Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz-Birkenau German Nazi concentration and extermination camp
( 1940 -1945 ) World Heritage since 1979.
Auschwitz-Birkenau is not only a place of remembrance, but also one of the most important symbols in the history of 20th-century civilization. Today, it functions as a museum and memorial site, visited by tourists from all over the world as part of organized trips from various locations in Poland.
The camp became a warning against the consequences of ideologies of hatred, antisemitism, and contempt for human life. Its name is now a symbol of the Holocaust and the tragic events of World War II.
History of Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest German Nazi concentration camp and the only one that also served as a center for systematic extermination in gas chambers.
During its operation, approximately 400,000 prisoners of various nationalities were registered, mainly Jews and Poles. The total number of victims is estimated at around 1.1 million people.
Auschwitz UNESCO – World Heritage Site
In 1979, the former camp site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a place of exceptional historical and educational significance.
Since 1947, the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum has been operating here, responsible for preserving the remaining structures, conducting research, and providing historical education.
Visiting Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau
Auschwitz I
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original camp buildings
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prisoner blocks (including Block 11)
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museum exhibitions
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execution and medical experiment sites
Auschwitz II-Birkenau
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vast former camp area
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remains of prisoner barracks
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ruins of gas chambers and crematoria
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memorial sites and monuments
Visiting Auschwitz with a guide
A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau always takes place in the form of a guided tour with an educator-guide, allowing visitors to better understand the history and significance of the site.
Available tour options
If your planned visit is scheduled in the near future, please contact us by email at zurisuntravel@gmail.com before submitting your reservation request in order to confirm availability.
General visit (approx. 3.5 hours) - The journey from Kraków takes approximately 2 hours each way, with a similar duration for the return. The total duration of the tour is around 8 hours.
One-day study tour (approx. 6–7 hours) - The journey from Kraków takes approximately 2 hours each way, with a similar duration for the return. The total duration of the tour is around 10 hours.
Reservation and availability
Tours to Auschwitz-Birkenau are available year-round as part of organized trips from Krakow and surrounding areas.
Two tour options are available:
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general visit (approx. 3.5 hours)
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one-day study tour (approx. 6–7 hours)
Please make purchases carefully – tickets are non-refundable.
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz-Birkenau – German Nazi concentration and extermination camp
(1940–1945), UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
3.5 hours
General sightseeing.
Zwiedzanie Auschwitz z Krakowa.
Poland, Oświęcim
Sightseeing plan:
The tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours and includes both parts of the former camp: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau. The program includes the permanent exhibition, selected blocks and displays within Auschwitz I, as well as the most important memorial sites in Birkenau, including prisoner barracks, the unloading ramp, and the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria.
Transport.
We provide comfortable transport from your hotel in Krakow (or another location in Poland) to the sightseeing destination and back.
Important organizational information.
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Duration: 3.5 hours
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Tour type: Joining a group tour
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The visit is always conducted with an educator-guide.
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When visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, visitors are required to behave with due respect and solemnity. Appropriate clothing is required, suitable for the character of the site. Before your visit, please read the rules of the Museum available at: https://visit.auschwitz.org/regulamin.html
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Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the tour (security check required).
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Only small luggage is allowed inside the museum grounds.
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Photography is allowed only in designated areas.
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Some exhibitions may be temporarily unavailable or crowded.
The price includes:
the service of a licensed educator-guide of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
entrance tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum
transport - from/to the hotel
The price does not include:
Food
Cancellation Policy:
Please note that once you purchase your tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau, they are non-refundable and non-cancellable. Please consider your reservation carefully before purchasing.
Why choose us!
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For those interested, we organize comfortable and safe transport to and from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum.
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No queues – admission tickets included
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We help you organize your entire visit and provide you with all the most important information before departure.
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Auschwitz-Birkenau – German Nazi concentration and extermination camp
(1940–1945), UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979.
6 hours
One-day study tour.
Visiting Auschwitz from Krakow.
Poland, Oświęcim
Sightseeing plan:
PART 1: Auschwitz I (approx. 2–3.5 hours)
In the first part of the visit, visitors explore the permanent exhibition, selected national exhibitions, and the most important sites located within the Auschwitz I camp.
TRANSFER (approx. 10–15 minutes)
Transfer to Auschwitz II–Birkenau
PART 2: Auschwitz II–Birkenau (approx. 2–3.5 hours)
The second part includes a visit to the grounds of Auschwitz II–Birkenau, including the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria II–V, prisoner barracks and sanitary facilities, as well as the area known as the “Canada” section.
Transport.
We provide comfortable transport from your hotel in Krakow (or another location in Poland) to the sightseeing destination and back.
Important organizational information.
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Duration: 3.5 hours
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Tour type: Joining a group tour
-
The visit is always conducted with an educator-guide.
-
When visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, visitors are required to behave with due respect and solemnity. Appropriate clothing is required, suitable for the character of the site. Before your visit, please read the rules of the Museum available at: https://visit.auschwitz.org/regulamin.html
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Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the tour (security check required).
-
Only small luggage is allowed inside the museum grounds.
-
Photography is allowed only in designated areas.
-
Some exhibitions may be temporarily unavailable or crowded.
Cena zawiera:
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The service of a licensed educator-guide of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
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Entrance tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum
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Transport - from to the hotel
The price does not include:
Food
Cancellation Policy:
Please note that once you purchase your tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau, they are non-refundable and non-cancellable. Please consider your reservation carefully before purchasing.
Why choose us!
-
For those interested, we organize comfortable and safe transport to and from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum.
-
No queues – admission tickets included
-
We help you organize your entire visit and provide you with all the most important information before departure.