Witness the horrors of Auschwitz Birkenau with a fully guided tour of both camps with transportation between the two.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Benefit from the knowledge of your licensed guide
- See the remains of the world's largest concentration camp
- Witness evidence of Nazi crimes
- Hear about the lives of prisoners and their conditions
Full description
Gain an insight into the extent of the biggest human tragedy in history with a guided tour of Auschwitz Birkenau. Either make your own way to the site to begin your tour or choose the option with a round-trip shuttle service from and to Krakow - allowing you 4 hours to explore the site.
Begin your tour at the entrance to Auschwitz I, where you will receive your entrance ticket. Then, in the company of a licensed guide, explore the remains of the Nazi camp's barracks, watchtowers, and crematoriums. You will also witness evidence of the Nazi crimes here and listen to stories of the everyday lives of prisoners.
Afterward, board a comfortable shuttle bus that will transport you to Auschwitz II Birkenau. Here, pay your respects to the victims of the Holocaust at the memorial site and witness gas chambers and the remains of the railway which transported prisoners to the camps.
Includes
- English-speaking guide
- Headphones
- Entrance tickets
- Online booking fee
- Transportation to and from Krakow
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation between Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II (Birkenau)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Więźniów Oświęcimia 20, 32-600 Oświęcim, Poland. The local partner's representative will be standing in front of the restaurant at Auschwitz I with a sign saying "Gr8way Meeting Point".
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- During this tour, you will spend up to 70% of the time outdoors, especially during the 2nd part at Birkenau Memorial Place, so please dress appropriately
- The maximum size of hand luggage is 30 x 20 x 10 cm; if your luggage is bigger than this, you can leave it in the locked bus parked next to the museum
- At the entrance, you might be asked to confirm your identity as visitors lists are sent to the museum in advance
- As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking
- Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
- Owing to the requirements, all tickets to the museum are non-refundable. Please consider your purchase carefully
