Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip + Hotel Pickup
Tour Details
We'll pick you up at the indicated time from your hotel in the center of Kraków, or at a nearby meeting point, and from there we'll travel by bus to Oświęcim.
Auschwitz I is located next to this town in southern Poland, near the border with the Czech Republic. Once there, we'll take a guided tour of this concentration camp for political prisoners. During the tour through the different prison blocks, we will see the so-called starvation cells, where the prisoners were left to die of starvation.
After this first part, we'll take a short break to digest all that we have witnessed. We'll then return to the bus to travel to the outskirts of Oświęcim, where we'll take a tour of the Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration camp. This extermination center was built to carry out what the Nazis called the Final Solution to the Jewish problem.
Throughout our tour of this complex, we'll see the prisoners' barracks, the latrines, and the remains of the crematorium ovens and gas chambers. We'll also see the tracks of the trains that arrived at Auschwitz loaded with prisoners who never left alive.
During the tour, we'll talk about World War II and the social, economic, cultural, and political consequences of this conflict. We'll also learn about the historical events that led to this most bloody and deadly armed episode of the 20th century.
Finally, we'll return to the starting point in Krakow, where we'll conclude this 7 to 7.5-hour tour.
Pickup Points
During the booking process, you will be shown a drop-down list with different hotels and meeting points in the center of Kraków. If your accommodation is not on the list, you will have to select a hotel or meeting point from the list that is closest to your accommodation.
The pickup time may change, so please take this into account when planning. Even if you choose a departure time when you make your reservation, this time is not guaranteed, but we'll try to prioritize it. The exact pickup time will be confirmed via email the day before the activity.
Important Info
- Visits to the camp are only permitted with guides authorized by the camp. External guides are not allowed. Guide assignments, including language availability, are managed solely by the camp's organization.
- All tour operators require a minimum group size to access the camp with a guide. If the minimum isn’t met, the activity may be canceled or rescheduled.
- Tickets are personal and non-transferable. Only one change is allowed per reservation, and it may affect up to 10% of the participants.
- Guide assignments are confirmed by the camp at 3 pm the day before the visit. Your reservation is not fully confirmed until a guide has been assigned.
- Once the minimum group size is reached, we secure the tickets and a guide. However, for last-minute bookings, guide availability is not guaranteed, and the activity may be canceled.
Other Activities at Auschwitz
If you prefer, you can choose one of the following activities:
- Auschwitz Tour from Krakow: we'll pick you up at a central point in Kraków.
- Self-Guided Day Trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau: if you opt for this activity, you will tour the concentration camp on your own, without a guide.
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Private Day Trip: this option allows you to visit the concentration camp with a guide exclusively for you.
More Information
Duration
7h - 7h 30m.
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
Admission fees
Not included
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. 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 - How is the tour carried out?
A - All visitors wear headphones to follow the tour.
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Q - Can I bring luggage or a baby stroller during the tour?
A - Yes, you can leave it in the trunk of the bus.
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Q - Are there bathrooms on the bus?
A - No, the buses do not have toilets.
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Q - Is there a lot of walking during the route?
A - You have to walk a long gravel road almost entirely. The level of difficulty is not high, it can be done by people of any age.
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Q - Can I change the date of my booking?
A - Please note that, due to new Auschwitz regulations, tickets are nominative and valid only for the selected date. Changes are subject to a 14EUR fee per person. If you chose the non-refundable option, date changes are not permitted.
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Q - Is there a stop to eat?
A - Breaks between visits to the two parts of the museum are usually very short, lasting a maximum of 20 minutes, but it all depends on the guide.
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Q - Will there be restaurants nearby for lunch?
A - Since the break is short, it is recommended to bring food to snack on during the breaks, because the shops nearby are usually very crowded.
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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 30 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
