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Auschwitz & Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers & Optional Private Tour

Krakow

4.0(245)

Overview

Embark on a poignant 7-hour-guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, delving deep into WWII's history with a licensed English-speaking local guide.

Highlights

  • Traverse the dark history of the Holocaust on a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, once a Nazi concentration camp.
  • Delve deep into World War II details with a licensed local guide and clear audio headsets, including roundtrip transfers from Krakow.
  • Glimpse the lives of the people who passed these camps as you witness preserved ruins, gas chambers, barracks, watch towers, and latrines.
  • Opt for a small group tour with 15 people for an intimate and personalized tour or a regular group tour with 30 people for a budget option.
  • Did you know? Auschwitz I was initially built as a detention center for Polish citizens, evolving later into a site of mass extermination.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau
  • Round-trip transfers from and to Krakow by AC vehicle (van or mini-bus)
  • Entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau
  • Licensed, English-speaking local guide
  • Private or regular group tour (optional)
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Professional assistance

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your Experience

Engaging History: Auschwitz & Birkenau Unveiled

Your day begins at 9 am with pickup from your chosen location in Krakow, in a comfortable, air-conditioned van or mini-bus with a small group of 15 people. A 1.5-hour scenic journey takes you to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, meet your licensed, local guide, who’ll elucidate the haunting history of these former Nazi concentration camps.

Interactive Learning: A Personalized Tour of Remembrance

Your guide will take you through Auschwitz I, initially built as a detention center for Polish citizens in 1939. Traverse the iconic gate under the chilling ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ (Work Makes You Free) sign. Take a short break to absorb the moving outdoor exhibits before heading to Birkenau (Auschwitz II), built explicitly for the extermination of Jews. Learn about the horrifying living conditions, cruel selections, and ghastly experiments conducted here. The tour concludes with the tale of liberation by the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front in 1945.

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