Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Krakow: Guided Full-Day Transfer
See both camps on foot with a licensed guide and return to Krakow the same day
A full-day guided tour from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in Oświęcim, with round-trip transfer and entry to both camps. A licensed English-speaking guide leads you through Auschwitz I (the original barracks, watchtowers and the "Arbeit macht frei" gate), then Auschwitz II–Birkenau, where you walk the railway ramp, gas chamber ruins and memorial sites. Hotel pickup and all tickets are included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- Transfer from Krakow to Oswiecim
- Guided tour of Auschwitz I camp
- See original camp barracks and watchtowers
- Visit Auschwitz II–Birkenau extermination camp
- Walk through railway ramp and gas chamber ruins
- Explore memorial sites for victims
- Return transfer to Krakow
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and return transport.
- round-trip air-conditioned van with English-speaking driver.
- entry tickets to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau.
- licensed guide in English.
- headsets for outdoor sections.
- WiFi on board.
- assistance throughout the tour.
- Book Guide available for travelers with hearing difficulties.
- disabled-friendly van with foldable wheelchair storage.
Times
- Every day 06:00 07:00
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The experience
The tour starts with pickup from your Krakow hotel in an air-conditioned van, then a drive to Oświęcim where the camps stand. Once there, a licensed guide takes you through both sites on foot. Auschwitz I holds the surviving prisoner blocks, watchtowers and fences of the original camp. Auschwitz II–Birkenau spreads across a vast area where you see the railway ramp, the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria, and the memorials to victims. The guide provides historical context throughout the seven-hour day, and headsets ensure you hear clearly in the outdoor spaces.
Both entry tickets are in the package, so there's no separate queue at the gate. Wheelchair users who can transfer to a car seat may bring a foldable wheelchair in the luggage compartment at no extra charge. The driver assists with loading. Auschwitz I has steps and limited elevator access on the ground floors, while Birkenau is flat but unpaved and gravel. A companion to help is strongly recommended if you have mobility concerns. The van returns you to your hotel by late afternoon.
Is this one for you?Join a small group with a licensed guide if you want the historical context and the logistics handled in one booking. The shared van keeps the cost lower than private transport, and the guide's expertise frames what you're seeing rather than leaving you to navigate the sites alone.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 16 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.
What exactly will I see at Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau?
Auschwitz I contains the original camp barracks, watchtowers, fences, surviving prisoner blocks and the "Arbeit macht frei" gate. At Auschwitz II–Birkenau you walk through the railway ramp where deportees arrived, the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria, and memorial sites dedicated to the victims.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup and return to Krakow, round-trip air-conditioned transport, entry tickets to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, a licensed English-speaking guide, headsets for hearing the guide outdoors, and WiFi on board the van are all included.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the camps?
No. The tour includes round-trip transfer from your Krakow hotel, so you don't need to book separate transport or navigate to Oświęcim yourself.
What should I know about walking the camps?
Auschwitz I has steps and limited elevator access (ground floors only), while Birkenau is flat but unpaved with gravel paths. The full day involves substantial walking outdoors, so comfortable shoes and moderate physical fitness are needed. A companion to assist is strongly recommended if you have mobility concerns.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Krakow: Guided Full-Day Transfer
7h · EN · at your hotel
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