Auschwitz I and Birkenau Tickets
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About This Experience in Oswiecim
Why Visit Oswiecim?
Oswiecim, Poland offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Oswiecim provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Oswiecim
You can reach Oswiecim, Poland by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Licensed local guide
- Highly qualified, helpful and friendly customer service
- Entry fees (Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II Birkenau), insurance and taxes
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
StartWe meet all passengers at the meeting point at the main entrance to the museum. At the meeting point, you will be met by a Tour Leader. We will send all the details and meeting time the day before the trip.
End Point
After the 1 camp thereWe meet all passengers at the meeting point at the main entrance to the museum. At the meeting point, you will be met by a Tour Leader. We will send all the details and meeting time the day before the trip.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Start your tour by walking through the gate... 2 hours
Start your tour by walking through the gate of the first camp - Auschwitz I - originally conceived as a concentration camp, DA used as a detention center for the many Polish citizens arrested after the country's annexation to Germany in 1939, with the most recognizable sign Arbeit Macht Frei (Work sets you free). This part usually takes 2 hours and you will use an earphone to hear the Guide clearly. The group according to the Museum regulations has up to 30 people making the visit comfortable and accessible for each participant. Visit the original wooden buildings, fortified walls, barbed wire, gas chambers and crematoria – all leave a shocking impression that allows you to imagine the scale of the Holocaust.
After the 1 camp there is a short break of maximum 15 minutes 1 hour
After the 1 camp there is a short break of maximum 15 minutes. You will be taken DA to visit the second part of the tour - Birkenau (Auschwitz II), just 3 minutes away, which is the largest camp built and operated with the specific purpose of making Europe "Judenrein" (free from Jews). The same Guide continues a moving field conference in the village of Brzezinka, which was built in 1941 on orders from Heinrich Himmler (SS commander) and could hold around 90,000 prisoners. You will be told terrible stories of unimaginable living conditions, as well as cruel selection and pseudoscientific medical experiments conducted DA eminent Nazi doctors, including Josef Mengele. A story about the soldiers of the 60th Army of the Ukrainian First Front who opened the gates of Auschwitz on January 27, 1945, which meant the final liberation, concludes your tour with the feeling that this genocide should never have happened and cannot happen again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
Click the "Book Now" button on this page to complete your reservation through Viator's secure booking platform. You'll receive instant confirmation via email.
Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
