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The Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau is vast and complex, and visiting without guidance can make it difficult to know where to go and to truly understand what you’re seeing. On this guided visit, your tour leader helps you navigate the memorial while sharing historical background information and the stories of former prisoners and survivors. With entrance fees and round-trip transport from Krakow included, the logistics are taken care of, so you can focus fully on the site's meaning and significance.

Save time booking your own transfers and admission to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, and benefit from this ticket and transport package where everything is organized for you. The trip begins with Krakow hotel pickup, and once at Auschwitz-Birkenau, a guided tour around the site is provided to learn more about the history of this former concentration camp, which was built in Nazi-occupied Poland.

Expand your knowledge of World War II history and the tragic events that unfolded in Nazi-occupied Poland with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Instead of figuring out local bus timetables, get picked up from your Krakow accommodation and taken directly to the former concentration camp. Once at the site, a museum guide takes you through the main parts of both sites to see remnants of gas chambers, crematoriums, the "Death Gate," and more.

This full day tour introduces you to Ojcowski National Park, full of magical castles, caves, forests and a landscape of Jurassic limestone canyons and rock formations. We will tour Pieskowa Skala castle, as well as the ruins of Ogrodzieniec Castle, the largest and most famous castle structure in Silesia. You get your own driver for yourself or your group, driving a clean and well-maintained car for an exclusive, high quality tour of these magical landscapes.

Enjoy an elegant evening listening to the music of Frederic Chopin, Poland’s most-celebrated composer, by booking your ticket for a concert in Krakow’s Chopin Gallery. Settle into your seat at the historic Old Town venue as award-winning musicians perform a selection of the master’s most beloved works, bringing to life the rich history and culture of Poland.

Wolf’s Lair (Wilczy Szaniec or Wolfsschanze) was Hitler’s main headquarters during World War II, and the overgrown bunkers are one of Poland’s most atmospheric sites. Leave the 4-hour drive from Warsaw to your guide on this private tour that gets you there and back in a day. You’ll visit the Treblinka Memorial, site of a German concentration camp and slave labor camp, en route to Warsaw.

Visit two of Poland’s most important historic sites on this full-day group tour from Krakow. Take a moving tour of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp to learn more about the Nazi occupation of Poland and the atrocities committed by the Third Reich. After, venture underground for a tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avoid the hassle of piecing together public transportation to the two destinations.

Uncover the dark history of Nazi-occupied Poland on a tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, one of the most notorious Nazi concentration camps, from Krakow. It's sure to be an emotional day, so you'll be glad of someone else taking care of logistics as you learn more about Poland’s WWII history and visit the Oskar Schindler Factory to discover the true story behind Steven Spielberg’s "Schindler’s List". Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.

Two of the most popular sightseeing spots outside of Krakow are Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau—the former concentration camp during Nazi-occupied Poland. On this tour, save time and visit both sites in a day. Take the stress out of organizing transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. Don't waste time waiting in long ticket lines as admission tickets are included. An English-speaking guide accompanies you at both sites to enhance your tour and teach you about their history.

Gdansk’s Old Town is beautiful but it can be hard to put it into its cultural context without a guide. This walking tour lets you see the essential sights, from Golden Gate to St. Mary’s Church and the medieval Crane, and learn about famous citizens as you do. You’ll finish at the Museum of the Polish Post Office, site of a heroic defense against the Nazis during World War II.

Get a close-up view of Krakow on this walking tour around the Old Town area. As this is a private tour, you can go at your own pace, customize the itinerary, and see and do exactly what you want. Krakow’s streets and buildings are full of history, and you’ll learn all about it from your English-speaking guide. This is an ideal tour for first-time visitors to Krakow, and travelers who want an active way of seeing the city.

Perfect for travelers interested in Krakow’s royal history and beautiful architecture, this tour helps you skip the long ticket lines and quickly get inside Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral. Instead of exploring alone, your visit is enhanced with a guided tour to help you learn about the lives of Polish Kings and fascinating stories about the royal treasures, artwork, and jewels that you see.

Make time for relaxation on your vacation with this day trip to Zakopane and its hot springs. Ideal for those staying in Krakow who want to visit Zakopane, this trip skips the need to navigate unfamiliar public transportation by arranging round-trip transfers for you. Enjoy two stops along the way at two small villages before you reach the Chochołów thermal pools. Then spend a few hours soaking in the warm water before it’s time to head back.

Schindler’s Factory was an enamel factory that operated during World War II, when Poland was under Nazi occupation. Its owner—Oskar Schindler—saved the lives of over 1200 Jewish people, and this ticket allows you to visit the original factory building. Instead of waiting in a long ticket line, avoid the crowds at the entrance and get straight in. Then, have free time to explore the exhibits independently at your own pace.

The site of the moving events depicted in Spielberg’s Academy Award–winning Schindler’s List, Oskar Schindler’s Factory is a must-visit for anyone with an interest in the Second World War. This small-group tour, with licensed guide, lets you make the absolute most of the engaging interactive exhibition and learn about life for ordinary citizens under Hitler’s rule. Meet your guide at the entrance: your tour includes your ticket.

Visit a site that pays respect to the victims that lost their lives during the tragic events of the Second World War— Auschwitz-Birkenau. This former concentration camp during Nazi-occupied Poland has become a memorial and museum. On this tour, you’ll save time booking transport by having Krakow hotel pickup and drop-off included. Entrance tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau are included, and you’ll explore the sites with an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience and provide commentary.

History and architecture fans—this one’s for you. Discover one of Krakow’s iconic buildings with ease—thanks to this convenient admission and walking tour package. Rather than waiting in long ticket lines, gain easy admission to a permanent exhibition of Wawel Castle, with a guide to accompany you and provide commentary. You can also visit the spectacular Wawel Cathedral, with a chance to see royal treasures along the way.

Learn about the former Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp on this 6-hour tour from Krakow. Take in the history and horror of this UNESCO-listed site, where over a million people died during World War II. The tour includes a documentary film about the Nazi camps and visits to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the two separate camps on site.

Krakow’s UNESCO-listed Old Town is the city’s most atmospheric district and the best way to explore is on foot. This walking tour immerses you in the district's rich history and culture and checks off all the highlights including the Royal Route and the Wawel Castle complex; the medieval St. Mary’s Basilica and 17th-century St Peter and Paul’s Church, and the historic Cloth Hall.

Spend a day learning about the somber history of WWII from a guide while you visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. This Auschwitz-Birkenau tour from Krakow allows you to walk both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau with a guide who tells stories as you see the exhibits. Headsets are provided to make sure you don’t miss any of the important details along the way.

Get acquainted with the history and major sights of Warsaw on a small-group morning coach tour. Hear stories from the city’s long and dramatic past as you visit the UNESCO-listed Old Town, Royal Castle, St. John’s Cathedral, the Praga district, and other must-see destinations. Learn about Warsaw during Nazi occupation as you visit wartime landmarks like the former Jewish Ghetto and the Monument of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944 on this comprehensive introduction to the Polish capital.

Combine two popular tours into one—and see more of Poland—on this full-day tour from Krakow to Auschwitz-Birkenau and the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Explore each UNESCO World Heritage Site on guided tours; learn the tragic impact of Poland’s wartime history, then go underground to see caverns, chapels, and statues carved from salt. This full-day tour includes pickup and drop-off at centrally-located Krakow hotels, entrance fees, and guided tours, with all transport by climate-controlled vehicle.

Checking off the dispersed sites of Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum in a day requires a lot of transport planning. If you want to save time and visit these sites with ease, then this day tour is a great choice. Round-trip transfers from Krakow are included, as well as admission to each site to avoid time wasted in ticket lines.

Learn about the creepy side of Krakow with this evening walking tour. Your local guide will regale you with ghost stories, tales of medieval torture, urban legends, and true crime accounts. Make your way to some of the city’s favorite landmarks like St. Mary's Basilica, Collegium Maius, and Katyński's Square, but this time discover their lesser-known dark pasts.