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Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Guided Tour from Krakow

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history on a day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow. Led by a knowledgeable guide, explore the UNESCO-listed former Nazi concentration camp complex and preserve the memory of those who perished there.

Take a sobering tour of the World War II Auschwitz-Birkenau complex on a 7-hour trip from Krakow. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage compound and explore the twin concentration camp with a guide as you learn about the Nazi Holocaust and how the camps functioned. Explore the poignant exhibition halls, and see the barracks, gas chambers and other buildings at Auschwitz I. Then, view the watchtowers, crumbled buildings and memorials at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Your guide will explain everything you see with care and sensitivity.

Please note

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available (please write us exact age of child before tour)
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
A considerate amount of walking is involved
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Bags and backpacks larger than 30x20x10 cm are not allowed on the museum grounds. You may store luggage in the vehicles free of charge.
Please, provide exact name and surname from your passports/documents (tickets are personal)
Please bring a document confirming the name and surname of each participant
You can order an extra paid lunch-box from the driver
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions

FAQ

How far is Auschwitz from Krakow?

It is 66 km distant from Krakow which means that it takes about 1 h 30 min to get there by car. It is a separate town with no administrative relevance to Krakow, which is why the tour takes that much time.

I am using a wheelchair, can I visit Auschwitz?

The tour is not accessible for people with a disability due to a gravel surface and many buildings with no ramps or lifts.

What luggage size can I take to Auschwitz?

The dimensions are 30x20x10 and you will not be able to enter with any luggage that exceeds those. These are strictly followed and controlled. You can leave your bigger luggage in the car, it will be locked and supervised by the driver.

What to bring

Remember to bring your identity document or passport (without it, you will not be able to enter the museum). All customers are obliged to take their ID document with them on the day of the tour (if there is no such document, the staff of the facility have the right to refuse entry to the museum). The name and surname on the reservation must be identical as in ID document. Organizer does not take any responsibility if any of our customers will be refused to enter Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau due to lack of documents.

Please, wear comfortable shoes - the tour requires a lot of walking, and also take an umbrella or a raincoat so you are prepared in case of rain (the majority of the tour will take part outside).

You will be asked to leave your bigger belongings in a car (don’t worry, they will be locked and supervised by our driver). The allowed dimensions of a bag you can take with you are 30x20x10 (A4 size).