Auschwitz-Birkenau: Profound Guided Memorial from Krakow
Take a sobering tour of the World War II Auschwitz-Birkenau complex on a 7-hour trip from Krakow. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage compound and explore the twin concentration camp with a guide as you learn about the Nazi Holocaust and how the camps functioned. Explore the poignant exhibition halls, and see the barracks, gas chambers and other buildings at Auschwitz I. Then, view the watchtowers, crumbled buildings and memorials at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Your guide will explain everything you see with care and sensitivity.
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Vivienne W, 10/1/2025 7:44:17 PM
We came in a group, very busy but went in at our appointed time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared the stories. It is difficult to go through here but it is worth to see for yourself. Still processing our journey here.
Stevepsamways, 6/1/2025 9:32:15 AM
Excellent communication from booking to final pickup confirmation, transport and guides throughout the experience.
Cod69256, 4/16/2025 3:25:01 AM
From start to finish this was a wonderful and at the same time humbling experiences Fantastic communication from Cracow tours , txt messages to confirm time and location of meet prior to travel . We were greeted by driver Max who couldn’t do enough for us during the whole trip . His efforts at the site were fantastic locating or guide and our tour group . Be warned it can seem chaotic at the site so best go with an experienced guide and as part of a tour rather than flying solo . I don’t want to go into too much detail as the experience is a very personal one , other than to say that our tour guide guide Jacob was so knowledgable and carried the whole tour through with great dignity Choose Cracow Tours and a guided tour and you won’t go wrong
D2000PXpault, 3/18/2025 4:08:34 AM
We booked through trip advisor who connected us with local tour group hello Cracow they kept us well informed provided us with door to door collection and for a small additional fee provided a superb packed lunch.our guide Michal was very friendly and knowledgeable stopping to answer questions and fill in historical facts , as you can imagine the tour is very emotional to visit take as many pictures as you can. I would say a must see memorial .
ruthmX5552VC, 3/11/2025 5:18:58 AM
Extremely well organised tour 'Hello Cracow' were very communicative regarding bus pick up times, locations and lunch. I wont review the memorial as it doesn't need it, but the guide we had was excellent. Very clear and informative. He had personally been affected by the atrocities as his grandfather was in the camp as an interpreter which meant he brought strong and very real views to his tour. We toyed with just going without a guide, but I am glad we chose to do it this way as I think we would have missed important details without it. Thank you.
Maurice_B, 1/20/2025 12:50:05 PM
Second time on this tour for me but first for my grand children and still very moving and emotional. Glad that I brought my 13 and 11 year grandchildren so they can pass on what they learnt and seen.
Wanderer37303148774, 1/3/2025 7:56:42 AM
Brilliant host, well organised, great experience highly recommend to all! Absolutely worth the trip along with a smaller group and English speaking guide. Learnt so much & host was very communicative
Patty_S, 12/23/2024 5:14:53 PM
Excellent tour. Highly recommended. Not too much to say -- depressing, as it should be, and effective.
Gerald_C, 12/18/2024 12:58:55 PM
Great overview of Krakow, its history and some places of interest. Our guide Andrew was fantastic and added a dose of humor, supplementing thr audio information.
steven_m, 12/14/2024 12:34:29 AM
Well organised tour , communication great , very good tour guide and everything on time couldn’t ask for more
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- MAIN DEPARTURE POINT: Parking Kiss&Ride (2 Wielopole street) next to the Main Post Office /Poczta Glowna/. Please check in at your chosen meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the tour.
- The hours you book are tentative and may change, and departures from Krakow may take place in the following hours: 7.00 am – 11.30 am. You will receive a message with the exact departure time until 7 pm on the day before the activity. Please check in at your chosen meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of the tour.
- Drop-off point: center of Krakow at 2 Wielopole Street.
Departure point
Go to ul. Wielopole 2, and wait for pickup at Parking Kiss&Ride next to the Main Post Office /Poczta Glowna/. Check-in here is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour departure time.Return details
Take a sobering tour of the World War II Auschwitz-Birkenau complex on a 7-hour trip from Krakow. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage compound and explore the twin concentration camp with a guide as you learn about the Nazi Holocaust and how the camps functioned. Explore the poignant exhibition halls, and see the barracks, gas chambers and other buildings at Auschwitz I. Then, view the watchtowers, crumbled buildings and memorials at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Your guide will explain everything you see with care and sensitivity.Redemption
DEPARTURE POINT & TIME The hours you book are tentative and may change, and departures from Krakow may take place in the following hours: 6.00 am – 1.00 pm. You will receive a message with the exact departure time until 7 pm on the day before the activity. Make sure you provide the correct contact details when booking (telephone number that will be available during your stay, etc.) Emergency contact phone number: +48 727 001 040. Meeting sign "excursions.city". PICKUP SERVICE We kindly ask that guests wait at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure. The driver will wait no longer than 15 minutes after the specified departure time. RETURN DETAILS Regardless of whether you have chosen the pick-up option or the main meeting point, you will be dropped off at the end of the tour to the center of Krakow at 2 Wielopole Street. IMPORTANT Remember to bring your identity document or passport (without it, you will not be able to enter the museum). If there is no such document, the staff of the facility have the right to refuse entry to the museum. The name and surname on the reservation must be identical as in ID document. We not take any responsibility if any of our customers will be refused to enter Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau due to lack of documents. The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the Museum cannot exceed dimensions 30x20x10 cm. Larger bags must be left in the car. Most of the tour takes place outside, so please be prepared for the different weather conditions. Taking photos in the buildings with the use of flash is forbidden. You are allowed to take photos only in selected parts of the Museum. Eating and smoking, as well as acting in a loud manner are forbidden at the Museum. There is a 15-minute break during the tour Not wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for child aged 14 and under. Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Children must be accompanied by an adult.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund