proficient in your selected language. Includes personal car transportation from Katowice and a guided tour of Krakow Old Town.
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. The exact schedule and pick up time will be confirmed via email.
- Please note that the walking tour of Krakow is not included in a 6-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau allow you to skip the ticket line, but there is a separate line for security checks. All visitors must provide their full name when booking and bring a valid photo ID or passport. Tickets are non-refundable.
- We provide private car transfers to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow, but other people will join you on a group tour of the museum and memorial site. The size of the group tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau will be limited to 30 people. The walking tour of Krakow Old Town is a private experience. The guide will meet you on the site.
- People with reduced mobility may find it difficult to move around Auschwitz-Birkenau. Wheelchairs are available from the Visitor Service Center but they have to be reserved in advance.
- We recommend bringing your own snacks or packed lunch to Auschwitz-Birkenau as it’s in a remote location and there will be no lunch break. During the 12-hour tour we can organize lunch / table reservations in Krakow.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you’re traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
Location
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
ul. Wiezniow Oswiecimia 20, Entrance to the Museum is located at Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej Str. no. 11
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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