Guided Tour from Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau with hotel pick up
Overview
Embark on a profound journey into the harrowing chapters of history with our Auschwitz-Birkenau tour. This comprehensive exploration ensures the memories of the victims are honoured. Enjoy a hassle-free start with a pick-up from your hotel or a set meeting point. With round-trip transportation, entrance fees, and a pre-scheduled entry, you'll avoid long ticket queues. An expert museum guide will lead your group, which ranges from 16 to 30 participants, through the poignant sites of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Highlights:
•Auschwitz I: See the chilling "Arbeit macht frei" gate, evidence of wartime atrocities, and the remnants of a gas chamber and crematorium.
•Auschwitz II - Birkenau: Explore the Death Gate, initial selection ramp, inmate barracks, and ruins of gas chambers and crematoriums.
Anticipate a concise yet impactful 3-hour tour, enriching your grasp of this significant historical site.
What's Included
- Drop off in your hotel or any place in Krakow City Centre(If you choose the option "Hotel pick up")
- Pick up from your hotel/apartament/hostel in Krakow
- English-speaking driver
- Tickets(Entry tickets are booked in advance, so you don't need to wait in line at the ticket office)
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or minibus
- Visiting the camp Auschwitz II Birkenau with a licensed English-speaking guide
- Visiting the camp Auschwitz I with a licensed English-speaking guide
- Lunch It is possible to order a lunch box the day before the tour. The price is 49 PLN.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
According to the museum's regulations, EACH TOUR OPERATOR must first collect a complete list of names and only then can they receive an entry time. As confirmation, they send all the names, which cannot be changed later.We request the time you selected, but the final decision depends on the museum, which is based on their guidelines and building limits. Please remember this is the most popular place in Poland, visited by 8-10 thousand people daily. The entry time is also influenced by various ceremonies and VIP groups about which the museum cannot inform anyone.In different months, the start times can be as follows:January: 5:30 AM - 12:00 PM February: 5:30 AM - 1:00 PM March: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM April: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM May: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM June: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM July: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM August: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM September: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM October: 5:30 AM - 2:00 PM November: 5:30 AM - 12:00 PM December: 5:30 AM - 11:30 AM
What To Expect
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Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- There is a lot of walking in the museum. It is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- TRANSPORT: For transportation, we use minibuses and minivans. If you have motion sickness or any other issues related to traveling by car, please inform us in advance. The travel time depends on the weather and road conditions, so it may be extended.
- VISIT: The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum attracts numerous visitors daily. Exploring at your own pace may not be feasible due to the high volume of visitors. It is essential to maintain appropriate and respectful behavior while in the camps. The dress code is smart casual, reflecting the solemnity of the site. Activities such as eating, smoking, and loud behavior are strictly prohibited within the Museum premises.
- PICKUP: A few hotels in Krakow are situated in traffic-restricted areas. Your pickup will be arranged from the nearest accessible point, and you will receive notification.
- DEPARTURE: Due to the museum's policy, capacity limits within the buildings, and the high number of visitors, the pickup time may be subject to change. We kindly ask for your understanding and suggest avoiding planning other activities on the day, as rescheduling might pose a challenge. We understand that our clients want to explore our city as much as possible, and we strive to provide advance notice regarding the pickup time frame. Typically, around 3-7 days before your visit, we will reach out to everyone, allowing you to plan your day accordingly.
- DOCUMENTS: As it is obligatory at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum to confirm your personal details, you must provide the full names of all participants when making a reservation. Additionally, please ensure to carry your passport or ID with you, as it may be checked at the museum entrance. Failure to do so may result in denial of entry to the museum.
- BAG SIZE: Please be aware that entry to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is not allowed with large bags or backpacks. The maximum permissible size is 30cm x 20cm x 10cm. You can securely leave your bags in your car, which will be locked during your visit.
- LUNCH: Lunch is not included in the tour package. There isn't ample time for a regular lunch break between visits to Auschwitz (1st camp) and Birkenau (2nd camp), so it's advisable to bring along a snack or some food to stave off hunger. However, if you prefer a more substantial meal, you can opt to order lunch boxes through us for an additional fee( cost 49PLN). We'll send you the offer the day before the excursion. Please note that at the parking lot, only vending machines with snacks are available, as the restaurant is currently under construction.
- SECURITY: Please be prepared to undergo a security check, similar to airport procedures, before entering the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
- WEATHER: Our operations run regardless of weather conditions. You will spend up to 70% of your time outdoors, particularly at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Therefore, we advise you to dress accordingly for the weather and bring water, especially on sunny days.
- CHILDREN: Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available for younger children. Due to the potentially traumatic nature of the visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, we recommend that visitors be at least 13 years old.
- PICTURES: Visitors are generally permitted to take photographs, with a few exceptions clearly indicated. However, taking photos inside buildings using flash is strictly prohibited.
- CONTACT: We confirm all tours via messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Viber, Signal, and Telegram. According to us and our clients, this is the most convenient form of communication. If you don't use any of them, don't worry, we'll send you an email. Emails are sent through the system, so please also check your spam folder to ensure you don't miss our message.
- GROUP: The group is of the standard size recommended by the museum, typically ranging between 16 and 30 people.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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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).
- Drop off in your hotel or any place in Krakow City Centre(If you choose the option "Hotel pick up").
- Pick up from your hotel/apartament/hostel in Krakow.
- English-speaking driver.
- Tickets(Entry tickets are booked in advance, so you don't need to wait in line at the ticket office).
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or minibus.
- Visiting the camp Auschwitz II Birkenau with a licensed English-speaking guide.
- Visiting the camp Auschwitz I with a licensed English-speaking guide.
- Lunch. It is possible to order a lunch box the day before the tour. The price is 49 PLN.
- Gratuities.
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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Tour from Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau with hotel pick up is as follows:
- There is a lot of walking in the museum. It is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Tour from Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau with hotel pick up 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!
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Drop off in your hotel or any place in Krakow City Centre(If you choose the option "Hotel pick up")
- Pick up from your hotel/apartament/hostel in Krakow
- English-speaking driver
- Tickets(Entry tickets are booked in advance, so you don't need to wait in line at the ticket office)
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or minibus
- Visiting the camp Auschwitz II Birkenau with a licensed English-speaking guide
- Visiting the camp Auschwitz I with a licensed English-speaking guide
- LunchIt is possible to order a lunch box the day before the tour. The price is 49 PLN.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- There is a lot of walking in the museum. It is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- TRANSPORT: For transportation, we use minibuses and minivans. If you have motion sickness or any other issues related to traveling by car, please inform us in advance. The travel time depends on the weather and road conditions, so it may be extended.
- VISIT: The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum attracts numerous visitors daily. Exploring at your own pace may not be feasible due to the high volume of visitors. It is essential to maintain appropriate and respectful behavior while in the camps. The dress code is smart casual, reflecting the solemnity of the site. Activities such as eating, smoking, and loud behavior are strictly prohibited within the Museum premises.
- PICKUP: A few hotels in Krakow are situated in traffic-restricted areas. Your pickup will be arranged from the nearest accessible point, and you will receive notification.
- DEPARTURE: Due to the museum's policy, capacity limits within the buildings, and the high number of visitors, the pickup time may be subject to change. We kindly ask for your understanding and suggest avoiding planning other activities on the day, as rescheduling might pose a challenge. We understand that our clients want to explore our city as much as possible, and we strive to provide advance notice regarding the pickup time frame. Typically, around 3-7 days before your visit, we will reach out to everyone, allowing you to plan your day accordingly.
- DOCUMENTS: As it is obligatory at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum to confirm your personal details, you must provide the full names of all participants when making a reservation. Additionally, please ensure to carry your passport or ID with you, as it may be checked at the museum entrance. Failure to do so may result in denial of entry to the museum.
- BAG SIZE: Please be aware that entry to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is not allowed with large bags or backpacks. The maximum permissible size is 30cm x 20cm x 10cm. You can securely leave your bags in your car, which will be locked during your visit.
- LUNCH: Lunch is not included in the tour package. There isn't ample time for a regular lunch break between visits to Auschwitz (1st camp) and Birkenau (2nd camp), so it's advisable to bring along a snack or some food to stave off hunger. However, if you prefer a more substantial meal, you can opt to order lunch boxes through us for an additional fee( cost 49PLN). We'll send you the offer the day before the excursion. Please note that at the parking lot, only vending machines with snacks are available, as the restaurant is currently under construction.
- SECURITY: Please be prepared to undergo a security check, similar to airport procedures, before entering the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
- WEATHER: Our operations run regardless of weather conditions. You will spend up to 70% of your time outdoors, particularly at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Therefore, we advise you to dress accordingly for the weather and bring water, especially on sunny days.
- CHILDREN: Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available for younger children. Due to the potentially traumatic nature of the visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, we recommend that visitors be at least 13 years old.
- PICTURES: Visitors are generally permitted to take photographs, with a few exceptions clearly indicated. However, taking photos inside buildings using flash is strictly prohibited.
- CONTACT: We confirm all tours via messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Viber, Signal, and Telegram. According to us and our clients, this is the most convenient form of communication. If you don't use any of them, don't worry, we'll send you an email. Emails are sent through the system, so please also check your spam folder to ensure you don't miss our message.
- GROUP: The group is of the standard size recommended by the museum, typically ranging between 16 and 30 people.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
