Auschwitz Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Transportation

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Visit the former concentration camps of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau on this 7-hour trip from Krakow. By June 1940, the camp had begun receiving individuals, including political prisoners, marking the start of an unimaginable chapter in history. Your journey begins in Krakow, with a 45-minute drive to Auschwitz, where a short documentary is shown to offer deeper insight into the camp’s liberation. Upon arrival, you’ll receive important information about the museum and its protocols before beginning the guided tour, with entry arranged to avoid the queues.The Museum is divided into two parts: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. After completing the first part, there will be a brief pause before continuing to Birkenau, where the largest facilities were constructed. Many lives were tragically lost here, and by 1944, over 100,000 individuals were held in this camp, which spanned nearly 200 hectares. Walking through the preserved grounds, you will witness the ruins of barracks, gas chambers, and other haunting remnants of this dark period in history. After the tour, you will be safely transported back to Krakow, reflecting on the strength and resilience of those who endured these events.
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Not allowed:
* Luggage is not allowed at the site (except for handbags). Handbags are considered luggage if the dimensions exceed 30cm x 20cm x 10cm
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* 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 denied if the name on the booking does not match the ID provided at entry. Please provide your name as on your passport/ ID when booking
* The maximum group size at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is 30 guests
* The pace and duration of tours are set by the memorial's visitor service; your guide cannot adjust break times
* It is possible that in some cases the starting time might be different from the one on the voucher, in which case you will be informed via email