Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow: Guided visit to both camps

The camps are two separate sites, and the tour covers both in a single day.

This is a 7-hour guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp complex departing from Krakow. You travel by air-conditioned coach to the UNESCO World Heritage site, explore both Auschwitz I (the barracks, gas chambers and exhibition halls) and Auschwitz II-Birkenau (the watchtowers, crumbled buildings and memorials) with a live guide who explains the history and function of the camps with care and sensitivity. A guide in English, Italian, French or Dutch is included. Hotel pickup is available on some options, and all tours depart from the Kiss&Ride parking at 2 Wielopole Street unless you book hotel pickup. Departure times range from 7 am to 11:30 am, confirmed the evening before.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial

• Pick up from Krakow meeting point
• Travel 1.5 hours to Auschwitz
• Complete formalities and security
• Tour Auschwitz I with guide
• Short break
• Tour Auschwitz II-Birkenau with guide
• Travel 1.5 hours back to Krakow

The experience

You're picked up from central Krakow (or your hotel, depending on the option you choose) and travel roughly 90 minutes by coach to the site. Security procedures and formalities happen on arrival, then you enter the museum with your guide. The tour itself covers both camps in sequence: Auschwitz I first, where you walk through the barracks, see the gas chambers and visit the exhibition halls. Then a short break before moving to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, where you see the watchtowers, the crumbled remains of the camp and the memorials. Your guide explains what you're standing in front of throughout, and the headsets ensure you hear clearly even in larger groups.

The return journey takes another 90 minutes, which the operator describes as time to reflect on what you've seen and heard before you're dropped back in the center of Krakow. The whole day is 7 hours from pickup to drop-off. Tours run in English, Italian, French or Dutch depending on which option you book. Check in 15 minutes before your departure time at the meeting point. The exact start time arrives by message the evening before, since departures vary between 7 am and 11:30 am.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned coach transport from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau and back.
• a live guide in your chosen language (English, Italian, French or Dutch).
• headsets so you hear the guide clearly.
• entry to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
• hotel pickup on select options.

Options for this experience

8 options

English-language tour (meeting point)Available from 17 Nov · 6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 11:30Duration: 7 hours. Pick up from the main point: the hours you book are tentative and may change, and departures from Krakow may take place between 8 am and 3 pm.

English-language tour with hotel pickupAvailable from 17 Nov · 6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 11:30Duration: 7 hours. Pickup from hotel: the hours you book are tentative and may change, and departures from Krakow may take place between 8 am and 3 pm. Pickup is included.

French-language tour (meeting point)07:00

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Italian-language tour (meeting point)07:00

Last minute (meeting point)Guide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:00English-language group tour

Dutch-language tour (meeting point)07:00

Dutch-language tour with hotel pickup07:00Pickup is included.

English-language small group tourAvailable from 22 Nov · 07:15, 09:15 and 11:15Up to 15 visitors in the group: choose to join a tour half the size (up to 15 people instead of 30 on a regular tour). Fewer crowds, more convenience. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 11:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (13 to 74 years) · Senior (75 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 30 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish, French, Italian and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Intercrac Sp. z o.o.

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're arriving in Krakow and want to visit Auschwitz without arranging transport or navigating the site alone. The guide handles the route, timing and explanation so you can focus on what you're learning. Choose the hotel pickup option if your accommodation is in the city center and you'd rather not navigate to the parking lot early in the morning.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

In English, with 15 departure times. In French, Italian and Dutch, at 07:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5).

How long is the coach journey each way from Krakow?

The journey to Auschwitz takes approximately 1.5 hours, and the return to Krakow takes another 1.5 hours.

What do I see at Auschwitz I versus Auschwitz II-Birkenau?

Auschwitz I holds the barracks, gas chambers and exhibition halls. Auschwitz II-Birkenau shows the watchtowers, crumbled buildings and memorials. Both are visited on the same tour with a short break between them.

Can I book hotel pickup, or do I have to meet at the parking lot?

Hotel pickup is available on some options (English and Dutch tours). Other options depart from the Kiss&Ride parking at 2 Wielopole Street next to the Main Post Office. Check which option you're booking to see if pickup is included.

When do tours depart, and how do I find out my exact start time?

Departures range from 7 am to 11:30 am depending on the day and option. You'll receive a message with your exact departure time by 7 pm the evening before. Arrive at your meeting point 15 minutes early.

Is there an age recommendation for this tour?

The operator recommends this tour for visitors 14 years and older due to the challenging subject matter, though the museum does not prohibit younger children from attending.