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Historical Tours & Cultural Visits at Auschwitz Birkenau Museum - Krakow

Historical Tours & Cultural Visits at Auschwitz Birkenau Museum

Krakówmoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

7–8 hours

Fitness Level

Comfortable walking and standing for extended periods required

Overview

Discover the profound history of Auschwitz Birkenau on this guided tour from Krakow. A powerful and respectful journey through the largest Nazi concentration camp, offering insights you won’t forget.

Auschwitz Birkenau Museum Tour from Central Meeting Point

From 269 PLN • Tour duration up to 8 hours

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About This Adventure

Experience a profound journey through history at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum. This guided tour offers a respectful exploration of the largest Nazi concentration camp, featuring original buildings and exhibitions that tell the tragic stories of Holocaust victims. Prepare for a moving 7-8 hour experience that honors their memory.

Important

Entry Pass is valid with an identity card. Remember to take documents with your name and surname.

Price includes

  • a departure from Central Meeting Point in Kraków (ul. Wielopole 2),
  • transfer by air-conditioned vehicle,
  • entry tickets,
  • the care of a professional museum guide,
  • return to Central Meeting Point.

About the tour

A trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is a specific encounter with the history of Nazi cruelty and the fate of the Holocaust victims, which is the saddest in the history of humanity. During the tour, tourists will see a permanent exhibition, original camp buildings in the main part of the complex (Auschwitz), and the most important sites in Brzezinka (Birkenau). Konzentrationslager (KL) Auschwitz was established as a result of Nazi policy conducted in the territory of occupied Poland in order to destroy the Polish state by means of mass deportations and systematic extermination. The KL Auschwitz camp was the largest Nazi concentration camp and extermination center, so we ask that you maintain due respect to the memory of the victims. During the tour, the group will be accompanied by an experienced museum guide who will tell tourists step by step about the sad fate of the camp victims. The entire sightseeing tour, including travel, will last around 7-8 hours – the visit to the first part of the Museum will take 2 hours, and the visit to Birkenau will take approximately 1 hour. Please remember that the program of the trip does not include any lunch break. Because the camp is situated in a vast open space, please remember to take clothes that will give you adequate protection against the prevailing weather conditions.

IMPORTANT: The time of the departure may change. If so the information will be sent 1 day before the tour.

Wish to have a private tour, hire private transportation, or choose another language or pick-up time? Need a quote for your group? Contact us at seekrakow@seekrakow.com or +48 500 169 404

Adventure Tips

Wear comfortable footwear

Bring sturdy shoes suitable for walking on uneven surfaces and long hours of touring.

Bring water and tissues

Stay hydrated and prepared for emotional moments; tissues can help during reflective times.

Arrive early for security checks

Ensure timely arrival to pass through security and get the most from your visit.

Respect memorial sites

Maintain a respectful attitude while visiting memorials and exhibits.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Birds in the surrounding areas
  • Smaller mammals near the wooded zones

History

Auschwitz became a symbol of the Holocaust, established in 1940, and now serves as a memorial and museum to ensure history is remembered.

Conservation

The site is actively maintained with efforts to preserve its structures and exhibits, promoting respectful remembrance and education.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Essential for walking on uneven and extensive grounds.

Water bottle

Essential

Keeps you hydrated during the long tour.

Notebook and pen

Helpful for taking notes or reflections.

Camera or smartphone

Capture meaningful moments from your visit.