Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Official Guide and Two-Way Transport
Overview
Visit the exhibitions and original buildings on the grounds of Auschwitz-Birkenau on this 7-8 hour tour from Krakow. In the company of a guide, you'll spend around two hours in the first part of the former Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz I, and around an hour in Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
What's Included
- Lunch Lunchbox if the specific option is selected
- Headsets at the Auschwitz for groups larger than 10 participants
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Driver
- Professional guide
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “Hotel Pickup”.
The pickup time may change (the possible start of the tour is between 5:00 AM and 4:00 PM), so please consider this in your plans. You choose a preferred time which is not guaranteed. The exact start time will be communicated the day before the tour, so please check your confirmation email. Hotel Pick-up includes pick-up from Selected Hotels in Krakow City Centre. If your hotel or accommodation is located outside of Krakow City Centre or is not accessible by bus/coach we will provide pick-up from the nearest available scheduled pick-up point. We will confirm your exact pick-up point and time up to 1 day before the tour date.
For the option “Meeting Point Wielopole 2”.
Wielopole 2
31-072 Kraków, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Memorial and Museum Auschwitz II-Birkenau
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The pickup time may change (possible start of the tour is between 5:00 AM and 4:00 PM), so please consider this in your plans. You choose a preferred time which is not guaranteed. The exact start time will be communicated the day before the tour, so please check your confirmation email. The pace and duration of the visit are determined by the Museum. Unfortunately, the Local Provider has no control over the total time of the visit.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-7177P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Lunchbox if the specific option is selected.
- Headsets at the Auschwitz for groups larger than 10 participants.
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Round-trip shared transfer.
- Driver.
- Professional guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Official Guide and Two-Way Transport is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Official Guide and Two-Way Transport will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchLunchbox if the specific option is selected
- Headsets at the Auschwitz for groups larger than 10 participants
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Driver
- Professional guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The pickup time may change (possible start of the tour is between 5:00 AM and 4:00 PM), so please consider this in your plans. You choose a preferred time which is not guaranteed. The exact start time will be communicated the day before the tour, so please check your confirmation email. The pace and duration of the visit are determined by the Museum. Unfortunately, the Local Provider has no control over the total time of the visit.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
