Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow: Small group with guide

Walk the preserved barracks and grounds with a museum guide who knows what happened there

A guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Krakow in a small minivan (maximum 8 guests) with hotel pickup and an official English-speaking guide provided by the museum. The tour includes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes at Auschwitz I and around 1 hour at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Full names must match your passport or ID exactly at booking. No valid ID means no entry.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Zakrzowekpassing by
2. Auschwitz Jewish Center3h · entry included

Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour from Krakow

• Pickup from Krakow hotel
• Travel by minivan to Auschwitz-Birkenau
• Guided tour of Auschwitz I (1.5 hours)
• Guided tour of Auschwitz II-Birkenau (1 hour)
• Return to Krakow

The experience

Hotel pickup happens between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM from your accommodation in Krakow, with the exact time confirmed the day before via email or text. You travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a maximum of 8 people: small enough that the group moves together without the separation that comes on larger buses. The driver is English-speaking and professional. The route to the memorial takes roughly 90 minutes each way.

At Auschwitz I, an official guide provided by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum leads the group through the preserved barracks, original camp grounds, and watchtowers for approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. The guide explains the Nazi ideology behind the "Arbeit Macht Frei" slogan and the systematic history of the Holocaust during World War II. You then move to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, where you spend around 1 hour seeing the remains of the gas chambers and the scale of the second camp. The guide is there to answer questions and provide context for what you're standing in front of.

The tour runs roughly 7 hours total from pickup to return. You'll need to bring a valid passport or ID: full names at booking must match exactly, and entry is refused without documentation. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. The minivan format means you're not waiting in a separate queue or managing your own logistics once you're picked up. Transport, entry, and the guided experience are arranged.

What’s included

• Official English-speaking Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum guide.
• round-trip shared minivan transport with a professional English-speaking driver.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow.
• small group maximum of 8 people.

Options for this experience

3 options

English-language guided tour with hotel pickupUp to 2 people · Available from 28 Feb 2027Pickup from your hotel is included

Guided tour in English, with hotel pickupUp to 15 people · 08:00Pickup will take place between 6:00 and 10:00 am; the exact time will be confirmed the day before. The ticket is included. Duration: 7 hours. Minivan transport for a maximum of 8 passengers. Pickup is included.

Last minute bookingUp to 2 people · Guide in English · Only on 1 Nov · 10:00Hotel pickup between 6:00 and 8:00 am, to be confirmed. Minivan for a maximum of 8 people. 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 dayDepartures at 08:00 and 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendly

Operated by Auschwitz Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau without arranging your own transport or navigating entry on your own: the minivan pickup, museum guide, and fixed schedule mean the logistics are handled, leaving you to focus on the history.

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Top questions

What exactly will I see at Auschwitz I versus Auschwitz II-Birkenau?

Auschwitz I is the original camp with preserved barracks, watchtowers, and camp grounds where you spend roughly 1 hour 30 minutes with the guide. Auschwitz II-Birkenau is the larger camp where you see the remains of the gas chambers and spend around 1 hour there. Both are part of the same memorial and museum site.

What time does the minivan pick me up from my hotel?

Pickup happens between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM from your Krakow hotel or apartment. The exact time is confirmed the day before the tour via email or text message, usually around 12:00–1:00 PM.

Can I join this tour if I don't have a passport?

No, you must bring a valid passport or ID to enter Auschwitz-Birkenau. Full names at booking must match exactly what appears on your ID or passport. Nicknames are not accepted, and entry is refused without valid documentation.

How many people will be on the minivan?

The minivan holds a maximum of 8 guests, so the group stays small throughout the day. This keeps the experience more personal than larger coach tours.

Is the English-speaking guide included in the tour price?

Yes, an official English-speaking guide provided by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is included. The guide leads the group at both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.

How long is the entire tour, including travel time?

The full tour is approximately 7 hours from hotel pickup to return, including roughly 90 minutes of travel each way and about 2 hours 30 minutes of guided time at the memorial sites.