Our regular excursion to the most well-known symbol of Holocaust, with door-to-door service.
Join the millions visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau every year to commemorate countless lives lost to the Nazi industry of genocide. Once a death camp, today one of the most important historical monuments and places of memory not only in Poland or Europe but the entire world.
Many of these visitors choose to come to Poland just to pay their respects to the victims of Auschwitz, and if you are in Kraków or other nearby cities, it is almost inexcusable to not take this trip yourself. With help of professional guides, you will see and understand how this complex of was built, what function each place had, and what are the most important touchstones left there.
The haunting atmosphere of Auschwitz is unique and something you will never forget. You cannot comprehend the tragedy and crime of Auschwitz-Birkenau without seeing the gas chambers and crematoria yourself. It is a journey worth embarking on, and while this trip will not make you feel good or happy, you will be glad that you took it.
Auschwitz-Birkenau is the site of the world’s greatest tragedy and atrocity. More than a million people paid the price of Nazi ambitions, facing terrifying and inhuman fate. Hitler turned extermination into an industry, and Auschwitz-Birkenau was his biggest factory of death. The gas chambers spared nobody, terminating men, women, and the elderly alike. There is not enough words in the world to describe Auschwitz in a way that gives all of its victims justice. This is why so many people decide to pay their respect in person. With help of a guide, you see the complex, understanding its workings in detail. Administrative headquarters, crematoria, women’s camp, all these spaces can only be really understood by visiting them and feeling them. Auschwitz-Birkenau is an experience that will change you forever, but an important one. This is why it remains one of the most visited places in Europe. Many choose to travel to Poland just to commemorate those who lost their lives there. Join them by taking our trip. If you are in Kraków already, there really are no excuses to not do so.
You can find more information about the Museum under this link.
What is also important booking the tour in advance, will secure the spot to enter the museum as there is a limited amount of places on any given day.
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Our trip is recommended on Trip Advisor by over 97% of travellers.
Overall, my partner and I were absolutely delighted with this tour and the experience that they provided us. If visiting Krakow, I believe no visit would be complete without seeing Auschwitz. Make no mistake, this is not an enjoyable visit but a visit that we all are obliged to make in memory of what was committed against fellow human beings. Our hotel pick-up arrived on time to the minute and we were greeted by Paul,our driver, who was friendly, very professional and who possesses an excellent sense of humour. The vehicle that was to carry us throughout the day was a modern and clean Mercedes-Benz mini-bus. The tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau was informative and our tour guide herself very knowledgable and thanks to headsets and a radio we had no difficulty in listening throughout the entire tour. Afterwards, we drove to the salt-mines and had a fantastic experience with an equally fantastic tour-guide. Overall, I could not recommend this experience enough and I am very grateful to the operator for giving us such an enjoyable experience
I had booked this Tour before I had arrived in Krakow. It was easy and simple to get the booking completed. I recieved email and Texts from the Company making me aware when and where I was getting picked up which made everything run smoothly. Driver explained everything that was going on and what the plans where for the day. The 2 tour guides we had at both sites where very good and explained indepth. Any questions that where asked where happily answered. The lunch that was supplied was filling and plentiful. The Tour for me was anout 10 hours in total. From about 8am to 6pm drop off at the centre of Krakow. Although you can get to both places yourself I found it alot easier with this Tour and less hassle.
Brilliant - a must see - and very well organised door to door transport! Good communication from the tour organisers.
This is a trip not to be missed. We booked the tour of Auschwitz, Birkenau and Wieliczka from the UK and read several reviews of previous tours. Although we knew that it was going to be a long day, the tour was so engrossing, moving and well organised that it was hard to believe that it lasted 12 hours. On the coach journey to Auschwitz from Krakow a video of the liberation of the camp gave a graphic reminder and set the emotional tone for the visit to the two camps. The tour driver/guide was excellent throughout the day and provided detailed explanation and descriptions of the camps and answered questions. As this was mid-January, the queues were not long and the places relatively uncrowded. However, this being January it was worth being prepared for being out in the open for much of the time and for a lot of walking - warm clothes were essential. The salt mine visit provided a welcome contrast at the end of the day. Lots of steps down and then a waking tour through the passages and hollowed out chambers. It was well guided by a humorous member of the mine staff. And it was warmer underground than outside! We had visited a bakery in Krakow to get breakfast to take with us before being picked up from outside our apartment at 7.45am The packed lunch was fine and there were opportunities to grab a coffee during the breaks. Thank you to our guide for pacing the day well and dropping us back to our apartment at the end of the day.
It is a door to door service so you will be picked up in the morning from you place of stay. Our English-speaking driver will take care of you all day long. Here is how it looks:
Please note that you must bring your ID or passport to enter Museum’s grounds.
It is a long day so You can also order a lunch box which will be served on the way back. Just let us know whether you have any special requests (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free or lactose free)! Our lunches are freshly prepared with the best Polish ingredients and your driver will make sure it will be delivered to you.
*All times are approximate and depend on traffic and guide availability.
You can visit Auschwitz from Krakow, as it is located only 50 kilometers (around 30 miles) from Krakow City Center. It will be more comfortable and less expensive to join our organized tour rather than take a bus from Krakow to Oswiecim by yourself. Why? Mr.Shuttle offers a door-to-door service so you won’t need to search for Krakow-Oswiecim Bus at the bus station, as well as transportation back to Krakow. You will be picked up directly from your hotel and our driver will take care of you for the entire duration of the trip. English-speaking guide is included to the tour — you won’t need to buy any tickets on your own, or stand in the line as we book tickets beforehand. Finally, our offer includes also English-speaking driver assistance so you won’t need to worry about anything and you can ask him about everything you want to know. Groups are small and driven by comfortable Mercedes Sprinter Mini Bus or Mercedes Vito equipped with AC and video screens.
The nearest airport is Krakow Balice Airport and we can pick you up for the trip from there as well! Although our pickup time is usually in the morning, if you are arriving later just let us know! We will try our best to find a solution for you, including the possibility of a private car.
What is also important making a booking in advance, will secure the spot to enter the museum as there is a limited amount of places on any given day.
If you are wondering how to plan a day trip from Krakow during your stay, you can find some practical tips here:
You will be back in Krakow around 3.00 – 4.00 p.m., book Mr.Shuttle packed lunch box if you would like to eat something on the way back.
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We will pick you up and drive you back to your hotel or apartment.
On your way, you will watch a documentary introduction movie.
If you want to order a launch package during the tour please select this option during booking.
Here is a break down of all the activities
In Auschwitz I Museum You will join an English tour – provided by the Museum’s guide – for about 2 hours. After that, we will transfer You to Auschwitz II – Birkenau, which is about 2 km away. You will spend there about 1 hour with the same guide.
Please note that you must bring your ID or passport to enter Museum’s grounds.
Please note that this tour is not available on: 25th of December, 1st of January, Liberation Anniversary, Easter Saturday afternoon, Easter Sunday and March of the Living Day.
Auschwitz-Birkenau is the most well-known Nazi concentration camp, somehow a “point zero” for the history of other camps. Operating in 1940-1945, it ended up being the place of a massive extermination, not known to human history before. 1 million Jewish people were exterminated there, which also makes it the main place where Holocaust took place.
Auschwitz consisted of around 40 subcamps, but the most tragic events happened in Auschwitz I (administrative headquarters) with Crematorium I and Birkenau (Auschwitz II) with crematoria II-V. The inmates in the first mass transport in June 1940 were political prisoners – Poles, there were around 700 of them. Ever since 1942 and Wannsee Conference, a massive transportation of Jews from all over Europe has started. Initially, Auschwitz was not a death camp and the first gassing was in September 1941 – it included Soviet soldiers and some of the most sick prisoners. The situation quickly changed, though.
Due to the great location of Oswiecim – the city where the camp was located – where railroad tracks from many places in Europe crossed their paths, it was possible to organise transports of Jews, Roma, Russians and various other nationalities. Auschwitz-Birkenau was the only Nazi concentration camp with such an organised number and tattooing system, which later allowed to estimate almost the exact number of prisoners/murdered there. There were around 1.3 million of inmates in Auschwitz-Birkenau during the 5 years of its existence, with approximately 1.1 million (mostly Jews) of them being killed.
We use a fleet of new Mercedes-Benz Vans and Minibuses. Our drivers are well trained and fully licesned for travel ground transportation. Our door to door service means that you will be pickup directly form your hotel and delivered to the same spot after the tour, for free.
Guides are local experts certified by the museum. Maximum group size is 30 people. You will be equipped with headphones to hear guide better in crowded areas.
On the way, we will serve you our delicious packed lunch set freshly prepared everyday including: chicken & pasta salad, cheese sandwich, chocolate wafer and bottle of water. We also offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options so if you need one, please remember to add a remark in your booking form.
What is also important booking the tour in advance, will secure the spot to enter the museum as there is a limited amount of places on any given day.
Here is our FAQ list of the Auschwitz visit
Please note that the maximum size of bags and backpacks allowed to carry on the Museum grounds is 30 x 20 x 10 cm. You can always leave your belongings inside the bus which will be parked nearby. Your whole tour is operated by the same driver so you don’t need to worry about your bag being left behind.
Please note that this activity does not take place on: 25th of December, 1st of January, Liberation Anniversary, Easter Saturday afternoon, Easter Sunday and March of the Living Day. If you have any doubts about availability on any particular day, please do not hesitate to ask our staff about it!
Mr. Shuttle former KrakowShuttle is a fully licensed, travel company established in Krakow in 2003. From the very beginning, we have specialized in professional tours and transfers services for tourists and business travelers. Providing reliable and efficient DMC services is our priority.
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