9 hours
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Overview
What can one place teach us about the darkest chapter in history? Travel from Katowice to Krakow in a private car for a deeply moving guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum.
Highlights:
- Discover the dark history of Auschwitz-Birkenau with a 5-Star Licensed Guide
- Learn the truth of the Holocaust at Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II-Birkenau
- See the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" gate & original prison barracks
- Stop in Krakow & enjoy free time to explore the Old Town
- Relax with private round-trip transport from your accommodation in Katowice.
Book a 9H private tour from Katowice to Krakow & Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum to engage in an educational & emotionally powerful journey through history. Your Private Licensed Guide will accompany you on a guided tour of the original Nazi concentration & extermination camp complex, a site preserved as a testament to victims of the Holocaust & a stark reminder of the atrocities of WWII.
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Very well organized, emotional tour
78piad, Oct 2025
Already in advance I had a nice contact via WhatsApp for the planned excursion. The tour was excellently organized and we had a pleasant private car ride. The whole day was carried out with a lot of respect and professional competence. Our German-speaking guide was sensitive, well informed and conveyed the heavy topic very gracefully. A deeply moving and important experience that I can only recommend – thank you!
Itinerary
Katowice
Begin your journey with a comfortable ride from your accommodation in Katowice in a private vehicle.
30 minutesKrakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
As you arrive, your guide will lead you through the grounds of Auschwitz I, where you'll see the iconic gate with the chilling inscription “Arbeit Macht Frei.” Visit the preserved barracks, exhibitions, and original structures where more than a million innocent people lost their lives. The guide will share stories of individual prisoners, resistance efforts, and daily life in the camp, offering deep insight into the human experience behind the history.
4 hoursSt Mary's Basilica
The second part of the tour takes you to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the site of mass extermination. Walk along the railway tracks where prisoners arrived, see the remains of the gas chambers and crematoria, and the vast expanse of wooden barracks. This site stands as a haunting but essential symbol of the Holocaust. Throughout the tour, your guide will present facts with empathy and respect, providing context to the events that unfolded here and honoring the memory of the victims. Take this meaningful opportunity to educate yourself, remember the victims, and ensure history is never forgotten!
3 hoursWawel Royal Castle
After the guided experience, your private driver will take you to Krakow, where you'll enjoy free time to explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through historic streets, marvel at medieval landmarks and do souvenir shopping or have lunch at your own leisure.
1 hourKatowice
Drop-off to your accommodation in Katowice, Poland.
30 minutes
Experience
Inclusions
- Licensed Guide for a group tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Katowice
- Stop in Krakow Old Town with 1,5-hour of free time
- Entry tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
- Auschwitz-Birkenau and Krakow from Katowice by Private Car
Exclusions
- Lunch (optional)
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- Tickets are very limited. You have to bring your ID and stand in the queue with your driver. If entry to Auschwitz I is not possible, you will visit only the site of Auschwitz II.
- Private transfers to Auschwitz-Birkenau are included, but the museum and memorial tour is in a group of up to 30 people. The guide will meet you on-site.
- The site is not fully accessible. Wheelchairs are available from the Visitor Center but must be reserved in advance.
- We recommend bringing your own snacks or packed lunch, as there is no lunch break and the location is remote.
- Transfers are by standard car for 1–4 people, or by van/minibus for 5+. To travel more comfortably, you can book a 5-person tour for a larger vehicle.
- Optional: Table reservations for lunch in Krakow.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we're happy to help!
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.