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Visit Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, two of the most significant memorial sites dedicated to the history of the Holocaust and World War II. During the guided tour of Auschwitz I, guests pass through the historic gate marked with the words “Arbeit macht frei” and explore the preserved brick barracks, which today serve as museum exhibition spaces. These exhibitions present the history of deportations, the everyday experiences of prisoners, and original items that once belonged to victims. The tour also includes the courtyard between Blocks 10 and 11 with the Execution Wall, Block 11 known as the “Death Block,” as well as the first gas chamber and crematorium. The second part of the visit continues at Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the largest area of the former camp complex. Here, visitors will see the main gate and railway ramp where deportation trains once arrived, along with the remains of prisoner barracks and the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria. Learn history with us.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Our journey begins in Kraków, where you will be picked up directly from the address provided in your reservation. The drive to Oświęcim takes approximately 1.5 hours. All our drivers speak English and are happy to assist you and answer any questions along the way. Upon arrival, there will be a short break for coffee, followed by time to explore the outdoor exhibition. Afterward, the group will be handed over to a licensed guide from the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, who will lead the tour.
The first part of the visit takes place at Auschwitz I, the main administrative site of the Auschwitz complex, established by the Germans in 1940. Entry is through the historic gate bearing the inscription “Arbeit macht frei,” followed by a tour of the original brick barracks, which now serve as museum exhibition spaces. The exhibitions illustrate the history of deportations, the everyday life and suffering of prisoners, and display original personal items such as suitcases, shoes, glasses, and other belongings taken from victims. Visitors also explore the courtyard between Blocks 10 and 11, where the Execution Wall is located and where many prisoners were executed. Block 11, known as the “Death Block,” contained prison cells used for punishment and isolation. The visit also includes the first gas chamber and crematorium, preserved as powerful evidence of the atrocities committed at the site.
The second part of the visit takes place at Auschwitz II – Birkenau, the largest section of the Auschwitz complex, which primarily served as an extermination camp. Visitors will see the iconic entrance gate and the railway ramp, where deportation trains carrying people from across Europe once arrived. Throughout the vast site, remains of wooden and brick barracks can be seen, where prisoners were held in extremely harsh and inhumane conditions. The tour also includes the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria, which were destroyed by the Germans toward the end of the war. The visit concludes at the memorial and monument dedicated to the victims of the camp. Exploring Birkenau provides a deeper understanding of the scale of the tragedy and the suffering endured by hundreds of thousands of people who were imprisoned and killed there.
After the tour, the group will meet at a nearby parking area, where the shuttle back to Kraków will be waiting. There will be a short break for restrooms and the option to visit a nearby bookstore. The return drive to Kraków takes approximately 1.5 hours. Each guest will be dropped off at their original pick-up location; however, alternative drop-off points can be arranged upon request.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $18 per person for this Krakow experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Not all options include transport from Krakow, please check what you are choosing
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tatra Transfer.
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Professional, communicated well, provided options, on-time, got us last minute entry tickets. Thank you!
This is a tour that everyone needs to do at least once. We decided to use Tatra Transfer for it, we had already used them for an airport pickup and a visit to the salt mines. This tour was no exception, picked up from our hotel in a high quality vehicle by a polite and professional driver. Taken to the site and handed over to a very experienced tour guide who conducted the tour in such a compassionate and thoughtful way. After the tour we were driven back to our hotel arriving back exactly on time. We really recommend everyone does this tour, and have no hesitation in putting Tatra Transfer forward to conduct it for you.
Perfect veery well organised and a very good company
Very interesting bușit! The driver and guide was very friendly and give us a lot information
very nice atmosphere, great commitment, I highly recommend
Great experience overall, very helpful, very kind. Good value for money as well. We were relieved to have transport and a guide. Highly recommend!
Really glad we booked this tour. Hotel pickup was easy and on time, and our driver was so kind and friendly. Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau was very emotional and powerful. A very important experience I’ll never forget.
It was such a pleasure to travel with Mr. Martin ! He’s very punctual, professional and friendly person! The bus is also very comfortable and clean. It was very nice experience. I recommend it to everyone who needs a great company and safe travel during stay in Poland 😊 all the best for you Martin and hope to see you again!
The best experience I could have asked for. The driver was extremely friendly, professional, and always willing to help. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts and stories, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire experience. I highly recommend this service to anyone looking for a memorable and stress-free trip.
We were picked up by Damian, he drove us in his black Mercedes vehicle. He was very polite, civil and friendly, that you. I have never been to visit a Nazi Concentration camp. I was moved beyond all belief. The scale of the atrocities isn't really imaginable until you see the sites in person. How on earth humans can do this to each other is beyond all comprehension. Auschwitz is a fraction of the size of Birkenau and we saw the personal item of those taken, never to return; glasses, shoes, suitcases (some with names and date of births on as they were told they would be returned to them), the shoes they wore, each one contained a life until all semblance of individuality, identity and humanity was taken away, We saw the Cyclone B gas cannisters used in the chambers; preserved for all to see as a reminder of the catastrophic genocidal ideology of one deranged man. Birkenau is 5 times the scale. We stood where everyone disembarked off the trains and this is where you were sent left or right. Left meant you went straight to your death, sent right and you went to one of the camp buildings and had your fate prolonged in horrendous conditions. It was a somber, sobering experience and our guide was excellent. Thank you for your time, patience and interpersonal skills. She spoke in such a calm manner, but was able to create and evoke thoughts, feelings and imagery of what went on. I'm so grateful to her. (Sorry I didn't get your name). I would highly recommend this trip. If you value humanity as much as those of us who attended, you need to come, so that this never happens again and we never ever forget the horrendous crimes committed
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