Auschwitz Birkenau tour from Krakow: Small group with guide

See both camps without the crowds that swallow larger groups

A guided tour of Auschwitz and Birkenau from Krakow with hotel pickup, entrance tickets, headsets and a licensed local guide, run in groups of up to 15 people. The route covers Auschwitz 1 for about two hours, then Birkenau for about one hour, with a 15-minute break between them. Hotel pickup happens two hours before the tour start, and the whole day runs 6.5 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Zakrzowek15m
2. Auschwitz Jewish Center3h · entry included

Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour

• Hotel pickup in Krakow
• Drive 1.5 hours to Auschwitz
• Security and ID check
• Join guided tour of Auschwitz 1
• 15-minute break and transfer to Birkenau
• Guided tour of Birkenau
• Drive back to hotel

The experience

Hotel pickup from Krakow starts two hours before your scheduled tour time, with an English-speaking driver in a comfortable car or minivan. The drive to Auschwitz takes 1.5 hours. Once you arrive, the driver hands you your entrance tickets and walks you through security: ID check and a screening similar to airport procedures. You then join a 30-person group with a local guide, and each person gets headphones so you can hear clearly even in crowded spaces.

Auschwitz 1, the main camp, takes about two hours to walk through with the guide. After a 15-minute break, the driver takes you to Birkenau, the second camp, where you spend roughly one hour. The guide leads both parts. You're not walking alone or following a map. Once the tour ends, the driver returns you to your hotel.

The small group size (capped at 15 people on this booking) means you're not standing in the long ticket queues that form at the gate. You move through the sites with a guide who can answer questions and set the pace, rather than being herded through with hundreds of others. The headsets let you stay close to the guide without straining to hear over background noise.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Krakow accommodation.
• transportation in a comfortable minivan with an English-speaking driver.
• entrance tickets to both Auschwitz 1 and Birkenau.
• headsets so you can hear the guide clearly.
• a licensed local guide leading the tour.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 07:00, 12:00 and 13:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so anyone comfortable following commentary in English can join. Groups stay under 15 people, which means you move through the sites at a pace that lets you absorb what you're seeing instead of being rushed through with a crowd.

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Top questions

How long does the drive from Krakow to Auschwitz take?

The drive from Krakow to Auschwitz takes 1.5 hours in a comfortable car or minivan with an English-speaking driver.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation to the museum, entrance tickets to both camps, headsets, a licensed local guide, and all fees and taxes are included.

How much time do you spend at each camp?

Auschwitz 1 takes about two hours to walk through with the guide. After a 15-minute break, you spend roughly one hour at Birkenau.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 13 years old.

What happens during the security check at the entrance?

You'll go through a security screening similar to airport procedures, and your ID card will be checked before entering the museum.