Auschwitz Birkenau Self and Guided with Lunch and Hotel Pickup

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Auschwitz Birkenau Self and Guided with Lunch and Hotel Pickup

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Features

Free cancellation available
7h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Visit Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the most important memorial sites related to the history of the Holocaust and World War II. During the guided tour of Auschwitz I, visitors will pass through the historic gate with the inscription “Arbeit macht frei” and see original brick barracks that now house museum exhibitions presenting the history of deportations, the daily life of prisoners, and authentic belongings taken from victims. The route also includes the courtyard between Blocks 10 and 11 with the Execution Wall, Block 11 known as the “Death Block,” and the first gas chamber and crematorium.

The second part of the visit takes place at Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the largest camp in the complex. Visitors will see the iconic entrance gate and railway ramp where transports of deported people arrived, the remains of prisoners’ barracks, and the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria.

Activity location

Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
- Rynek Glowny,
- Krakow, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Pawia 18
- 18 Pawia
- 31-154, Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Short date

7h
English

Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

£101.36 x 1 Adult£101.36

Total

Until Thu, 2 Apr

What's included, what's not

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Hotel pickup or meeting point (to choose from) and drop off
Professional assistance in case of any issue
Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed local guide (self-paced option does not include the guide from Auschwitz)
Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau)
(not all tour options include this option) lunch included: Bottle of water, 2 sandwiches (choice of hummus, ham, or cheese), a chocolate bar, an apple, and a sweets.

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The pick-up time from the hotel or meeting point will be confirmed the evening before the tour and may differ from the booked time due to the availability of guides at the museum.
Pick-up times from Krakow may be between 5:00am and 1:00pm
Tours with a certified guide at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum are available only in English. Other languages are available only in the self-guided tour with a guidebook.
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square

Our journey begins in Krakow (you'll be picked up from the address you provided in your reservation). The journey to Oświęcim takes approximately 1.5 hours. All our drivers speak English and are happy to answer any questions and provide assistance if needed. Upon arrival, there will be a short break for coffee and a tour of the outdoor exhibition. Afterwards, the entire group will be handed over to a licensed Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum guide.

Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau

The first part of the visit takes place at Auschwitz I, the main administrative camp of the Auschwitz complex, established by the Germans in 1940. Visitors enter through the historic gate with the inscription “Arbeit macht frei” and see the original brick barracks, which now contain museum exhibitions. The displays present the history of deportations, the daily life and suffering of prisoners, and include authentic items such as suitcases, shoes, glasses, and personal belongings taken from victims. Visitors will also see the courtyard between Blocks 10 and 11 with the Execution Wall, where many prisoners were shot, and Block 11, known as the “Death Block,” which contained punishment cells. The tour also includes the first gas chamber and crematorium, preserved as evidence of the crimes committed in the camp.

Brzezinka

The second part of the visit takes place at Auschwitz II – Birkenau, the largest camp in the Auschwitz complex, which functioned mainly as an extermination camp. Visitors will see the characteristic entrance gate with the railway ramp where transports of deported people from across Europe arrived. Across the vast camp area, there are remains of wooden and brick barracks where prisoners were held in extremely harsh conditions. During the visit, guests can also see the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria that were destroyed by the Germans near the end of the war. The route also leads to the memorial and monument dedicated to the victims of the camp. Visiting Birkenau helps visitors understand the enormous scale of the crimes and the conditions in which hundreds of thousands of people were imprisoned and murdered.

Krakow

After the tour, we gather at a nearby car park, where our shuttle to Krakow will pick us up. A short bathroom break and a visit to a nearby bookshop are planned. The return journey to Krakow takes approximately 1.5 hours. Each customer is dropped off at their pick-up point (if you wish to be dropped off at a different location, no problem).

Location

Activity location

Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
- Rynek Glowny,
- Krakow, Poland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Pawia 18
- 18 Pawia
- 31-154, Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland
Floriana Straszewskiego 14
- 14 Floriana Straszewskiego
- 33-332, Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland
Wielopole 2
- 2 Wielopole
- 31-072, Kraków, Województwo małopolskie, Poland

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