Day Tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow
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What's included
Cancellation & changes
Non-refundable
These tickets cannot be cancelled. Rescheduling is not allowed.
- Experience a poignant journey back in time with a guided tour of the Auschwitz & Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Gain insight into one of humanity's greatest tragedies alongside a knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
- Auschwitz 1
- Begin your excursion by being picked up from Krakow and embarking on a comfortable bus ride to the Auschwitz-Birkenau complex. Upon arrival, your expert local guide will lead you through the site, narrating its somber history. Enter Auschwitz 1 through the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" gate and explore the barracks, view historical photographs, visit prison cells, and discover chilling facts about the camp's former prisoners, predominantly Jews.
- Birkenau
- Continue your tour at Birkenau, located a short distance from Auschwitz 1. Marvel at the vast expanse of this camp, constructed in 1941 to accommodate the influx of deportees from across Europe. Despite attempts to conceal evidence of atrocities in 1945, the site remains a powerful testament to history. Take a moment to reflect on the tragic events surrounding the Nazi regime's "Final Solution to the Jewish Question" at this impactful location.
FAQs & details
Day Tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow overview
Experience a poignant journey back in time with a guided tour of the Auschwitz & Birkenau Memorial and Museum.
Your Experience
Experience highlights
- Embark on a poignant journey with a guided tour of the Auschwitz & Birkenau Memorial from Krakow.
- Immerse yourself in the profound history of the Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a somber reminder of the atrocities committed during World War II.
- Enrich your visit with insightful commentary from an English-speaking guide, providing invaluable context to the exhibitions and memorials.
- Bear witness to the haunting remnants of the gas chambers, crematoria, prisoner quarters, and railway facilities that once epitomized the horrors of the Holocaust.
- Discover a poignant detail: the inverted 'B' in the phrase 'Arbeit macht frei' symbolizing resistance and defiance within the walls of Auschwitz.
Know Before You Go
Ticket delivery and entry
- Your voucher will be sent to you via email immediately upon booking.
- For pick-up, simply show the voucher on your phone along with a valid photo ID.
- This ticket provides convenient hotel transfers for your ease.
- During booking, remember to provide your hotel's name and address for pick-up.
- Hotel transfers are available for all accommodations within Krakow city boundaries.
- Be at your hotel lobby 30 minutes before the designated pick-up time on the day of your tour.
Auschwitz Birkenau — frequently asked questions
What is included in the Auschwitz Birkenau ticket?
The ticket includes 3 things: Entrance ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, Expert local guide with license and Convenient door-to-door transport included.
How long does Auschwitz Birkenau take?
Allow 7 hours. This is the scheduled length of the experience; it varies with the ticket type you select and how busy the attraction is on the day.
Can I buy Auschwitz Birkenau tickets on the day?
Yes. Booking is confirmed instantly, so a same-day ticket is possible while slots remain. Popular time slots sell out first, so booking ahead is safer if you want a specific time.
Can I cancel Auschwitz Birkenau tickets?
No. This ticket is non-refundable once booked, so it cannot be cancelled for a refund and no partial refund is given for unused entry. Check the date and ticket type before paying.
Do I need to print Auschwitz Birkenau tickets?
No. This is a mobile ticket, so the confirmation on your phone is accepted at entry. No printing and no voucher exchange is required unless the confirmation says otherwise.
Where you'll go
Kraków
Kraków, Poland
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Ticket details
- Your voucher will be sent to you via email immediately upon booking.
- For pick-up, simply show the voucher on your phone along with a valid photo ID.
Hotel Transfers
- This ticket provides convenient hotel transfers for your ease.
- During booking, remember to provide your hotel's name and address for pick-up.
- Hotel transfers are available for all accommodations within Krakow city boundaries.
- Be at your hotel lobby 30 minutes before the designated pick-up time on the day of your tour.
- In case your hotel lacks a lobby, wait at the hotel's entrance for pick-up.
