Auschwitz and Birkenau Fully Guided Tour from Krakow
Walk through the original Auschwitz camp and Birkenau's preserved structures with a guide who knows the site.
A fully guided eight-hour tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow with entrance fee and transport included. You explore both the main Auschwitz camp and the Birkenau site, walking through over 150 buildings and around 300 ruins across almost 200 hectares. An English-speaking guide leads you through the former Nazi concentration and extermination camp, one of the most recognized symbols of the Holocaust.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Auschwitz and Birkenau Memorial
- Travel from Krakow to Auschwitz
- Explore Auschwitz main camp
- Visit Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp
- Learn about Holocaust history
- Return to Krakow
What’s included
- Entrance fee to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
- air-conditioned vehicle transport.
- English-speaking guide for the full eight hours.
Times
- Every day 06:00 08:00 10:00 13:00
Before you book
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The experience
How do you get to Auschwitz from Krakow without arranging your own transport? This tour picks you up and handles the drive in an air-conditioned vehicle, with your guide answering questions along the way. The entrance fee is included, so you arrive ready to walk the site without stopping at a ticket desk.
The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Site spans almost 200 hectares and holds over 150 buildings plus around 300 ruins, including remnants of gas chambers and crematoria destroyed by the Nazis. Your guide leads you through both the original structures of the main Auschwitz camp and the important buildings of Auschwitz (II), Birkenau. The eight-hour itinerary gives you time to move through the site at a pace that lets the history settle, rather than rushing between stops.
Travelmine Cracow does not cancel tours and prioritizes guest comfort throughout the day. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and specialized infant seats are available if you need them. The operator notes that the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, and you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness for the walking involved.
Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a guide's historical context as you move through both camps, and prefer traveling with other visitors on a set schedule rather than self-guiding.
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Top questions
What exactly will I see at Auschwitz and Birkenau?
Auschwitz-Birkenau is a former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp spanning almost 200 hectares. You walk through the original structures of the main Auschwitz camp and the important buildings of Birkenau, seeing over 150 buildings and around 300 ruins, including remnants of gas chambers and crematoria destroyed by the Nazis during the Holocaust.
How long does the tour take and what's included in the price?
The tour runs eight hours and includes your entrance fee to the site, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide who speaks English throughout the day. Pickup from your location in Krakow is part of the booking.
Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?
The vehicle is wheelchair accessible. You should discuss any mobility concerns with the operator when booking, as the site itself involves walking across almost 200 hectares with uneven terrain and many stops.
Can I bring an infant on this tour?
Yes, specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle. However, the eight-hour walking tour and the nature of the site mean you should consider whether an infant will be comfortable for the full duration.
Auschwitz and Birkenau Fully Guided Tour from Krakow
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