Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Entrance Ticket and Guided Tour
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Honour the victims of the World War II Holocaust at Auschwitz-Birkenau and trace the story of Krakow’s Nazi occupation on this one day experience. Take a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and see its moving exhibitions and prison blocks. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum serves as a critical educational and commemorative institution, emphasizing the importance of remembrance, tolerance, and the prevention of such atrocities in the future. It stands as a testament to the resilience of humanity in the face of unimaginable horror, ensuring that the world never forgets the lessons of Auschwitz.4 hours to 8 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Pick up and Drop off to the city centre in Krakow
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide at Auschwitz-Birkenau National Museum
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Locations in the itinerary
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Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
ul. Wiezniow Oswiecimia 20, Entrance to the Museum is located at Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej Str. no. 11, Oswiecim, Poland, 32-603When you arrive at your destination, you will be met by your professional guide and enter the site at Auschwitz I, walking through the gate to the camp that bears the inscription Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Sets You Free).
The Auschwitz-Birkenau complex was established in 1940 in place of old polish army barracks. Originally to hold Polish POW`s political prisoners, and operated until its liberation by advancing soviets in 1945. During its operation, more than 1.5 million Jewish, Polish, Italian and French prisoners were brought here ,of which 1.1m. was exterminated as part of largest genocide in human history. Leaving survivors terribly scared for live.
The Auschwitz complex comprises of original buildings and you can see the original roads, fences, watchtowers and railway ramps, and death wall.
Visit some of the barracks on the Auschwitz I complex, which now house a collection of original exhibitions and documents, as well as articles stolen from prisoners upon camp arrival.1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Brzezinka
Brzezinka, PolandThe second part of the tour - Birkenau (Auschwitz II) - the largest camp from over 40 camps and sub-camps from Auschwitz complex.
Originally planned as a camp for Soviet prisoners of war, it eventually became a concentration camp for prisoners of various nationalities and a center of the extermination of Jews. Its construction began in October 1941 by hands of slave labourers, in a place of displaced and mostly demolished village of Brzezinka and three kilometres from Auschwitz I.
It was design to hold 125 000 prisoners at one time. Who was from the start destined to die from cold, hunger, diseases and of exhaustion. Prisoners was treated as redundant and easily replaceable work force.
You will sea unimaginable living condition, prisoners have to adapt. You can walk to preserved camp barracks. You will see rail ramp, when infamous Dr. Mengele oversaw selection process of new arrivals, when split second decided of you life or death in gas chambers. Which were only 200m away.1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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This meeting point is for option without pick up included, it is located next to the ATM right next to the entrance to the MuseumView Location
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Pick up point for option with pick up is located at Pawia 18b street in front of Mercure Hotel at Kiss&Ride Parking.View Location
End point
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This meeting point is for option without pick up included, it is located next to the ATM right next to the entrance to the MuseumView Location
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Pick up point for option with pick up is located at Pawia 18b street in front of Mercure Hotel at Kiss&Ride Parking.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the time of departure might change due to availability of the guides at the museum. The change in time of departure does not qualify for a refund.
- Please make sure to bring with you ID or passoprt. Because before the entrance seciurity will ask about it.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
Tickets can be redeemed at thE starting point• Please note: entrance tickets and transport are included. Present this voucher to our host to get entry tickets. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the Museum. You will get your directly entrance ticket from your driver. • Please note, you must take your ID with you. The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought into the Museum can not exceed dimensions: 30x20x10 cm. Please leave your bags in the bus • Please note the time may change due to the schedule in the Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and sometimes tour might get cancelled and in this case you'll be refunded full amount To contact us : booking@discovercracow.com and in any case or issue contact us on Whatsapp +48 577 772 181Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Warsaw time to receive 100% refund.
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