• Katowice - Start your adventure with a relaxing journey from your accommodation in Katowice in a private vehicle.
• Oświęcim - Upon arrival, your guide will escort you through the grounds of Auschwitz I, where you’ll encounter the iconic gate with the somber inscription “Arbeit Macht Frei.” Explore the preserved barracks, exhibitions, and original structures where over a million innocent lives were lost. The guide will share stories of individual prisoners, resistance efforts, and daily life in the camp, providing profound insight into the human experience behind the history.
• Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau - The second part of the tour leads you to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the site of mass extermination. Walk along the railway tracks where prisoners arrived, observe the remains of the gas chambers and crematoria, and the vast expanse of wooden barracks. This site stands as a poignant yet crucial symbol of the Holocaust. Throughout the tour, your guide will present facts with empathy and respect, offering context to the events that occurred here and honoring the memory of the victims. Embrace this meaningful opportunity to educate yourself, remember the victims, and ensure history is never forgotten!
• Kraków Old Town - Following the guided experience, your private driver will transport you to Krakow, where you’ll have free time to explore the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through historic streets, admire medieval landmarks, and enjoy souvenir shopping or lunch at your leisure.
• Katowice - Return to your accommodation in Katowice, Poland.

• 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

• Lunch (optional)

What insights can a single location provide about the most somber period in history? Embark on a private car journey from Katowice to Krakow for an emotionally impactful guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum.

Highlights:

• Uncover the grim history of Auschwitz-Birkenau with a 5-Star Licensed Guide
• Gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust at Auschwitz I & Auschwitz II-Birkenau
• View the notorious “Arbeit Macht Frei” gate & original prison barracks
• Pause in Krakow & enjoy leisure time to explore the Old Town
• Enjoy the convenience of private round-trip transport from your accommodation in Katowice.

Reserve a 9-hour private tour from Katowice to Krakow & Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum to participate in an educational & profoundly moving exploration of history. A Private Licensed Guide will lead you through a guided tour of the original Nazi concentration & extermination camp complex, a site maintained as a tribute to Holocaust victims & a stark reminder of the horrors of WWII.

• 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!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.