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Hassle-free pick-up and drop-off make your Auschwitz-Birkenau visit effortless.
- Embark on a full-day guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, perfect for those seeking a deep historical experience with convenient transfers from Krakow.
- With an insightful narrative from a licensed guide, available in multiple languages, enrich your understanding of history.
- Comfortable round-trip AC transfers from Krakow are included, eliminating any travel hassles and ensuring a seamless experience.
- Take a walk through Auschwitz I's brick barracks and Auschwitz II's vast concentration camp, each echoing grim tales from the past.
- Tailor your experience with ticket options including the guide’s language choice and an optional lunchbox for added convenience during this exploration.
Hassle-free pick-up and drop-off make your Auschwitz-Birkenau visit effortless.
- Embark on a full-day guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, perfect for those seeking a deep historical experience with convenient transfers from Krakow.
- With an insightful narrative from a licensed guide, available in multiple languages, enrich your understanding of history.
- Comfortable round-trip AC transfers from Krakow are included, eliminating any travel hassles and ensuring a seamless experience.
- Take a walk through Auschwitz I's brick barracks and Auschwitz II's vast concentration camp, each echoing grim tales from the past.
- Tailor your experience with ticket options including the guide’s language choice and an optional lunchbox for added convenience during this exploration.
Inclusions
- Fast-track entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II–Birkenau
- English/Spanish/French/German/Italian/Polish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
- Round-trip AC transfers from the meeting point (as per option selected)
- Round-trip hotel AC transfers from Krakow (as per option selected)
- Lunchbox (as per option selected)
- Tip: Don't miss out on visiting the blocks in the camp that are open to the public as these contain important or interesting historical information panels in Polish and English.
- Have your passport or ID ready for a seamless experience.
- Strict dress code: respectful attire.
- Keep in mind large luggage is not allowed for this experience.
- This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Per Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum policies, all participants must provide their full name and contact details when booking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Experience history with fast-track entry and a guide fluent in your language!
- Journey deep into history with this comprehensive guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a solemn testament to the Holocaust's horrors.
- Discover Auschwitz’s history with a guide, who recounts its past events like the 1943 prisoner resistance movement and its courageous acts of defiance.
- Dive into the past with fast-track entry to Auschwitz I and II–Birkenau, bypassing queues and immersing directly into the poignant narrative.
- Walk the path of history with visits to original barracks, gas chamber ruins and Auschwitz's main gate, making your tour hauntingly memorable.
- Enjoy the flexibility of taking the tour in your preferred language or choose a last-minute ticket to enhance your experience to suit your needs.
Experience history with fast-track entry and a guide fluent in your language!
- Journey deep into history with this comprehensive guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a solemn testament to the Holocaust's horrors.
- Discover Auschwitz’s history with a guide, who recounts its past events like the 1943 prisoner resistance movement and its courageous acts of defiance.
- Dive into the past with fast-track entry to Auschwitz I and II–Birkenau, bypassing queues and immersing directly into the poignant narrative.
- Walk the path of history with visits to original barracks, gas chamber ruins and Auschwitz's main gate, making your tour hauntingly memorable.
- Enjoy the flexibility of taking the tour in your preferred language or choose a last-minute ticket to enhance your experience to suit your needs.
Inclusions
- Fast-track entry to Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II–Birkenau
- Guided tour by an official English/Italian/German/French/Spanish/Polish-speaking Auschwitz-Birkenau guide (as per option selected)
- Last-minute English guided tour (as per option selected)
- Local host
- Headsets
- Tip: Be sure to pay attention to the photographs and personal belongings displayed in the museum. They provide a heart-wrenching glimpse into the lives of those who were imprisoned in the camp.
- Please note that pets, smoking, luggage or large bags are not allowed.
- Strict dress code: short skirts are not allowed.
- Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the museum; only bags up to 20 x 30 cm in size are permitted.
- This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Hassle-free pick-up, language choices, and a perfect trip for history lovers!
- Embark on an enlightening 11-hour journey, exploring Auschwitz-Birkenau and delving into Wieliczka Salt Mine's depths.
- Choose this experience for its expert guides, who bring alive the brutal history of Auschwitz and the intriguing heritage of the Salt Mine.
- Not just a visit, but a comprehensive exploration of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, guided by an expert.
- Dive into an underground world with the Wieliczka Salt Mine where miners carved intricate sculptures and bas-reliefs from salt deep within the chambers.
- Opt for a tour tailored to your convenience with flexible ticket options, including hotel pick-up, drop-off, and a nourishing lunchbox.
Hassle-free pick-up, language choices, and a perfect trip for history lovers!
- Embark on an enlightening 11-hour journey, exploring Auschwitz-Birkenau and delving into Wieliczka Salt Mine's depths.
- Choose this experience for its expert guides, who bring alive the brutal history of Auschwitz and the intriguing heritage of the Salt Mine.
- Not just a visit, but a comprehensive exploration of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, guided by an expert.
- Dive into an underground world with the Wieliczka Salt Mine where miners carved intricate sculptures and bas-reliefs from salt deep within the chambers.
- Opt for a tour tailored to your convenience with flexible ticket options, including hotel pick-up, drop-off, and a nourishing lunchbox.
Inclusions
- Full-day Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour
- Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau I & II
- Entry to the Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (as per option selected)
- Meeting point pick-up (as per option selected)
- Headsets
- Lunchbox (as per option selected)
- Tip: In the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the Chapel of St. Kinga, a large underground church entirely made of salt, is a must-see.
- Have your passport, ID card or student card ready for a seamless experience.
- Keep in mind luggage or large bags are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
- The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service. Hence, the pick-up time/duration of the tour is subject to change.
- Note: As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name 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 when entering.
- Pick-up is possible from the hotels located in the center of Cracow. If your hotel location is in an area beyond this or in an area with limited traffic/accessibility, then you will be picked up from the nearest possible pickup place. The tour operator will provide the exact location and pickup time at least a day before your scheduled tour.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Effortless pick-up, flexible language tours, and a must-book for curious travelers.
- Skip lines to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where over 1.3 million people were killed by the Nazis in WWII.
- Learn from your expert English-speaking guide about the genocide, resistance, and liberation of the camp.
- Travel comfortably in an airconditioned bus and enjoy hotel transfers to the camp and back from Warsaw with a small group of up to 8 people.
- Witness the original buildings, barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
- See personal artifacts and hear moving stories about former prisoners, that give you a detailed idea of the impact of the Nazis.
Effortless pick-up, flexible language tours, and a must-book for curious travelers.
- Skip lines to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where over 1.3 million people were killed by the Nazis in WWII.
- Learn from your expert English-speaking guide about the genocide, resistance, and liberation of the camp.
- Travel comfortably in an airconditioned bus and enjoy hotel transfers to the camp and back from Warsaw with a small group of up to 8 people.
- Witness the original buildings, barracks, gas chambers, and crematoria of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
- See personal artifacts and hear moving stories about former prisoners, that give you a detailed idea of the impact of the Nazis.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- English-speaking guide
- Small group of up to 8 people
- Round-trip transfers by AC bus
- Pick-up & drop-off from selected meeting point
- Entrance fee
- Lunch (based on option selected)
- Tip: Pay close attention to the 'Arbeit Macht Frei' gate, which translates to 'Work Sets You Free.' This phrase was a cruel deception, meant to mislead and dehumanize the prisoners.
- Remember that this is a memorial site and a place of remembrance, so it's essential to be respectful throughout the visit.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Visit Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camps with a guide and learn all about the Holocaust.
- Set out on a sobering journey through the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Katowice, and explore its concentration and extermination camps.
- Make the most of round-trip transfers from selected meeting points and get easy access with skip-the-line entry.
- With insightful narration in the language of your choice, learn about the millions of victims of the Holocaust at this Nazi concentration camp of World War II.
- Explore the harsh realities of inmate life through exhibits of crime evidence, personal items, photos, and testimonies that bring history to life.
- Tour permanent exhibits featuring original camp barracks and remnants of gas chambers, powerful reminders of the Nazi regime’s cruelty and atrocities.
- Visit Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camps with a guide and learn all about the Holocaust.
- Set out on a sobering journey through the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Katowice, and explore its concentration and extermination camps.
- Make the most of round-trip transfers from selected meeting points and get easy access with skip-the-line entry.
- With insightful narration in the language of your choice, learn about the millions of victims of the Holocaust at this Nazi concentration camp of World War II.
- Explore the harsh realities of inmate life through exhibits of crime evidence, personal items, photos, and testimonies that bring history to life.
- Tour permanent exhibits featuring original camp barracks and remnants of gas chambers, powerful reminders of the Nazi regime’s cruelty and atrocities.
Inclusions
- 7.5-hour Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum tour
- Skip-the-line entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Expert English/Italian/French/Portuguese-speaking guide
- Round-trip transfers by AC bus from a selected meeting point
- Tip: Don't miss the haunting exhibits in Auschwitz I, including the collection of personal belongings of the victims.
- The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial’s visitor service. Hence, the pick-up time/duration of the tour is subject to change.
- Note: As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to 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 when entering.
- The maximum bag size allowed inside the museum is 30x20x10 cm.
- All sightseeing within the camp can only be done in the company of a licensed guide.
- Pick-up is available from central Krakow hotels. If your hotel is outside this area or has limited access, you'll be given the nearest pick-up point and time.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 13 years old. It is up to the parents or guardians to decide whether to let children attend or not.
- Baby carriages and luggage larger than 30 x 20 x 10cm are not permitted inside the museum.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Experience a deeply moving, full-day guided journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the grim reminders of the Holocaust, directly from Wrocław.
- Enjoy the privilege of skipping the long queues with a fast-track entry, ensuring you spend more time absorbing the historical significance.
- Complimentary round-trip transfers and hotel pick-ups and drop-offs make this tour a worry-free way to pay your respects to a dark chapter in history.
- The prisoner barracks, railway tracks, gas chambers, and crematoria shed light on the harrowing life of the inmates.
- Choose from varied language options for your guide, ensuring a personalized and convenient exploration of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
- Experience a deeply moving, full-day guided journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the grim reminders of the Holocaust, directly from Wrocław.
- Enjoy the privilege of skipping the long queues with a fast-track entry, ensuring you spend more time absorbing the historical significance.
- Complimentary round-trip transfers and hotel pick-ups and drop-offs make this tour a worry-free way to pay your respects to a dark chapter in history.
- The prisoner barracks, railway tracks, gas chambers, and crematoria shed light on the harrowing life of the inmates.
- Choose from varied language options for your guide, ensuring a personalized and convenient exploration of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum
- Licensed English, French, Italian, or Portuguese-speaking guide (based on option selected)
- Round-trip transfers by air-conditioned minibus from Wroclaw
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Tip: Ask your guide about the lesser-known 'Canada' warehouses, where the essential belongings of the prisoners were sorted to be shipped back to Germany.
- It is not recommended for children under 14 to visit the Memorial.
- Wheelchairs are available at no cost at the Visitor Service Center. Due to the need to preserve historical authenticity, it may be difficult for disabled guests to move around the grounds and the buildings.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Stories of penal labor and industrial exploitation come alive on this tour of Auschwitz's lesser-known sub-camps, giving rare insights to history lovers.
- Your English-speaking guide will tell you about Judenrampe, the ramp Nazis used to unload prisoners and torture them to death.
- The "IG Farben Werk Auschwitz" exhibit shows how the cyanide-based pesticide made at IG Farben exterminated the laborers who made it in inhumane conditions.
- Survivor autobiographies recount the systematic abuses at the camp, highlighting the painful efforts to seek justice and compensation through postwar trials.
- Round-trip transfers from Krakow or Oświęcim and optional lunch packages offer much ease. Book now for a seamless experience.
- Stories of penal labor and industrial exploitation come alive on this tour of Auschwitz's lesser-known sub-camps, giving rare insights to history lovers.
- Your English-speaking guide will tell you about Judenrampe, the ramp Nazis used to unload prisoners and torture them to death.
- The "IG Farben Werk Auschwitz" exhibit shows how the cyanide-based pesticide made at IG Farben exterminated the laborers who made it in inhumane conditions.
- Survivor autobiographies recount the systematic abuses at the camp, highlighting the painful efforts to seek justice and compensation through postwar trials.
- Round-trip transfers from Krakow or Oświęcim and optional lunch packages offer much ease. Book now for a seamless experience.
Inclusions
- 3.5-hour Auschwitz subcamps tour
- Visit to Judenrampe
- Visit to the C.O.T. Building
- Access to the SS Canteen
- Visit to KL Auschwitz Wirtschaftshof – Bor/Budy
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Round-trip transfers from/to Krakow
- Entrance fees to all sub-camps visited
- Packed lunch & bottled water (based on option selected)
Exclusions
- Entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Pickup & departure from Krakow or Oświęcim
- Visit to the “Judenrampe”
- Visit to the C.O.T Building
- Visit to the SS Canteen
- Visit to KL Auschwitz Wirtschaftshof – Bor/Budy
- Return to Krakow
- Tip: Be ready for a deeply moving experience. The site is a place of remembrance and reflection on profound human suffering.
- On this tour, you will visit Aisuchwtiz Subcamps, without entering the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum—the stories beyond the Main Auschwitz-Birkenau camp.
- This experience is accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Which Auschwitz ticket is best for you?
If you're budget-conscious or short on time
Go for: Guided tour with fast-track entry tickets
Duration: 3.5 hours
- This tour offers fast-track entry and a guided tour within a short time frame (3.5 to 4 hours), making it an efficient and cost-effective choice if you're focused solely on Auschwitz-Birkenau without the need for transfers or other amenities.
- This Auschwitz guided tour is also available in 7 languages to help you choose your preferred languages and make your experience more enriching.
Recommended ticket:
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast Track Tickets
If you want to explore beyond Auschwitz
Go for: Combo ticket
Duration: 11 hours
- The combo ticket gives you the opportunity to experience two of Poland's most important historical sites in one day, making it perfect for those who want to maximize their trip.
- With round-trip transfers from your hotel in Krakow, an English-speaking guide, and an option to include lunch, this combo ticket ensures ultimate convenience during your trip.
Recommended ticket:
Combo: From Krakow - Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour
If you're traveling from Krakow
Go for: Guided tour from Krakow
Duration: 7 hours
- This ticket is ideal if you are traveling from Krakow and want a hassle-free experience.
- It includes round-trip transfers from Krakow, and you can choose between a hotel or a meeting point pickup for added convenience.
- It also includes fast-track entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau and an option to include lunch, ensuring you don't have to worry about anything during your trip.
Recommended ticket:
From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers
If you're coming from Warsaw or Wrocław
Go for: Tours tickets from Warsaw or Wrocław
Duration: 7.5 -10.5 hours
- The tour from Warsaw includes comfortable round-trip transportation, fast-track entry to Auschwitz, and an English-speaking guide. With a small group size of up to 8 people, you'll enjoy a more personalized experience.
- The tour from Wrocław offers hotel pickup and drop-off, round-trip transfers by AC minibus, fast-track entry to Auschwitz, and a guide available in English, French, Italian, or Portuguese.
Recommended ticket:
From Warsaw: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transfers
From Wrocław: Auschwitz-Birkenau Full-Day Guided Tour
Cancelation Policy
Most Auschwitz tour tickets can be canceled 24-48 hours before the experience begins. However, some tickets cannot be canceled or rescheduled. Please check your ticket for details at the time of booking.
Why visit Auschwitz?
- Cultural significance: As a UNESCO World Heritage site, Auschwitz-Birkenau holds immense cultural and historical significance. It's a must-visit for those interested in the past but also for those who wish to build a better future.
- Educational value: Auschwitz-Birkenau offers a unique opportunity to learn about the Holocaust and the atrocities committed during World War II.
- Paying respect: By visiting, you pay your respects to the millions who suffered and perished here. It's a way to honor their memory and ensure that their stories are never forgotten.
- It's a place of reflection: Walking through Auschwitz-Birkenau allows for personal reflection. It’s an opportunity to contemplate the importance of tolerance, compassion, and the prevention of such horrors in the future.
Auschwitz tour highlights
Auschwitz-Birkenau is made up of three parts: Auschwitz I, Auschwitz II-Birkenau, and Auschwitz III-Monowitz. The first two camps are about 3 kilometers apart, and any Auschwitz tour will take you to both of them. The third camp was a labor camp and there’s nothing left of it currently, save a memorial on the road.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
This holocaust museum showcases the works made secretly by prisoners that showcase their lives in the concentration camps. You will also find works made for the SS for the expansion of the Auschwitz camps and post-war collections. Visitors here will get to explore two main camps: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
Auschwitz I
Auschwitz I, which opened in 1940, was the first concentration camp and headquarters of the SS. You can see the barracks, prison cells, and the black and white photographs of the camp from when it was in operation. You will also learn about the horrifying death statistics and encounter belongings of the prisoners here.
Auschwitz concentration camps
Auschwitz II-Birkenau
Auschwitz II – Birkenau was opened in 1941 to keep up with the large numbers of political prisoners and Jews who were being deported to Auschwitz. See the railway tracks and original cattle cars that were used to transport the deportees, the ruins of the crematorium and barracks, and get a glimpse into the living conditions of prisoners.
Auschwitz factsPlan your visit to Auschwitz
Timings
Getting There
Entrances
Facilities
Tips & Guidelines
Dining options
Stay
Auschwitz-Birkenau entrance hours:
- December: 7:30 AM - 2 PM
- January & November: 7:30 AM - 3 PM
- February: 7:30 AM - 4 PM
- March, October: 7:30 AM - 5 PM
- April, May & September: 7:30 AM - 6 PM
- June, July & August: 7:30 AM - 7 PM
Closed on: January 1, December 25, and Easter Sunday.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Best time to visit: Plan a visit in the morning during the weekday in the months of April to May to avoid the peak crowds.
Address: Ofiar Faszyzmu 12, 32-600 Brzezinka, Poland
Find on Map
Getting there:
- By train: Take a direct train from Krakow Glowny station to Oswiecim station, located 2 km from the Auschwitz concentration camp. The journey will take around 1.5 - 2.5 hours.
- By Bus: From Krakow MDA Bus Station, there are four bus carriers that run between Krakow and Auschwitz and will drop you off at the Auschwitz I camp.
- By Car: You can also arrive by car and park your vehicle in the paid car parking spaces available near the concentration camps.
- Guided Tour: You can also take a guided tour from Krakow to Auschwitz which will take around 7-11 hours and can be completed as a day trip.
Auschwitz-Birkenau has two primary entrances:
- Auschwitz I Main Entrance: This iconic wrought-iron gate, adorned with the chilling words "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Sets You Free), marks the entrance to the Auschwitz I camp. It's a poignant reminder of the camp's dark past.
- Auschwitz II Birkenau Hell's Gate: The second entrance leads to the vast expanse of Auschwitz II Birkenau, known for its vastness and solemnity, with the iconic railway tracks leading to the camp.
- Toilets: There are toilets available at both the camps but you need to pay a small fee to use them.
- Refreshments: Auschwitz I camp has a restaurant and a fast-food counter to get food and drinks but there is no food available at Auschwitz II camp.
- Free shuttle bus service: A free shuttle bus is available to travel between the two camps — Auschwitz I and Birkenau.
- Storage room: There is a luggage storage facility available near the main entrance.
- Book shops: You can buy books from the book shops that are open in both the camps. You can also buy these books from the online book shop of Auschwitz.
- Wheelchairs: Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the Visitor Service Centre for differently-abled visitors.
- There is a lot of walking involved. Wear comfortable shoes and carry plenty of drinking water. Both camps have limited disabled access, and there are only a few spots inside to sit and rest.
- Ensure your backpack or handbag does not exceed dimensions: 30x20x10 cm. There are lockers available for a small fee, but they tend to get full during peak season.
- You need to pay 2 PLN to use the toilets inside the memorial.
- If you are not familiar with the history of Auschwitz or any other concentration camp, we recommend that you read about the holocaust before your trip. Here are some books to get started on, and if you like movies more than books, here are some suggestions to help explain this better.
- Visitors can photograph the insides of the Auschwitz Memorial but avoid flat photography and pay attention to the No Photography signs inside.
- It is recommended to not bring children aged 14 and under to the museum as the experience can be too traumatic for them.
Auschwitz I has a cafeteria that provides meals and water, but if you want to explore other options, here’s what we suggest:
- Bistro Bilard: If you are looking to eat some pizza and chase it down with some cold beer, look no further than this no-frills joint across the street from the camp.
- Kebab Pizza Burger Allis: A 12-minute walk away, the restaurant offers a wide selection of Italian, American and Turkish dishes. Their burgers come highly recommended.
- A La Carte: For those looking to enjoy an authentic Polish meal, head on to this restaurant, only 1 km away from the Auschwitz Memorial and Museum.
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Here's a list of hotels near Auschwitz:
- Budget hotels: B&M Guesthouse, Hotel Dąbrowski, Villa Centro apartamenty ze śniadaniami
- Mid-range hotels: Hotel Olecki, Hampton by Hilton Oswiecim, Novotel Katowice Centrum
- Luxury hotels: Hotel Imperiale, Qubus Hotel Bielsko-Biała
Beyond Auschwitz
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Admire the unique statues sculpted in salt, underground chapels, and works of art at Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Explore the miner workplaces and underground salt labyrinth, and marvel at the underground lakes, the numerous chambers carved in salt, and more.
Wieliczka Salt Mine tickets
Oskar Schindler’s Factory
Visit Krakow's famed Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum, where WWII history unfolds. Explore Schindler's heroic acts, saving 1,200 Jews. Immerse in recreated rooms, personal artifacts, and photos. Discover wartime Krakow's story, from prewar life to German occupation and Jewish resistance, through exhibits of photos, artifacts, and documents.
Oskar Schindler’s Factory ticketsFrequently asked questions about Auschwitz tickets
How much does the Auschwitz tour cost?
The Auschwitz tour price starts from zł96.19. This includes fast-track entrance to Auschwitz-Birkenau and a guided tour by an official Auschwitz-Birkenau guide.
What is the best way to buy tickets to Auschwitz tours?
The best way to buy tickets to Auschwitz tours is by booking them online. Online booking is easy and convenient as it allows you to avail of exclusive discounts on Auschwitz tickets and reserve your slots well in advance.
Can I buy Auschwitz tours online?
Yes, you can buy tickets to Auschwitz tours online. Scroll up to choose from all the Auschwitz ticket and tour options.
Why should I book Auschwitz tours online?
- Booking Auschwitz tours online offers many advantages like:
-Skip the lines: Auschwitz is a popular place, especially in peak tourist season, so the lines can get long. Booking your tickets online helps avoid these long entry lines and gives you more time to explore.
-Guaranteed entry: When you book tickets online in advance, you get guaranteed entry upon arrival.
-Choose from a variety of experiences: Make your Auschwitz visit your own by picking the type of visit you like. You can have a guide show you around, or book combo tours to see other attractions.
-Discounts and Deals: When you book online, you can get some great discounts and special deals that you won't find at the ticket booth.
Can I get skip-the-line tickets for the Auschwitz tour?
Yes, you can get skip-the-line tickets for the Auschwitz tour and get priority access inside.
Do Auschwitz tour tickets allow entry into the Auschwitz Museum?
Yes, all Auschwitz tour tickets allow entry into the Auschwitz Birkenau Museum.
Are discounts available on Auschwitz and Birkenau tour?
Yes. Children aged less than 12 years and students with a valid ID can enjoy discounts on the Auschwitz tickets.
What is the cancellation policy for Auschwitz tours?
Cancellation policy varies based on the type of ticket you select. Some ticket options provide a complete refund if you cancel up to 48-72 hours before your scheduled visit, while others may not allow cancellations. Pease review the specific terms and conditions before finalizing your reservation.
Can I buy Auschwitz tours on the day?
You can buy the tickets to Auschwitz tours on the day but the tickets are subject to availability and you would have to stand in the long queues during peak times. Furthermore, online ticket holders are prioritized at the venue over on-the-spot ticket buyers. Additionally, if you opt to purchase the Auschwitz tickets offline, you would be missing out on discounts and offers as well.
Do I need an ID for the Auschwitz tour?
Yes, you will need to bring a valid photo ID along with the Auschwitz tickets to enter. Any official ID with a clear photograph of the visitor will work.
What are Auschwitz opening hours?
- December: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- January & November: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- February: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- March, October: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- April, May & September: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- June, July & August: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
How long does the Auschwitz tour last?
An Auschwitz tour can last anywhere between 3 to 11 hours, depending on the experience that you have selected.
