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Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Entrance Ticket and Guided Tour

18 Reviews 4.39 out of 5 stars Based on 18 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Krakow, Poland

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Honour the victims of the World War II Holocaust at Auschwitz-Birkenau and trace the story of Krakow’s Nazi occupation on this one day experience. Take a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and see its moving exhibitions and prison blocks.

The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum serves as a critical educational and commemorative institution, emphasizing the importance of remembrance, tolerance, and the prevention of such atrocities in the future. It stands as a testament to the resilience of humanity in the face of unimaginable horror, ensuring that the world never forgets the lessons of Auschwitz.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Pick up and Drop off to the city centre in Krakow
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food and drinks
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Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

When you arrive at your destination, you will be met by your professional guide and enter the site at Auschwitz I, walking through the gate to the camp that bears the inscription Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Sets You Free).The Auschwitz-Birkenau complex was established in 1940 in place of old polish army barracks. Originally to hold Polish POW`s political prisoners, and operated until its liberation by advancing soviets in 1945. During its operation, more than 1.5 million Jewish, Polish, Italian and French prisoners were brought here ,of which 1.1m. was exterminated as part of largest genocide in human history. Leaving survivors terribly scared for live.The Auschwitz complex comprises of original buildings and you can see the original roads, fences, watchtowers and railway ramps, and death wall. Visit some of the barracks on the Auschwitz I complex, which now house a collection of original exhibitions and documents, as well as articles stolen from prisoners upon camp arrival.
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1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Brzezinka

The second part of the tour - Birkenau (Auschwitz II) - the largest camp from over 40 camps and sub-camps from Auschwitz complex. Originally planned as a camp for Soviet prisoners of war, it eventually became a concentration camp for prisoners of various nationalities and a center of the extermination of Jews. Its construction began in October 1941 by hands of slave labourers, in a place of displaced and mostly demolished village of Brzezinka and three kilometres from Auschwitz I.It was design to hold 125 000 prisoners at one time. Who was from the start destined to die from cold, hunger, diseases and of exhaustion. Prisoners was treated as redundant and easily replaceable work force.You will sea unimaginable living condition, prisoners have to adapt. You can walk to preserved camp barracks. You will see rail ramp, when infamous Dr. Mengele oversaw selection process of new arrivals, when split second decided of you life or death in gas chambers. Which were only 200m away.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the time of departure might change due to availability of the guides at the museum. The change in time of departure does not qualify for a refund.
  • Please make sure to bring with you ID or passoprt. Because before the entrance seciurity will ask about it.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: All Fees and Taxes.Pick up and Drop off to the city centre in Krakow.Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.Professional guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau National Museum. The following is NOT included: Food and drinks. Read more Apr 2025

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-5752AUS_MHK

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Average 4.39 out of 5 stars based on 18 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Pick up and Drop off to the city centre in Krakow
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau National Museum
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the time of departure might change due to availability of the guides at the museum. The change in time of departure does not qualify for a refund.
  • Please make sure to bring with you ID or passoprt. Because before the entrance seciurity will ask about it.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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