Auschwitz Birkenau Tour: Kraków Private Transport English Guide
Two camps, one day: the main exhibition at Auschwitz I, then the expanse of Birkenau
A guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum departing from Kraków with private transport, English-speaking guide and entry to both camps included. The day begins with a 1 hour 20 minute drive from Kraków to Oświęcim, where you walk the former main concentration camp's exhibition, then move to Auschwitz II–Birkenau to understand the scale of what happened there. The tour lasts 7 hours total and ends with time in the bookstore or café before the return drive to Kraków.
7h
Step-by-step itinerary
Auschwitz Birkenau Tour from Kraków
- Pick up from specified address
- Drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
- Driver explains tour details
- 15-minute toilet break
- Visit Auschwitz I main camp
- Short break
- Visit Auschwitz II - Birkenau
- Free time at bookstore or cafe
- Return to Kraków
- Drop off at selected place
The Experience
Your driver picks you up from your chosen address in Kraków and handles the 65 km drive to Oświęcim. During the journey—about 1 hour 20 minutes—the driver explains how the day will unfold and answers questions. A 15-minute break before the museum gives you time to settle. Entry to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau is included, as is the licensed English-speaking guide who leads you through both sites.
Auschwitz I, the former main concentration camp, holds the primary exhibition. Your guide walks you through the beginnings of the camp and the events that unfolded there, grounding the history in the physical space—the barracks, the records, the objects on display. After a short break, you move to Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the second camp. This part of the tour is more contemplative; the scale and layout of Birkenau make visible what the statistics alone cannot convey.
Once the tour concludes, you have unhurried time in the bookstore or café. Then your driver takes you back to Kraków, dropping you at any location you choose. The full day—drive, both camps, breaks and return—runs 7 hours.
What’s included
- Private transport from your Kraków address to the museum and back.
- entry to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau.
- a licensed, English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- insurance and taxes.
Operated by Touristico
Is this one for you?Choose this if you prefer a private vehicle with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide leading both camps, rather than joining a group or self-driving.
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Top questions
How far is Auschwitz from Kraków and how long is the drive?
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum sits 65 km from Kraków in Oświęcim, and the drive takes about 1 hour 20 minutes each way.
What's included in the tour price?
Entry fees to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, private transport from your Kraków address, an English-speaking licensed guide, insurance and taxes are all included; food and drinks are not.
What's the difference between Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau?
Auschwitz I was the main concentration camp and holds the primary exhibition; Auschwitz II–Birkenau is the second camp, and visiting both shows the scale and layout of the operation.
How long does the full tour take?
The tour runs 7 hours total, including the drive from Kraków, the 15-minute break before entry, both camps, a short break between them, and time in the bookstore or café.
Can I choose where to be picked up and dropped off in Kraków?
Yes; you specify your pickup address when you book, and the driver will take you to any location you choose in Kraków at the end of the day.
Is this tour physically demanding?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.
Auschwitz Birkenau Tour: Kraków Private Transport English Guide
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