Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers
Start: 2026-08-01T10:55:00
End: 2026-08-01T17:55:00
Location: Krakow

Delve into World War II history with a full-day guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow, complete with hotel transfers.

4.6/5(5,898)

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!

Bril M

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

A professional Dutch-speaking guide who never failed to amaze our entire group with stories of the tragic events of the past. The entire organization deserves praise. One minor drawback... the reservation stated that both pickup and drop-off taxi transportation were included, but drop-off off wasn’t provided. But in this fascinating city, everything is easily accessible on foot or via the frequent public transportation, so it wasn’t an issue for us to complain about. The briefing beforehand was also very clear and professional! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Sophia H

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

I highly recommend this tour—not to mention that everyone should visit this place. The hotel pickup went very smoothly. On the day of the tour, it was unbearably hot, and in Birkenau you’re outside in the sun the whole time—but the driver gave us umbrellas to protect us from the sun. That made it a little more bearable. The tour guide did a fantastic job. There’s absolutely nothing to complain about, and I highly recommend it.

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!!

Mariana R

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

It was very easy to find the pickup spot, the organization was amazing and we were given not only instructions but advice to make our journey and experience as smooth as possible. The best part for me though, was our guide. She was very nice and explained everything with such humanity, given the topic, that just touches you in a different way. I am very grateful for her service.

Antonio S

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Everything was very organized and well done. They sent us a message the day before to change the time—mind you, that seems to be common here. They also offered us a snack as a bonus because they said there was nothing to eat out in the countryside, even though there’s a restaurant there. It seems like they wanted to sell us food. Anyway, just to nitpick—as I said, everything was great.

Hop aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan for a full-day guided journey into the chilling history of World War II, starting from Krakow.

Walk through the iron gates of KL Auschwitz 1, explore haunting brick barracks and visit the Memorial commemorating the Jews who lost their lives here.

Enter Auschwitz II-Birkenau, opened in March 1942 as a site for the extermination of over 1 million Jews during the Holocaust.

Customise the tour with language preferences, opt for an optional upgrade to a private English-guided tour or enjoy a delicious lunch box.

Did you know? The prisoners in Auschwitz were tattooed with a number, which was a unique identifier. This practice was unique to Auschwitz and was not done in other concentration camps.

Full-day Auschwitz-Birkenau guided tour

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

Expert English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/Polish-speaking tour guide (as per option selected)

Round-trip AC transfers from Krakow

Pick-up from the hotel or a convenient meeting point

English-speaking experienced driver

Lunchbox (as per option selected)

Private English guided tour (as per option selected)

Headsets (only in the first camp)

Pick-up & drop-off from hotels located far from the center of Krakow

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

5,898 reviews
How do we collect reviews?
These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.
4.2K
1K
225
123
172
Guests from United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and over 55 countries have loved this experience
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!!
Jayne T
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Fabulous from start to finish... transfer prompt, tour amazing, guide was exceptional... all in all was 💯 worth the money 👌🏽
Javier D
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Lots of great historical information, very impressive and impactful. Be prepared to walk and reflect on what transpired.
Maria C
Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
We took the Auschwitz tour yesterday and, overall, it was a very well-organized experience. We would especially like to highlight the excellent service provided by the guides, both during the transportation and at the museum. They were kind, professional, and shared the information with great respect and sensitivity, which is essential in such a historically significant place. We were also impressed by the excellent organization and the smooth coordination between the transportation and the different parts of the museum visit. Everything ran seamlessly, with no unnecessary waiting. The respectful atmosphere throughout the tour was exemplary, and the guides' explanations were clear, thorough, and very informative. However, there was one inconvenience at the end of the tour. We had booked a package that included hotel pick-up and drop-off. The hotel pick-up was perfectly on time and well organized, but the driver who was supposed to take us back to our hotel never showed up. This left us in an uncomfortable situation after a long day, and we ended up having to walk back. Despite this inconvenience, we highly value the quality of the guides and the overall organization of the tour. We hope the company can improve the coordination of the return transportation so that the experience is excellent from start to finish. Without a doubt, we would book with them again.

Haunting exploration of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Travel comfortably from Krakow in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum. Step through the iron gate of KL Auschwitz 1, etched with the deceptive words 'Work Sets You Free', and explore the haunting remnants of the 22 brick barracks that once housed hundreds of thousands of Holocaust victims.

A glimpse into the unthinkable

Here, you will be led to block 11, notoriously known as 'the prison within the prison', home to brutal torture chambers and initial extermination attempts using Zyklon B. The tour continues to KL Auschwitz 2 Birkenau, where over 1 million lives were lost. This engaging, expert-guided tour, available in the language of your preference, concludes with a reflective visit to the Memorial, where you can pay your respects to the victims of this horrific genocide.

Customizable experience

Enhance your experience with an optional inclusion of a lunchbox. For a more personal experience, a private English-guided tour is available, offering an intimate and insightful journey into Europe's history—perfect for history lovers and curious visitors alike.

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 flash photography, alcohol, drugs, and baby carriages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service. Hence, the pick-up time/duration of the tour is subject to change.

Note: As per the requirements of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking. Entry may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering.

The maximum size bag permitted on this tour is 30 x 20 x 10 centimeters.

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.

If your accommodation is outside the pickup zone, in a restricted area, or in a location with limited vehicle access, you may be asked to meet at the closest available pickup point.

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.