Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Transfer from Krakow
Important Information:
• As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking
• Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
• Maximum luggage/bag/purse/backpack size is 30x20x10cm
• If your child is less than 150 cm tall, please inform the supplier so that a child seat can be arranged
• From March 2020, new guidelines at Auschwitz-Birkenau mean booking well in advance is the only way to ensure you are able to visit. It is generally possible to change your ticket date and time after purchase if necessary. Be sure to contact the local partner with any questions you may have about your booking time and date
• The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service
• Time of departure is approximate and may change up to 3 hours
What awaits you:
Travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau on a 7-hour trip from Krakow. Visit the largest death camp in human history and the infamous site of human extermination and genocide during World War II. Auschwitz-Birkenau is synonymous with the worst atrocities ever committed.
The camp was built by the Nazis in 1940 in the suburbs of Oswiecim. The total number of victims was over 1.1 million people, representing 28 nationalities the majority of Jewish origin. This place is certain to make an impression while you dive into its dark history with a professional guide.
Since 1979 the memorial became part of the UNESCO World Heritage, and it has up to 2 million visitors per year.
What to bring:
• Passport or ID card
• Water
• Snacks
• Comfortable clothes
Not allowed:
• Sleeveless shirts
• Luggage or large bags
• Shorts
Not suitable for:
• Children under 14 years
• People with mobility impairments
• Starting/pickup location
• Bus / coach (1.5 hours)
• Auschwitz I Break time, Coffee, Free time (15 minutes) — Optional, Extra fee
• Auschwitz I Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (105 minutes)
• Bus / coach (10 minutes)
• Auschwitz II-Birkenau Visit, Guided tour, Walk (75 minutes)
• Auschwitz II-Birkenau Break time, Coffee, Free time, Shopping (15 minutes) — Optional, Extra fee
• Bus / coach (1.5 hours)
• 9 drop-off locations: Poczta Główna, Kraków, Poland, Stare Miasto, Kraków, Poland, Kraków, Poczta Główna, Kraków, Poland, Kraków Old Town, Kraków, Poland, Rynek Główny, Kraków, Poland, Kraków, Pawia 3, Kraków Old Town
• The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial
Wielopole 2, 31-072 Kraków