Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, Rynek Glowny, Krakow Poland
Your tour begins with transportation from Krakow (hotel you specified or a meeting point you choose from). Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is located in the town Oswiecim, about 1h15min in one way (65km). Every driver we cooperate with has all required by EU permissions for passenger transport. An English speaking and friendly leader of the group will assist you at any time you need. After arriving in Oswiecim, have a short break to grab a coffee or keep an eye on outdoor exhibitions.Then be kindly introduced to your local and professional guide who is licensed by Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, ul. Wiezniow Oswiecimia 20 Entrance to the Museum is located at Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej Str. no. 11, Oswiecim 32-603 Poland
Start your tour by walking through the gate to the first camp - Auschwitz I - originally conceived as a concentration camp, to be used as a detention centre for the many Polish citizens arrested after Germany annexed the country in 1939, with the most recognizable sign Arbeit Macht Frei (Work Makes You Free).This part usually takes 2 hours and you will be using a headset to hear your guide clearly. The group according to the Museum’s rule counts up to 30 people making the visit comfortable and accessible for every participant. Visit the original wooden buildings, fortified walls, barbed wires, gas chambers and crematoria - all of those leave a shocking impression allowing to imagine the scale of Holocaust.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Brzezinka, Brzezinka, Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland
After the 1st camp short break up to 15 minutes is planned. You will be taken by us to visit the second part of the tour - Birkenau (Auschwitz II), only 3 minutes away, which is the largest camp built and operated for the specific purpose of making Europe ''Judenrein'' (free of Jews). The same guide continues a poignant lecture about the camp in the village Brzezinka (Birkenau) which was constructed in 1941 on the order of Heinrich Himmler (SS commander) and could hold some 90 000 prisoners.You will be told about terrible stories of unimaginable living conditions as well as cruel selection and pseudo-scientific medical experiments made by prominent Nazi doctors including Josef Mengele. A history about soldiers of the 60th Army of the First Ukrainian Front opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, which meant the final liberation, ends your tour with a feeling, both this genocide should never have happened and it can not happen again.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Krakow, Krakow, Lesser Poland Province, Southern Poland
When the tour ends, you are not rushed by us. There is at least a 20 minutes break which you can spend in a bookstore, grocery store or just rest. After another 1h15min on the way, you will be taken to a predetermined address in Krakow.
Duration: 2 hours
See Availability.
1: Pawia 18a, 31-154 Kraków, Poland
2: Przystanek Turystyczny Kiss&Ride, Wielopole 2, 31-072 Kraków, Poland
3: Starowiślna 65, 31-052 Kraków, Poland
Traveler pickup is offered
1) Please select or provide your address in Krakow. If you choose a cheaper option, select the meeting point that suits you best.
2) You will receive a welcome message from us with your booking confirmation.
3) Departure time depends on availability in Auschwitz and the schedule they make.
4) Customers from hotels in the area of the Main Square, will be sent to the nearest possible pick-up point.
5) Customers from hotels outside the area will be asked to wait at a designated point.
6) The exact pickup time and location will be confirmed a day before the tour.
7) Due to extensive renovations in the western part of Krakow, we regret to inform you that we are currently unable to accommodate pickups from that area, because it causes traffic jams and delays. Also, the meeting point at Floriana Straszewskiego 19 (next to the Philharmonic) will be temporarily closed. For anyone who lives in the area, we can find a convenient and safe place for a pickup. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
7 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
DEPARTURE: The hours you book are tentative and may change due to schedule at the Auschwitz Museum and traffic conditions.
DOCUMENTS: You must provide full names of all participants when reserving and bring a passport or ID for entry to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum. Without these, entry may be denied.
VISIT: At Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, hundreds visit daily, making individual pacing difficult. Respectful behavior and smart casual dress are mandatory. Eating, smoking, and loud behavior are prohibited on-site.
PICKUP: Some Krakow hotels are in traffic-restricted zones. Pickup will be arranged from the nearest accessible point, with prior notification.
LUNCH: Lunch is not included. There's no time for a regular meal between visits to Auschwitz and Birkenau, so bring a snack. A grocery shop, snack bar, and restaurant are NOT available on-site.
SECURITY: Be prepared to go through a security check (similar to the airport's one) in order to enter Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum.
WEATHER: We operate in all weather conditions. Up to 70% of the time you spend outdoors (especially at Auschwitz II Birkenau). Please bring weather appropriate clothing and water on sunny days.
CHILDREN: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant seats are available. A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum can be traumatic, therefore we recommend that visitors should be at least 13 years old.
PICTURES: Visitors are generally allowed to take pictures with a few, clearly indicated exceptions. Taking photos in the buildings with the use of flash is forbidden.
RENOVATIONS: Due to extensive renovations in the western part of Krakow, we regret to inform you that we are currently unable to accommodate pickups from that area, because it causes traffic jams and delays. Also, the meeting point at Floriana Straszewskiego 19 (next to the Philharmonic) will be temporarily closed. For anyone who lives in the area, we can find a convenient and safe place for a pickup. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Posted By : John_T
Excellent driver Norbert and guide. Sensitive, well informed, professional and caring approach to a traumatic period in Polands history.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Melvin_N
Definitely worth the experience, the tour guide was very knowledgeable and we felt the chill at every point of the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Jonathan_G
A very memorable and somewhat sobering experience. A fascinating insight into a significant era of history. The guide (Michal) was very good and informative. He was very passionate about telling us about this difficult part of Polish history!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Steven_G
Great driver and tour guide. Everything went very smoothly and was on time from start to finish. They were very knowledgeable and respectful of this special place. Would definitely book again with this company.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Jacqui309
Really informative guide. The visit was during fantastic weather which meant it was easy to get around. There is a lot of walking on uneven surfaces so you do need to be reasonably fit.
Auschvitz is quite crowded, Bergenau less so. Amazing to see and get just a little understanding of just how awful this place was. I don’t think you can ever fully comprehend the horror but I am so glad to visited
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Dotty444
This is a very moving tour, particularly going to Birkenau. We heard a lot of stories about tour companies cancelling trips a few days before, but we had no problems at all with Hello Cracow. They were extremely efficient, communicated well through WhatsApp and our driver, Lukasz was excellent, giving us a tour on the way to the camp and explaining all the sights. We would highly recommend. Thank you Lukasz!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : masonherlitzke
This was a great and informative tour. Our guide Pawel was great. He knew his stuff and handled a very tough subject very well. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit Auschewitz-Birkenau.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : lesleydY3232QW
Very interesting. Very informative guide.
Was impressed with the organisation , everything went smoothly and to time.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : alisonbD2321FQ
Really recommend this company. The communication beforehand was excellent and they quickly answered any questions we had. Our guide and driver Pawel was excellent. The tour was handled sensitively and respectfully with lots of facts and information.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
Posted By : Mari M
Very informative. Our guide was very respectful towards the history and place. Was very knowledgeable. Our first visit.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16
