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Auschwitz is a unique place of remembrance of deceased prisoners. You will travel into the 20th century to learn the story of people who went through hell, who gave their lives for others, who lost their families. Auschwitz is a place that will forever remain in your memory. It is impossible to describe, it must be seen. Everyone should see a place where the last hope and faith in life is mixed with cruelty, torture and death.
Price: $105.72
Duration: 7-8 hours
Visiting the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is an essential experience when staying in Krakow. Choose our company if you expect the highest quality of service. We guarantee a personal, friendly, English-speaking team who are always ready to assist you and answer all your questions. We engage in meaningful conversations with our clients, offering advice and insights about Krakow to make your visit even more enjoyable. We ensure a stress-free experience with guaranteed entry, pre-booked tickets, no waiting in long lines, and no night departures. With us, your visit will be smooth, informative, and comfortable from start to finish.
Price: $52.00
Duration: 7 hours
Auschwitz was established in 1940 It was the biggest Nazi concentration camp for Poles and prisoners from other countries. They were condemned by the hitlerite fascism to isolation and slow extermination by hunger, exhausting work, criminal experiments, or to a quick death as a result of individual and mass executions. A place definitely worth seeing.
Price: $30.04
Duration: 7 hours
Your tour at Auschwitz starts in front of the main entrance at Auschwitz I where our representative will hand over your entrance ticket. The tour includes visits to two camps: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau with personal attendance of official Auschwitz Guide. You will see the remains of barracks, watchtowers, railway ramps, gas chambers, and crematoriums. Comfortable shuttle bus will drive you from one camp to another and back. The Guide will speak to you through the mikrophone and all the visitors will be equiped with headphones. The tour takes approximately 3.5 hours. The entrance to the museum might be changed +/- 1 hour in case of Auschwitz Museum decision. In that case the customer will be informed in advance.
Price: $56.45
Duration: 3 hours
Visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp on a day trip from Krakow. Learn about the Holocaust and the camp's history with a licensed guide. Fresh made Lunch Box for each guest included. Be aware that final tour starts time depends on Museum authorities only and can be change.
Price: $70.88
Duration: 4-7 hours
Did you know that the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum only covers 4% of the entire KL Auschwitz complex? Unearth the often ignored yet deeply emotional history of the sub-camps surrounding Auschwitz. This special tour takes you beyond the main site to explore the many sub-camps that played a vital role during World War II. You'll discover untold stories and personal experiences of the prisoners, gain insight into the daily operations, and grasp the lasting effects these sites had on local communities and the broader Holocaust story.
Price: $103.32
Duration: 7 hours
Experience Auschwitz, a place not to be liked but to be honored. It is very meaningful by itself and it is important for everyone to understand what happened and have the opportunity to educate themselves.
Price: $46.85
Duration: 4-7 hours
The Auschwitz and Birkenau tour is a guided visit to the former Nazi concentration and extermination camps, offering a powerful and educational insight into one of the darkest chapters of human history. The tour begins at Auschwitz I, where visitors see original barracks, prison blocks, personal belongings of victims, photographs, and exhibitions that explain how the camp operated and the scale of the crimes committed there. The visit then continues to Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the vast extermination camp where the majority of victims were murdered. Walking through the remains of gas chambers, watchtowers, railway tracks, and wooden barracks provides a sobering understanding of the industrial nature of the Holocaust. Throughout the tour, a licensed guide explains the historical context, individual stories, and significance of the site, allowing time for reflection and remembrance. It is an emotionally challenging but deeply important experience.
Price: $44.63
Duration: 3 hours
Visit the Auschwitz Museum without stress. Get guaranteed tickets in advance and avoid wasting time waiting in line. This ticket allows entry to a group tour of the Auschwitz and Birkenau camps with a licensed local English-speaking guide.
Price: $60.07
Duration: 4 hours
Learn more about the history of the Nazi Holocaust on this day trip, which includes a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Hear touching stories as you walk through the park and visit the museum. The starting point is Krakow. DA there, drive about 60 kilometres to the former main camp Auschwitz. Listen to your Guide who will explain the ancient function of the camp: Polish military barracks. At the entrance, notice the gate marked "Arbeit macht frei". Visit the prisoner blocks, which now house memorabilia from camps and items left by prisoners. Admire photos and documents, shoes, suitcases, glasses and other belongings. DA Auschwitz, drive a short distance to the former Birkenau camp. There you will find gas chambers and crematoria. We only use guides authorized by the Auschwitz Museum. The Guide is a flesh and blood physical person.
Price: $82.90
Duration: 7 hours
Choose our company for your VIP tour to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Museum with a private driver and a private guide. Our company offers extensive experience, ensuring a smooth, comfortable, and well-organized journey. Your private guide will help you deeply understand the history of this place, providing context, insight, and a thoughtful approach to the visit. In addition, each guest receives a complimentary lunch box, included in the price, for added comfort during the trip.
Price: $457.18
Duration: 7 hours
Start your Krakow adventure with the Classic Pass. Enjoy the My Krakow Walk audio guide and choose 1 top attraction from a curated list of the city’s most unforgettable experiences — the perfect way to discover Krakow’s history, culture, and charm in a single day. Upgrade to the Premium Pass for more choice, or go Deluxe for the ultimate Krakow experience. Save up to 30% compared to booking individually and explore at your own pace. Includes My Krakow Walk Audio Guide + Choose 1 Additional Top Attraction of Your Choice: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Oskar Schindler’s Factory Guided Tour Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour Zakopane Day Trip with Cable Car, Cheese Tasting & Hotel Transfer 1-Hour Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise 1-Hour Night Lights Vistula River Cruise Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour Chopin Piano Concert with Wine at Krakow’s Chopin Gallery
Price: $106.92
Duration: 168 hours
Start the trip by picking up you from any place in Krakow. Head to Auschwitz and visit the most famous concentration camp. Travel in time to II World War and see what it brought. After Auschwitz the next stop is Salt Mine. Get under the ground and the Salt Mine. Then head back to Krakow.
Price: $235.00
Duration: 8-12 hours
Start your Krakow adventure with the Deluxe Pass. Enjoy the My Krakow Walk audio guide and 1 GB eSIM data, plus 3 top attractions of your choice from a curated list of Krakow’s most unforgettable experiences — giving you the freedom to see it all at a relaxed pace. The Deluxe Pass is perfect for travelers who want the most complete Krakow experience. Save up to 30% compared to booking individually and explore at your own pace. Includes My Krakow Walk Audio Guide 1 GB Internet Data (E-SIM) + Choose 3 Additional Top Attractions of Your Choice: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Oskar Schindler’s Factory Guided Tour Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour Zakopane Day Trip with Cable Car, Cheese Tasting & Hotel Transfer 1-Hour Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise 1-Hour Night Lights Vistula River Cruise Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour Chopin Piano Concert with Wine at Krakow’s Chopin Gallery
Price: $215.05
Duration: 168 hours
We'll pick you up at the meeting point we previously agree on and once in Auschwitz you will meet your official tour guide for a group guided tour (they do not allow private tours inside). Actually Auschwitz, comprises three concentration camps in all its extension. The first was built for the purpose of housing political prisoners, but this was changing over time, as your private guide will explain in more detail. This complex is where the so-called “hunger cells” are located, where hundreds of prisoners died of starvation. Auschwitz II- Birkenau, is the second complex to which we will arrive after traveling a short distance, it is still today the site of the crematoriums and the gas chamber. This complex was created with the aim of being “the final solution to the Jewish problem”, and in reality it is a complex of death. Auschwitz III- Monowitz practically no longer exists, but it was a forced labor prison. At the end of the tour, your private driver will take you back to Krakow.
Price: $392.86
Duration: 7 hours
Start your Krakow adventure with the Premium Pass. Enjoy the My Krakow Walk audio guide and 1 GB eSIM data, plus 2 top attractions of your choice from a curated list of Krakow’s most unforgettable experiences — the perfect way to explore the city in depth. Upgrade to the Deluxe Pass for even more choice and enjoy the ultimate Krakow experience. Save up to 30% compared to booking individually and explore at your own pace. Includes My Krakow Walk Audio Guide 1 GB Internet Data (E-SIM) + Choose 2 Additional Top Attractions of Your Choice: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfer Oskar Schindler’s Factory Guided Tour Wawel Castle & Cathedral Guided Tour Zakopane Day Trip with Cable Car, Cheese Tasting & Hotel Transfer 1-Hour Vistula River Sightseeing Cruise 1-Hour Night Lights Vistula River Cruise Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour Chopin Piano Concert with Wine at Krakow’s Chopin Gallery
Price: $179.01
Duration: 168 hours
Start the trip by picking up you from any place in Krakow. Head to Auschwitz and visit the most famous concentration camp. Travel in time to II World War and see what it brought. After Auschwitz the next stop is Salt Mine. Get under the ground and the Salt Mine. Then head back to Krakow.
Price: $900.00
Duration: 8-12 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: PLN
- Languages: Polish, English
- Climate: Continental
- Timezone: Europe/Warsaw
- Population: Oswiecim has a population of approximately 38,000.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Oswiecim is during spring and autumn when the weather is mild.
- Visa Requirements Citizens of the U.S., EU, and UK generally do not need a visa for tourism or business stays up to 90 days. However, requirements can vary based on the purpose and duration of the visit. It is advisable to check the latest visa requirements before traveling.
About Oswiecim
Oswiecim, located in southern Poland, is a city with a profound historical significance. It is best known for being the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a former Nazi concentration camp that serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities committed during World War II. The city's somber history attracts visitors from around the world, making it a place of reflection and remembrance. Beyond its historical significance, Oswiecim offers a glimpse into Polish culture and history, with its charming streets and local traditions. Visitors can explore the city's quieter side by visiting local markets and enjoying traditional Polish cuisine.
Oswiecim Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Poland
- Duration Range: Half-day or Full-day
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Oswiecim is during spring and autumn when the weather is mild. Visitors should pack respectfully for the memorial sites and be prepared for variable weather. Cultural etiquette includes respecting the somber atmosphere at historical sites and learning basic Polish phrases.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $220
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Top Attractions
1. Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum: A former concentration camp that now serves as a museum and memorial site, offering guided tours to educate visitors about its history. 2. Oswiecim Castle: A medieval castle that houses a museum showcasing the history of Oswiecim and its surroundings. 3. Jewish Museum and Synagogue: Dedicated to the history of the Jewish community in Oswiecim, offering insights into their culture and traditions. 4. St. Maximilian Kolbe Church: A church named after the Polish priest who volunteered to die in place of a stranger at Auschwitz. 5. Oswiecim Market Square: The heart of the city, featuring historic buildings and local shops.
Popular Activities
Visitors can engage in historical tours, explore local markets for traditional goods, and participate in cultural events. The city also offers opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and cycling in nearby parks.
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Local Food & Cuisine
Oswiecim's cuisine is typical of Polish fare, with dishes like pierogi, bigos, and zapiekanka. Local specialties include oscypek (smoked cheese) and makowiec (poppy seed cake). Traditional Polish restaurants offer hearty meals in cozy settings.
Getting Around
Oswiecim is accessible by train from Krakow and other major cities. Local transportation includes buses and taxis. Renting a car is not necessary for exploring the city itself, but it can be useful for visiting nearby attractions.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Oswiecim is during spring and autumn when the weather is mild. Visitors should pack respectfully for the memorial sites and be prepared for variable weather. Cultural etiquette includes respecting the somber atmosphere at historical sites and learning basic Polish phrases.
Culture & Customs
Oswiecim's culture is deeply rooted in its history and Polish traditions. Visitors should respect local customs, especially when visiting memorial sites. Significant local events include remembrance days for the victims of Auschwitz.
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