Excursions & day trips

From Krakow: Auschwitz Birkenau self guided with Transport

from

£39.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Chinese, Korean

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 6 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Instant confirmation

Skip the line

Entrance fees included

Why you’ll love this…

Exploring Auschwitz I & Birkenau (Auschwitz II) – Walk through the preserved barracks, execution sites, and watchtowers of both camps, witnessing the remains of the gas chambers and crematoria.
Official Museum Guidebook – Receive a detailed guidebook in your preferred language, providing historical context, survivor testimonies, and key facts to enhance your understanding.
Self-Guided, Flexible Experience – Visit at your own pace, allowing for quiet reflection and a personal connection to this important historical site.

What to expect

Experience the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Holocaust Memorial at Your Own Pace

Discover the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Holocaust Memorial with the freedom to explore at your own pace, without the constraints of a guided tour. Immerse yourself in this profoundly significant site as you reflect on its history without rush or hassle.

To enhance your visit, you will receive an official museum guidebook in your preferred language, providing in-depth historical insights, detailed explanations, and key information about the memorial. This ensures you have all the necessary context to fully comprehend the impact and significance of this place.

Walk through the preserved barracks, watchtowers, and remnants of the gas chambers while absorbing the powerful history that shaped the world. Whether you seek quiet reflection or a deeper understanding of the Holocaust, this self-guided experience allows for a meaningful and personal journey.

What's included

Entrance fees
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Roundtrip transportation
Digital guidebook

What's not included

Guided tour

Where

Floriana Straszewskiego 17, Kraków, Poland

Meeting point:

Please await for the Krakow Direct vehicle on the bus stop in front of the entrance to Radisson Blu hotel.

What to remember

ENTRANCE: As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum.
VISIT: While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully.
VISIT: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions.
VISIT: A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau can prove traumatic, therefore we recommend that visitors were at least 13 years old.

VISIT: The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service & regulations so the duration of the trip should be considered as approximate.
LUGGAGE: The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can leave your larger luggage in the car.
DEPARTURE: Your pickup time might be changed and will be between 5:00 AM - 02:00 PM but we usually adjust it by only 30-60 minutes (sometimes a more significant change is necessary)
DEPARTURE: If the above change is necessary then the start time will be different than the one presented on your voucher. In such case you will be informed via email and/or What's App 12-24 hours before the amended start time
MEALS: Lunch is not included. There's no time for a regular meal between visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau, so bring a snack. A grocery shop, snack bar, and restaurant are NOT available on-site
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Provider

Krakow Direct

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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