From Katowice: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers
Krakow
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Krakow
Journey through a guided half-day tour from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau, and delve into the harrowing history of the Holocaust with skip-the-line tickets.
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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Set out on a poignant journey through history with an unforgettable tour from Katowice to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Enjoy a comfortable round-trip transfer in an air-conditioned bus, departing from a pre-selected meeting point. On arrival, skip the lines with our exclusive access tickets and delve into the chilling history of these infamous sites. The knowledgeable guide, proficient in four languages, will take you on a tour of Auschwitz I, the original camp turned into a museum. Walkthrough preserved buildings and come face-to-face with haunting exhibits, including personal belongings of victims, graphic photographs, and historical documents, painting a vivid yet somber picture of the Holocaust.
After a short break, brace yourself for a visit to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the chilling extermination camp that stands as a stark testament to the horrors of genocide. Explore the remnants of the gas chambers and crematoria, along with the barracks that housed prisoners in inhuman conditions. Your guide weaves poignant stories around these vestiges, ensuring the atrocities of WWII are not forgotten. The guide's insightful narratives add depth to the poignant exhibits, from the personal belongings of victims to stark photographs and documents, ensuring you a profound understanding of history.
The tour wraps up with a transfer back to Katowice, leaving you with an indelible impression of history's darkest hour.