Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau, Schindler's Factory & Kazimierz Private Tour
ID: GYG76534-O-709843
Category:
Country: Poland
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Explore history with our Auschwitz tours! Choose private or shared tour for Auschwitz, and add exclusive private visits to Schindler's Factory, Jewish Quarter, or ghetto. Book your enriching tour now!
Embark on a poignant journey with our Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum tours, available in private or shared options from Krakow. Gain a profound perspective on the Holocaust as you explore the former concentration camp with a knowledgeable local guide. Opt for the private tour to extend your experience with exclusive visits to either the Jewish Quarter and ghetto or Oskar Schindler's Factory.
Itinerary/Activity Features:
Commence your experience with a convenient pickup in a private vehicle, delving into the history of Auschwitz on your way to the site. Upon arrival, join a museum representative for an insightful introduction before embarking on an approximately 3.5-hour guided tour through Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. Witness original structures, including watchtowers, residential barracks, a gas chamber, and a crematorium.
Explore the interiors, where surviving photos, documents, and personal belongings offer a poignant glimpse into the lives affected by Nazi crimes. Post-tour, linger in Auschwitz II-Birkenau at your leisure, guided by your local expert if you choose to extend your stay.
If your private tour includes optional visits, return to Krakow after the Auschwitz tour for a lunch break (if desired). Then, continue your journey with a private guide through either Oskar Schindler's Factory or the Jewish Quarter and Krakow ghetto.
Optional Visits:
Oskar Schindler's Factory:
Immerse yourself in the history of Nazi-occupied Krakow at Oskar Schindler's Factory. Your private guide illuminates the past through the perspectives of Polish, Jewish, and German inhabitants. Gain an intimate understanding of Oskar Schindler and his pivotal role during this dark period.
Jewish Quarter and Krakow Ghetto:
Embark on a tour of the former Jewish district, once known as Kazimierz, where centuries of Polish and Jewish cultures thrived in harmony. Your private guide unveils hidden gems and shares the vibrant history of this rich area. Conclude your exploration with a taste of Poland's famous street food before being conveniently dropped off at your pickup location.
Conclude your experience with a return transfer to your Krakow pickup point if you opted out of the additional visits. If you chose the private tour with optional stops, your exploration ends with a drop-off back at your starting location, leaving you centrally located to further discover the captivating city of Krakow.
Highlights
- Step back in time while exploring the former concentration and death camps
- Get the most of your time at Auschwitz-Birkenau with a private or shared tour
- Enjoy roundtrip private transportation with a history introduction on board
- See possessions that belonged to the former prisoners at Auschwitz-Birkenau
- Explore the Kazimierz, Getto or Schindler's Factory with the private tour option
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• As per the requirements of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, all participants are required to provide their full name and contact details as part of the booking
• Entrance may be refused if the name provided on the booking is not identical to the name on the ID provided when entering
• Owing to the requirements, all tickets to the museum are non-refundable. Please consider your purchase carefully
• There is a maximum luggage allowance of 1 bag per person (7.8 x 11.8 inches / 20 x 30 centimeters)
• This activity should be booked with at least 1 day's notice. If you wish to book the tour for the same day (no later than 09:00) you must contact the local supplier to check that it is possible
• The pace and duration of the tours are determined by the memorial's visitor service. Unfortunately, GetYourGuide and your guide have no influence on the duration of the break times
Please be ready at the reception desk or in front of the building if there is no reception at least 5 minutes before the pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
