Auschwitz Day Trip
Auschwitz Day Trip
Many people have tried to describe the horrifying ordeal of the Nazi concentration and extermination camps of World War II, but the horror defies words. Experiencing the museum and memorial of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp is an important step in attempting to truly understand the extent of the tragic events of this era. To learn more about its history, we'll pick you up at the indicated time at your hotel in Warsaw and head to this Nazi concentration camp.
After approximately 3 hours thirty minutes of driving, you'll arrive in Oświęcim, a small town in southern Poland that, between 1940 and 1945, bore witness to the horrendous acts of the Nazis. During this period of the Second World War, the Third Reich constructed a series of concentration and extermination camps on the outskirts of Oświęcim, where they committed horrendous crimes against prisoners of war, Jews, and other ethnic groups. These were known as Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, which have been converted into the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, founded in 1947.
Your guided tour of the former concentration camp will take you to see the area where the inmates imprisoned here lived. The prison blocks and barracks retain a dark and mournful atmosphere, and it is sobering to imagine human beings being forced to live here, within the barbed wire fencing that surrounds the camp. You'll also see the crematoriums and the gas chambers where over one million people were killed, and the railway whose tracks ended at Auschwitz, which transported so many prisoners to their death.
This day trip to Auschwitz is a deeply moving experience and the memorial and museum serve not only to honour those who suffered and lost their lives through this horrific experience, but also to educate visitors and a greater global audience in order to ensure that what happened here never happens again.
Following the guided tour of Auschwitz, we'll drive back to Warsaw. We'll arrive back at your hotel 15 hours after pickup.
More Information
Duration
15 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus, van or bus (depending on the size of the group)
English–speaking guide
Entrance ticket to Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial and Museum
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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Supercracow
Corporate name: Michaels Group Michał Ciężadło
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - What documentation is required in order to take part in this activity?
A - You will need to bring your ID or passport on the day of the excursion.
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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 5 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.
