Admire the Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic architecture of Krakow's Old Town, and then learn about one of the darkest chapters in the history of Europe on a tour of the Nazi concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Polish
- Wheelchair accessible
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Pay your respects to the victims of the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps
- Learn more about one of the darkest chapters in the history of Europe
- See the beautiful buildings of Karkow's Old Town
Full description
See the historic highlights of Krakow city center on a guided tour of the beautiful Old Town, and marvel at stunning examples of Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Then, journey by air-conditioned vehicle to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum to step back in time and learn more about one of the darkest chapters in European history. Explore the former Nazi concentration camp in a group of more than 30 people and pay your respects to the former inmates without the crowds.
Follow an official guide to the main sights and buildings, and learn more about the terrible events that took place in different areas of the camp. Take a 15-minute break before you make your way to the camp at Birkenau, located about 3 kilometers from Auschwitz. Then, return to Krakow and get dropped off in the city center on arrival.
Includes
- Guided tour of Krakow
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus
- Guide
- Entrance tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of the Barbakan Krakowski, Basztowa, 30-547 Krakow.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
Know before you go
- As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking
- Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
- Owing to the requirements, all tickets to the museum are non-refundable. Please consider your purchase carefully
- For the visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, you will be picked up at the end point of your sightseeing tour
- It is recommended that you bring a packed lunch, although there is a place to buy snacks if you prefer
- To preserve the historical authenticity of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, people with disabilities may find it hard to move around. Wheelchairs are available at the Visitor Service Center if reserved in advance
- You are not permitted to enter the museum with large bags or backpacks. The maximum size permitted is 20 x 30 centimeters