We used Krakowfy to book our visit to the Salt Mines & due to the thoughts of crowds we decided to book Auschwitz & Birkenau with them to. Again we had our lovely driver Yanek who picked us from our accommodation. He left us in the very capable hands of Magda when we arrived . She was an excellent guide & thoughtful .. it turned out to be just the two of us & she avoided the crowds the best she could It was an extremely hot day but Auschwitz buildings did have some fans. Worth noting that in hot weather it’s a good idea to take bottled water & maybe rain gear at other times as Birkenau is very open with no shade or shelter. There is very little time between Auschwitz & Birkenau.. maybe just long enough to eat a quick sandwich. No food is allowed in either place & you cannot buy any .. so take your own. You can buy bottled water at the shop at the entrance to Birkenau & there is also a toilet . I would definitely recommend paying extra for these smaller group tours .
Krakow: Auschwitz - Birkenau Guided Tour with Private Transport
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7–8 hours
- Price from
- $216 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 23 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
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Description
Established in 1940 by Nazi Germany, in abandoned Polish army barracks, Auschwitz was the largest concentration camp and extermination center. Out of the 1.3 million people which the SS and police deported, there were over 1.1 million men, women and children who lost their lives in this horrifying place. The Memorial is made up of two parts of the former camp: Auschwitz and Birkenau. This infamous concentration camp operated from May 1940 in the suburbs of Oswiecim (Auschwitz in German) until January 1945, when it was liberated by the 1st Ukranian Front of the Soviet Union’s Red Army. The tall barbed wire fences surrounding the block cells which were intended to house the suffering prisoners. The watchtowers and the wooden barracks, along with the gallows and gas chambers show the terrifying image and demonstrate the enormous scale and depravity of Nazi Germany. It was the largest concentration camp of the II World War.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The driver will pick you up from the place of your choice. After approximately 1 hour you will arrive in Oswiecim. After a short break you’ll begin the first part of your visit. It will last about 2 hours. Then, after a few minutes of free time, you’ll be taken by your driver to visit the second part of the museum - Birkenau. In Birkenau the tour usually lasts about 1 hour. The driver will then take you back to Krakow.
Highlights
A private car for you and your group only
Door to door service
All transportation costs
An English- speaking driver
Tickets to enter the Auschwitz – Birkenau Museum
An English speaking group guide in both camps
What's included
Included
A private car for you and your group only
Door to door service
All transportation costs
An English- speaking driver
Tickets to enter the Auschwitz – Birkenau Museum
An English speaking group guide in both camps
Not included
Food and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any hotel, apartment or accommodation in Krakow. The exact pick up time will be given one day before the tour. Pick up time depends on the entry time in the Auschwitz Museum. Pick up might be between 7 am - 1 pm.
Traveller Ratings
5.0
23 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the change of terms and conditions of booking at the Auschwitz Birkenau Museum it is mandatory to provide first and last name for every person in the booking for tours booked from the beginning of January 2020. It also makes the tickets non refundalbe. Please take your ID with you.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Krakow: Auschwitz - Birkenau Guided Tour with Private Transport lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $216 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.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up from any hotel, apartment or accommodation in Krakow. The exact pick up time will be given one day before the tour. Pick up time depends on the entry time in the Auschwitz Museum. Pick up might be between 7 am - 1 pm. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyE6R4ZrPz0Mfi4hN3qHMupY=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyGZ3gL5fvSkf6zm+ngbIrLA=.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(23)
V
Excellent guided & trip
V
Excellent service from Krakowfy
After hearing many stories of bad experiences with Auschwitz tours, we opted to pay a little more and get a private transfer with small group guided tour through Krakowfy. Communication from Kamil was excellent from the start, and organisation on the day with Janek our driver was seamless. It was lovely not to have to worry about cancellation, changed pick-up times, queues etc. - and instead be able to focus on the sobering experience itself. I highly recommend Krakowfy for this experience.
J
Very highly recommended. No faults at all. Friendly and efficient. Honestly a great service from start to finish.
Fantastic service. We had our tour booked before through another provider and it was cancelled last minute (9pm the night before we were due to go). We contacted Kamil who was excellent and very responsive. He booked our tour for the following day and arranged everything. Janek collected us from our apartment the following morning he drove us and was fantastic, offering information about the area and even stopping for a coffee. He took us direct to Auschwitz, accompanied us to our tour point and waited with us until our tour began. He collected us after the tour and took us back. He recommended a beautiful restaurant in old town. Perfect from the very beginning and very highly recommended. Thanks both for helping arrange and attend.
R
Last minute booking
We booked this last minute with less than 24 hrs to go as our previous tour was cancelled last minute. Very grateful to have been able to go after flying to Poland just for this. Our driver Simon was really lovely and drove us there and back safely. But, as a private tour, i would have expected a little more for our money, we essentially just paid £120 each just for a taxi there and back and the tour in Auschwitz was with a group and an audio guide. The ease of not sorting the tickets or queuing up was appreciated though and i would recommend if it was slightly more reasonable.
T
Auschwitz tour
This tour was amazing but very sad to see our driver oskar was amazing he showed us extra areas also the main tour guide gentleman was amazing with his knowledge we would highly recommend him thank you
B
Fabulous guide.
Booked a month prior after seeing lots let down at the last minute. Kamil was waiting for us 10 mins before our 7am pick up time. He was very informative, telling us much of the history of Poland and the areas he would recommend us visiting. After dropping us at Auschwitz, he got out of the car, showed us where to go and gave us our tickets. He said to text him once we’d finish the tour and he would pick us up. Very much worth doing. Kamil was fab and even booked us tickets for the following day at the salt mines. Will definitely use again when we come back to Poland.
D
Brilliant service
Can’t recommend this Kamil enough ! Great service always on time. Great knowledge of the city and the best places to go ! We will be back and use Kamil for our service. 10/10
P
Incredible Experience
An overall incredible experience and I highly recommend this particular package to anyone considering this historic experience. The private transfer was very convenient too allowing the day to be planned out with ease. Kamil was very accommodating, friendly and helpful throughout the day and even gave us some advice and recommendations to make our trip to Krakow even more enjoyable!
H
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing service, easy to contact, on time for pick ups, friendly, reliable, informative and car was spotless! Would highly recommend! We used for airport transfers and other trips too.
T
Great experience
Great service, pleasant drivers. Everything was organized very well. Would recommend to every one visting Krakau
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