Auschwitz Tour from Krakow: Guided Visit & Hotel Pickup

Auschwitz Memorial from Krakow with Transport & Local Guide

You get hotel pickup in an 8-seater minivan, transport to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, a licensed English-speaking guide, entry fees, and a headset for clear audio. The flexible pickup window (5:30 AM to 2:00 PM) lets you choose the time that fits your Krakow schedule, and the return is to your hotel or another address in the city.

Step-by-step itinerary

Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour from Krakow

• Pickup from Krakow hotel
• Travel to Auschwitz Museum
• 15-minute break at museum
• Enter museum with guide and ID check
• 15-minute break after first tour part
• Travel to Auschwitz Birkenau
• One-hour guided tour at Birkenau
• Return to Krakow hotel or chosen location

The experience

You've just landed in Krakow, or you're staying near the old town, and you know you need to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau but the logistics feel heavy: finding transport, timing the entry, navigating the site alone. The minivan picks you up directly from your hotel between 5:30 AM and 2:00 PM, depending on which slot works for your schedule. Your English-speaking driver handles the route while you sit back, and that alone takes the friction out of the morning.

Once you arrive at Auschwitz I, there's a 15-minute break before you meet your guide and pass through security. The guide walks you through the preserved barracks, the original exhibitions, and the weight of what happened here: the facts, the names, the scale of it. After that section, you get another 15 minutes to breathe, and then the minivan takes you to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, where the guide leads a one-hour tour of the grounds, the railway tracks, and the remaining structures. It's not rushed, but it's not lingering either. The guide is licensed and local, which means they know the site beyond the script.

The whole day is built around you not having to arrange anything separately. Entry fees are included, the vehicle is air-conditioned, and you get a headset so you can hear the guide clearly even in a group. When it's done, the driver takes you back to your hotel or wherever else in Krakow you want to go. If you're traveling with an infant, specialized seats are available. Just mention it when you book.

What’s included

Hotel pickup in a comfortable 8-seater minivan, air-conditioned transport to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, a licensed English-speaking guide, headsets for clear audio, entry fees to both camps, insurance, and taxes. The driver returns you to your hotel or another Krakow address of your choice.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guided tour starting from the meeting pointGuide in English · Available from 4 Nov · 06:00, 07:00 and 09:00Pickup from the meeting point. The selected pickup time may change according to the museum's schedule; we will confirm the exact time the day before the trip. Choose a meeting place: Starowislna 65, Wielopole 2, or Pawia 18. Pickup is included.

Guided tour with hotel pickupGuide in English · 06:00, 07:00, 09:00 and 13:00Pick your preferred pickup time; the selected time may shift depending on the museum schedule, and the exact time will be sent closer to the trip. Skip the line. Duration: 6 hours. The van is served by an English-speaking driver. Pickup is included.

Private TransportGuide in English · 06:00, 07:00, 09:00 and 13:00Covers private transport and tickets for a group tour led by an English-speaking guide. The selected time may vary; we will provide the exact time the day before the trip. Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 07:00, 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to4h before

GroupUp to 30

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by WonderWay

Is this one for you?Right for travelers staying in Krakow who want to visit Auschwitz without arranging transport or entry separately. The flexible pickup window (5:30 AM to 2:00 PM) means you can fit it around your schedule, and the minivan format keeps the group small enough for a reflective pace.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does pickup happen?

Pickup is available anytime between 5:30 AM and 2:00 PM from your Krakow hotel. Exact timing is confirmed before your tour.

Is entry to Auschwitz included?

Yes. Entry fees for both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, insurance, and taxes are all included.

How long is the tour?

The itinerary includes a 15-minute break at Auschwitz I, a guided tour of the first camp, another 15-minute break, and a one-hour guided tour of Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Total time on-site varies, but plan for a full morning or afternoon.

Is the guide English-speaking?

Yes. Your guide is a licensed, English-speaking local who leads the tour at both camps.

What if I'm traveling with a baby?

Specialized infant seats are available in the minivan. Let the operator know when you book.

Can I choose where to be dropped off after the tour?

Yes. The driver will return you to your hotel or any other address in Krakow you prefer.

Is the minivan air-conditioned?

Yes. The vehicle is air-conditioned for comfort during transport.

Do I need to bring ID?

Yes. Security guards at the museum entrance will check your ID cards.