Plan your visit Auschwitz
The Auschwitz Museum is located in Oświęcim – about 60 km from Krakow. The grounds of the Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau camps are available to visitors. Auschwitz is the Memorial Place where over 1.1 million people died, in a camp set up by the German Nazis, in a death camp. The complex of extermination camps also included Auschwitz Monowitz and about 50 sub-camps.
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Moving between camps The Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau
Due to the fact that the tour is divided into 2 parts, and both Camps are located several kilometers apart, after visiting the Auschwitz I Camp, you should go to the Auschwitz II Birkenau camp. In the case of a trip (here is a link to our trip with a bus), you travel by our transport and with our guardian.
Camp 1 is mainly a tour of the camp blocks, i.e. most of the sightseeing is inside, outside is mainly when moving between buildings.Visiting Auschwitz II Birkenau takes place entirely outside, so it is worth dressing appropriately for the conditions outside.
How to get to Birkenau from Auschwitz
If you buy a tour with transport, the traffic between the camps is the same vehicle you travel from Krakow. If you buy tickets with an on-site meeting at the Museum, you can travel by free museum bus or in your own vehicle. There is a car park near the entrance to Auschwitz I, where the bus leaves. In Birkenau there is also a car park for buses and passenger cars.
What is not allowed to be brought into the museum?
At the entrance to the Museum, each visitor goes through a security check. It is not allowed to bring alcohol, metal or sharp objects into the museum, and it is not allowed to eat meals. The maximum size of bags and backpacks that can be brought into the Museum is 10x20x30 cm.
Taking pictures
Photography is allowed throughout almost the entire museum, but flash photography is prohibited inside the buildings. There are also two places where photography is not allowed. Your guide during the tour will show you exactly which places. You will also see signs informing you that photography is prohibited.
Other information
- There are toilets in both the Auschwitz I Museum and Auschwitz II Birkenau. Toilets are paid.
- Please remember that the Museum is a Memorial Site where the extermination camps were located and you should dress appropriately for the type of this place.
- There are restaurants at the Museum, but usually there is not much time to use them. We recommend taking something with you for the duration of the trip or a short break between visiting both Camps.
Book your visit in advance
Tickets for visiting Auschwitz can be purchased via the website or at the Museum ticket office. Due to the great interest of visitors to the Museum in Oświęcim, it is worth purchasing them in advance.
The number of tickets to the Museum is limited, they include admission limits to Auschwitz.
Tickets on the website are available 90 days in advance, tours with local operators can usually be booked up to a year in advance.
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- Duration 8-9h
- Live Guide
- Pickup Included
From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour
- 8-9h
- Live Guide
- Pickup Included
Available in:
English, 
French, 
Spanish, 
Italian, 
German
Overview:
Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau. Pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. Book your entrance ticket in advance. Join a guided tour where you will learn the history of the events that took place at Auschwitz-Birkenau
Highlights:
- Convenient tour with tickets, guide and transportation
- Comfortable waiting time before entry, with our friendly team taking care of you
- Hear stories from an official Auschwitz guide
- Visit Auschwitz I, where you will spend 1.5-2 hours and Auschwitz Birkenau for approx. 1-1.5 hours
Available in: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German,
Overview:
Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, Step into Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the most powerful memorials of the Holocaust. Join a guided tour to learn about its history, reflect on the tragedy, and pay your respects to the victims. As the museum is visited by a very large number of people every day, advance booking is strongly recommended.
Highlights:
- Convenient tour with tickets, guide and transportation
- Comfortable waiting time before entry, with our friendly team taking care of you
- Hear stories from an official Auschwitz guide
- Visit Auschwitz I, where you will spend 1.5-2 hours
and Auschwitz Birkenau for approx. 1-1.5 hours
Included:
- Live Tour Guide
- Entrance tickets
- Transportation
What you will see on the tour:
- Auschwitz I
- Auschwitz II – Birkenau
Before you go:
- The starting time of the tour may change due to the availability of the museum. You will receive all information about possible changes no later than the day before the tour. Exact pickup time will be sent the day before, after 5 pm; pickups may be very early (even 5:00-6:00 AM) and depend on the museum’s schedule. While you can select a preffered time, it is not guaranteed; entry depends on ticket and quide availability.
- Dress suitably for both the weather and the respectful nature of the memorial site. As waiting times before entry may be long, you may need warm clothes, rain gear, or sun protection. The museum decides the pace and length of the tour.
Pick-up:
Pickup from selected pick-up locations around the city center. Excluding restricted traffic zones.
Free cancellation:
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the tour begins and get a full refund.
- Duration 3.5h
- Live Guide
- Skip the line
Auschwitz: Guided Tour Fast Track Tickets
- 3.5h
- Live Guide
- Skip the line
Available in: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, 
Polish
Overview:
Pay your respects to the victims of the Holocaust by visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau. Pre-book your entrance ticket to join a guided tour at Auschwitz-Birkenau where you will know the stories about this place.
Highlights:
- Plan your visit in advance and make sure you enter the museum.
- Listen to the stories from an official Auschwitz guide
- Visit Auschwitz I where you will spend 1.5-2h
- Discover Auschwitz Birkenau during the tour for approx. 1-1.5h
Available in: English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Polish
Overview:
Pay your respects to the victims of the Holocaust by visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau. Pre-book your entrance ticket to join a guided tour at Auschwitz-Birkenau where you will know the stories about this place.
Highlights:
- Plan your visit in advance and make sure you enter the museum.
- Listen to the stories from an official Auschwitz guide
- Visit Auschwitz I where you will spend 1.5-2h
- Discover Auschwitz Birkenau during the tour for approx. 1-1.5h
Included:
- Live Tour Guide
- Entrance tickets
- Transportation between Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II is not included in the tour price. On site, you can use the museum bus or you can move by car. Paid car parks are available near the museums.
What you will see on the tour:
- Auschwitz I
- Auschwitz II – Birkenau
Before you go:
The starting time of the tour may change due to the availability of the museum. You will receive all information about possible changes no later than the day before the tour.
Meeting Point:
Auschwitz museum building in front of the restaurant.
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Free cancellation:
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the tour begins and get a full refund.
- Duration 11h
- Live Guide
- Skip the line
- Pickup Included
From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau and Salt Mine in One Day
- 10-11h
- Live Guide
- Skip the line
- Pickup Included
Available in: English
During this full-day tour, you will visit the Memorial Site and both museums: Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau with an educator-guide, and then go on a tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. This is a must-see program for visitors to Krakow.
Highlights:
- Visiting with an official guide from Auschwitz of both camps (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau)
- Sightseeing with a mine guide of the underground of the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Available in: English
Overview:
During this full-day tour, you will visit the Memorial Site and both museums: Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau with an educator-guide, and then go on a tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. This is a must-see program for visitors to Krakow.
Highlights:
- Visiting with an official guide from Auschwitz of both camps (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau)
- Sightseeing with a mine guide of the underground of the Wieliczka Salt Mine
Included:
- Live Tour Guides
- Entrance tickets
- Transport by van or bus
- Headsets
What you will see on the tour:
- Auschwitz I
- Auschwitz II – Birkenau
- Wieliczka Salt Mine
Before you go:
The meeting time may be slightly changed based on the situation in Auschwitz. You will be informed of any changes no later than one day before the tour.
Pick-up:
Pick-up from the hotel or from the nearest possible pick-up place.
Free cancellation:
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the tour begins and get a full refund.
