10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Oswiecim That You Shouldn't Miss

March 6, 2022 Jasper Kershner

Oświęcim (/ɒʃˈvjɛntʃiːm/; Polish: [ɔɕˈfʲɛɲt͡ɕim] ( listen); German: Auschwitz; Yiddish: אָשפּיצין‎ Oshpitzin) is a town in the Lesser Poland (Polish: Małopolska) province of southern Poland, situated 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Cracow, near the confluence of the Vistula (Wisła) and Soła rivers. The town is commonly known as being the location of the Auschwitz concentration camp (less commonly known as KL or KZ Auschwitz Birkenau) during World War II when Poland was under the control of Nazi Germany.
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1. Private Tour from Prague to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial

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On this private tour you will see the former largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp where over 1.1. million men, women and children lost their lives. You will see the place that is known all over the world as a symbol of terror, genocide and the Holocaust. You will walk through the barracks in which prisoners lived in the most horrific conditions and you will see their personal belongings. You will learn about the tragic history of this place, history that must never be forgotten.

Inclusions: Private guide, Car or Minivan, Driver, Entrance fee to Auschwitz Memorial

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By SueIngram

Virtual Video tour with Jan during Covid Lockdown, Excellent tour, very informative, interesting and knowledgeable guide. Thank you

2. Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine Museum Shared Guided Tour from Krakow

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Make your visit to the Auschwitz and Salt MIne as easy as possible on this 10-hours tour from Krakow. Sharing with other people in the minibus.. Pick-up/drop-off at hotel in Krakow

Inclusions: Professional English speaking guide in Auschwitz and Salt Mines,, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Krakow City,, Headphones to hear the guide clearly in bot locations,, Round-trip shared transfer,, Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan,, High quality, friendly and helpful English-speaking drivers,

Exclusions: Food and drinks (lunch), The cost for taking photos in the Wieliczka Salt Mine is 10 PLN / 2,5 Euro - cash only,, Gratuities

Reviewed By DottyP_72

Such a humbling experience to visit, although was a key reason why we visited Krakow. So much of it is left to see & the feeling of walking through the gas chamber was eerie. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, helpful & friendly. We appreciated her knowledge & pace of the tour. There were a number of times where we were asked to be respectful & remain silent in certain parts, which really made me think about what happened there. Whilst what happened there was tragic, the tour and information was fantastic. It was split across 2 separate sites & as we had our own transport we met our group at the 2nd site, without any issues. If you visit Krakow, this is a must trip! Given the history of this place, it wasn't quite what I expected. It was humbling & just made us appreciate life a bit more.

3. Auschwitz Birkenau and Salt Mine Full Day Guided Tour from Krakow hotel pick up

Krakow Auschwitz - Tours
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Auschwitz was established in 1940 It was the biggest Nazi concentration camp for Poles and prisoners from other countries. They were condemned by the hitlerite fascism to isolation and slow extermination by hunger, exhausting work, criminal experiments, or to a quick death as a result of individual and mass executions. A place definitely worth seeing. Wieliczka Salt mine Is a priceless historical monument of the world's material culture and the only open mining facility in the world working continuously since the Middle Ages. • One of the most well-known tourist facilities in Poland • A complex of underground excavations consisting of 3 thousand chambers of the total length of 300 km at levels from 64 to 327 meters deep • Inscribed onto the First UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage List in 1978

Inclusions: Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau and salt mine in English, Headphones to hear the guide, Documentary movie (subject to availability), Transportation between both Auschwitz camps and Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wi-Fi access, Insurance, Transport to and from Krakow, Comfortable air-conditioned minivan transportation with licensed driver, Masks and gloves for all guests available in our cars

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Extra fee in Wieliczka for taking photos 10pln

Reviewed By Keg1974

From start to finish this tour was outstanding. For obvious reasons it was an emotional and shocking day but a part of history that should never be forgotten. Our tour guide was fantastic (sorry, I cannot remember her name), the way she explained everything gave us a clear understanding. I took my teenage girls with me and they didn't want to say they 'enjoyed' the trip due to the nature of Auschwitz but it certainly will stay with us for a very long time. The communication and organisation of this company means we highly recommend them. many thanks for such an informative day. We went in December 2019 before Covid. Posting this review late. Sorry.

4. Auschwitz Birkenau Museum and Salt Mine All Inclusive DAY TRIP with Local Guides

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This option is all inclusive, we arrange for you transport and all tickets in advance!! If you are in Krakow just a few days and do not want to waste your time, select Auschwitz and Salt Mines one day tour. This will save you time and money!! We have prepared for you a special price offer. Door to door service, our driver will collect you from your hotel/apartment in Kraków. First you will join tour of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp and learn more about the Nazi occupation of Poland and the atrocities committed by the Third Reich, then tour of the Wieliczka salt mines, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Before Salt Mine you will have about 40min break for lunch. Price included all fees such us tickets for English tours, entrance, parkings, insurance, Our English speaking driver will assist you to be sure that you find right group, guide etc. Pick up time is between 7:15-9:00am we send exact pick up time 1 day before tours. Pick up from hotels/apartments in Kraków included

Inclusions: Professional English speaking guide in Auschwitz and salt Mine,, Hotel pickup and drop-off (or other place in Kraków on your request), Headphones to hear the guide clearly in bot locations,, Guaranteed to skip the long lines,, Round-trip shared transfer,, Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan,, High quality, friendly and helpful English-speaking drivers,

Exclusions: Food and drinks (lunch), Gratuities

Reviewed By elisabethw786

Great service, Michal arrange everything for us in advance. I suggest to visit Auschwitz with the guide you will have much more informations. Best price and excellent service

5. Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour by Private Transport from Krakow

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Pay tribute at one of Poland's most somber sites, the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp complex of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum, on this 7-hour day trip from Krakow. Feel more comfortable during the tour by private transport from Krakow, and explore the UNESCO-listed sites of Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau either with an English-speaking guide with group of 30pax.

Inclusions: Driver and vehicle at your total disposal, Guided group tour (max. size 20pax), Pickup and drop-off from your Krakow accommodation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Guy D

The service was punctual. The driver was very friendly and helpful. The vehicle was clean both inside and out. Everything that you need.

6. Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow

Auschwitz Salt Mine Tours from Krakow
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Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum as easy as possible on this 7-hour tour from Krakow. We organize a small group limited (in a minivan or bus), you’ll travel to the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. Our comfortable minivan will pickup and drop-off directly from your accommodation in Krakow. Pick up time is between 07-30-09:00am (to be confirm).

Inclusions: Professional English speaking guide in Auschwitz-Birkenau, Headphones, High quality, friendly and helpful English-speaking drivers, Meeting at appointed place (eg. at your hotel, apartment etc., Transport to and from (eg. to Auschwitz and return), Comfortable A/C minivan transportation with licensed driver

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Headsets at the museum for child and infant tickets in Auschwitz

Reviewed By 400davidjs

This was so much more that I expected, if you visit Krakow don't miss this. The tour guide was very good. Be aware that in lockdown the restaurant is very limited - no surprise.

7. Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour From Krakow

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Make your visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum as easy as possible on this 7-hour tour from Krakow. Sharing with other people in the minibus.. Pick-up/drop-off at hotel in Krakow City.

Inclusions: Half day trip to the the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum from Kraków,, Tour the site with an English-speaking guide,, 7h tour including door-to-door transport from Krakow in comfortable minivans,, 3.5h guided tour in English,, English speaking licensed driver,

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By DottyP_72

Such a humbling experience to visit, although was a key reason why we visited Krakow. So much of it is left to see & the feeling of walking through the gas chamber was eerie. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, helpful & friendly. We appreciated her knowledge & pace of the tour. There were a number of times where we were asked to be respectful & remain silent in certain parts, which really made me think about what happened there. Whilst what happened there was tragic, the tour and information was fantastic. It was split across 2 separate sites & as we had our own transport we met our group at the 2nd site, without any issues. If you visit Krakow, this is a must trip! Given the history of this place, it wasn't quite what I expected. It was humbling & just made us appreciate life a bit more.

8. Auschwitz Small Group Tour from Warsaw with Lunch

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- Tickets to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum included - Pick up dropp-off from your hotel/apartment - Skip the line in Auschwitz - Lunch included - Highly experienced touroperator specializing in Holocaust, WWII, Jewish-related tours

Inclusions: Transportation by car/minibus, Pick up from your hotel, English speaking driver, Tour in Auschwitz in English, Traditional Polish lunch of the day (e.g. pierogi, chicken soup or schnitzel+water), Tickets to Auschwitz-Birkenau (skip the line service), WiFi on board

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Reviewed By Wanderer900311

We were a group of four. The tour was for approx. 7 hours in the car. They sent us a large enough car so it was very comforting. Our driver gave us pit stops on the way when we requested and our guid in Krakow gave us some stop at the cafe and souvenir shops for us so we had some free time and learned interesting historical facts about Krakow. Very interesting and comforting experience in total. Breakfast and dinner is not included so I recommend that we bring some snacks on the tour.

9. Day Trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow including Lunch

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Not enough time to visit all of Krakow’s must-see places? On this tour, you'll visit two of Poland's most important UNESCO World Heritage sites Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine — in one day. Your day will start early, but this way you will manage to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, the former Nazi concentration camp, and explore the Mine, and be back in Krakow by dinner time.

Inclusions: Door-to-door transportation (Free hotel Pick-up), Documentary movie, Lunch set, English speaking guide in Auschwitz and Birkenau and Salt Mine

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Tomgoo34

Warning ⚠️ Do not book anything with this company. Promised a refund 5 months ago because we had to cancel trip due to Coronavirus. Still no refund. They don’t even reply back to emails anymore. Don’t expect a refund if you have to cancel your trip. Please stay away from Mr.Shuttle.

10. Auschwitz tour from Krakow

Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow, Straszewskiego 17, 31-101 Kraków, Poland Krakow Tours by KrakowDirect
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Visit the former Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, now turned into a UNESCO World Heritage Sites-listed museum. During your approximately 7-hours trip from Krakow, you will have an opportunity to discover the history of World War II and the Holocaust in Poland. A local, professional guide will provide you with all valuable facts in the camp sites and on your way to Auschwitz, you will have a chance to prepare yourself to the visit with a short documentary film "The liberation of Auschwitz” screened in your shared car. On your visit to Auschwitz you are able to witness horrors of Auchwitz and enter prisoners cells, gas chambers, execution spots, workshops, wooden barraks and much more. The tour is divided into two separate parts. First - Auschwitz I where the guide will take you for a 2h walk through the camp. Second - Birkenau situated 3km away where it takes around 1h to discover the terrifying history of that place.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off - if option with hotel pick up selected, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, with Wi-Fi, Professional guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Documentary movie "Liberation of Auschwitz", Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off - if option with meeting point selected

Reviewed By T8275DZcoling

That was a really good trip. We were picked up from our hotel. Our driver explained us everything and was waiting for us in the car to drive us to Birkenau and after to our hotel. Guide was a real professional and he anwsered all our questions. We used Krakow Direct and it was superb. Remember to get some snacks or lunch as the tour is really exhausting and there is no time to seat & eat.

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