Auschwitz-Birkenau self-guided or guided tour from Krakow
Excursions & day trips

Auschwitz-Birkenau self-guided or guided tour from Krakow

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 31 reviews
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$38.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 9 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll get a powerful insight into the scale and impact of the Holocaust at Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • There's the chance to see original buildings and personal belongings that tell poignant individual stories
  • It's a thought-provoking experience that explores the daily realities and tragic fate of camp prisoners
  • You can choose between a guided tour with a professional guide or a self-guided visit, depending on your preference
What to expect

You can choose between the following options available in the order box:

Option one: Tour with a licensed guide

Option two: Self-guided tour, with use of a guidebook and map in your chosen language

Option tree: Round trip transfer from the meeting point with an English-speaking tour leader. Please note that entry tickets are not included with this option (130 PLN / €30 per person) and must be purchased on-site

Travel from Krakow to the small town of Oświęcim to visit the largest Nazi concentration camp complex from World War II. Learn the horrifying story of the more than 1.3 million victims who lost their lives at Auschwitz and Birkenau and pay your respects.

The first part of your trip is a 1.5-hour visit to the Auschwitz I camp to see the permanent exhibition in the former prisoners' barracks.

Afterwards, spend between 1.5-2hrs at Auschwitz II Birkenau, the largest of the more than 40 camps and sub-camps that made up the Auschwitz complex. See remnants of the crematories, the unloading ramp, remaining barracks and the monument dedicated to the last victims of the camp.

Please note, depending on the time of year, you may visit Birkenau camp first before then visiting Auschwitz 1 camp.

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What's included
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Entrance ticket
  • check On-site assistance
  • check Map
Where

Pawia 18, Kraków, Poland

Meeting point:
The meeting point address is Pawia 18b, at the Kiss and Ride (K+R) parking opposite the Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • Luggage larger than 30x20x10 cm is not permitted inside the AB Museum

Know in advance:

  • For option 1, tour start time may vary due to museum guide availability. Tickets are collected on-site. Queues may occur. English tours subject to availability; otherwise, another language with an English guidebook is provided; for option 3, if you wish to purchase a ticket, please note queues may occur at the ticket office
  • All participants must provide their full name and contact details at the time of booking. Please ensure that the name on your ID exactly matches the name provided at the booking to avoid issues at the entrance
  • The museum may change your visit time, affecting your pickup time. Final confirmation will be emailed one to two days before the tour. Due to high visitor numbers, Auschwitz-Birkenau may cancel tours or guides at short notice. If this occurs, you'll be informed and offered alternatives when possible
  • All visitors are required to pass through security checks before entering the museum grounds
  • You can select the language option of your choice for the guidebook and map – this is not an audio tour
  • The starting time is approximate and subject to change
  • You'll be picked up from the center of Krakow, after meeting opposite the Mercure Hotel, and you'll be dropped off at the Radisson Blu Hotel
  • Guided tour option: please be advised that the tour start time may vary due to museum guide availability. Tickets are collected on site at the ticket offices (included in the price). Queuing may be required. Guided tours in English are subject to availability. If an English-speaking guide is not available, the tour will be conducted in another language, and participants will receive a guidebook in English

Remember to bring:

  • Your passport or ID card
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Provider
connectpoland.com
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 24 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2/5

Based on 31 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

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Value for money

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Safety

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  • Gizmo

    From United Kingdom - October 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Bad

    Overall rated

    1/5

    We waited two and a half hours for pick up and nobody came this is absolutely ridiculous and terrible service we could have used the time to do someth ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Ended up with polish speaking guide due to time factors and consideration of the group as a whole but this did not detract from the experience. Driver ...

  • Jenny

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - April 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The experience itself was great although I did not expect to have to queue for nearly 3 hours when I had pre-booked tickets. I think some people may h ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    je pensais que c'était une visite accompagnée mais la guide dans le bus était très bien (Mary)

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