3 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
English
Included
Explore Auschwitz II-Birkenau, designed primarily for mass extermination
See original structures such as barracks, watchtowers, and railway ramps
View the remains of gas chambers and crematoria
Discover one of the most visited memorials dedicated to Holocaust victims
Experience a deeply moving and educational journey through history
Begin your visit at Auschwitz I, the former administrative center of the camp
€ 46.32
€ 42.61
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Embark on a poignant and educational journey to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, one of the most visited and significant historical sites in the world. Departing from Krakow, the drive to the Memorial takes approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a local host who will provide your pre-booked ticket and escort you directly to your designated tour group. Skip the long entry lines and proceed through security before beginning your visit. Your guided tour starts at Auschwitz I, where you'll join a group of up to 30 people led by a licensed Auschwitz-Birkenau guide. This portion of the complex served as the administrative center of the camp system and now houses exhibitions and preserved artifacts, offering a sobering insight into the daily lives and suffering of Holocaust prisoners.
Following the visit to Auschwitz I, the tour continues to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, designed and constructed primarily for extermination. Here, you'll witness the haunting remnants of the camp's grim infrastructure, including the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria, wooden barracks that once housed thousands, and the infamous railway ramps where prisoners were unloaded. You'll also pass watchtowers and barbed-wire fences that once enclosed the camp, reflecting the stark reality of the industrial-scale genocide carried out here. The entire guided experience lasts approximately 3.5 hours, with 1.5 to 2 hours spent at Auschwitz and another 1 to 1.5 hours at Birkenau, offering a comprehensive and deeply moving overview of this tragic chapter in human history.
Round-trip by air-conditioned bus
Fast-track Auschwitz entry
Licensed guide
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
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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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
