Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Guided Tour

Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum

Join a guided Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow and gain a deeper understanding of one of the darkest chapters of European history. During this guided visit, you will explore the permanent exhibition, original camp buildings at Auschwitz I and the most important sites at Birkenau.

History of Auschwitz-Birkenau

The Auschwitz camp complex became the largest Nazi concentration camp and extermination center. Today, the preserved grounds and exhibitions commemorate the victims and provide essential historical context for understanding the Holocaust and the system of persecution, deportation and mass extermination carried out during the Nazi occupation.

Your museum-certified guide

Throughout the visit, you will be accompanied by a museum-certified guide, who will explain the history of the camp, the purpose of the buildings and the events connected with the places you see. The guide’s commentary helps connect historical facts with the experiences of the people imprisoned and murdered there, making the visit more informative and meaningful.

Auschwitz-Birkenau tour duration

The visit to Auschwitz I takes approximately 2 hours and includes the permanent exhibition and original camp buildings. You will then continue to Birkenau for an approximately 1-hour visit to the most important parts of the former camp. Together with transportation from and back to Krakow, the entire tour lasts around 7–8 hours.

Important

• Bring a valid physical photo ID. The name on your ID must match the name provided in your reservation. Entry may be refused if the details do not match.
• The exact departure and pick-up time may change. Please check your email and phone the day before the tour for important updates from SeeKrakow, your tour operator.
• The tour lasts approximately 7–8 hours, including transportation from and back to Krakow.
• The visit includes approximately 2 hours at Auschwitz I and around 1 hour at Birkenau.
• After visiting Auschwitz I, a short break of up to 15 minutes is planned before continuing to Birkenau.
• There is no scheduled lunch break during the tour. We recommend bringing a snack and water.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions. A significant part of the visit takes place outdoors, so please wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.
• The itinerary and timing may be adjusted due to Museum regulations and operational requirements.
• Would you prefer a private tour, private transportation, another language or a different pick-up option? Need a quote for your group? Please contact us for an individual quotation.