Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers
Start: 2026-07-31T10:10:00
End: 2026-07-31T17:40:00
Location: Krakow

Immerse in history with a full-day guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, including seamless round-trip transfers and an expert guide in the language of your choice.

4.5/5(13,306)

Magdalena P

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

My visit to Auschwitz was an unforgettable experience that has left a permanent mark on my life. I will never forget the scenes I witnessed or the emotions I felt during the tour. It completely changed my perspective and the way I think about humanity, history, and the importance of remembering the past. It was an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking experience, but I truly believe everyone should visit Auschwitz at least once. Only by remembering these horrors can we help ensure that such crimes are never repeated. The best part of the visit was our guide Przemek. He was an outstanding young man with extensive knowledge and genuine passion. He did everything he could to help us understand what "life" was like in Auschwitz, sharing the history with great respect, compassion, and professionalism. His guidance made this powerful experience even more meaningful. I cannot recommend this tour enough.

Claire W

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The tour was very well planned from start to finish. We needed to be picked up from Krakow Glowny train station which they made very easy by picking us up at the Mercure hotel next door. Important to note that you can leave belongings on the bus when you head into Auschwitz. The tour itself was great, the museum guide Lucas was very knowledgeable and everyone in the group paid the appropriate respect to the site. Recommend bringing a bottle of water and maybe even a rain jacket to take on the tour, as Birkenau in particular has a lot of walking. Didn't take any photos except for this one as we wanted to fully immerse ourselves in understanding the history. This tour is something well worth doing and something every human should do in their lifetime. Thank you!

Michele F

Family

Verified booking

Last week

A perfectly organized tour. The group was picked up near the Kraków train station by bus and arrived at the destination after about a 1.5-hour ride. The bus was clean and on time. We were also provided with lunch boxes (20 PLN). The tour of the concentration camps was truly moving. I recommend it to everyone so that we never forget and keep alive in our memory the most shocking act of violence and depravity of which humanity has been capable. A special thanks to our guide (Pierfrancesco), who led us through the Auschwitz and Birkenau camps. His presence was invaluable in helping us fully understand the lives of the deportees, and his closing remarks were truly moving. I will never forget this experience. Thank you.

Daniel C

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau was a deeply moving, emotional, and unforgettable experience. From the very first moment, the place conveys a very special sense of respect and solemnity. The guide explained the history clearly, in detail, and with great respect, helping us better understand everything that happened there and the scale of those events. Visiting the different areas and learning the stories behind them makes the experience even more moving. Without a doubt, it’s a must-see for learning about history and reflecting on it. A very difficult but also deeply enriching experience that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone visiting Kraków.

Anne-marie C

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Obviously, this is a unique visit—extremely moving and unsettling. But a big thank you to our charming, well-informed, and unobtrusive French-speaking guide, who made it an experience that was as interesting as it was intense. The organization was excellent: the bus was on time, and the tour leader on board was friendly and efficient. In the end, we appreciated having to get up early, which allowed us to be among the first to arrive at the site and avoid the worst of the crowds. This is an essential visit to bring back to the forefront of our emotions and reflections what we have a duty to fight against and reject.

Amanda M

Family

Verified booking

Last week

I was hoping for an earlier time and had chosen 8am for that reason. We found out the day before our pick up time was 1.40. This was my only problem. Our guide Jack was very informative during the whole trip, pointing out places of interest on the way there and back. Auschwitz-Birkenau is a trip I've wanted to do for years and it certainly didn't disappoint. I didn't think it would be appropriate for my 13 year old but he seems to have gotten as much out of the trip as I did. We will certainly talk about it for a long time. Thank you!

Immerse in a full-day guided historical tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp from World War II, starting from Krakow.

Enjoy prompt and comfortable round-trip AC transfers from Krakow, ensuring a seamless journey, and uncover intriguing details from your expert guide.

Walk through Auschwitz I's brick barracks, Block 11's torture chambers, and Auschwitz II's concentration camp, each echoing grim tales from the past.

Did you know? The Auschwitz I camp was originally constructed to hold Polish political prisoners. It was only later that it became a center for the extermination of the Jews.

Fast-track entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II–Birkenau

Round-trip AC transfers from your hotel or the meeting point (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION7 hours 30 minutes
Start point
Krakow
Get direction
1 hr 30 min
66 km
1. Auschwitz I
Tickets included
Explore the 22 brick barracks that once held countless Holocaust victims. Visit Block 11, a chilling prison within the camp, known for its torture chambers and the first Zyklon B gas experiments.
10 min
3.2 km
2. Auschwitz II-Birkenau
Tickets included
10 min
3 km
3. Memorial
Tickets included
1 hr 30 min
66 km
End point
Krakow
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Claire W
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The tour was very well planned from start to finish. We needed to be picked up from Krakow Glowny train station which they made very easy by picking us up at the Mercure hotel next door. Important to note that you can leave belongings on the bus when you head into Auschwitz. The tour itself was great, the museum guide Lucas was very knowledgeable and everyone in the group paid the appropriate respect to the site. Recommend bringing a bottle of water and maybe even a rain jacket to take on the tour, as Birkenau in particular has a lot of walking. Didn't take any photos except for this one as we wanted to fully immerse ourselves in understanding the history. This tour is something well worth doing and something every human should do in their lifetime. Thank you!
Andréas B
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A very well-organized event. A top-notch guide who struck a good balance between providing relevant information and showing appropriate restraint during emotional moments. If you visit this destination, you’ll truly see just how vast this mass destruction was. The museum is beautifully curated, covering all aspects of this terrible period. This wasn’t a pleasant trip, but “impressive” is perhaps the best way to describe it. Highly recommended!!
Alba V
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
A very moving tour; the guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. However, I felt a little rushed at times in some of the rooms because we had a set time limit and there were other groups. It’s a shame—I would have liked to enjoy it even more at a slightly slower pace. No problems with the shuttle—it worked very well.
Gil H
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Availability before tour, for information, was high and kind. Zofia, the guide and translator to English, was attentive, kind and informative. Manager was involved personally to solve a problem. Highly recommended
Aimar A
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
What I liked most was the enthusiasm the guide brought to the tour of Auschwitz. It was a very comprehensive tour and a deeply emotional experience.

Auschwitz-Birkenau: Dive into history

Departing from Krakow, you'll travel in air-conditioned comfort, soaking in the poignant narrative woven by your licensed guide. Be prepared to step into a haunting epoch of history as you walk through the infamous 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate into Auschwitz I and traverse the 22 brick barracks that once housed hundreds of thousands of Holocaust victims.

Unearthing the dark past and ticket options

Witness the grim realities of the Holocaust as you venture into Block 11, a harrowing prison within the prison, home to torture chambers and the site of the first extermination attempts using Zyklon B gas. The next stop is Auschwitz II-Birkenau, a camp that sprawls over an area 25 times larger than Auschwitz I and stands as a chilling testament to the scale of Nazi atrocities. Your journey culminates in a solemn moment at the Memorial, offering a space to pay respects to the victims of this grim period. Depending on your chosen option, engage with a guide fluent in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Polish. This immersive experience comes with comfortable round-trip transfers from Krakow, ensuring a seamless journey.

What to bring

It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Have your passport or ID ready for a seamless experience.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: respectful attire.

Keep in mind that large luggage is not allowed for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

If your hotel is outside the pickup area or in a zone with limited access, you’ll be asked to meet at the closest convenient pickup point.

Per Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum policies, all participants must provide their full name and contact details when booking.

Your youngest guests will enjoy a special children’s menu and receive delightful gifts.

Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.

The starting time for the Auschwitz-Birkenau tour cannot be guaranteed in advance. While your preferred time will be recorded, the exact schedule is only confirmed a day before and will be shared with you through email and/or WhatsApp.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.