Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau tour with Ghetto visit
Empty chairs, ghetto walls, and the scale of Birkenau in one day
A full-day guided tour from Krakow connects the former Jewish Ghetto in Podgórze with Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, linking these sites through a single itinerary. You walk through the ghetto streets with a licensed guide, visit Eagle's Pharmacy and Ghetto Heroes Square, then travel by bus to the camps where you explore preserved barracks, exhibitions, and the vast grounds of Birkenau with historical insight woven throughout.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Jewish Ghetto and Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour
- Stand before St. Joseph’s Church
- Walk through former Jewish Ghetto streets
- Visit Eagle’s Pharmacy
- Pause at Ghetto Heroes Square
- Walk along Piwna Street
- Travel by bus to Auschwitz
- Explore Auschwitz I with licensed guide
- Visit Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp remains
- Return to Krakow
- Church of St. Joseph 15m
- Ghetto Wall Fragment 20m
- Eagle Pharmacy Entry included 20m
- Ghetto Heroes Square 20m
- Zakrzowek 15m
- Auschwitz-birkenau Entry included 5h
What’s included
- Guided walking tour through the former Ghetto in Podgórze.
- entry to Eagle's Pharmacy with approximately 20 minutes inside.
- Ghetto Heroes Square visit.
- roundtrip bus transportation from Krakow to Auschwitz.
- Auschwitz I entry ticket with guided visit.
- Auschwitz II-Birkenau entry ticket with guided visit.
- audio sets for hearing your guide clearly.
- curated playlist and reflection app with deeper historical context.
- Every day 08:30
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Walk through Krakow's former Jewish Ghetto with a licensed guide, then travel by bus to Auschwitz I and Birkenau.
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The experience
St. Joseph's Church marks where the ghetto edge once stood, a landmark that frames the contrast between the life that continued around it and the reality inside the walls. From there, your guide leads a 1.5-hour walk through the former ghetto streets, sharing stories of the Jewish community during the occupation. You see remnants of the ghetto wall, visit Eagle's Pharmacy (a site of resistance and compassion), and pause at Ghetto Heroes Square, where empty chairs represent loss and memory. The walk along Piwna Street shows how everyday life unfolded under strict control, with your guide providing context to displacement and resilience in a confined world.
After the ghetto visit, you travel by bus to Auschwitz, roughly 1.5 hours from Krakow. A licensed guide leads you through Auschwitz I, where you walk preserved barracks and exhibitions that provide essential historical grounding. The journey continues to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, where the scale becomes apparent as you walk along the railway tracks and through the remains of barracks. The two camps together offer a more complete understanding of this period of history than either site alone.
The tour includes a curated playlist and app designed to support reflection and provide deeper context beyond what the guide shares. Audio sets ensure you hear your guide clearly throughout the day. You'll need to bring your official photo ID (entry will be denied without it), and wear comfortable shoes for the walking portions. Lunch is not included, so bring your own food and water. The full day runs 9.5 hours, and you return to Krakow by the same bus.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 17 years); Infant (under 2): free.
What is Eagle's Pharmacy and why is it part of this tour?
Eagle's Pharmacy is a historic site where acts of resistance and compassion took place during the occupation. You spend approximately 20 minutes inside, which adds a deeply personal layer to the broader historical narrative of the ghetto experience.
How long is the walking portion through the former ghetto?
The guided walk through Krakow's former Ghetto in Podgórze lasts 1.5 hours, covering the streets, walls, and key sites with your guide providing historical context at each stop.
What happens at Ghetto Heroes Square?
Ghetto Heroes Square is marked by empty chairs that represent loss and memory. You pause there as a meaningful moment to reflect before continuing the journey to Auschwitz.
Do I need to bring anything specific for entry to the camps?
You must bring your official photo ID. Entry will be denied without it. Wear comfortable shoes for walking, and bring your own food and water since lunch is not included. Short skirts are not permitted due to dress code requirements.
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Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau tour with Ghetto visit
9h 30m · EN
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