Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial complex

Duration

3.5 hours

Highlights

• Chance to pay respect to the victims of Nazi crimes • Informative 3h tour in the Auschwitz & Birkenau • Travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle • Professional licensed museum guide

About

The Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial complex holds a special place in Poland’s history. Marked by the Nazi regime, which spread terror throughout Europe, this somber site invokes the need to preserve humanity in the world. Visitors of the site can go through photographs, letters, documents, and even learn stories about the victims who lived in the Auschwitz-Birkenau site, which was the largest concentration camp in Europe.

Housed in the complex are a museum, three concentration camps, and several other relics from the World War period. It is believed that nearly 1.3 million prisoners were held captive in this camp, out of which 1.1 million people lost their lives in the camp. Some fell prey to sickness while others ended up becoming lab rats for clinical tests and research and many others were gassed to death. To visit the place is not just to learn about the terrifying past of the site, but also to remember the importance of humanity, the extent of horrors faced by the people in the camp and to pay your respects to the victims who could not survive the camp.

Tour with a professional guide: The guide will provide you with information about the different parts of the complex along with the history and stories of the place.

Important information

• Please note that the maximum size of bags and backpacks allowed on the museum grounds is 30 x 20 x 10 centimeters (roughly 12 x 8 x 4 inches). You can always leave your belongings inside the vehicle, or in the luggage store in Auschwitz. • A discount ticket is only with a valid student ID or for children 3-12 years old on the day of the tour. Please ensure to take a student ID card with you, otherwise, you will need to pay an extra fee for an adult ticket • Operates in all weather conditions, but remember that it is a memorial site, please dress appropriate.