Day Trip from Krakow · UNESCO World Heritage Site

Auschwitz–Birkenau
Memorial & Museum

A meaningful guided journey to one of the most important memorial sites in the world. Come to understand, to remember, and to honour.

Up to 8 hours total
Group tour · daily departures
Hotel pickup available
Skip-the-line tickets
Learn More From €49 per person
Skip-the-Line Entry
Licensed Local Guide
Comfortable Transfer
Headsets Included
UNESCO World Heritage Site

About the Tour

A Journey of
Remembrance & Understanding

Set out from Krakow on a guided journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau — one of the most significant places of memory in the world. With an expert licensed guide at your side, you will explore both camps and gain essential historical insight into the atrocities of the Nazi regime and the profound suffering endured by those imprisoned here.

The Memorial stands as a permanent tribute to more than one million lives lost — among them around 960,000 Jewish men, women, and children. Recognised by UNESCO since 1979, the site draws over two million visitors annually from every corner of the globe, each coming to remember, reflect, and bear witness.

Our highly qualified local guides bring this history to life with depth, sensitivity, and expertise — ensuring every visitor leaves with a fuller understanding of why places like Auschwitz-Birkenau must never be forgotten.

1M+
Victims honoured
1979
UNESCO designation
2M+
Annual visitors
8hrs
Full day experience
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial - railway tracks leading to the main gate

What You'll See

Two Camps, One Essential History

Your licensed guide will lead you through the most historically significant sites across both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II – Birkenau, providing context and insight throughout.

Auschwitz I — Main Camp

~2 hours
Auschwitz I - the main camp barracks and fences
  • Camp infrastructure — barracks, storage & workshops
  • SS guardhouse and camp director's office
  • The iconic Arbeit Macht Frei gate
  • Exhibitions of prisoners' personal belongings
  • Block 11 courtyard — the "Death Wall" execution site
  • Block 11 — the camp jail and site of first Zyklon B test
  • Execution site of commandant Rudolf Höss
  • Gas chamber and Crematorium I

Auschwitz II — Birkenau

~1.5 hours
Auschwitz-Birkenau - the main gate with railway tracks
  • The infamous railway entrance gate for deportation trains
  • The selection ramp — destination of deported prisoners
  • Ruins of gas chambers and crematoria II & III
  • International monuments to the victims
  • The main camp bathhouse — the Sauna
  • Kanada — storehouses for prisoners' looted belongings
  • Ruins of gas chambers and crematoria IV & V
  • Prisoner barracks

Your Day at a Glance

1

Departure from Krakow

We collect you from your hotel or from one of our central meeting points near Krakow's Main Market Square.

2

Comfortable Transfer (~1.5 hours)

Travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle through the Polish countryside to the Memorial, arriving relaxed and ready.

3

Guided Tour (~3.5 hours)

Enter without waiting in line. Your guide leads an in-depth exploration of both Auschwitz I and Birkenau, with personal headsets ensuring you hear every word.

4

Free Time

A break near the museum entrance — use the time to have lunch, rest, or simply gather your thoughts.

5

Return to Krakow

Board the same comfortable vehicle for the return journey, arriving back in Krakow city centre in the early evening.

What's Included

Everything You Need,
Nothing to Worry About

Your tour is fully organised — from the moment of pickup to return drop-off. Focus entirely on this profound experience.

Air-Conditioned Transport

Modern, air-conditioned shared vehicle for the full round trip from Krakow

Skip-the-Line Entry

Entrance tickets to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II – Birkenau

Licensed Local Guide

Up to 3.5 hours guided tour in your chosen language

Audio Headsets

Personal headsets so you hear every word of the guide clearly

24/7 Customer Support

Professional assistance in the event of any issue during your experience

Hotel Pickup Option

Door-to-door pickup from your hotel in Krakow, or join at a central meeting point near the Old Town

Guided tours available in: English · Spanish · Italian · French · German · Dutch · Polish · Russian

Why Choose Us

Two Decades of Organizing
Tours to Auschwitz-Birkenau

We have been organising tours to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow since 2005. Over the years we've guided tens of thousands of visitors from every corner of the world — and built a reputation for professionalism, care, and historical depth that sets us apart.

20years of experience
01

Licensed & Certified Guides

Every guide we work with holds an official Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial guide licence — the most rigorous accreditation available. They know these camps intimately and convey their history with both accuracy and humanity.

02

Guaranteed Skip-the-Line Entry

We secure your entrance tickets well in advance — no waiting at the ticket office, no uncertainty on the day. You walk straight in while others queue, making the most of your time at the Memorial.

03

Modern, Comfortable Vehicles

We operate a fleet of well-maintained, air-conditioned minibuses and coaches — not ageing vehicles crammed beyond capacity. Your comfort on the 1.5-hour journey matters to us.

04

8 Languages, One High Standard

Our tours run in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Dutch, Polish, and Russian — all delivered at the same level of depth and quality. Every visitor deserves to understand, regardless of their language.

05

Small Group Sizes

We keep our guided groups small so that every participant can hear the guide clearly, ask questions freely, and move through the camps at a pace that allows genuine reflection — not a rushed march through history.

06

Responsive Support, Every Step

From the moment you book to the moment you're dropped back in Krakow, our team is reachable and ready to help. Questions before departure, changes on the day — we handle it all so you don't have to.

07

Hotel Pickup Across Krakow

No need to navigate to a distant departure point. We pick you up directly from the door of your hotel — a small convenience that makes a genuine difference at the start of a long and emotionally demanding day.

08

Fully Transparent Pricing

The price you see includes everything — entrance tickets, guide, headsets, transport, and support. No hidden charges added at checkout, no unpleasant surprises on the day. What we quote is what you pay.

09

Daily Departures, Year-Round

We run tours every single day of the year — including public holidays. Whether you're visiting in the height of summer or the depths of a Polish winter, a departure is waiting for you.

20+
Years in Operation
50k+
Visitors Guided
4.9★
Average Rating
365
Departures Per Year

Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

Read what travellers from around the world have shared about their experience with us.

4.9
★★★★★
Based on 1,200+ verified reviews
★★★★★

"I was not prepared for how deeply this tour would affect me. Our guide — Marta — was extraordinary. She combined meticulous historical knowledge with a rare emotional intelligence, giving every fact the weight it deserved without ever making the experience feel overwhelming. The logistics were flawless: pickup was punctual, tickets ready, headsets working. I've been on dozens of guided tours across Europe. This was the most important one I've ever taken."

JR
Jonathan R.
London, United Kingdom · May 2024
TripAdvisor
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★★★★★

"A profoundly moving experience, handled with great sensitivity and professionalism. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and paced the tour perfectly — never rushing, never lingering too long. The pickup from our hotel was effortless and the vehicle was comfortable. I'd recommend this without hesitation to anyone visiting Krakow."

SM
Sophie M.
Paris, France · June 2024
Google
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★★★★★

"We travelled as a family of four, including our 16-year-old daughter. The guide handled the difficult content with remarkable care — honest and unflinching, but never gratuitous. Our daughter said it was the most important thing she's ever seen. The skip-the-line access was a real bonus; the queues for other visitors were enormous."

DW
David W.
Toronto, Canada · August 2024
GetYourGuide
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★★★★★

"Booked this tour after reading the reviews and I can confirm — every word is true. The organisation was flawless from start to finish. Our guide spoke beautiful English and brought the history to life in a way that no textbook ever could. The headsets worked perfectly and the group was the right size. Genuinely one of the most powerful days of my life."

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Anna K.
New York, USA · September 2024
TripAdvisor
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★★★★★

"I've visited Auschwitz twice — once independently and once with Europa Adventure. The difference was night and day. Without a guide you simply walk through and see things without fully understanding them. With a knowledgeable guide the entire experience transforms into something deeply educational and human. Book the guided tour. There's no question."

LB
Lucas B.
Amsterdam, Netherlands · October 2024
Google
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★★★★★

"Absolutely faultless from booking to return. I had a question before the trip and received a reply within an hour. The driver was waiting exactly where promised, the guide was extraordinary, and the whole day felt thoughtfully organised. If you are visiting Krakow, this tour is not optional — it is essential."

CM
Clara M.
Madrid, Spain · March 2025
Viator

Over 1,200 verified five-star reviews across TripAdvisor, Google, GetYourGuide, and Viator.

Reserve Your Place

Book Your Tour Today

Entrance tickets and licensed guides at Auschwitz are in high demand. To guarantee your spot on the date you want, we recommend reserving your place well in advance.

From € 49 / person

Daily departures. Skip-the-line admission and a licensed guide included. Hotel pickup from Krakow city centre available. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

Getting There

Meeting Points in Krakow

We offer direct hotel pickup across Krakow city centre, or you can join us at any of three convenient locations near the Old Town.

01

Jewish Quarter

Starowiślna 65
(Kiss & Ride)
31-032 Krakow

02

Old Town — Wielopole

Wielopole 2
(Kiss & Ride)
31-072 Krakow

03

Near Krakow Gallery

Pawia 18a
31-154 Krakow

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect a full day out — from door to door the experience runs up to 8 hours. This covers roughly 1.5 hours of travel each way between Krakow and the Memorial, up to 3.5 hours of guided touring across both camps, and a short free period for lunch.

Booking in advance is strongly advised. Admission slots and guide availability at Auschwitz fill quickly, particularly during spring and summer. Reserving early gives us time to confirm everything on your behalf and ensures you get the date you want.

Tours are conducted in English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Dutch, Polish, and Russian. Simply choose your language at the time of booking and your guide will be matched accordingly.

Hotel pickup is available throughout Krakow city centre. If your accommodation is outside the pickup zone, you're welcome to meet us at one of three clearly marked points close to the Main Market Square.

Absolutely — skip-the-line admission to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II – Birkenau is covered in the tour price. There's no need to queue at the ticket office or arrange entry separately.

This is a profoundly moving and emotionally demanding experience. The Memorial recommends a minimum age of 14. We encourage parents to think carefully about whether their child is ready to engage with the weight of what is presented here.

Wear comfortable shoes — there is a good deal of walking on varied surfaces. Dress modestly and in keeping with the solemn nature of the site. Bring water and a snack for the free time period. Photography is allowed in most areas and should always be handled with care and respect for the place and its history.

Yes — private tours are available and ideal for groups, families, or anyone who prefers a more tailored pace. Reach out directly and we'll design an itinerary suited to your preferences, including flexible timings and personalised focus areas.

Don't Miss Your Chance

Reserve Your Place on the
Next Available Departure

Departures run every day from Krakow. Spaces are limited and fill fast — particularly between April and October. Don't leave it to chance.