Auschwitz-Birkenau: Guided Tour + Private Transfer

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Auschwitz-Birkenau: Guided Tour + Private Transfer

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Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Krakow

This comprehensive tour combines private transport from Krakow with an official guided visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. You'll explore both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with a licensed museum educator, learning about the history and significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site where approximately 1.5 million people lost their lives during the Holocaust.

Your private transfer ensures a comfortable journey to Oswiecim, where you'll join a small group tour through the preserved barracks, exhibitions, and memorials. The experience provides historical context and personal accounts that help visitors understand the scale and horror of what happened here, whilst paying respect to the victims' memory.

What is Included

  • Private transfer from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau and return
  • Entry tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
  • Official museum educator guide
  • Headsets for clear audio throughout the tour
  • Guided tour of both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau camps

Good to Know

The complete experience lasts approximately 8 hours, including travel time from Krakow. You'll meet your private driver for pickup from your accommodation in Krakow. The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout the memorial site.

Photography is permitted in designated areas, but visitors must follow all posted guidelines and maintain appropriate respect for the site's significance. Food and drinks are not included, so bring your own refreshments if needed. The guided portion is conducted by official museum educators in multiple languages, subject to availability.

This solemn educational experience requires a respectful attitude throughout. Many visitors combine their trip with exploring other significant sites - you might consider a Krakow Old Town walking tour to learn about the city's Jewish heritage, or visit Schindler's Factory Museum for additional historical context about Krakow during World War II.

Good to know

Age suitability
Recommended for ages 14+
Opening hours
  • pon-ned07:30-19:00
Know before you go
  • Bring a valid photo ID for entry

  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking

  • Dress respectfully for a memorial site

  • Transport is private from Krakow and back

  • Wheelchair accessible and headsets included

Visitor guidelines
  • Maintain a respectful tone and behavior throughout your visit

  • Follow all instructions from guides and staff

  • Photography is limited to designated areas only

  • Eating and drinking are not allowed within the memorial site

  • Large bags should be left in transport or checked if required

Frequently asked

How long is the tour?

The entire guided visit, including travel from Krakow, lasts about 8 hours.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the site and tour are wheelchair accessible.

Are headsets provided for the guided tour?

Yes, all participants receive headsets for clear communication with the guide.

Is food or drink included in the tour?

No, food and drinks are not included. Please bring your own refreshments if needed.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The tour is led by an official educator and available in multiple languages, depending on availability.

Where you'll be

Więźniów Oświęcimia 55

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