Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour
Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour
At 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Katowice. We'll drive for around 1 hour to get to Auschwitz-Birkenau, where some of the most horrific acts in contemporary history took place.
The site is made up of numerous different camps. We'll begin our tour by visiting Auschwitz I, the concentration camp initially built to house political prisoners, and later more of the people targeted by the Nazis, including Jews, homosexuals, Romani people and the intelligentsia. At the entrance to the camp, we'll see the inscription reading "Arbeit macht frei". Do you know what it means? We'll then see the tiny cells in which the prisoners were forced to live and the areas where they were forced to work.
Our tour will continue to another of the camps, Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the extermination camp where so many people were sent to their deaths. We'll see the remains of the crematoriums and gas chambers which were demolished by the German troops before leaving to hide the evidence.
The tour will come to an end back in Katowice at 3 pm.
Pickup
During the booking process, you can specify the name of your hotel in Katowice so that we can pick you up at your accommodation. If you wish, you will also have the option to choose between different meeting points in Krakow.
Important
- You must bring your valid passport or national ID with you on the day of the tour.
- The camp visit is only permitted with authorized camp personnel guides and cannot be conducted with external guides. Guide confirmation is provided 12 to 16 hours before the activity.
- All operators require a minimum group size to be able to access the camp with a guide, so sometimes, if this is not reached, the activity could be cancelled or rescheduled.
- On our side, tickets and guides are locked in as soon as the minimum group is reached, but in case of last minute bookings, there might not be guides available and the activity might be cancelled.
More Information
Duration
6h 30m - 7h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide at Auschwitz
Birkenau
Entrance fees
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Supercracow Corporate name: Michaels Group Michał Ciężadło Registered Office: st. Grzegórzecka 69C/92, Krakow, Poland Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): PL6751254678 Contact information Email: booking@supercracow.com Phone: +48796556969 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
