Self-Guided Day Trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau
Description
This day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau invites you to delve into one of the most significant and somber historical sites, allowing for a self-paced exploration of the area.
Trip Details
We will gather at 17 Floriana Straszewskiego Street at the designated time, after which our journey will take us from Kraków to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
After approximately 1.15 hours on the road, we will arrive in the town of O?wi?cim, a place that endured the horrors of Nazism from 1940 to 1945. During this era of World War II, the Third Reich established the Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau camps, where unimaginable atrocities were perpetrated, primarily against Jews and other prisoner groups.
Today, these grounds are part of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. Your visit enables you to witness the sections where inmates lived, such as the cell blocks, barracks, and latrines, all of which retain a haunting atmosphere. The crematoriums, gas chambers, and barbed wire encompassing the site serve as stark reminders of the past.
Throughout the tour, you'll also view the iconic train tracks in Auschwitz, which once transported countless individuals from across Europe to a tragic fate. An English-language brochure will be available to help you gather insights about the historical significance of different areas within this impactful site.
Upon concluding your visit to Auschwitz, after 2.5 hours, we will reconvene to start our return trip to Kraków, with an estimated overall duration of 8.5 hours for the outing.
What's included
- Transport by minibus or bus
- English–speaking tour assistant during the journey
- Admission to Auschwitz Birkenau
- Brochure in English
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of the activity, we'll meet at Floriana Straszewskiego 17, 31-101 in Kraków. You can check the exact meeting point here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BMuueEYUUHV9P4ia8. We recommend being ready at least 15 minutes in advance.
Required Documentation
Please remember to bring your ID card or passport on the day of the tour.
Important Info
Due to the high number of visitors, the schedule and duration of the tour may be subject to change. If there are any modifications to the departure time, you will be notified 12 to 24 hours in advance. It is essential that your mobile phone is fully operational in case of any updates.
Please note that large bags or backpacks are not allowed inside the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum (maximum permitted size: 20 x 30 cm).
This tour does not include food, and it is not possible to purchase food inside the site. Therefore, we recommend bringing your own snack and a bottle of water.
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