6 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Private tour is the most convenient way of visiting Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camp during one day from Katowice. It is one of those places in the world that everybody should visit once in a lifetime to pay respect to the victims of holocaust and World War 2.
Operated by
Poland Travel
Ratings & Reviews
Average Rating
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If I could give a minus score -10
GDE96, Sept 2025
Do not book this with tripadvisor. They passed my booking to viator and they in turn passed it on to a local operator. I had looked at a couple of sites previously who did not have the exact date I was looking for but when I went on tripadvisor the date was available and they allowed me to book and put a hold on my credit card for the full amount which was non refundable if cancelled. Only later did they tell me the booking was only pending and they would let me know within 72 hours. This left me high and dry as they had taken the funds and I was unable to explore any other options or dates. Needless to say they did not come through with the tickets and notified me the evening before I was due to do the tour even though I had left a number of messages with them in the days before. When I questioned the local operator on their process they had the audacity to blame me for booking at the last minute. I said that other sites had blanked out dates that were unavailable and that when I booked and paid on the tripadvisor website I assumed I was paying for the tickets to be delivered immediately. A total farse of a way to do business. Be Aware.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Dear Customer, Thank you for your feedback. We were quite surprised by your review, as it does not concern the actual tour to Auschwitz, but rather the booking process through Viator/Tripadvisor. As clearly stated during the booking process, your reservation was not confirmed, and you did not receive any confirmation from our side. Therefore, we are unsure why you would expect the tour to proceed without confirmation. Due to high demand and limited ticket availability at the Auschwitz Museum, our tours are subject to manual confirmation. This is explained on the Viator platform before finalizing any booking. Real-time availability is not possible, and this is why confirmation is required before a booking can be considered finalized. Additionally, as you booked via Viator, we did not charge your card, nor did we receive any payment. Viator will automatically release the funds back to you in such cases. In summary, we are sorry for any misunderstanding, but your review seems to be directed at the Viator booking process rather than our actual service. We kindly ask that such concerns be addressed through the appropriate platform, as our team followed all standard procedures and communicated accordingly.
Highly recommend
helensV4429VD, Dec 2024
Highly recommended. Every detail was thought through and communicated well. Our driver picked us up direct from the apartment. Tour was so impactful with a wonderful guide. Such an important thing to do.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your glowing recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that you found every detail well thought out and communicated effectively. It’s wonderful to know that the convenience of the pickup and the impactful tour experience resonated with you. We take great pride in providing meaningful and seamless experiences, and we’re so glad the guide contributed to making it a memorable and impactful day for you. Thank you for highlighting the importance of this tour—we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Great private transportation with an incredible driver, Barton. Excursions were breathtaking and must see!
B2991VEkimv, Jul 2024
Bartos was our driver and he was top notch. He helped us into both tours, told us exactly what to do and even helped us with a snafoo of not bringing my dtrs ID bc in the states younger (<18) kids don't really need them. He chatted when we wanted to and let us sleep when we were tuckered out. He gave us some great recommendations which we followed the next day on our free day and they did not disappoint. Great uman and tour liason. We also felt fancy booking our tour which included private hotel pick-up/all relocations, and tours. Not to mention a quick food pitstop he discovered we needed by checking on us. Must book with them!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that Bartosz provided you with top-notch service and made your tours with us so enjoyable. It's great to know that his recommendations were helpful and that you appreciated the little extras like the food pitstop. We aim to make every aspect of our tours feel special and tailored to your needs, and we're thrilled we succeeded with your experience. We can't wait to have you travel with us again. Thank you for recommending us so highly!
Auschwitz private tour
edrK6790ES, Mar 2024
Everything was arranged down to the last detail, great guidance. Along the way we were told all kinds of things about Poland. Auschwitz made a deep impression
Itinerary
Katowice
Pick up and approx 1 hour drive to Auschwitz Birkenau Museum.
1 hourThe concentration camp in Auschwitz was established by German Nazis on the outskirts of the town Oswiecim in 1940. After the war, the camp was turned into museum displaying evidence of the genocide. Block no. 11, known as the Death Block, was where people were murdered also at the “Wall of Death”. Outside the camp, there is a gas chamber, where 70,000 people were killed in 1940-1943. A film made after the liberation of the camp is shown in various language version in the museum. In 1941, 3 kilometres from Oswiecim, in the former village of Brzezinka, the German Nazis established a new camp called Auschwitz II Birkenau. In 1942-1945, approx. 1.5 million people lived and died here. Most of them (90%) were Jews, others were Poles, Gypsies, Russians and prisoners from 28 countries of Europe, people of all nationalities and political and religious persuasions.
4 hoursKatowice
Around 1 hour drive back to Katowice
1 hour
Experience
Inclusions
- english speaking driver assistance
- entrance tickets to Auschwitz & Birkenau Camps
- transport by high quality air-conditioned minivans or minibus
- skip the line entrance
- sightseeing of Auschwitz & Birkenau in a group with an English speaking guide of up to 3,5 hours
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.