3 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
English
Included
Explore Auschwitz I, the main administrative camp
Learn about the lives and suffering of Holocaust victims
View personal belongings and preserved exhibits
Visit Auschwitz II-Birkenau, built for mass extermination
See ruins of gas chambers, crematoriums, and railway ramps
€ 46.32
€ 42.61
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Begin your powerful and emotional journey with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, one of the most important historical sites in the world. Departing from Krakow, the drive to the memorial site takes approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a local host who will provide your entry ticket and guide you to your tour group. With your pre-booked admission, you can bypass the long lines and proceed directly through security. The experience begins at Auschwitz I, the original camp that served as the administrative center of the Nazi concentration and extermination network. Here, you will join a group of up to 30 participants for a guided tour led by a licensed Auschwitz-Birkenau educator, offering a sobering look into the inhumane conditions, daily routines, and unimaginable suffering endured by prisoners during the Holocaust.
Your visit continues at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, constructed as the primary site of mass extermination. This part of the tour reveals the haunting scale of the atrocities committed, as you walk past the remnants of wooden barracks, destroyed crematoriums, and the infamous railway ramp where countless victims arrived. You will also see original watchtowers and the ruins of gas chambers, which now stand as silent witnesses to the industrialized genocide that took place. Throughout the tour, you’ll observe displays of personal belongings from victims, giving faces and stories to the millions who perished. The guided visit lasts approximately 3.5 hours, with 1.5 to 2 hours at Auschwitz I and 1 to 1.5 hours at Birkenau—an unforgettable and deeply moving experience that offers essential insight into one of history’s darkest chapters.
Krakow transport
Skip-the-line entry
Guided tour
Licensed guide
All fees covered
Gratuities
Valid ID or passport
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Water bottle
Wear comfortable clothes
Bring a water bottle for refreshment
Large bags and backpacks are not allowed
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Was a somber experience being in a place of death and torture, especially for my family members who endured this egregiously harsh and inhumane reality during WWII. We were never told to purchase tickets in advance so the museum was booked solid when we drove 3.5 hours from Warsaw to visit. The new Israeli owners, as crazy as it seems, have made it more difficult to gain entry with a walk in. We are able to observe the outskirts which was just as surreal and contained some valuable informative sights to see.
It's worth going here to get some understanding of the scale and suffering that Jews and others had handed out by the Nazis during their time in power. Walking around the camp just shows what man can do to fellow man. The suffering and death on an industrial scale. The museum does well to preserve the past so we don't forget. There is a lot of walking involved so plan ahead especially if you take a guided tour as they move quickly but do give you lots of information about the camp and the people who went through the gates, many for the last time.
Incredibly somber and emotional experience. Seeing the scale of what happened here is overwhelming. We visited on a nice sunny day, but I couldn’t help but feel what the conditions must have felt like for those held within the camp during the harsh polish winters. A must see for anyone to remind us of what happened and try to ensure it can never happen again.
A huge museum, which is being restored to this day and is still being preserved. Book the tour in advance because you can get alone and for free only after 15:00. We got a very nice girl guide, it was very interesting and pleasant to listen to. We visited both camps, the total tour took about 4 hours. This place is very atmospheric, creepy. It is obligatory for everyone to visit, you need to know and not forget the history so that there are no more such things.
Powerful to say the least! This was part of my bucket list of places to visit and WOW it did not disappoint. Moving does not do this place justice, understanding what the Jews, gypsies and other minorities went through during the Second World War, you can watch as many documentaries as you like but actually walking in their footsteps really does bring it home…..Unforgettable
