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    Private Guided Tour & Transport of Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow

    6 hours and 30 minutes

    Easy

    This is a completely private tour for your group only. The larger group you are, the cheaper ticket you take


    Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site, a former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, where more than a million Jews and other prisoners were oppressed or killed during World War II. The flower strewn Death Wall, national memorials, gas chambers and crematoriums, preserved ruins, the remains of hundreds of barracks, watchtowers, the railway line and ramp - all this forms a moving testimony to the number of those who lost their lives. The tour is led by a sensitive, licensed and local guide which helps to understand the touching history and cruel things that happened there.

    • Private English-speaking chauffeur and comfortable modern car
    • Travel from your address in Krakow, door - to - door service
    • Live-guided tour of Auschwitz & Birkenau (visit both camps)
    • See Auschwitz's main gate "Arbeit macht frei"
    • Learn the history of World War II, Nazi Holocaust and the liberation
    • Avoid crowds skipping the long line for individual visitors
    • The larger group you are, the cheaper ticket you take

     

    What's included?
      • Round-trip transportation from and to Krakow by air-conditioned private vehicle
      • Private Licensed Guide: English, Dutch, Italian, French, German, Swedish or Spanish 
      • Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau), insurance and taxes
      • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
      • Professional assistance in case of any issue
      • Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
      Exclusions
        • Food and drinks
        • Restroom
        Please note
          • VISIT: Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is a place visited by hundreds of people every day. Keeping your own pace of sightseeing is not possible. While in the camps, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully. Dress code is smart casual, to respect the place. Eating and smoking, as well as acting in a loud manner are forbidden at the Museum.
          • PICKUP: Please provide your address in Krakow when booking. Some of the hotels in Krakow are located in traffic restricted areas. Your pick up will be organised from the nearest possible point and you will be informed.
          • DEPARTURE: The hours you book are tentative and may change. The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.The exact pickup time will be confirmed a day before the tour (in the afternoon at the latests).
          • DOCUMENTS: As it is mandatory in Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to put in the reservation full names of all participants and to take with you passport or ID which might be checked at the entrance to the museum. Otherwise you may not be allowed to enter the museum.
          • RENOVATIONS: Due to extensive renovations in the western part of Krakow, we regret to inform you that we are currently unable to accommodate pickups from that area, because it causes traffic jams and delays. Also, the meeting point at Floriana Straszewskiego 19 (next to the Philharmonic) will be temporarily closed. For anyone who lives in the area, we can find a convenient and safe place for a pickup. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
          • BAG SIZE: Please note you are not permitted to enter the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum with large bags or backpacks. The maximum size permitted is 30cm x 20cm x 10cm. You can leave your bags at the car which is locked during your visit.
          • LUNCH: There is not enough time for a regular lunch between your visits to the Auschwitz (1st camp) and Birkenau (2nd camp), so please bring a snack or something to eat if you think you could get hungry. You can also choose lunch as an additional option a day before.
          • SECURITY: Be prepared to go through a security check (similar to the airport's one) in order to enter Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
          • WEATHER: We operate in all weather conditions. Up to 70% of the time you spend outdoors (especially at Auschwitz II Birkenau). Please bring weather appropriate clothing and water on sunny days.
          • CHILDREN: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant seats are available. A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum can be traumatic, therefore we recommend that visitors should be at least 13 years old.
          • PICTURES: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions. Taking photos in the buildings with the use of flash is forbidden.
          • Not wheelchair accessible
          • Not stroller accessible
          • Not suitable for pets
          • No public transportation nearby
          • Infants must not sit on laps
          • Infant seats available 
          What to bring
            • ID, driver licence or passport (mandatory)
            • comfortable shoes
            • proper clothes to respect the place and according to the weather
            • a bottle of water and some snacks (or order a lunch box)