Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Kraków: English Guide & Hotel Pickup

Walk both camps with an English guide, then return to your hotel without arranging the logistics.

This is a guided group tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum departing from Kraków, with hotel pickup, shared transport in an air-conditioned minivan, English-speaking guide, and museum entry tickets included. The tour runs 7 hours total, including roughly 3.5 hours of guided walking at the sites and about 1 hour at Birkenau. A licensed English-speaking driver provides commentary during the drive, and an official museum guide leads the walking portion. Hotel drop-off in Kraków is included at the end of the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour

• Hotel pickup in Krakow
• Travel to Auschwitz by air-conditioned car
• English guided tour of Auschwitz
• English guided sightseeing of Birkenau
• Return to hotel in Krakow

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel, hostel or apartment in Kraków. You'll travel in a shared air-conditioned minivan with other travelers, and the driver provides historical context during the drive to the camp. Transport, parking, fuel and insurance are all covered in the price.

At Auschwitz, an official English-speaking museum guide leads the group through the camp. The walking tour lasts roughly 3.5 hours and covers the main compound: the barracks, gas chambers, crematorium and prisoner records. After Auschwitz, you move to Birkenau (the extermination camp), where the guide leads another hour of walking across the vast grounds and the remains of the camp's infrastructure. The minivan transports you between the two sites.

After the tour ends, the driver returns you to your hotel, hostel or apartment in Kraków. The entire day, including travel time, runs about 7 hours. Infant car seats are available if you're traveling with young children. The tour welcomes children from age 3. A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to run.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Kraków.
• shared transport in an air-conditioned minivan with parking and fuel.
• entry tickets to both Auschwitz and Birkenau.
• an official English-speaking museum guide for the walking portions.
• a licensed English-speaking driver who provides historical commentary during travel.
• insurance coverage.

Options for this experience

3 options

Group tour in a shared vehicle, last departureUp to 2 people · Guide in English · No fixed timeLasts 6 hours with an English-speaking driver; pickup is included

Shared Group ToursUp to 15 people · Guide in English · No fixed timeFree pickup and drop-off. Lasts 6 hours with an English-speaking driver; pickup is included

Last Minute OfferUp to 2 people · Guide in English · No fixed timeWe will collect you from your hotel or apartment in central Kraków. The price includes entrance tickets (skip the line) and a local English-speaking guide. Lasts 6 hours in a minivan for up to 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 day

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Michal Krupa Polturist

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're traveling without a car and want the camps explained by someone who knows the history: the guide and driver handle the route and timing, leaving you to focus on what you're seeing. The shared group format keeps the cost lower than a private tour, and the fixed schedule means the day holds together without you building it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is included in the price for this Auschwitz tour from Kraków?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Kraków, shared transport in an air-conditioned minivan, entry tickets to both Auschwitz and Birkenau, the services of an official English-speaking museum guide, and a licensed English-speaking driver who provides commentary during travel. Parking, fuel and insurance are also covered.

How long is the actual guided walking at Auschwitz and Birkenau?

The official museum guide leads roughly 3.5 hours of walking at Auschwitz, followed by about 1 hour at Birkenau. The full tour, including transport from and back to Kraków, takes 7 hours.

Is this tour private, or will I be with other travelers?

This is a shared group tour, so you'll travel with other visitors in the same minivan and walk with the same guide. The group size varies depending on bookings for that day.

What's the difference between the shared group tour options listed?

All three options (Shared Group Tours, Shared Group Tour Last, and Last Minute Offer) are shared group tours with the same inclusions. The Last Minute Offer may offer different pricing if you book closer to the departure date.

Do I need to arrange my own entry tickets to the camps?

No. Museum entry tickets for both Auschwitz and Birkenau are included in the tour price, so you don't need to buy them separately or book timed slots yourself.