Auschwitz day tour from Warsaw: Private car with museum entry

Drive to the camp at dawn, then walk the grounds with a specialist guide

A private car day tour from Warsaw to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with hotel pickup, museum entry, and a guided tour of the camp lasting 3–3.5 hours. An English-speaking driver collects you between 4 and 8 am, and a live guide leads the visit inside the museum. Lunch is included on the return to Warsaw.

Step-by-step itinerary

Auschwitz tour with lunch from Warsaw

• Pick up from hotel in Warsaw
• Drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
• Visit Auschwitz Jewish Center
• Enjoy included lunch
• Return to hotel in Warsaw

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Warsaw hotel between 4 and 8 am: the operator confirms the exact time the day before. You travel by private car (choice of standard, premium, or super premium) with an English-speaking driver for roughly two hours to reach Auschwitz-Birkenau. The early departure is deliberate: it gets you to the museum before the crowds and allows time for the full experience without rushing back to the city.

Once at the museum, a live guide in English leads a group tour lasting 3–3.5 hours through both Auschwitz and Birkenau. The walk covers substantial ground (the operator notes you should have at least a moderate level of fitness), and the guide is a specialist in Holocaust and WWII history. Museum entry tickets are included and arranged in advance. You'll need to bring valid ID or a passport. After the tour, you have lunch (traditional Polish food such as pierogi and water) before the drive back to Warsaw, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.

The tour can be adapted to your needs, and the operator specializes in Holocaust, WWII, and Jewish-related history. Pickup is available from hotels in Warsaw city centre. Pickups outside the centre may carry a small supplement. Wheelchair access is available, and specialized infant seats can be arranged if you're traveling with young children. Note that the museum requires your full name and surname at booking: any error will prevent entry, so double-check before confirming.

What’s included

• Private car transportation from your Warsaw hotel.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking driver for the full day.
• museum entry tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
• guided tour in English lasting 3–3.5 hours.
• traditional Polish lunch with water.

Options for this experience

3 options

Standard carGuide in English · No fixed timeSedan (saloon) compact car for 1-3 people, or Opel Vivaro for 4-8 people; pickup is included

Premium carGuide in English · No fixed timeMercedes Vito for up to 7 people (model 2016); pickup is included

Super premium carGuide in English · No fixed timeMercedes Vito for up to 7 people (model 2026), or Mercedes GLE SUV4MATIC depending on current availability; includes pickup

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 (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

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 refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by AB Poland Travel

Is this one for you?Choose your car type at checkout based on group size and comfort: standard for solo travelers or couples, premium for families, super premium for those wanting extra space. The early pickup time (4–8 am) is what makes the full Auschwitz experience fit into one day from Warsaw, so book only if you can wake early.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).

How early do I need to wake up for this tour from Warsaw?

Pickup happens between 4 and 8 am depending on your hotel location and the operator's schedule. The exact time is confirmed the day before your tour. The early start allows the drive to Auschwitz and entry before peak visitor hours.

What is the Auschwitz Jewish Center, and is it part of the tour?

The Auschwitz Jewish Center is a memorial and educational space at the site. The guided tour through Auschwitz-Birkenau covers the camp grounds and historical areas. The guide will explain the significance of key locations as you walk.

How much walking is involved at Auschwitz-Birkenau?

The guided tour lasts 3–3.5 hours and involves substantial walking across both camps. The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Wheelchair access is available if you need it.

What happens if Auschwitz tickets sell out before my tour date?

If you book less than three months in advance, online tickets may no longer be available due to high demand. In that case, the driver will purchase tickets on-site on the morning of your tour, which may involve waiting in line. If tickets are sold out at the office, you'll be refunded the museum entry cost (but not the full tour price), or you can visit Kraków's Old Town instead. This situation is rare.

What's included in the tour price?

Private car transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking driver, museum entry tickets, a 3–3.5 hour guided tour in English, and a traditional Polish lunch are all included. You choose your car type (standard, premium, or super premium) at checkout.

Do I need to bring anything to enter Auschwitz-Birkenau?

You must bring valid ID or a passport: the museum requires it for entry. Make sure your name and surname are spelled correctly at booking. Any error will prevent you from entering the museum.