Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour & Transfer from Krakow Morning or Afternoon English Shared Tour from Meeting Point
ID: GYG70512-O-221771
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Visit the former concentration and extermination camps of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Learn about their tragic history with a live guide.
Travel to Auschwitz-Birkenau on a 7-hour trip from Krakow. Visit the largest death camp in human history and the infamous site of human extermination and genocide during WWII. Auschwitz-Birkenau is synonymous with the worst atrocities ever committed.
The camp was built by the Nazis in 1940 in the suburbs of Oswiecim. The total number of victims was over 1.1 million people, representing 28 nationalities the majority of Jewish origin. This place is certain to make an impression while you dive into its dark history with a professional guide.
Since 1979 the memorial became part of the UNESCO World Heritage, and it has up to 2 million visitors per year.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of Auschwitz and the Holocaust
- Visit the largest of the former Nazi concentration camps
- See the former gas chambers and the barracks where prisoners were kept
- Choose between private and shared tours in different languages
- Read information about the places you see one by one from a booklet
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• 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
• Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
• Maximum luggage/bag/purse/backpack size is 30x20x10cm
• If your child is less than 150 cm tall, please inform the supplier so that a child seat can be arranged
• From March 2020, new guidelines at Auschwitz-Birkenau mean booking well in advance is the only way to ensure you are able to visit. It is generally possible to change your ticket date and time after purchase if necessary. Be sure to contact the local partner with any questions you may have about your booking time and date
• The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service
• Time of departure is approximate and may change up to 3 hours
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Choose one of the five meeting points and let the activity provider know your choice.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
