Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Private Car Trip from Katowice
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Krakow, Poland
6 to 12 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Visit the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp with an Expert Guide to learn in detail about the horrors of the Holocaust. See the barracks, gas chambers, crematoriums, memorials, and more. Extended option: walking tour of Krakow Old Town.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program
6-hour: Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau by Car
Choose this tour to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with a Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. Includes private car transfers from Katowice.
12-hour: Katowice to Krakow and Auschwitz-Birkenau by Car
Choose this tour to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with a Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. Includes private car transfers from Katowice and a guided tour of Krakow Old Town
What's Included
- Skip-the–line tickets for a 3,5-hour group tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Site
- Group size limited to 30 people, headsets in Auschwitz
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Katowice
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Private trip from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Old Town by Car
- Private walking tour of Krakow Old Town led by a Local Guide (12-hour option only)
- Lunch (optional)
- Private walking tour of Krakow Old Town led by a Local Guide (in 6-hour option)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
What To Expect
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim - the biggest complex of concentration camps. This tragic place has been operating between 1940 and 1945, and countless amount of prisoners were tortured, died and have been killed there. See the important memorial and pay your respects to all those people that suffered there. Enter buildings to see exhibitions of remains from these Concentration Camps.
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square (Pass By)
Beautiful old town square with historic buildings and old churches. This centrally located square in Krakow has everything from many and varied restaurants, coffee shops, souvenir stores, and the opportunity to take a horse and carriage ride through the streets. Also a must here is the Cloth Hall, large central building in the square.
St Mary's Basilica (Pass By)
This is a stunning church situated on the edge of the Main Square. Built in the 14th century, its foundations date back to the early 13th century and serve as one of the best examples of Polish Gothic architecture. Standing 80 mtall, it is particularly famous for its wooden altarpiece carved by Veit Stoss.
Wawel Royal Castle (Pass By)
The castle itself is beautiful and located on a hill, providing fantastic panoramic views over the city. The cathedral plays a massive part in the castle and has some fantastic sights.
Royal Way (Droga Krolewska) (Pass By)
The Royal Way begins at the northern end of the medieval Old Town and continues south through the centre of town towards Wawel Hill, where the old royal residence, Wawel Castle, is located.
Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) (Pass By)
The Cloth Hall is one of the city's most recognizable icons. It is the central feature of the main market square in the Kraków Old Town.
Wawel Cathedral (Pass By)
The Wawel Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church and Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Kraków, located on Wawel Hill. More than 900 years old, it is the Polish national sanctuary and traditionally has served as coronation site of the Polish monarchs.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. The exact schedule and pick up time will be confirmed via email.
- Please note that the walking tour of Krakow is not included in a 6-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau allow you to skip the ticket line, but there is a separate line for security checks. All visitors must provide their full name when booking and bring a valid photo ID or passport. Tickets are non-refundable.
- We provide private car transfers to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow, but other people will join you on a group tour of the museum and memorial site. The size of the group tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau will be limited to 30 people. The walking tour of Krakow Old Town is a private experience. The guide will meet you on the site.
- People with reduced mobility may find it difficult to move around Auschwitz-Birkenau. Wheelchairs are available from the Visitor Service Center but they have to be reserved in advance.
- We recommend bringing your own snacks or packed lunch to Auschwitz-Birkenau as it's in a remote location and there will be no lunch break. During the 12-hour tour we can organize lunch / table reservations in Krakow.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Private Car Trip from Katowice?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-216798P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Private Car Trip from Katowice?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Skip-the–line tickets for a 3,5-hour group tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Site.
- Group size limited to 30 people, headsets in Auschwitz.
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Katowice.
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Private trip from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Old Town by Car.
- Private walking tour of Krakow Old Town led by a Local Guide (12-hour option only).
The following is NOT included:
- Lunch (optional).
- Private walking tour of Krakow Old Town led by a Local Guide (in 6-hour option).
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Private Car Trip from Katowice is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Private Car Trip from Katowice will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Skip-the–line tickets for a 3,5-hour group tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Site
- Group size limited to 30 people, headsets in Auschwitz
- Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Katowice
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Private trip from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow Old Town by Car
- Private walking tour of Krakow Old Town led by a Local Guide (12-hour option only)
- Lunch (optional)
- Private walking tour of Krakow Old Town led by a Local Guide (in 6-hour option)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. The exact schedule and pick up time will be confirmed via email.
- Please note that the walking tour of Krakow is not included in a 6-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau allow you to skip the ticket line, but there is a separate line for security checks. All visitors must provide their full name when booking and bring a valid photo ID or passport. Tickets are non-refundable.
- We provide private car transfers to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow, but other people will join you on a group tour of the museum and memorial site. The size of the group tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau will be limited to 30 people. The walking tour of Krakow Old Town is a private experience. The guide will meet you on the site.
- People with reduced mobility may find it difficult to move around Auschwitz-Birkenau. Wheelchairs are available from the Visitor Service Center but they have to be reserved in advance.
- We recommend bringing your own snacks or packed lunch to Auschwitz-Birkenau as it's in a remote location and there will be no lunch break. During the 12-hour tour we can organize lunch / table reservations in Krakow.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
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