Krakow and Auschwitz tour from Warsaw: Small group with lunch

See Wawel Castle and walk Auschwitz in one day from Warsaw

A small group day tour departing Warsaw for Krakow and Auschwitz-Birkenau, with museum entry tickets, a guided walking tour of Krakow's landmarks, lunch and hotel pickup included. The tour runs 17 hours with early morning pickup between 4 and 8 am. You'll need valid ID or a passport for museum entry, and the camp visit involves 3.5 hours of walking. Book at least three months ahead to secure online tickets. Last-minute bookings may require purchasing tickets on-site.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Auschwitz Jewish Center3h · entry included
2. Zakrzowek2h
3. Main Market Squarepassing by
4. St. Mary's Basilicapassing by
5. Great Barbicanpassing by
6. Wawel Cathedralpassing by
7. Wawel Royal Castlepassing by

Visit Auschwitz and Krakow highlights

• Pick up from hotel in Warsaw
• Travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
• Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
• Travel to Krakow
• Guided walking tour of Krakow city
• Visit Wawel Hill and Royal Castle
• See Wawel Cathedral from outside
• Walk through Main Market Square
• View St. Mary's Basilica
• See Great Barbican
• Lunch included
• Return to Warsaw hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Warsaw hotel and a drive south to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration and extermination camp where over a million people were killed during World War 2. You'll spend roughly 3.5 hours at the camp with a guide who specializes in Holocaust and World War 2 history, moving through the grounds on foot. After lunch, the route turns north to Krakow, Poland's former capital and the country's most visited city.

In Krakow, a two-hour guided walking tour covers the Main Market Square (the largest medieval market square in Europe) St. Mary's Basilica with its famous Veit Stoss altar, the Great Barbican, and Wawel Hill, where Polish kings were crowned and ruled from the 14th century until the 1500s. Your guide points out Wawel Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral from outside, then walks you through the old town's streets and squares. The tour ends with a return drive to your Warsaw hotel, arriving late evening.

The tour operates as a small group rather than private, so you'll travel with other visitors. Your driver speaks English and handles all transportation in a car or minibus. The specific vehicle depends on which option you choose at checkout. Lunch is included, and the operator specializes in Holocaust, World War 2 and Jewish-related history, so the Auschwitz portion is led by someone with deep expertise in the site's significance.

What’s included

• Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum tickets.
• guided tour of Auschwitz with a specialist guide.
• two-hour guided walking tour of Krakow covering Wawel Royal Castle, Wawel Cathedral, Main Market Square, St. Mary's Basilica and the Great Barbican.
• lunch.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Warsaw.
• English-speaking driver and transportation by car or minibus.

Options for this experience

3 options

Standard carUp to 8 people · Guide in English · No fixed timeA sedan (saloon) compact car for 1 to 3 people, or an Opel Vivaro for 4 to 8 people; pickup is included

Premium carUp to 7 people · Guide in English · No fixed timeA Mercedes Vito for up to 7 people, model year 2016; pickup is included

Super premium carUp to 7 people · Guide in English · No fixed timeA Mercedes Vito for up to 7 people, model year 2026, or a 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)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by AB Poland Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both Auschwitz and Krakow's landmarks in one day: the shared group format works only because the early 5am start compresses both sites into the schedule, so you'll need to commit to that pace.

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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).

What exactly is Auschwitz-Birkenau and what will I see there?

Auschwitz-Birkenau was a network of Nazi concentration and extermination camps where over a million people were killed during World War 2. You'll walk the grounds with a specialized guide for roughly 3.5 hours, moving through the preserved camp structures and learning the history of the site.

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

Pickup happens between 4 and 8 am from your Warsaw hotel. The operator confirms your exact time the day before the tour. Early departures are necessary to reach Auschwitz and complete both sites within the 17-hour day.

What are the main sights in Krakow I'll see on this tour?

The guided walking tour covers Wawel Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral on Wawel Hill, the Main Market Square (Europe's largest medieval market square), St. Mary's Basilica with its Veit Stoss altar, the Great Barbican, and the surrounding Old Town streets. Your guide describes the sites from outside the castle and walks you through the historic center.

Do I need to bring anything specific to visit Auschwitz?

You must carry a valid ID or passport. The museum requires this for entry. The camp visit involves 3.5 hours of walking, so wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Your name and surname must be provided accurately at booking, as the museum policy requires this information for entry.

What if I book close to the tour date? Will I still get museum tickets?

Bookings made less than three months in advance may find online tickets sold out due to high demand. In that case, your driver purchases tickets on-site at the ticket office, which may involve waiting in line. If tickets are unavailable, you'll be refunded the museum entry cost but not the full tour price, or you can opt for a non-guided visit to Krakow's Old Town instead.

Can I choose a different vehicle for this tour?

Yes, you select your vehicle at checkout: Premium car, Super premium car, or Standard car. All options include the same guide, sites and lunch. The vehicle choice affects your comfort and space during the 17-hour day.