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Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum from Kraków with an expert guide, including an introductory documentary and round-trip transportation to one of Europe's most significant historical sites.
Auschwitz is one of the most widely recognized symbols of the horror and genocide of the 20th century. It was established in 1940 by the Germans near the Polish town of Oświęcim, and today it stands as a witness to one of the most tragic chapters in human history. Millions of people visit the site every year to walk through its permanent exhibitions, the original structures of the main camp, and the most significant locations in Birkenau (Brzezinka), paying tribute to the memory of the victims.
During World War II, Auschwitz operated as the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, and it is estimated that around 1.1 million people lost their lives there, the vast majority of them Jewish, although there were also many Polish, Russian, Romani and other European victims. After the camp was liberated by the Red Army in January 1945, the Polish government decided to preserve Auschwitz-Birkenau and turn it into a museum, as a permanent testimony to what happened and a place of remembrance for the victims.
The tour starts in Kraków and continues on to Oświęcim, where you'll get to see the original sites and barracks where the victims endured their captivity. Today, Auschwitz-Birkenau is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and welcomes millions of visitors every year.
This is a complete tour, accompanied by a local guide who shares the historical context of World War II and the concentration camps, along with a specialized museum guide who delves into the fate of the victims. After visiting Auschwitz I, the group is transferred to Auschwitz II-Birkenau to complete the tour, before returning to Kraków. Since the site is located in an open outdoor area, it's recommended to dress appropriately for the day's weather conditions.
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Additional information
● Bags and backpacks larger than 30x20x10 cm are not allowed on the museum grounds
● The pickup time selected at booking is approximate and may vary depending on museum ticket availability. The exact pickup time is confirmed the day before the activity
● Not recommended for children under the age of 14. Keep in mind that some exhibitions may be shocking for such a young person
● Not wheelchair accessible
● Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
● Bring a document confirming the name and surname of each participant
● Note that this tour has its own policy of assigning guides and here the time discrepancy is very large, i.e. pickup may take place between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m. You will receive the exact pickup time the day before the trip
● The given time of the tour is indicative and each time (minimum the day before the start of the tour) we confirm the exact pick-up time depending on the availability of guides from the Museum on a given day
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss or damage of personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Transportation
✔ Introductory documentary
✔ English-speaking tour leader/driver
✔ Entrance ticket
✔ Insurance
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided.
Meeting Point
There are several meeting points across Kraków — choose the one closest to you:
1. Starowiślna 65, 31-052 Kraków (kiss&ride)
2. Józefa Dietla 91, 31-031 Kraków (kiss&ride)
3. Wielopole 2, Kraków (kiss&ride)
4. Pawia 18, 31-154 Kraków (kiss&ride)
5. Floriana Straszewskiego 14, 33-332 Kraków (kiss&ride)
6. Nadwiślańska 6, 30-527 Kraków (Hotel Qubus)