Auschwitz-Birkenau Private Day Trip

Explore the somber history of World War II with this private day excursion to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp originating from Kraków.

Details of the Day Trip

Upon your booking, you can select between the following two private day excursions from Kraków:

Auschwitz-Birkenau Day Excursion

Your day begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Kraków between 6 and 8 am as we embark towards Auschwitz-Birkenau. In just over an hour, we will arrive at what served as the largest extermination camp by the Nazis during the Second World War. Recognized as a World Heritage Site since 1979, it stands as a somber reminder of the Holocaust's atrocities.

The tour begins in the prison blocks; here, various exhibitions offer insight into the harsh punishments inflicted upon prisoners for minor infractions or simply for the whims of SS guards. We will then move towards one of the camp's most harrowing sections: the gas chambers and cremation area, where we will uncover the depths of the regime’s brutality and the terrifying influence of political propaganda that led to these heinous acts.

Continuing our exploration, we will encounter the most recognized aspects of this chilling site. Witness the train tracks that brought thousands of individuals to their fate; upon arrival, some found themselves selected for immediate extermination, while others were subjected to medical experiments. The camp became the final resting place for Jews, Romani people, Spanish Republicans, political dissidents, and homosexuals.

As we progress, we will view the barracks, latrines, and the remnants of four crematoriums, which were dismantled in an effort to erase the evidence of the atrocities committed at Auschwitz-Birkenau. At the end of the visit, you will have 45 minutes to have lunch independently before we head back to Kraków, completing our journey after approximately six and a half hours.

Auschwitz-Birkenau, Kraków Ghetto, and Schindler's Factory

If you select this option, we will likewise begin with a pick-up from your hotel in Kraków, taking you first to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp to delve into its heartbreaking history.

During our visit, we will pause at the Judenrampe, a grim reminder of the ramp utilized by the SS until 1944 to forcibly "unload" Jewish individuals brought from various corners of Europe.

We will return to Kraków around 1:30 pm, stopping at a traditional Polish restaurant for lunch on your own. Following your meal, we'll continue our journey at approximately 2:45 pm with a private tour in English through the Kraków Ghetto, where we will observe the locations that witnessed the segregation and persecution of the Jewish population.

Your next stop will be Oskar Schindler's Factory, where you can explore the site where hundreds of Jews were sheltered by Schindler, sparing them from almost certain demise.

After this profound experience, we will return you to your hotel in Kraków.

Note: This option is unavailable on Mondays, the first Tuesday of every month, and during holiday periods.

Complete Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour

We will first visit Auschwitz I, guided by a Polish-speaking leader along with an English-language interpreter. Subsequently, a guided tour of Auschwitz II-Birkenau will follow.

As the visit progresses, we will stop at the Judenrampe of Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Following our time at the camp, we will proceed to the town of Oswiecim, where we will view the Market Square from our vehicle.

Lastly, our itinerary includes a visit to the Auschwitz III-Monowitz memorial before returning you to your hotel in Kraków, concluding this extensive 7-hour and 40-minute journey.

Important Information

Visits to the camp are only permitted under the guidance of authorized camp personnel, and external guides are not allowed. Confirmation of guides will be provided 12 to 16 hours prior to the activity.All operators enforce a minimum group size for guided access to the camp, meaning that if this threshold is not met, the tour may be canceled or postponed.We secure tickets and guides as soon as the minimum group requirement is fulfilled, but in instances of last-minute bookings, availability of guides cannot be guaranteed, possibly resulting in cancellation.