Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip from Krakow

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Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
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  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip from Krakow
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Experience Highlights

Embark on a moving 7-hour excursion from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the largest and most iconic concentration camps in history. This trip will allow you to fully explore the legacy of the Holocaust and pay tribute to the victims who lost their lives here.

The tour departs from a central location in Krakow (select the most convenient location for you in the next step of the booking process) and all you have to do is show the voucher you will receive by email when you make your booking. The bus ride takes about 90 minutes.

During the tour, you will explore the former Nazi concentration camp complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will tour both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, two of the main sites that make up this complex, and learn about the history and impact of the Holocaust from an expert guide who will give you a detailed and respectful insight into the events that took place here.

  • Visit the Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau concentration camps .
  • Learn about the history and impact of the Holocaust from an expert guide.
  • Learn about the history of the Holocaust in World War II and about the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945.

What’s included
  • Excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow
  • Transport in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Tickets
  • Local guide

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Step by Step

Take a moving half-day guided tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow and gain a deeper understanding of one of the darkest places in history.

Known as the symbol of the Holocaust, Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp during World War II.

An expert guide will accompany you throughout the tour and tell you the story of the prisoners and the liberation by Soviet troops.

You will explore the original buildings and exhibits showing the life of the prisoners and the horrors they endured. You will learn about the concentration camp system, the medical experiments and the extermination machinery used during the Holocaust.

After visiting Auschwitz I, you will head to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the largest extermination camp built by the Nazis. Here, you will walk through the remains of the barracks and gas chambers.

Throughout the tour, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and reflect on the past. The guided tour will give you a deeper understanding of the events that took place at Auschwitz-Birkenau and help you to honour the victims.

Reviews
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· 1.153 Reviews
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    A must for any conscious traveller!
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    Buying tickets online was quick and easy.
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    The history that permeates every corner is awe-inspiring.
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    The price is reasonable for the quality of the service offered.

Meeting point
  • Meeting point to be chosen at the second step of the booking from the following places:
    Kazimierz ul. Starowiślna 65 /
    Kiss & Ride ul. Pawia 18a /
    Kiss & Ride ul. Wielopole 2
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Other Things You Should Know
  • Baby carriages and luggage larger than 30 x 20 x 10 cm are not allowed inside the museum.
  • Please bring your own lunch, the break is up to 10 minutes.
  • As per Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum requirements, all participants must provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking. Entry may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided upon entry.
  • The tour is not recommended for people with disabilities due to the gravel surface and many buildings without ramps or lifts. Persons with disabilities must be accompanied.
  • Not adapted for wheelchair users.
  • You can choose from several meeting points. It is recommended to confirm the information on the voucher you will receive when you make your booking.
  • When selecting your preferred departure time, it is not guaranteed and may change. You will be informed of the exact departure time the day before the tour.
  • The meeting point may change for operational reasons. If this happens, you will receive an email within 24 hours before departure informing you of the new meeting point.

Supplied by: Super Cracow Michaels group

Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure to receive a full refund
If you do not cancel 24 hours before the departure date, you will not receive a refund

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