Auschwitz Tour from Krakow Skip-the-Line & Hotel Pickup-Guide ENG
Description
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, the largest former Nazi concentration camp, on a 6.5–7 hour guided tour from Krakow. During this Auschwitz tour from Krakow, you will learn about the Nazi ideology of “Arbeit Macht Frei” and the tragic history of the Holocaust during World War II. Explore key historical areas such as preserved barracks, original camp grounds, and the remains of the gas chambers, accompanied by an official English-speaking guide provided by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. The guided visit lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes at Auschwitz I, followed by around 1 hour at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Entrance tickets are included, along with round-trip transportation from Krakow, so there is no need to queue for admission. After visiting Auschwitz I, there is a short break of approximately 10–15 minutes, as required by museum regulations, before continuing to Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
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Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel or apartment in Krakow between 6:50 AM and 8:00 AM. The exact pickup time will be confirmed the day before the tour. We will contact you via email or text message around 12:00–1:00 PM with all the pickup details..
You will visit one of the largest former concentration camps, Auschwitz-Birkenau, with an English-speaking museum guide. The guided tour at Auschwitz I takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, followed by around 1 hour at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. All guides are provided by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel Pickup Information Our driver will pick you up directly from your hotel, apartment, or designated meeting point in Krakow city center between 6:00 AM and 7:30 AM. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed by email one day before the tour, usually around 12:00 PM. Pickup times vary daily and depend on the entry schedule assigned by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Please bring a valid photo ID, passport, driving licence, or payment card. All entry tickets are issued individually and registered to each visitor, so identification may be required before entering the museum. If your accommodation is not listed during booking, please leave a note with your address. We will arrange the most convenient pickup location for you. Please note that the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum reserves the right to change the guided tour entry time, including changing morning visits to afternoon entry slots. In such cases, the tour schedule may be adjusted accordingly. This decision is made solely by the Museum and is beyond the tour operator's control.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(673)
Amazing guided tour our Driver was excellent on time and so friendly 😊
5 star review. Communication was amazing and the journey was seemless. Thanks for a great day x
Excellent communication from both the driver (Bartek) and guide (Dorotea ….I think that was her name). Our guide’s personal connection with Auschwitz was very moving and added another level of insight to the experience. Well worth the trip. A huge packed lunch at a reasonable price was arranged by Bartek. A definite must see to really experience and understand the horror of the holocost.
Thank you for your kind review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found everything well organized. 🚐✨ Auschwitz-Birkenau is a deeply moving and educational place, and we’re glad the experience was meaningful for you. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing us! 🕊️😊 #auschwitz #auschwitztour
Our driver was efficient and provided us with a wonderful and full lunch for the break between camps. Very safe driver.
Thank you for your kind review! 😊 We’re very happy to hear that everything was well organized and that you had a meaningful experience. 🚐✨ Auschwitz-Birkenau is a very important and educational place, and we’re glad you found the visit valuable. Thank you for your recommendation! 🕊️😊
Amazing experience very well organised from start to finish. Driver was on time and very helpful. I think everybody should pay a visit. Very sad but very educational
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience and that everything was well organized from start to finish. 🚐✨ It’s great to know that your driver was punctual, helpful, and contributed positively to your visit. Auschwitz-Birkenau is indeed a deeply moving place, and we are glad that you found the experience both educational and meaningful. 🕊️📚 Thank you for recommending it to others. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future! 😊 #auschwitz #auschwitztour
The guide for the tour was excellent at describing the horrors that happened at the concentration camps without being melodramatic or completely morbid.
Thank you very much for your kind review! 😊 We’re really glad to hear that everything was well organized and that the driver was helpful throughout the trip. 🚐✨ Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau is a powerful and emotional experience, and we’re pleased it was meaningful and educational for you. Thank you for your recommendation! 🕊️😊 #auschwitztour
The visit was an overwhelming confirmation of how terrible this was for those brought to the camps. That people could actually treat other people like this is hard to believe. However, it is happening again in other places. There was a comment posted in the beginning of the tour “Those that don’t remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” By George Santayana. I suggest everyone learn about the holocaust, and the years leading up to it because there is a definite pattern recognizable to those who are paying attention. Marta was our guide and was quite good. Our driver, Bartek, was great as well.
Thank you very much for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review. 🕊️ We’re truly glad to hear that the tour was meaningful for you and that it left a strong impression. Auschwitz-Birkenau is a very powerful place, and we appreciate you reflecting on its history and importance. We’re also happy to hear your kind words about Marta and Bartek — we will make sure to pass your feedback on to them. 😊🚐 Thank you again for choosing us and for your recommendation.
Picked up from hotel on time. Lunch can be arranged with driver.
Thank you for sharing your experience with Auschwitz Tour Krakow 🤍. We’re happy to hear the pick-up service was smooth and punctual 🚐✨. We’re sorry the guide’s narration wasn’t always fully clear, but glad the information boards helped you follow the visit 📖. Auschwitz-Birkenau is a place of deep history and reflection 🕊️, and we’re grateful you chose us to be part of this meaningful journey. We hope your time in Krakow left you with lasting and important memories 🇵🇱✨. #AuschwitzTourKrakow #AuschwitzBirkenau #KrakowExperience #PolandTravel #HistoryMatters #Viator #MemorableJourney
Couldn't asked for anything more driver was amazing nothing was a problem
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Auschwitz Tour Krakow experience 🤍. We’re pleased to hear that your pick-up service was punctual and ran smoothly 🚐. We’re sorry that at times the guide’s narration was not fully clear, but we’re glad the on-site information displays helped you follow the visit and make the most of your time 📚. Auschwitz-Birkenau is a profoundly important and reflective place 🕊️, and we’re grateful you entrusted us with arranging this experience. We truly hope your visit to Krakow left you with meaningful impressions that will stay with you 🇵🇱✨. #AuschwitzTourKrakow #AuschwitzBirkenau #Krakow #TripAdvisorReview #PolandHistory #GuidedTour #MemorableExperience
Great trip, collected promptly from apartment. Safe comfortable journey. Clear instructions given. Excellent English speaking guide, very knowledgeable. Returned back to apartment promptly.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about Auschwitz Tour Krakow 🤍. We’re pleased to know your transfer went smoothly and without delays 🚐✨. We’re sorry that the guide’s commentary was not always easy to follow, but we’re glad the site’s information boards helped you stay engaged throughout the visit 📖. Auschwitz-Birkenau is a place of profound history and reflection 🕊️, and we’re grateful we could assist in arranging your experience. We hope your stay in Krakow left you with valuable and lasting memories 🇵🇱✨. #AuschwitzTourKrakow #AuschwitzBirkenau #Krakow #TripAdvisor #HistoryTour #PolandTravel #MemorableExperience
