From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour, Several Options - 2026 (Verified Reviews)

About This Experience

Highlights

• Visit the largest concentration camp of the Nazi Holocaust
• See Auschwitz's main gate "Arbeit macht frei"
• Explore original barracks and witness where prisoners were held
• Learn about the lives of those who died and view their belongings
• Hear about the liberation of the camp in 1945

What's Included

• ✓ Quick 'meet and go' at a central location
• ✓ Round-trip transportation from Krakow by air-conditioned vehicle
• ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in option limited to 15 visitors
• ✓ Entry fees and tickets
• ✓ Licensed local guide from Auschwitz (except for the self-paced option)
• ✓ Headset to hear the live guide (in the first camp only)
• ✓ Licensed local guide from Krakow (in the self-paced option)
• ✓ Professional assistance in case of any issue

Not Included

• Food (bring a packed lunch)
• Self-paced option does not include a guide from Auschwitz

Good to Know

• [DOCUMENTS]
• **Full names MUST be provided at booking (as on ID/passport, no nicknames)! Passport or ID is MANDATORY and will be checked during entrance. NO ID = NO ENTRY!**
• [DEPARTURE]
• Times approximate; may change due to museum schedule or traffic.
• [ACCESSIBILITY]
• Not wheelchair accessible.
• [VISIT]
• Guided group tour only, no individual pacing. Respectful behavior and smart casual dress required. No eating, smoking, or loud behavior.
• [PICKUP]
• Some Krakow hotels are in restricted and renovation zones; pickup from nearest accessible point (you’ll be informed).
• [LUNCH]
• Lunch not included. No time for full meals or food facilities on-site. Bring a snack.
• [SECURITY]
• Airport-style security check before entering.
• [WEATHER]
• Tour runs in all weather. Up to 70% outdoors — dress accordingly and bring water.
• [CHILDREN]
• Must be with an adult. Infant seats available. Recommended ages 13+.
• [PHOTOS]
• Allowed except in marked areas. No flash inside buildings.

Meeting Point

We meet at the "Kiss & Ride" layby at the very beginning of Wielopole Street, right next to the massive, historic Main Post Office building (Poczta Główna).