Embark on a deeply moving journey to Auschwitz, one of history's most somber chapters. Our Auschwitz Concentration Camp Tour offers a profound exploration of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, ensuring you gain insight into the poignant history of this site.
Auschwitz Concentration Camp Official Tour & Tickets
Prepare for a profound experience as you embark on a guided tour through the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, encompassing both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Throughout this 7 to 7.5-hour tour, you'll gain invaluable insights into the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. Your visit will be led by an expert guide who will provide historical context and guide you through the heart-wrenching exhibits and locations.
Our tour ensures your visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is informative, educational, and hassle-free. We provide a well-organized itinerary, admission, and punctual transportation, all designed to make your experience seamless and enlightening.
Tour Schedule
- Departure: Meet your group at the meeting point in the historic center of Kraków and board a comfortable air-conditioned coach.
- Auschwitz I: Explore Auschwitz I, witnessing its poignant exhibitions and reflecting on its grim past.
- Auschwitz II: After a short break, continue to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, where you'll experience the scale of this extermination camp.
- Return: Depart Auschwitz, your heart heavy with history, and return to the initial meeting point in Kraków.
Auschwitz I: Reflecting on Atrocities
Your journey begins with a visit to Auschwitz I, the main camp. Here, you'll witness the grim history through the poignant exhibitions that have been thoughtfully curated to provide a comprehensive understanding of the events that unfolded. As you walk through the camp, the authentic artifacts and preserved areas will bring the chilling reality of the Holocaust into stark focus. Your guide, well-versed in the history and context, will provide insightful commentary, allowing you to engage on a deeper level with the tragic past.
Auschwitz II-Birkenau: Grasping the Scale
Auschwitz II-Birkenau, located just a short distance away, is a site that encapsulates the vastness of the horror that took place. As you traverse the grounds, the remains of the barracks, train tracks, and gas chambers stand as silent witnesses to the unimaginable suffering. Your guide will reveal the harrowing stories of the victims, offering a glimpse into the daily life and hardships faced in this death camp.
Auschwitz and Salt Mine Tour
If you want to save money and visit the city's two unmissable excursions on the same day, check out our: Krakow Combo: Auschwitz and Salt Mine Tour.
Important
- Visits to the camp are only permitted with authorized guides, not external ones. Your reservation will be confirmed once the camp assigns a guide, which will happen by 3 pm the day before your visit.
- All operators need a minimum group to be able to access the camp with a guide, so sometimes, in case the minimum group is not reached, the activity could be cancelled or rescheduled.
- On our side, tickets, and guide 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.
- Tickets are nominative, and only one change per reservation is allowed. This change can affect no more than 10% of the participants.
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