Auschwitz Guided Tour
Description
At the indicated time, we'll meet at Więźniów Oświęcimia den Oświęcim. Once we're all there, we'll start a tour of the concentration camp that marked a before and after in the history of Europe.
The tour will start in the area of Auschwitz I, the original camp, where we'll find the infamous inscription Arbeit Macht Frei: work will set you free. This compound held up to 20,000 prisoners in 1942 and housed Block 11, where prisoners were hanged, starved and executed.
We'll visit some of the barracks where thousands of people lived in overcrowded conditions and we'll learn about the depraved experiments of Dr. Josef Mengele. This perimeter also contained a brothel for inmates with extra privileges.
After a 10-minute break, we'll enter Auschwitz II-Birkenau, a site created for extermination. There we'll observe the train tracks where wagons full of Jews, Romani and Sinti people as well as members of the LGBTQ community arrived and were selected for forced labor or death.
During the tour, we'll also walk to the watchtower and the remaining barracks, as others were destroyed by the Germans before the arrival of the Red Army. At the end of the large esplanade, we'll see where the gas chambers and crematorium ovens were located, which were also destroyed before the liberation of the camp.
Finally, we'll conclude the tour back at the starting point after 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Auschwitz Day Trip from Krakow
If you want to visit the concentration camp on a direct bus from Krakow, we recommend booking our Auschwitz Day Trip.
Important
Our price is higher than the entrance fee to Auschwitz-Birkenau, but we guarantee the availability of the English-speaking tour. Although our availability is higher, you'll find better prices by purchasing the entrance ticket directly on the Auschwitz website.
More Information
Duration
2h 40m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Admission to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau
Headphones
Not included
Headphones for children under 5 years old
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
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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.
Provider
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Cracow City Tours
Corporate name: Małopolska Prywatna Komunikacja Samochodowa Sp. z o.o.
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 6 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.
Free cancellation
Więźniów Oświęcimia, 55