Guided Tours

From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau Small-Group Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers & Optional Private Tour

Name: From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau Small-Group Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers & Optional Private Tour
Start: 2026-09-09T09:00:00
End: 2026-09-09T16:00:00
Location: Krakow

4.3/5(252)

Apollinare N

Family

Verified booking

4 days ago

The transfer was efficient and on time. He accompanied us throughout the entire tour. The guided tour, although in English, was thorough and engaging. I’d say the whole experience was very positive and professional.

Isabel H

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

All in all, everything was great. The day before, we received messages from several people, each with different information (regarding the time and a change in the tour guide). This initially made us a bit uneasy and cost us some time, but we decided to go ahead with the tour anyway and were very pleasantly surprised. The pickup went smoothly, and we were notified in advance if the driver was running late. The tour was extremely well organized.

Traverse the dark history of the Holocaust on a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, once a Nazi concentration camp.

Delve deep into World War II details with a licensed local guide and clear audio headsets, including roundtrip transfers from Krakow.

Glimpse the lives of the people who passed these camps as you witness preserved ruins, gas chambers, barracks, watch towers, and latrines.

Opt for a small group tour with 15 people for an intimate and personalized tour or a regular group tour with 30 people for a budget option.

Did you know? Auschwitz I was initially built as a detention center for Polish citizens, evolving later into a site of mass extermination.

Guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau

Round-trip transfers from and to Krakow by AC vehicle (van or mini-bus)

Entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau

Licensed, English-speaking local guide

Private or regular group tour (optional)

Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Professional assistance

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Apollinare N
Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
The transfer was efficient and on time. He accompanied us throughout the entire tour. The guided tour, although in English, was thorough and engaging. I’d say the whole experience was very positive and professional.
Andres V
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The driver was very friendly and punctual
Isabel H
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
All in all, everything was great. The day before, we received messages from several people, each with different information (regarding the time and a change in the tour guide). This initially made us a bit uneasy and cost us some time, but we decided to go ahead with the tour anyway and were very pleasantly surprised. The pickup went smoothly, and we were notified in advance if the driver was running late. The tour was extremely well organized.
Elisabeth L
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Unfortunately, the trip didn't happen; tickets weren't available for that date.
Harrison G
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Nothing as my tour was cancelled rpmultiple times

Engaging History: Auschwitz & Birkenau Unveiled

Your day begins at 9 am with pickup from your chosen location in Krakow, in a comfortable, air-conditioned van or mini-bus with a small group of 15 people. A 1.5-hour scenic journey takes you to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, meet your licensed, local guide, who’ll elucidate the haunting history of these former Nazi concentration camps.

Interactive Learning: A Personalized Tour of Remembrance

Your guide will take you through Auschwitz I, initially built as a detention center for Polish citizens in 1939. Traverse the iconic gate under the chilling ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ (Work Makes You Free) sign. Take a short break to absorb the moving outdoor exhibits before heading to Birkenau (Auschwitz II), built explicitly for the extermination of Jews. Learn about the horrifying living conditions, cruel selections, and ghastly experiments conducted here. The tour concludes with the tale of liberation by the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front in 1945.

Know Before You Go

What to bring

Dress code: smart casual, to respect the place.

It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Bring along a bottle of water and some snacks.

Luggage is allowed on this experience. The maximum permitted size is 30cm x 20cm x 10cm. You can leave your bags in the car which is locked during your visit.

What's not allowed

Eating and smoking, as well as acting in a loud manner are forbidden at the Museum.

Accessibility

The facilities include infant seats and infants must not sit on laps.

This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users and stroller users.

Additional information

It is recommended that visitors should be at least 13 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For hotels in Krakow that are located in traffic-restricted areas, your pick-up will be organized from the nearest possible point and you will be informed.

The hours you book are tentative and may change. The duration of transfers is also approximate. The exact pickup time will be confirmed a day before the tour (in the afternoon at the latest).

Be prepared to go through a security check (similar to the airport's) in order to enter Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.

The experience is not suitable for pets.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pick-ups and drop-offs from Krakow.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name of your hotel.

On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.