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. We'll drive for around 1 hour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, where significant historical events occurred.

The site includes various camps. We'll begin our tour by visiting Auschwitz I, which was originally built to house political prisoners, later expanding to include other targeted groups by the Nazis. At the entrance, we will see the inscription "Arbeit macht frei". The tour will include viewing the cramped cells where prisoners lived and the work areas.

The tour will continue to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the extermination camp where many lost their lives. We will observe the remains of the crematoriums and gas chambers that were destroyed by German troops before their departure.

The tour will conclude in Katowice at 3 pm.

Required Documents

You must bring your valid passport or national ID with you on the day of the tour.

Important

The camp visit must be conducted with authorized camp personnel guides only. Guide confirmation is provided 12 to 16 hours before the activity.Operators require a minimum group size to access the camp with a guide. If this is not reached, the activity could be canceled or rescheduled.Once the minimum group is confirmed, tickets and guides are secured. Last-minute bookings may not guarantee guide availability, possibly leading to cancellations.