From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with hotel pickup
Overview
Discover one of the most significant historical sites of the 20th century on a professionally guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Departing from Krakow, travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle while your guide provides an introduction to the history of Auschwitz.
Upon arrival, visit Auschwitz I, where you will see the original camp buildings, watchtowers, and exhibitions documenting the suffering of millions. Continue to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the largest part of the camp complex, where the remains of barracks, gas chambers, and the railway unloading ramp stand as a powerful reminder of the Holocaust.
This fully guided tour offers deep historical insight and a respectful commemoration of the victims. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Please note that the pickup time may change due to guide availability. The exact pickup time is provided the day before the tour.
All bookings are on manual confirmation to avoid last-minute cancelations.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (or nearest possible location)
- Entry tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- Professional tour coordinator
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or minibus
- Guided tour with a licensed museum guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
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Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- To ensure certainty and avoid any last-minute cancelation, all of our products are on manual confirmation.
- During the booking process, please provide the full first and last name of each participant, as tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum are issued with names. These must exactly match the ID you will present at the entrance.
- Please note that the pickup time may change between 5:30AM - 1 PM due to guide availability. The exact pickup time is provided the day before the tour.
- The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum recommends this tour for guests aged 14+. Parents are responsible for assessing their child's readiness.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (or nearest possible location).
- Entry tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.
- Professional tour coordinator.
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or minibus.
- Guided tour with a licensed museum guide.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with hotel pickup is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau Guided Tour with hotel pickup 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (or nearest possible location)
- Entry tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- Professional tour coordinator
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or minibus
- Guided tour with a licensed museum guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- To ensure certainty and avoid any last-minute cancelation, all of our products are on manual confirmation.
- During the booking process, please provide the full first and last name of each participant, as tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum are issued with names. These must exactly match the ID you will present at the entrance.
- Please note that the pickup time may change between 5:30AM - 1 PM due to guide availability. The exact pickup time is provided the day before the tour.
- The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum recommends this tour for guests aged 14+. Parents are responsible for assessing their child's readiness.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
