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.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic concentration camps of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
  • Travel from Krakow with an insightful documentary to provide context before beginning the guided tour
  • Walk through this sombre chapter of history
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Facilities

mobile
8 hours
Available in English

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • Guided tour
  • Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • On-site assistance
  • WiFi

Where you'll meet

Please wait for the tour leader in front of the Raddisson Blu Hotel. Please be there 15 minutes in advance.

Operated by

Krakow Direct

Important information

Not allowed: * Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who show signs of intoxication. You will not be entitled to a refund Know in advance: * Pick-up time is flexible. The local operator usually adjusts it by only 30–60 minutes from the time indicated on your voucher, but sometimes a bigger change is needed due to the Auschwitz Museum’s schedule or traffic * While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully * Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions * A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau can prove traumatic, therefore it's suggested that visitors are at least 13 years old * The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can leave your larger luggage in the car Remember to bring: * As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you your passport or ID to be presented at the museum's entrance. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter the museum * Lunch is not included. There's no time for a regular meal between visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau, so bring a snack. Grocery shops, snack bars, and restaurants are not available on-site

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