Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau from Krakow

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| Krakow, Poland

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6 to 7 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Visit the largest former German concentration camp, located about 70 kilometers from Krakow, in the small town of Oświęcim and step into history and embark on a journey of memory and reflection at Auschwitz and Birkenau. As you explore the grounds of these former German concentration and extermination camps, you will witness one of the most significant chapters in human history – the Holocaust.

To fully immerse yourself in this experience, you'll need an empathetic driver who can help you prepare for the profound journey ahead. When you book a ride with me, you can count on top-quality transportation and respectful, thoughtful service.

● Get personal attention from your driver in a group of your family or friends. No ridesharing: This is a private transfer service for just your group
● Round-trip transportation with waiting and hotel pick-up.
● Avoid crowds with a guarantee to skip long lines. Admission is included
● Water and snacks included in the tour price.

What's Included

Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Travel comfortably in your own group, with a car exclusively for you and your companions

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

I pick up all passengers directly from the hotel or any other place.Contact through your booking or Whatsapp app.

What To Expect

Wawel Royal Castle (Pass By)

Historic castle complex located on Wawel Hill, overlooking the Vistula River. It is one of the most significant cultural and architectural landmarks in Poland and a symbol of Polish national pride.

Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

Auschwitz was the main and most famous of the six concentration and extermination camps established by Germany to implement the Final Solution policy, which aimed at the mass murder of European Jews. It was built in German-occupied Poland, initially as a concentration camp for Poles, later also for other nationalities.To get to know the place, it is necessary to visit both parts of the former camp - Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. We have to spend about 2 hours to stay in Auschwitz and about 1 hour to Birkenau.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Auschwitz-Birkenau - "Judenrampe"

Located between the Auschwitz I main camp and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the Judenramp served as the initial point of arrival from 1942 until May 1944. At this location, SS officers conducted the infamous "selections," where arriving prisoners were divided into those deemed fit for forced labor and those sent directly to the gas chambers.

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Legionów 88

The building that served as the residence of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp commandant Rudolf Höss and his family from 1940 - 1944. Höss was one of the main architects of the Holocaust. He introduced the system of mass murder using gas, initially with shower rooms filled with Zyklon B, and later systematically developing the camp's facilities, such as gas chambers and crematoria. His actions at Auschwitz led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. After the war, Höss was captured by the Allies and tried for his war crimes. In 1947, following a trial in Poland, he was sentenced to death and executed by hanging in Auschwitz, near the camp he had so brutally overseen.

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial and Museum Auschwitz II-Birkenau

Auschwitz II-Birkenau was the second, much larger camp that was part of the Auschwitz complex. It was established in 1941, about 3 kilometers west of the main Auschwitz I camp, and became one of the most well-known sites associated with the Holocaust. Birkenau was primarily a death camp, where the mass extermination of Jews, Roma, political prisoners, and other groups persecuted by the Nazi regime took place.The Birkenau camp complex consisted of numerous barracks, as well as powerful gas chambers and crematoria, where the Nazis carried out mass murders of prisoners who were transported to the camp from all over Europe. It is estimated that about 1 million people died in Birkenau, mainly Jews, but also Roma, Poles, prisoners of war, and other victims of the Nazi regime.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Tour to Auschwitz & Birkenau 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