Auschwitz from Warsaw: Small Group Tour with Lunch & Transport

A Day That Stays With You

You're picked up from your Warsaw hotel in the early morning, driven to Auschwitz-Birkenau with an English-speaking guide who specializes in Holocaust history, given entry to the museum and a walking tour of the camp, fed a traditional Polish lunch, and returned to your hotel by evening. Transport, tickets, and food are all included. You just show up with your valid ID and accurate name spelling.

Step-by-step itinerary

Auschwitz-Birkenau tour with lunch

• Pick up from hotel in Warsaw
• Travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
• Walking tour of former Nazi camp
• Visit Auschwitz Jewish Center
• Enjoy included lunch
• Return to Warsaw hotel

The experience

The pickup comes early (between 4 and 8am from your Warsaw hotel, depending on the day's logistics), and there's a reason for that. The drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau takes about two hours, and the museum fills up fast. Your guide meets you in the car, and the journey itself becomes part of the experience: time to settle into what you're about to see, to ask questions, to sit with the weight of it. The operator specializes in Holocaust and WWII history, so this isn't a generic tour rushed through in three hours.

Once you arrive at the Auschwitz Jewish Center in Oswiecim, the walking tour begins. Your English-speaking guide leads the group (kept small so it doesn't feel like a crowd moving through a place that demands quiet) through the former German Nazi camp. You see the barracks, the selection platform, the crematorium. The guide explains what happened here, the names and stories behind the numbers. It's heavy, and it should be. Museum entry is included, so you don't navigate ticketing yourself. Your name and ID are already registered (the museum requires exact spelling of your surname at booking, they're strict about this, and it matters). The group moves at a pace that lets you absorb, not just see.

Around midday, you break for lunch. Traditional Polish food (pierogi, chicken soup, schnitzel, water) eaten in a quiet restaurant away from the site. It's a moment to breathe, to talk if you want to, or to sit in silence. Then back to the museum if there's more to see, or the drive back to Warsaw begins. The whole day is structured so you're not scrambling for tickets or transport or figuring out where to eat. It's all arranged. Hotel drop-off happens in the evening.

One thing to know: if you book less than three months out, online tickets might be sold out due to museum restrictions. In that case, the driver buys them on-site, which can mean a wait. If you're booking just days ahead, expect an early 4am departure to secure tickets at the office. It's rare that tickets sell out completely, but it happens, and the operator is upfront about it. Wheelchair access is available throughout, and children under 14 aren't recommended for this tour. It's not a restriction, just honest guidance about what the experience asks of you.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Warsaw, English-speaking driver and guide specializing in Holocaust history, entry tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, walking tour of the camp, and a traditional Polish lunch with water.
• Transportation is by car or minibus.
• Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and facilities are available.

Options for this experience

3 options

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

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

Super premium carUp to 7 people · Guide in English · No fixed timeA Mercedes Vito (for up to 7 people), 2026 model, or a Mercedes GLE SUV4MATIC (depending on current availability); pickup is included

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by AB Poland Travel

Is this one for you?Right for travelers from Warsaw who want to understand this history with a knowledgeable guide and without arranging transport, tickets, or meals separately. Plan for a full day starting very early. That's what makes the drive, the tour, and lunch all fit without rushing.

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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 is the pickup from Warsaw?

Between 4am and 8am, depending on the day. The operator confirms the exact time the day before your tour.

Is the guide included, or is it just transport?

The guide is included. You get an English-speaking guide who specializes in Holocaust and WWII history and leads the walking tour at Auschwitz.

What if I book very close to the tour date?

If you book less than three months ahead, online tickets may be sold out. The driver will buy them on-site, which may involve waiting. If you book just days ahead, expect a 4am departure to secure tickets at the office.

What happens if tickets are sold out?

This is rare. If it occurs, you're refunded the museum entry cost but not the full tour price. You can alternatively visit Kraków's Old Town instead.

Is this tour private, or will there be other people?

It's a small group tour, not private. Groups are kept small so the experience doesn't feel crowded.

What's included in the lunch?

Traditional Polish food such as pierogi, chicken soup, schnitzel, and water.

Do I need to bring anything?

A valid ID or passport is required for entry to the Auschwitz Museum. Your full name and surname must be provided accurately at booking.

Can I get a pickup outside Warsaw city centre?

Yes, but there may be a supplement for pickups outside the city centre. Confirm with the operator at booking.

How long is the full day?

The tour runs from early morning pickup (4–8am) through the afternoon, with return to your hotel in the evening. The drive is about two hours each way.