Full-Day Auschwitz-Birkenau and Oskar Schindler Factory Tour from Krakow

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8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

To make the most out of your visit to Krakow, take advantage of our combined tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Oskar Schindler Factory. The tour takes a full day and is a great way to see two of the absolute must-sees of the region, as well as outstanding monuments of Polish and Jewish history. In Auschwitz-Birkenau you will have a chance to pay tribute to all who lost their lives during the Holocaust and in Oskar Schindler Factory you will discover the story of a man who devoted himself to saving lives of Jewish people.

What's Included

Skip-the-line tikets in both destinations
Documentary movie on route to the Auschwitz Museum
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off - if option with hotel pick up selected.
Professional guide in Auschwitz - Birkenau Museum
Professional guide in Schindler's factory Museum
Headsets to hear the guide clearly

Food and drinks

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Pickup details

The hours you book are tentative and may change due to schedule at the Auschwitz Museum and traffic conditions. Exact pick up time will be confirmed for a day before the departure. Be sure to select correct product option to use hotel or meeting point pickup as the price is different.

Meeting point

Floriana Straszewskiego
33-332 Kraków, Poland

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Krakow

Our tour starts with transportation from Krakow, either from your specified hotel or a meeting point of your choice. Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in Oswiecim, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away (65 km). All of our drivers hold the necessary EU certifications for passenger transport. A friendly, English-speaking group leader will be available to assist you whenever needed. Upon arriving in Oswiecim, you'll have a brief break to grab a coffee or explore the outdoor exhibits. Afterward, you'll be introduced to a professional local guide, licensed by the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

Begin your tour by walking through the gate of Auschwitz I, the first camp, initially established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939. You'll pass under the infamous sign "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Makes You Free). This portion of the tour typically lasts two hours, during which you'll use a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group size is limited to 30 people, as per the Museum's regulations, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for all participants. Explore the original wooden barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire fences, gas chambers, and crematoria, which together leave a haunting impression and allow visitors to grasp the immense scale of the Holocaust.Auschwitz Camp - exhibition in buldingsCrematoryDeath wallBirkenau Camp (Auschwitz II) - exhibition outsideFormer barracks where prisoners livedDeath Gate

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

After visiting the first camp, you'll have a short break of up to 15 minutes. Following this, we will take you to the second part of the tour—Birkenau (Auschwitz II), located just 3 minutes away. Birkenau, the largest camp, was built and operated with the sole purpose of making Europe "Judenrein" (free of Jews). Your guide will continue the powerful narrative at Birkenau, located in the village of Brzezinka. Constructed in 1941 under the orders of SS commander Heinrich Himmler, the camp could hold around 90,000 prisoners. You’ll hear harrowing accounts of the brutal living conditions, the cruel selection process, and the pseudo-scientific medical experiments carried out by Nazi doctors, including Josef Mengele. The tour concludes with a story of liberation when soldiers from the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, leaving you with a profound understanding that such genocide should never have occurred—and must never happen again.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Krakow

At the end of the tour, you won’t be rushed. You’ll have at least a 15-minute break. After another 1 hour and 15 minutes of travel, you will be taken to Schinder's Factory Museum.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera

Driver will leave you in front of the museum, where tour guide will wait for you.Oskar Schindler’s Factory will show you the story of a man who devoted himself to save lives of Jewish people. What’s more, the museum represents Krakow from the World War II period and due to interactive exhibitions you can feel as you were walking the streets of old-time Krakow!After another 1 hour and 30 minutes of guided tour, you will be taken to a designated address in Krakow.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
ENTRANCE: As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum.

VISIT: While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully.
VISIT: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions.
VISIT: A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau can prove traumatic, therefore we recommend that visitors were at least 13 years old.
LUGGAGE: The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can leave your larger luggage in the car.
DEPARTURE: Your exact pickup depends on your accommodation place and schedule in Auschwitz museum. Check your email a day before the tour, as your pick up hour may change!
MEALS: Lunch is not included. There's no time for a regular meal between visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau, so bring a snack. A grocery shop, snack bar, and restaurant are NOT available on-site
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Auschwitz-Birkenau and Oskar Schindler Factory Tour from Krakow?

A: 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). Read more Apr 2025