Auschwitz-Birkenau & Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour from Kraków The Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine combo tour is an 11-hour full-day tour from Kraków that combines a guided visit to both Auschwitz I and Birkenau in the morning with a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine in the afternoon. It is a genuine, … Read more
Entry Passes Explained: Free Passes vs Paid Guided Tours Entry to the grounds of Auschwitz-Birkenau is free, but all visitors — including those visiting without a guide — must reserve a personalised entry pass in advance at visit.auschwitz.org. No walk-in access is available. Paid guided tours, led by licensed museum educator-guides, carry an additional fee … Read more
Auschwitz and Salt Mine Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau The Auschwitz and Salt Mine Guided Tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau includes hotel pickup, a private air-conditioned vehicle, skip-the-line entry to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, a licensed English-speaking guide for approximately 3.5 hours on-site, and return transfer to Kraków — all in one booking. Total day length … Read more
Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup from Kraków This is the most popular and most convenient way to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau from Kraków. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Kraków, round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, skip-the-line entry, and a 3.5-hour licensed guided tour of both Auschwitz I and Birkenau. Total day: approximately 7–8 … Read more
Guided Tour vs Self-Guided Visit at Auschwitz-Birkenau For a first-time visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau, a guided tour led by a licensed museum educator is strongly recommended — by the museum itself, by experienced visitors, and by this guide. The physical spaces at Auschwitz-Birkenau convey scale and atmosphere; the historical context required to fully comprehend what happened … Read more
How Far in Advance Should You Book Auschwitz-Birkenau? For summer visits (June–August), book as early as possible — ideally as soon as your travel dates are confirmed. The booking system opens 90 days in advance, and popular summer slots can sell out within days or hours of becoming available. For spring and autumn (April–May, September–October), … Read more
How to Book Auschwitz-Birkenau Tickets: Step-by-Step Guide All Auschwitz-Birkenau entry passes must be booked in advance at visit.auschwitz.org — the only official booking platform. Entry is free; guided tours carry a fee of approximately 75 PLN per person. The system releases passes 90 days in advance. No walk-in entry is available. Booking takes around 10–15 … Read more
Languages Available for Guided Tours at Auschwitz-Birkenau Licensed educator-guides at Auschwitz-Birkenau are available in over 20 languages, including English, Polish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew, Russian, Dutch, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, Norwegian, Swedish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Japanese, and Korean. English tours are the most widely available and run at frequent intervals throughout the day. Tours … Read more
Online Virtual Tours of Auschwitz-Birkenau The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial offers a live online guided tour of approximately two hours, conducted in real time by a licensed museum educator-guide. The tour is divided between Auschwitz I and Birkenau, uses archival photographs, maps, and documentary materials, and allows participants to ask the guide questions throughout. It is available … Read more
Organised Tour vs Booking Direct: Which Is Right for You? Booking direct through visit.auschwitz.org gives you maximum flexibility and is the lower-cost option if you have your own transport. An organised guided day tour — which bundles transport, a licensed guide, and pre-secured entry into a single booking — is more convenient, removes all logistical … Read more
