Your experience

Step back in time at Auschwitz-Birkenau

Your journey begins in Krakow, meeting your guide and boarding a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to the Oświęcim area. Listen as your guide introduces the historical context of Auschwitz and its role in World War II before you even arrive.

Arriving at Auschwitz I, you’ll pass under the infamous ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ gate, a chilling symbol of the Holocaust. Your guided walk takes you through the site’s 22 brick barracks, once the living quarters for countless prisoners. Explore Block 11, the prison within the prison, where you’ll learn about the site’s dark experiments and early tests of Zyklon B gas. Throughout, your guide shares insights about daily life, survival, and the harrowing history that unfolded here.

Explore Auschwitz II–Birkenau

After Auschwitz I, continue to Birkenau, the camp’s larger second section—about 25 times the size of the first camp. Walk the tracks that brought prisoners to the camp, and visit key locations including remnants of barracks, the watchtower, and the memorial to Holocaust victims. This solemn site stands as a reminder of the atrocities and as a place for reflection and mourning.

A complete guided experience

Your knowledgeable guide brings the stories and facts to life in your language of choice, offering meaningful context and respecting the gravity of the site. Choose between English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Polish guided tours depending on availability and your selection.

• Guided tours are conducted in small groups for a respectful and educational visit.

• Transfers are provided from Krakow, with some ticket options including hotel pickup and drop-off.

• Comfortable AC transfers ensure a stress-free travel experience between sites.

Memorial and reflection

The experience concludes at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, giving you time to pay your respects and contemplate the stories you have learned. The museum enforces a respectful dress code and asks all participants to observe appropriate behaviour on the premises.

Before you leave, your guide can answer questions and direct you to further resources for learning or remembrance. The transfer then returns you to Krakow, concluding a moving and thought-provoking day.

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