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Auschwitz and Birkenau self-guided tour with transfer from Krakow

4.2/5
415 reviews

Leave Kraków for a day to visit the historic monuments Auschwitz and Birkenau. Auschwitz was one of the largest concentration camps built by the Nazis during the Second World War. The remains of the camps are now listed as UNESCO World Heritage and form the most important memorials of the Holocaust to act as proof of the terrors that took place during the war.

From the starting point located in the centre of Kraków, an English-speaking driver will take you to the town of Oświęcim where the museums are located.

Upon arrival, you can freely walk around Auschwitz for two hours with the help of a rented booklet available in 19 languages. It will provide you with all the background information you need. The driver will then take you to the second camp Auschwitz-Birkenau where you can spend at least 1 hour before travelling back to the centre of Kraków.

What travellers are saying

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4.2/5

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This guided tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau is exceptionally well-organized, featuring knowledgeable and respectful guides, punctual drivers, and comprehensive logistical support. The emotional impact of the visit is profound, and while the time allotted at each site can be tight, the overall experience is moving and essential. Some travelers noted confusion over bus arrangements and limited time for exploration.

Main features

Place: Krakow
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Language:English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Chinese, Korean
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Skip the line
Entrance Fees Included
Transport included

Why you’ll love this…

  • Visit the historic monuments of Auschwitz and Birkenau
  • Learn more with the informational booklets available in 19 languages
  • Understand the importance of these places and why anyone should never forget

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • This tour starts in Krakow, and transportation is a mandatory part of the experience. The start time indicated in your booking refers to the departure time from Krakow
  • The voucher is not an admission ticket to the Auschwitz Museum. Entry tickets are provided by the organiser and distributed to guests upon arrival at the museum
  • All participants are required to provide their full name and contact details at the time of booking. The name on your ID must exactly match the name provided in the booking to avoid any issues at the entrance
  • The departure time may be adjusted depending on the assigned entry time to the Auschwitz Museum. In such cases, you will be informed one day in advance via WhatsApp or email
  • This is a self-guided tour. Visitors explore the site independently with a detailed informational booklet. Please note that only the higher-priced option in English includes a live guided tour.
  • All visitors are required to pass through security checks before entering the museum grounds
  • Please show solemnity and respect while visiting the museums
  • Infants must sit on your lap during transport

Remember to bring:

  • Every guest must carry an ID or passport matching the name and surname provided at checkout, which will also be reflected on your museum entrance ticket

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.


What’s included

  • Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • Entrance ticket

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tour guide

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Kiss&Ride, Pawia 18a, Kraków, Poland

Meeting point:

The meeting point is at kiss and ride bus stop opposite the Mercure Hotel at Pawia 18 street. Remember to be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes before departure.

Provider

PAVEL TRAVEL PAWEL ROSOL


What people say about this experience

4.2/5

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  • M

    Mellow

    Traveled with family


    August 16, 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    We booked self guided due to a foot injury and hearing the guided tours were fast paced. We arrived to find it was in fact a guided tour, which would explain the price difference from advertised. The guide was amazing, the tour group was small (7) and although fast paced we managed to keep up. Tour guide managed to find quiter spots to talk us through the awful experiences only going where other guides were for around 15 mins. Driver was punctual. Glad we done it at a ridiculously early hour

  • M

    Megwat

    Traveled with family


    April 9, 2026
    3.8

    United Kingdom

    The trip was excellent however my only complaint would be that we arrived at Auschwitz for a 20 minute toilet break before being taken to Birkenau. The coach dropped us some distance away which meant the time we had there was very limited (around 20 mins) so we didn’t get to see as much as we would have liked.

  • N

    N/a

    Traveled as a couple


    February 5, 2026
    3.8

    United Kingdom

    Unclear about the coaches when they come to collect, we had three pull up at the same time and because none had any signs in the window to tell you the company it was very confusing fast! As you had to go round each coach and as you begin to panic that you are going to be left! Once on the coach the driver was lovely, very clear with instructions and very helpful

  • H

    Havumetsä

    Traveled with a group of friends


    August 22, 2026
    1.8

    Finland

    Aivan liian vähän aikaa kierroksella. Yli puolet jäi näkemättä. Kamalalla kiireellä piti juosta että ehtii 3,5h takaisin bussille.

  • K

    Krakova2026

    Traveled with family


    July 21, 2026
    5

    Finland

    Suosittelen. Otimme omatoimimatkan ilman opasta. Kuljetuksen järjestäjä oli huippu. Vaikka oli ”omatoimimatka” niin kaikki sujui viimeisen päälle. Yhteydessä oltiin ennen lähtöä ja varmistettiin lähtöpaikka. Kuljettaja ei ollut pelkkä kuljettaja, vaan opasti ja neuvoi vielä paikan päällä tarkasti, että retkemme onnistuisi täydellisesti. Oman kielinen opaskirja auttoi vielä paikan päällä reissun sujumisessa.

  • W

    Wycieczka Auschwitz

    Traveled with family


    July 12, 2026
    5

    Poland

    Program wycieczki spełnił nasze oczekiwania. Czułyśmy się w pełni zaopiekowane przez kierowcę/przewodnika wycieczki Pawła, który zadbał o każdy szczegół.