Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour
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Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour

Discover the history of the infamous concentration and extermination camp that changed 20th century Europe forever on this excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Katowice. Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour. At 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Katowice.

  • 7 hours
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Discover the history of the infamous concentration and extermination camp that changed 20th century Europe forever on this excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Katowice.

Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour

At 8 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Katowice. The journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau takes around 1 hour. The site comprises various camps, starting with Auschwitz I, which housed political prisoners and other targeted groups, including Jews and Romani people. At the camp's entrance, we will see the inscription "Arbeit macht frei". The tour includes viewing the cells where prisoners lived and the work areas.

Next, we will visit Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the extermination camp, where many were sent to their deaths. We will see the remains of the crematoriums and gas chambers demolished by German troops.

The tour will conclude back in Katowice at 3 pm.

Hotel Pickup

During the booking process, specify the name of your hotel in Katowice for pickup.

Important

You must bring your valid passport or national ID on the day of the tour.The camp visit can only be conducted with authorized camp personnel guides. Confirmation will be provided 12 to 16 hours before the activity.A minimum group size is required to access the camp with a guide. If this is not met, the activity may be cancelled or rescheduled.We secure tickets and guides once the minimum group is reached. Last minute bookings may result in unavailability of guides and potential cancellation.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • Transport by bus
  • English–speaking guide at Auschwitz
  • Birkenau
  • Entrance fees

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

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