Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast-Track Tickets & Transfer Options

Guided tour of History's darkest chapter

This guided tour is a melancholy exploration of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, the infamous Nazi concentration camps. With over 1.5 million innocent lives lost during the Holocaust, these camps are enduring reminders of humanity's darkest chapter. An official guide leads your tour. Take in the haunting remnants of the camp, visit the barracks and the ruins of the gas chamber, and pay homage to the lives lost. A local host will meet you near Auschwitz I and ease your entry with pre-booked fast-track tickets.

Tailored tours and fast-track entry

Choose from English/Italian/German/French/Spanish/Polish-speaking Auschwitz-Birkenau guides or the Last-Minute English guided tour for spontaneous decisions. Your ticket includes a fast-track entry into both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, bypassing the long queues. With headsets provided for an immersive auditory experience, you are set to delve deep into the Holocaust's harrowing history. Between the tour of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II–Birkenau, there will be a 10-15 minute break for lunch, after which you will board a bus for the second part of the visit.

Know before you go

What’s not allowed

• Please note that pets, smoking, luggage or large bags are not allowed.

• Strict dress code: short skirts are not allowed.

• Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the museum; only bags up to 30x20x10 cm in size are permitted.

• Baby strollers are not allowed inside.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

Additional information

• Guests may have to wait in long queues for some time before entering the camp. Please expect a considerable wait time at the entrance during peak season.

• Please note that tour timings may change, even within 24 hours of the scheduled start time. Kindly check the latest timing before your experience.

• Larger bags and luggage can be stored in the cloakroom.

• Pickup times are approximate and may vary on the day of your visit. While your preferred time will be recorded, the exact schedule is confirmed one day in advance and shared via email and/or WhatsApp, so we recommend allowing some flexibility when planning your day.

• If your accommodation is outside the pickup zone, in a restricted area, or in a location with limited vehicle access, you may be asked to meet at the closest available pickup point.

• Auschwitz is a highly regulated and sensitive historical site, and there are occasions when fast-track access cannot be guaranteed due to decisions made directly by the museum authorities.