Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip and Transfer from Krakow
by Discover Cracow
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.zł 540Overview
This seven-hour day trip from Krakow includes round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Guests may select a guided tour led by a licensed museum guide or opt for a self-guided visit. The tour starts with pickup at Pawia 18b, Kiss and Ride bus stop, followed by about a 90-minute drive to the Auschwitz-Birkenau site near the town of Oświęcim. Upon arrival, there is a short break during which visitors receive informational booklets and instructions for the self-guided option. The self-guided visit allows exploration of the largest Nazi extermination camp on your own, including prisoner barracks and gas chamber ruins, with at least 90 minutes dedicated to Birkenau. For those on the guided tour, the leader provides orientation before entering Auschwitz I, where the group spends up to two hours at the museum viewing permanent exhibitions that document the camp’s history. The trip ends with a 90-minute return journey to Krakow, passing landmarks along the route, finishing at the original pickup point. The tour is a respectful visit to the original camp grounds and memorials, with all necessary entrance tickets included for the guided option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Krakow
Pickup takes place at Pawia 18b, bus stop Kiss and Ride (K+R). Then the group travels 1.5 hours by minivan to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
90 min
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
After the 1.5-hour journey, there is a short break upon arrival near the town of Auschwitz. Visitors collect informational booklets in their language and receive essential instructions from the driver. They can explore the largest Nazi extermination camp on their own, spending at least one and a half hours viewing the remains of prisoner barracks and gas chambers. From the Birkenau Memorial, visitors continue to the Auschwitz Museum.
90 min
Brzezinka
Before entering Auschwitz I, the tour leader provides guidelines. Visitors then spend up to two hours at the museum, viewing permanent exhibitions that detail the camp’s history and conditions.
120 min
Krakow
The tour concludes with a 90-minute journey back to Krakow. The return route passes various landmarks and ends at the original pickup location.
90 min
Meeting point
Pick up address in Krakow: Pawia 18b, next to Mercure Hotel Return pick up address: Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej ( in front of the main entrance to Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial, next to the parking).
End point
Pick up address in Krakow: Pawia 18b, next to Mercure Hotel Return pick up address: Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej ( in front of the main entrance to Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial, next to the parking).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Trip and Transfer from Krakow
by Discover Cracow
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.zł 540Overview
This seven-hour day trip from Krakow includes round-trip transport by air-conditioned minibus or coach to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Guests may select a guided tour led by a licensed museum guide or opt for a self-guided visit. The tour starts with pickup at Pawia 18b, Kiss and Ride bus stop, followed by about a 90-minute drive to the Auschwitz-Birkenau site near the town of Oświęcim. Upon arrival, there is a short break during which visitors receive informational booklets and instructions for the self-guided option. The self-guided visit allows exploration of the largest Nazi extermination camp on your own, including prisoner barracks and gas chamber ruins, with at least 90 minutes dedicated to Birkenau. For those on the guided tour, the leader provides orientation before entering Auschwitz I, where the group spends up to two hours at the museum viewing permanent exhibitions that document the camp’s history. The trip ends with a 90-minute return journey to Krakow, passing landmarks along the route, finishing at the original pickup point. The tour is a respectful visit to the original camp grounds and memorials, with all necessary entrance tickets included for the guided option.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Krakow
Pickup takes place at Pawia 18b, bus stop Kiss and Ride (K+R). Then the group travels 1.5 hours by minivan to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
90 min
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
After the 1.5-hour journey, there is a short break upon arrival near the town of Auschwitz. Visitors collect informational booklets in their language and receive essential instructions from the driver. They can explore the largest Nazi extermination camp on their own, spending at least one and a half hours viewing the remains of prisoner barracks and gas chambers. From the Birkenau Memorial, visitors continue to the Auschwitz Museum.
90 min
Brzezinka
Before entering Auschwitz I, the tour leader provides guidelines. Visitors then spend up to two hours at the museum, viewing permanent exhibitions that detail the camp’s history and conditions.
120 min
Krakow
The tour concludes with a 90-minute journey back to Krakow. The return route passes various landmarks and ends at the original pickup location.
90 min
Meeting point
Pick up address in Krakow: Pawia 18b, next to Mercure Hotel Return pick up address: Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej ( in front of the main entrance to Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial, next to the parking).
End point
Pick up address in Krakow: Pawia 18b, next to Mercure Hotel Return pick up address: Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej ( in front of the main entrance to Auschwitz Birkenau Memorial, next to the parking).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.