Day Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau Museum with Transportation

Discover the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Holocaust Memorial with the freedom to explore at your own pace, without the constraints of a guided tour. Immerse yourself in this profoundly significant site as you reflect on its history without rush or hassle. To enhance your visit, you will receive an official museum guidebook in your preferred language, providing in-depth historical insights, detailed explanations, and key information about the memorial. This ensures you have all the necessary context to fully comprehend the impact and significance of this place. Walk through the preserved barracks, watchtowers, and remnants of the gas chambers while absorbing the powerful history that shaped the world. Whether you seek quiet reflection or a deeper understanding of the Holocaust, this self-guided experience allows for a meaningful and personal journey.

The Judenrampe (Jewish Ramp) was a railway unloading platform used during the Holocaust between 1942 and 1944 at the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp. It was located between the Auschwitz I (main camp) and Auschwitz II-Birkenau camps. Today, the Judenrampe is a memorial site with commemorative plaques honoring the victims. Unlike the well-known "Gate of Death" at Birkenau, the Judenrampe played a critical but lesser-known role in the mass deportations.

First, we will take you to Auschwitz camp by walking through the gate of Auschwitz I, the first camp, initially established as a concentration camp for Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939. You'll pass under the infamous sign "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Makes You Free). This portion of the tour typically lasts two hours, during which you'll use a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group size is limited to 30 people, as per the Museum's regulations, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for all participants. Explore the original wooden barracks, fortified walls, barbed wire fences, gas chambers, and crematoria, which together leave a haunting impression and allow visitors to grasp the immense scale of the Holocaust.

After Auschwitz camp, we will take you to the second, larger camp —Birkenau (Auschwitz II), located just 3 minutes away from Auschwitz. Birkenau, the largest camp, was built and operated with the sole purpose of making Europe "Judenrein" (free of Jews). Your guide will continue the powerful narrative at Birkenau, located in the village of Brzezinka. Constructed in 1941 under the orders of SS commander Heinrich Himmler, the camp could hold around 90,000 prisoners. You’ll hear harrowing accounts of the brutal living conditions, the cruel selection process, and the pseudo-scientific medical experiments carried out by Nazi doctors, including Josef Mengele. The tour concludes with a story of liberation when soldiers from the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, leaving you with a profound understanding that such genocide should never have occurred—and must never happen again.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note that in the camps there are mostly dirt tracks, which may cause minor difficulties for strollers
• As it is mandatory in Auschwitz Birkenau museum to confirm your personal details, you are required to take with you passport or ID to be presented at the entrance to museum. Please do not forget it, otherwise you may be not allowed to enter museum.
• The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 11.8 x 7.8 x 3.9 inches (30 x 20 x 10 cm). You can leave your larger luggage in the car
• In Auschwitz-Birkenau visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions. Taking photos and filming in Wieliczka Salt Mine is possible only after purchasing additional pass
• While in Auschwitz-Birkenau, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully

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• Skip-the-line Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz 1
• Documentary movie "The liberation of Auschwitz" on the way to the museum.
• Insurance
• Guidebook in your language with the route and detailed description
• Round trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Skip-the-line Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz 2

• Live guide
• Food and drinks

• It is possible that in some cases the trip might me rescheduled for 9 AM in which case you will be informed via email • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. • There are no restrictions regarding the age of children in Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz Birkenau memorial and museum, but they should be either capable of walking unassisted or carried in baby slings or baby carriers, baby pushchairs are not allowed underground (Salt mine) • While in Auschwitz-Birkenau, visitors are required to behave appropriately and respectfully • Temperatures in Wieliczka Salt Mine are around 59ºF (15ºC). Also, it should be taken into account that narrow paths may seem claustrophobic, and once underground there is no possibility to shorten your visit and turn back. At the entrance, visitors descent 400 steps down and the whole tourist route features over 800 stairs • In Auschwitz-Birkenau visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions. Taking photos and filming in Wieliczka Salt Mine is possible only after purchasing additional pass • The maximum size of your carry-on can not exceed the following dimensions: 11.8 x 7.8 x 3.9 inches (30 x 20 x 10 cm). You can leave your larger luggage in the car • Please note that in the camps there are mostly dirt tracks, which may cause minor difficulties for wheelchair-users

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Warsaw.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.