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Auschwitz was established in 1940 It was the biggest Nazi concentration camp for Poles and prisoners from other countries. They were condemned by the hitlerite fascism to isolation and slow extermination by hunger, exhausting work, criminal experiments, or to a quick death as a result of individual and mass executions. A place definitely worth seeing.

Visit former Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II (Birkenau) where more than milion people were killed during the Second World War. Dear traveler, from March 2020 there is a new law in Auschwitz-Birkenau and booking with a lot of time in advance is the only way to be sure about going on this tour. Buying the ticket directly there is almost impossible. The given start time is approximate and can be changed - it will be confirmed 2 or 1 day before the tour. Private tours include 20 languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Romanian, Serbian, Swedish, Ukrainian, Hungarian and Polish.

Your tour at Auschwitz starts in front of the main entrance at Auschwitz I where our representative will hand over your entrance ticket. The tour includes visits to two camps: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau with personal attendance of official Auschwitz Guide. You will see the remains of barracks, watchtowers, railway ramps, gas chambers, and crematoriums. Comfortable shuttle bus will drive you from one camp to another and back. The Guide will speak to you through the mikrophone and all the visitors will be equiped with headphones. The tour takes approximately 3.5 hours. The entrance to the museum might be changed +/- 1 hour in case of Auschwitz Museum decision. In that case the customer will be informed in advance.

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp on a day trip from Krakow. Learn about the Holocaust and the camp's history with a licensed guide. Fresh made Lunch Box for each guest included. Be aware that final tour starts time depends on Museum authorities only and can be change.

Experience Auschwitz, a place not to be liked but to be honored. It is very meaningful by itself and it is important for everyone to understand what happened and have the opportunity to educate themselves.

Start the trip by picking up you from any place in Krakow. Head to Auschwitz and visit the most famous concentration camp. Travel in time to II World War and see what it brought. After Auschwitz the next stop is Salt Mine. Get under the ground and the Salt Mine. Then head back to Krakow.

We'll pick you up at the meeting point we previously agree on and once in Auschwitz you will meet your official tour guide for a group guided tour (they do not allow private tours inside). Actually Auschwitz, comprises three concentration camps in all its extension. The first was built for the purpose of housing political prisoners, but this was changing over time, as your private guide will explain in more detail. This complex is where the so-called “hunger cells” are located, where hundreds of prisoners died of starvation. Auschwitz II- Birkenau, is the second complex to which we will arrive after traveling a short distance, it is still today the site of the crematoriums and the gas chamber. This complex was created with the aim of being “the final solution to the Jewish problem”, and in reality it is a complex of death. Auschwitz III- Monowitz practically no longer exists, but it was a forced labor prison. At the end of the tour, your private driver will take you back to Krakow.

Start your Krakow adventure with the Premium Pass. Enjoy the My Krakow Walk audio guide and 1 GB eSIM data, plus 2 top attractions of your choice from a curated list of Krakow’s most unforgettable experiences — the perfect way to explore the city in depth. Upgrade to the Deluxe Pass for even more choice and enjoy the ultimate Krakow experience. Save up to 30% compared to booking individually and explore at your own pace. Includes My Krakow Walk Audio Guide 1 GB Internet Data (E-SIM) + Choose 2 Additional Top Attractions of Your Choice: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Oskar Schindler’s Factory Guided Tour Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour Zakopane Day Trip with Cable Car, Cheese Tasting & Hotel Transfer 1-Hour Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise 1-Hour Night Lights Vistula River Cruise Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour Chopin Piano Concert with Wine at Krakow’s Chopin Gallery

Choose our company for your VIP tour to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum with a private driver and a private guide. Our company offers extensive experience, ensuring a smooth, comfortable, and well-organized journey. Your private guide will help you deeply understand the history of this place, providing context, insight, and a thoughtful approach to the visit. In addition, each guest receives a complimentary lunch box, included in the price, for added comfort during the trip.

Start the trip by picking up you from any place in Krakow. Head to Auschwitz and visit the most famous concentration camp. Travel in time to II World War and see what it brought. After Auschwitz the next stop is Salt Mine. Get under the ground and the Salt Mine. Then head back to Krakow.

Start your Krakow adventure with the Classic Pass. Enjoy the My Krakow Walk audio guide and choose 1 top attraction from a curated list of the city’s most unforgettable experiences — the perfect way to discover Krakow’s history, culture, and charm in a single day. Upgrade to the Premium Pass for more choice, or go Deluxe for the ultimate Krakow experience. Save up to 30% compared to booking individually and explore at your own pace. Includes My Krakow Walk Audio Guide + Choose 1 Additional Top Attraction of Your Choice: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Oskar Schindler’s Factory Guided Tour Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour Zakopane Day Trip with Cable Car, Cheese Tasting & Hotel Transfer 1-Hour Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise 1-Hour Night Lights Vistula River Cruise Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour Chopin Piano Concert with Wine at Krakow’s Chopin Gallery

Learn more about the history of the Nazi Holocaust on this day trip, which includes a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Hear touching stories as you walk through the park and visit the museum. The starting point is Krakow. DA there, drive about 60 kilometres to the former main camp Auschwitz. Listen to your Guide who will explain the ancient function of the camp: Polish military barracks. At the entrance, notice the gate marked "Arbeit macht frei". Visit the prisoner blocks, which now house memorabilia from camps and items left by prisoners. Admire photos and documents, shoes, suitcases, glasses and other belongings. DA Auschwitz, drive a short distance to the former Birkenau camp. There you will find gas chambers and crematoria. We only use guides authorized by the Auschwitz Museum. The Guide is a flesh and blood physical person.

Start your Krakow adventure with the Deluxe Pass. Enjoy the My Krakow Walk audio guide and 1 GB eSIM data, plus 3 top attractions of your choice from a curated list of Krakow’s most unforgettable experiences — giving you the freedom to see it all at a relaxed pace. The Deluxe Pass is perfect for travelers who want the most complete Krakow experience. Save up to 30% compared to booking individually and explore at your own pace. Includes My Krakow Walk Audio Guide 1 GB Internet Data (E-SIM) + Choose 3 Additional Top Attractions of Your Choice: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Oskar Schindler’s Factory Guided Tour Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour Zakopane Day Trip with Cable Car, Cheese Tasting & Hotel Transfer 1-Hour Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise 1-Hour Night Lights Vistula River Cruise Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour Chopin Piano Concert with Wine at Krakow’s Chopin Gallery