Guided Tour from Krakow to Auschwitz Birkenau - Transfer & Ticket

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Duration:7 hours (approx.)
Location: Krakow, Poland

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Embark on a profound journey into the harrowing chapters of history with our Auschwitz-Birkenau tour. This comprehensive exploration ensures the memories of the victims are honoured. Enjoy a hassle-free start with a pick-up from your hotel or a set meeting point. With round-trip transportation, entrance fees, and a pre-scheduled entry, you'll avoid long ticket queues. An expert museum guide will lead your group, which ranges from 16 to 30 participants, through the poignant sites of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Highlights:

•Auschwitz I: See the chilling "Arbeit macht frei" gate, evidence of wartime atrocities, and the remnants of a gas chamber and crematorium.

•Auschwitz II - Birkenau: Explore the Death Gate, initial selection ramp, inmate barracks, and ruins of gas chambers and crematoriums.

Anticipate a concise yet impactful 3-hour tour, enriching your grasp of this significant historical site.

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ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• TRANSPORT: Our mode of transport includes the use of minibuses and minivans. Should you experience motion sickness or encounter any discomfort related to car travel, we kindly ask you to notify us beforehand. Please note, travel duration is subject to change based on weather and road conditions, which may result in delays.
• VISIT: The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum welcomes a large number of guests each day. Due to the significant influx of visitors, touring the site independently may be challenging. Visitors are expected to behave respectfully and appropriately within the camp areas. A smart casual dress code is advised to honor the gravity of the site. It is important to note that eating, smoking, and any form of disruptive behavior are not permitted on the Museum grounds.
• GUIDES: All guides are trained by the museum and are its employees. The museum's regulations do not allow individuals without proper authorization to conduct tours. In cases where the museum cannot provide a guide fluent in a specific language, it permits the use of interpreters from companies, who accompany the museum's guide. All interpreters that we employ possess extensive knowledge about the camps, speak English very fluently, and conduct tours independently (you can read about them in reviews, including Brigit and Ana). The tour route is determined by the museum, and tour operators have no influence over it.
• PICKUP: Several hotels in Krakow are located in areas with traffic restrictions. Consequently, your pickup will be organized from the closest point that can be accessed, and you will be informed about the details.
• DEPARTURE: Owing to the museum's regulations, constraints on the number of people allowed inside at once, and the substantial influx of guests, there might be adjustments to the scheduled pickup times. We appreciate your patience and recommend not scheduling additional engagements on the day of your visit, given the potential difficulty in rearranging. We recognize our clients' eagerness to experience as much of our city as possible, and we make every effort to inform you about the pickup schedule well in advance. Generally, we will contact all visitors about 3-7 days prior to their tour to facilitate better planning for the day.
• DOCUMENTS: The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum requires the verification of personal information, necessitating the submission of full names for all individuals included in the booking. It is also imperative to have your passport or identification card on hand, as it might be inspected upon entry to the museum. Not presenting these documents could lead to being refused admission.
• BAG SIZE: Please be aware that entry to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is not allowed with large bags or backpacks. The maximum permissible size is 30cm x 20cm x 10cm. You can securely leave your bags in your car, which will be locked during your visit.
• LUNCH: Lunch is not included in the tour package. There isn't ample time for a regular lunch break between visits to Auschwitz (1st camp) and Birkenau (2nd camp), so it's advisable to bring along a snack or some food to stave off hunger. However, if you prefer a more substantial meal, you can opt to order lunch boxes through us for an additional fee. We'll send you the offer the day before the excursion. Please note that at the parking lot, only vending machines with snacks are available, as the restaurant is currently under construction.
• SECURITY: Please be prepared to undergo a security check, similar to airport procedures, before entering the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
• WEATHER: Our operations run regardless of weather conditions. You will spend up to 70% of your time outdoors, particularly at Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Therefore, we advise you to dress accordingly for the weather and bring water, especially on sunny days.
• CHILDREN: Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are available for younger children. Due to the potentially traumatic nature of the visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, we recommend that visitors be at least 13 years old.
• PICTURES: Visitors are generally permitted to take photographs, with a few exceptions clearly indicated. However, taking photos inside buildings using flash is strictly prohibited.
• CONTACT: We confirm all tours via messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Viber, Signal, and Telegram. According to us and our clients, this is the most convenient form of communication. If you don't use any of them, don't worry, we'll send you an email. Emails are sent through the system, so please also check your spam folder to ensure you don't miss our message.
• GROUP: The group is of the standard size recommended by the museum, typically ranging between 16 and 30 people.
• SELF-GUIDED OPTION: Due to the change in the museum entry regulations for groups without a guide and the addition of another checkpoint for groups without a guide at the entrance to Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp, we have decided to suspend the organization of this type of tour. We believe that on days with a higher number of visitors, the checkpoints are insufficient, and the limited time for touring both camps is not adequate. We sincerely apologize, but in order to ensure the quality of the tour, we recommend choosing a guided tour.

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Posted By : richard
Professional tour operator, everything went to plan as stated on the listing.

Nice vehicle and friendly driver.

Rather upsetting destination but that’s to be expected.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 03:36:23

Posted By : Krista_S
The tour was absolutely incredible! Super well organized, and our driver was awesome - he really helped us navigate the entry process once we got to Auschwitz and his driving to and from was excellent. The guide was also incredible; she was super knowledgeable and helpful. Prior to the trip, our tour operator reached out with super detailed instructions for what to expect, what to bring, and where to meet our driver. This was particularly helpful since we were staying primarily in Warsaw and hadn’t been to Krakow prior to the day of the tour.

Everything went extremely well and we are very happy with how the tour went. Thank you very much for such a smooth experience!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 14:44:25

Posted By : Selena_W
Good clear communication received from our driver beforehand and the tour guide was very informative. Overall a great service was received.

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Posted On : 2024-05-12 12:05:22

Posted By : Bryony_Y
Transfer - amazing, easy, clear communication, felt really at ease with our driver Kuba. Picked up and dropped off right at our hotel, couldn’t have asked for more. Lunch option was 45PLN per person and definitely worth it. Can’t recommend enough.

Tour- Seeing the victims belongings and seeing photographs, the explanation of process of selection. Also going inside the barracks, all the most memorable of the experience. The only suggestion to pass on to the actual museum tour is that perhaps less groups at a time to allow longer in certain areas as it felt as though you were in and out too quickly to process what you were seeing and hearing. Completely understand why it’s the pace it is but that would be the only room for improvement.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 06:15:45

Posted By : Margaret_P
Our hotel pickup was on time. Our driver was Informative ,helpful professional and very understanding. The option to avail of lunch was brilliant and the stop breaks adequate. The tour was great, highly recommend . Certainly one not to miss
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 10:59:49

Posted By : Annitaika
Perfectly organised, well-paced & super informative. Our guide Eva was brilliant. The driver was on time and the driving went smoothly.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 08:22:28

Posted By : LizziePlattie
The driver was totally BRILLIANT! Everything was very clear and we felt very looked after. He surpassed our expectations! Thank you for such a great day! 😊
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 15:17:53

Posted By : Beverley_H
Fab tour with a great tour guide, very informative. I would like to warn people who have walking difficulties or elderly you will have a hard time keeping up with the group and the ground is very uneven and rocky. The place is well worth a visit, but I saw many people struggling and some in wheelchairs unable to even enter.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 04:15:15

Posted By : Jayne_D
Despite a very early start, well worth it. Communication from the tour guide/company beforehand was fantastic.
Konrad the tour guide was brilliant and once we got to Auschwitz another guide took over, very personable, friendly and of course knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 08:38:41

Posted By : Grace_W
The tour was very interesting and organised . Our driver was very polite and welcoming , letting us know exactly what we were doing today. The tour guide was amazing, again lovely open to questions .it is alot of walking to be prepared
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 17:40:13