Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Memorial Private Guided Tour from Krakow

Enjoy a fully private Auschwitz-Birkenau tour with private transportation from Krakow and a dedicated licensed guide. Discover the history of the Holocaust through a personalized, respectful, and in-depth visit to the memorial.

This private tour offers a respectful and informative visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial with both private transportation and a private licensed guide. Travel comfortably from Krakow and explore the memorial at your own pace while receiving personalized historical insight. Discover the site's tragic history with sensitivity, accuracy, and the flexibility of a fully private experience.

Highlights:

Private round-trip transport from Krakow in a comfortable vehicle
Dedicated private licensed guide throughout the entire visit
Explore Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau at a comfortable pace
Personalized commentary with time to ask questions
Visit both memorial sites with historical context and respect
Professionally organized experience with all logistics arranged

This fully private experience combines the comfort of private transportation with the undivided attention of a licensed guide. Your itinerary is carefully planned to provide a meaningful, educational, and reflective visit while allowing for a more personal experience than a standard group tour.

Itinerary:

Transfer to Oświęcim / approx. 1h 30min

Your private driver will pick you up directly from your accommodation in Krakow. Relax during the comfortable journey to Oświęcim, where your private licensed guide will accompany you throughout the visit to the memorial.

Auschwitz I Museum / 1h 45min / Admission Ticket Included

Begin your private guided tour of Auschwitz I. Visit the original camp buildings, prisoner barracks, exhibitions, and preserved historical sites while your guide provides detailed historical context and answers your questions throughout the tour.

Short Break / 15min

Take a short break before continuing to the second part of the memorial.

Auschwitz II–Birkenau / 1h 15min / Admission Ticket Included

Continue your private tour at Auschwitz II–Birkenau, where you will see the remains of the gas chambers and crematoria, railway unloading ramp, prisoner barracks, and the memorial dedicated to the victims. Your guide will explain the history of the camp with care, respect, and historical accuracy.

Return Transfer to Krakow / approx. 1h 30min

After the visit, your private driver will take you back to Krakow in comfort, giving you time for quiet reflection following this important and moving experience.

Please note

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available (please write us exact age of child before tour)
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
A considerate amount of walking is involved
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Bags and backpacks larger than 30x20x10 cm are not allowed on the museum grounds. You may store luggage in the vehicles free of charge.
Please, provide exact name and surname from your passports/documents (tickets are personal)
Please bring a document confirming the name and surname of each participant
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions

FAQ

How far is Auschwitz from Krakow?

It is 66 km distant from Krakow which means that it takes about 1 h 30 min to get there by car. It is a separate town with no administrative relevance to Krakow, which is why the tour takes that much time.

I am using a wheelchair, can I visit Auschwitz?

The tour is not accessible for people with a disability due to a gravel surface and many buildings with no ramps or lifts.

What luggage size can I take to Auschwitz?

The dimensions are 30x20x10 and you will not be able to enter with any luggage that exceeds those. These are strictly followed and controlled. You can leave your bigger luggage in the car, it will be locked and supervised by the driver.

What to bring

* Remember to bring your identity document or passport (without it, you will not be able to enter the museum). All customers are obliged to take their ID document with them on the day of the tour (if there is no such document, the staff of the facility have the right to refuse entry to the museum). The name and surname on the reservation must be identical as in ID document.Organizer does not take any responsibility if any of our customers will be refused to enter Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau due to lack of documents.

* Please, wear comfortable shoes - the tour requires a lot of walking, and also take an umbrella or a raincoat so you are prepared in case of rain (the majority of the tour will take part outside).

* You will be asked to leave your bigger belongings in a car (don’t worry, they will be locked and supervised by our driver). The allowed dimensions of a bag you can take with you are 30x20x10 (A4 size).