Meet us at one of the selected meeting points in central Krakow. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure a smooth departure. The exact pickup time for your chosen meeting point will be sent to you the day before the tour. After meeting the driver, you will travel comfortably to Auschwitz-Birkenau in a modern, air-conditioned minibus or coach, ensuring a safe and relaxing journey.

After arriving at Auschwitz, you will be introduced to a licensed local museum guide who will lead your group through Auschwitz I. During the guided tour, you will learn about the history of the camp and the experiences of the people imprisoned there during World War II. You will walk through the preserved brick barracks, see original prisoner blocks, historical photographs, personal belongings of the victims, and exhibitions documenting the history of the camp. You will also see the famous “Arbeit macht frei” gate, one of the most recognizable symbols of the site, as well as the last remaining gas chamber and crematorium. The guide will explain the purpose of the different buildings and provide important historical context, helping visitors understand the significance of this place in a respectful and informative way.

After arriving at Auschwitz II–Birkenau, you will meet the same licensed museum guide who will continue the tour through the second part of the former camp complex. Birkenau was the largest part of the Auschwitz system and the main site where mass deportations and extermination took place during World War II. During the guided visit, you will see the famous railway gate and tracks, where trains carrying deported prisoners arrived. You will walk along the remains of the barracks where prisoners were held and see the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria destroyed by the Nazis at the end of the war. The guide will explain how the camp functioned and describe the conditions prisoners faced. Visiting Birkenau helps visitors understand the immense scale of the camp and the tragic history connected with this place.

After a short break following the visit, your driver will take you back to Krakow in comfortable transport. Relax during the journey as you return to the city after a meaningful and educational experience at the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.