Your Experience

Discover the Sites of Remembrance

Begin your journey with pickup from Krakow in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Accompanied by a group of fellow travellers or in a private setting, you’re driven to Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the world’s most significant memorials of the Holocaust and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The solemn drive sets a respectful tone as you prepare to witness where millions suffered, learned through the guidance of a local professional.

Expert-Led Insights into Holocaust History

Arriving at Auschwitz I, your guide shares the camp’s origins and its transformation from a Polish detention center to a central site of mass extermination. The entrance beneath the infamous ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ sign is a powerful introduction. As you walk the preserved grounds, your guide offers a narrative supported with personal stories, survivor accounts and historical facts, making the experience deeply meaningful and educational.

Seeing the Landmarks Firsthand

Through the guided tour, you’ll see original barracks, gas chambers, watchtowers and other preserved structures. With a dedicated audio headset, every detail from your guide is easy to follow. Learn about the day-to-day conditions faced by those imprisoned here, as well as how the site is preserved to convey the scale of the events that took place. A sense of remembrance is present at every step, with an opportunity to reflect at commemorative spots throughout the grounds.

Birkaenau: The Extermination Camp

Your visit then continues to Birkenau (Auschwitz II), only a brief journey away. Here, you hear about the immense scale of the camp, the selection process on the infamous railway platform, and the harrowing stories of those forced through its gates. The guide discusses the site’s role in the systematic extermination of Jews and other prisoners, as well as the significance of the remaining ruins and memorials.

Personalization and Practicalities

Choose from a small-group setting limited to 15 for a more personalized experience, a regular group tour with up to 30 participants as a budget-friendly choice, or upgrade to a private tour. Throughout, you’re supported by attentive staff ensuring smooth logistics and respectful commemoration. Transfers ensure you return comfortably to Krakow after a day of impactful learning and remembrance.

Why Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau?

Visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau is an essential historical experience, fostering reflection and understanding of the Holocaust’s impact. It provides an opportunity to honor memories and deepen one’s awareness of world history through firsthand observation guided by expert commentary.

Book your Auschwitz & Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers & Optional Private Tour tickets now!