Free Cancellation
Language:
English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 7 Hours 30 Minutes
Do this because
It's a chance to learn about the history of Auschwitz and the Holocaust from an expert, if you opt for the guided option
You can choose the comfort of a private transfer option without tickets to visit the sites independently at your own pace
You'll have the opportunity to walk through the original prisoner barracks, the former gas chamber and crematorium
With this experience, you contribute to preserving the memory of the atrocities committed at Auschwitz-Birkenau
What to expect
You can choose between the following options available in the order box:- Option 1: Guided tour (hotel pick-up). Includes tickets, guide as well as shared transfers and hotel pick-up service.- Option 2: Guided tour (meeting point). Includes tickets and a guide. You need to reach the meeting point independently.- Option 3: Private transfer (no tickets). Does not include tickets and a guide. You can purchase tickets in advance on the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum website, or arrive at the museum and purchase tickets on-site.Embark on a poignant journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest concentration camp in Poland, under the guidance of an expert....
You can choose between the following options available in the order box:- Option 1: Guided tour (hotel pick-up). Includes tickets, guide as well as shared transfers and hotel pick-up service.- Option 2: Guided tour (meeting point). Includes tickets and a guide. You need to reach the meeting point independently.- Option 3: Private transfer (no tickets). Does not include tickets and a guide. You can purchase tickets in advance on the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum website, or arrive at the museum and purchase tickets on-site.Embark on a poignant journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest concentration camp in Poland, under the guidance of an expert. This historically significant yet haunting site offers profound insights into one of the darkest chapters of human history.Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by your authorised guide, if selected, who will lead you into Auschwitz I, established in 1940 in the suburbs of Oswiecim. Equipped with a headset, you'll be able to clearly hear your guide's narration, regardless of group size or distance.As you tread upon the grounds of the former camp, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the lives of those confined within its walls. Witness exhibitions housed in the very barracks where they once lived, each telling a chilling tale of survival and loss. It is estimated that over 1.5 million individuals from 28 nationalities perished here, with Jews making up nearly 90% of the victims.Following a brief interlude, continue your journey to Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Here, your guide will accompany you along the railway tracks that once facilitated transport to this part of the camp. Stand before the ruins of gas chambers where countless lives were extinguished en masse. By visiting these sites and learning about their harrowing past, you contribute to preserving the memory of the atrocities committed there.
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What's included
Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Individual headset
Local guide
Skip-the-line ticket
Timed entry ticket
Transfer
What's not included
Drinks
Food
What to remember
Accessibility:
Not suitable for wheelchairs and those with reduced mobility due to the moderate walking distance covered during the tour
Not allowed:
You cannot bring backpacks or handbags that exceed the following dimensions: 35x25x15 cm
Know in advance:
All participants must provide their full name and contact details at the time of booking. Please ensure that the name on your ID exactly matches the name provided at checkout to avoid issues at the entrance
Due to the extremely high number of visitors and internal policies, Auschwitz-Birkenau reserves the right to cancel tours or guides at short notice. If this occurs, you'll be informed and offered alternatives when possible
The museum may change your visit time, affecting the pick-up time. You will receive final confirmation via email 1-2 days before the tour
Please reserve a whole day for your visit and be prepared for an early entrance. The actual start time may change by up to 5 hours
The memorial's visitor service determines the pace and duration of the tours according to the weather
All visitors are required to pass through security checks before entering the museum grounds
Remember to bring:
Please do not forget to bring a photo ID to enter the museum
Provider
Legendary Krakow
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Meeting point:
For guided tours without pick-up (Option 2), the designated meeting point is: Przystanek Turystyczny Kiss&Ride, Wielopole 2, 31-072 Kraków, Poland. If you booked the guided tour with pick-up (Option 1) or the private transfer (Option 3), you'll be picked-up at the location selected at the time of booking.