If you choice to be picked up from the Main Meeting Point, please arrive at the meeting point : Kiss&Ride place, Mikołaja Zyblikiewicza 2 street - oposite the "Zabka" green store.
The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum & Memorial in Oświęcim, about 70 km from Krakow, was created on the grounds of the former Nazi German concentration camp. It is the most recognizable symbol of the Holocaust and human genocide in the world. The Memorial Site is an area of almost 200 ha, over 150 buildings, and about 300 ruins, including remains of gas chambers and crematoria destroyed by the German Nazis.
The trip includes permanent exhibitions, original buildings of the main Auschwitz camp and the most important buildings of the Auschwitz (II) - Birkenau camp. Join a group of up to 30 fellow travellers and explore this harrowing period in human history led by a professional English-speaking guide. The price includes pickup from your accommodation or one of the meeting points, an admission ticket, a tour with a professional guide in English, transportation service.
Tour Options
Best Value Shared Tour
Hotel Pick-up & Hotel Drop-off: Write us your location in Krakow or use one of our pick-up list points
Shared: Shared car and the guide service
Duration: 7 hours: 2+1 hours of sightseeing and approximately 80 minutes drive each way
bottled water(500mil): If you are interesting of lunch-box please ask the driver at the begin of the tour or write us in message
Trip plan: 1-3 pick-up points in Krakow, 70 km road to Oświęcim, sightseeing 2+1h, return, a total of up to 7 hours
Van, Minibus, Coach: Air-conditioned, with WIFI, comfortable vehicles.
Names & Surnames: Please pay special attention to the data you provide, people with different names may not be allowed to the museum
Pickup included
Itinerary
Admission included240 min
Getting to the Museum from Krakow takes about an hour and 30 minutes. The visit takes place in groups up to 30 people. After a break before entering the museum, the visit in Auschwitz I takes about two hours and after a second 15-minute break, another hour in Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
Highlights
Skip the tickets line
Hotel Pick-up & Hotel Drop-off
Official Museum Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Professional English-speaking driver
WiFi on board
What's included
Included
Skip the tickets line
Hotel Pick-up & Hotel Drop-off
Official Museum Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Professional English-speaking driver
WiFi on board
Not included
Private transportation
available for an additional fee
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is offered from a wide list of hotels/apartments/hostels in Krakow. If you have not found your hotel on this list - come to the main meeting point (located in the city center) or consult with us about the possibility of taking you from another convenient place after booking. If You are group more than 4 persons - we will come to you even if Your Hotel is out side of our pick-up area range, in Krakow.
Customers will receive a message with the exact departure time arround 14-7days before the activity. We kindly ask that guests wait outside, in front of the entrance 5 minutes before departure. The driver will wait no longer than 15 minutes after the specified departure time.
Regardless of whether you have chosen the pick-up option or the main meeting point, you will be dropped off in the same place or were You tell the driver.
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Youth between 18 and 26 years must present a valid student ID on the day of the activity.
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
since the museum does not guarantee visiting dates for regular groups in advance, we reserve the right to confirm the tour 5 days in advance
Please pay special attention to the data you provide, the names and surnames of people who want to visit the museum must be the same as in their passports
Frequently asked questions
How long does Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour take?
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $84 per person for this Krakow experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup is offered from a wide list of hotels/apartments/hostels in Krakow. If you have not found your hotel on this list - come to the main meeting point (located in the city center) or consult with us about the possibility of taking you from another convenient place after booking. If You are group more than 4 persons - we will come to you even if Your Hotel is out side of our pick-up area range, in Krakow.
Customers will receive a message with the exact departure time arround 14-7days before the activity. We kindly ask that guests wait outside, in front of the entrance 5 minutes before departure. The driver will wait no longer than 15 minutes after the specified departure time.
Regardless of whether you have chosen the pick-up option or the main meeting point, you will be dropped off in the same place or were You tell the driver. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyE6R4ZrPz0Mfi4hN3qHMupY=.
What languages is Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(1,157)
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koz403
August 9, 2026
Must go tour for history lovers
It's a good guided tour. My wife is very interested in the history of Auschwitz, so I planned for her. I bought 3.5 hours of two tickets from the official website. The arrangement is perfect. And the guide woman is expert of the tour and the history of the buildings and explained well about what was happening there. It was a very interesting and knowledgeable tour. After learning what happened there, I wish we could avoid the happening of the wars. Worth of time and money.
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Brian_K
May 23, 2026
Emotional experience
Everyone has to do this once. Harrowing and inspiring in one. Trip was very good with knowledgeable guide.
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MelanieS738
May 16, 2026
Reliable
We were picked up from our hotel on time , small group of 8 people ,
Driver took us to the site then on to the next site , we had plenty of time and a guide on site .
Smooth drive back to krakow .
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RandGP
May 7, 2026
Excellent tour of a very somber and thought provoking subject
Booked direct as we had read of many silly time changes and or cancellations by “tour companies”. We also booked the shuttle bus, from the Bus depot, which drops you off (and picks up) from right alongside the ticket entrance.
There are hundreds of people but all very well managed in booked time slots. Each group has headsets with different channels so you can hear your guide without interruption from other guides. Excellent organisation.
It’s an emotional/moving experience and it’s difficult to comprehend those events such a short time ago.
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Samantha_T
March 28, 2026
A must see
This was my second time visiting. This trip was with my partner as he had not been to Krakow before. Tomaz our guide was amazing.
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katiejZ2696AW
December 10, 2025
Do not book!!!
What a absolute nightmare. Booked with these, for a “skip the line” 8 o’clock entry ticket, the night before we got a text to say the bus will be leaving to go to auschwitz at 1:45am, and to be there ready for 1:30am, I got in touch as I thought that must be an error, to be told they was unable to get any tickets so we had to go there to wait, we got picked up slightly after 1:30am, we was there around 10 to 3 in the morning… and told to go join the queue, even though our tickets were “skip the line”. So we joined the queue to then find out that it doesn’t open till 7:30, so we had to stand outside 3am till 7:30am , no access to a toilet, all cold, wet, we was in just after it opended & was then told we had to wait another 2 hours for a guide. By the Time we got in nobody wanted to carry on, we was all tired, all in pain from standing around for 5 and a half hours. Do not book!!!!! , get your tickets off the official auschwitz website & get the train
Operator response
We are extremely sorry for this situation. However, from your description of the tour, I must say that you were not traveling with us. We do not buy tickets at the ticket office, nor do we depart at 1:30 a.m. We also do not travel by bus, but rather by small minivan.
We kindly ask you to remove this review as it does not concern our company. You likely purchased a tour with Cracow Visit, which uses the name Visit Cracow Local Tours, hence the confusion.
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William_N
July 26, 2025
Good tour overall
Tour was great. Driver was on time and very attentive. Be aware though that the time on Viator may differ from the time you’ll be picked up. Only after we were within the 24 hr cancellation they reached out saying the 9am tour was actually 1145am therefore we had to change our evening plans. Other than that, I’d recommend.
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Scott_B
July 18, 2025
Amazing tour! Somber, but...
Amazing tour! Somber, but very necessary to see and remember. Really brings the history to life. Thank you!
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965sandip
July 18, 2025
5 stars for Michal
Michal was wonderful! Punctual and comfortable transfer. We opted for the lunch and it was a feast! We were very well looked after!
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James_S
July 5, 2025
The standard tour plus...
The standard tour plus transportation. It's useful, of course, to avoid contending with getting tickets.
