Auschwitz Tour from Warsaw
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Auschwitz Tour from Warsaw
Auschwitz Tour from Warsaw
Why Should You Join In?
This one-day tour from Warsaw regularly leaves people speechless and compassionate for all those who were brought to Auschwitz–the place where people experienced inhumane living conditions, backbreaking labour, starvation, and death. More than a million prisoners were hauled off to Auschwitz but only a handful made it out alive. After the war, thanks to the survivors' endeavour, the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum was established to constitute the most recognizable symbol of the Holocaust in the world. See the subhuman living conditions, the piles of personal belongings, gas chambers, and many more harrowing places. Learn the history that cannot be forgotten.
What is included?
(all tour options)
- Two-way transport in a modern vehicle
- Must-see things in Auschwitz including the main gate "Arbeit Macht Frei", objects of everyday use, personal belongings, gas chambers, crematoria, and many more
- All entry tickets, insurance, and fees included
- Packed lunch
- Guided Auschwitz & Birkenau tour with museum licensed Educator (group size up to 30 people)
- Headphones (for all groups 10+)
- Extra free time after the tour (various depending on a tour option)
- Travel with confidence. Booking your holiday with an ABTA Member means that you’ll be able to relax safe in the knowledge that you’ve booked with a reputable travel company. Escape2poland's ABTA numbers: Y6587, P7370.
Tour Schedule
- Pickup and transport
We will collect you from an earlier arranged pickup point in the morning. The drive from Warsaw to Auschwitz will last approx. 4 hours.
- Auschwitz tour with a museum-certified guide
Skip the ticket line, meet your guide, and start the tour around the Auschwitz Concentration Camp Tour (2 hrs).
- Short coffee break (if possible)
10-15 minutes of free time to use the toilet, grab a snack, or take a breath before your sightseeing of Birkenau.
- Birkenau tour with a museum-certified guide
We will transfer you to the second camp, Birkenau, and show you around the original barracks, unloading ramps, watchtowers, and mass extermination devices. (1h 20 min).
- Free time
Use your extra time to contemplate or visit the bookshop (premium tour extra free time up to 45 minutes, private tour extra free time up to 1 hour).
- Transport back to Warsaw
You will be dropped off in same the place we picked you up from in the morning.
Additional Info
- Please mind that the pickup time is estimated and may be slightly changed (+/- 30min). The precise pickup time and pickup point will be on the voucher sent to you 3 days before the tour.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately to the weather conditions.
- The museum allows A4-size bags (30x20x10) only. Bigger belongings should be left on the bus.
- Baby seats are granted at no additional cost - please notify our customer service at least 3 days before the tour.
- Inappropriate behaviour is forbidden at the site (eating, smoking, being loud).
- The use of flash is forbidden inside the buildings. You are allowed to take photos only in certain parts of the museum.
- For safety reasons and due to traffic restrictions, direct hotel pick-up may not be possible, in which case you will be assigned to the closest pickup point, about which we will inform you.
- A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to take place.
- Pickup point for standard tours, Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel ul. Plac Artura Zawiszy 1, Warsaw 02-025.
Before you visit
What time will you pick us up for the tour? 
The pick-up time depends on the Auschwitz guide's reservation which may vary from day to day. We run morning and / or afternoon tour. We highly encourage you to look at the calendar on the right corner, choose the date and check available time slots. If you have any preference or questions, you may email us or put a request in a request box, we will do our best to accommodate your request.
How many people will be on the van or bus?
To guarantee you a comfortable journey, we use minivan (8 seaters) or standard cars such as Kia, Mazda or Renault. The car depends on the number of travelers on a particular date. If you are traveling with luggage or you require a baby seat, please let us know about it in advance as we will adjust everything for your needs.
How long does the tour last?
The journey from Warsaw to Oświęcim, Auschwitz Museum takes approx. 4,5 - 5 h each way however the tour with a guide lasts around 3,5 hours and includes Auschwitz I & Birkenau. In total the entire trip is up to 12 - 13 h.
Where is the meeting point for the tour?
The standard tour includes one meeting point is in front of the Radisson Blu Sobieski. We do always try to provide direct pickup service from your hotel in case of Premium & Private option. In case of any traffic restrictions near your accommodation, we will inform you and assigned the closest meeting point.
Is there any lunch break during the tour?
Yes! There is a break between Auschwitz I visit and Birkenau when we give you about 10 - 15 min to yourself
Is lunch included in the price?
No. The lunch is not included, however, as we do understand that this trip is quite long, we offer lunch boxes that include: sandwich, fruit, a bottle of water & bar of chocolate or cookie.
Can I take pictures at the Museum?
Taking pictures without the flash is allowed at the Musuem, except certain exhibitions, which are excluded to honor the victims of the Holocaust. (block no. 4) and the basement of block no. 11.
Is E2P a licensed tour operator?
E2P is one of few licensed tour operators which means that we can offer you a full service (including guide assistance, accommodation, entrance tickets), not only transport. We provide full financial protection for our package holidays by way of a bond held by ABTA –Policy Number: TOTAHC001979 . Moreover, to keep the highest standards of online payments safety we closely cooperate with Przelewy24 and Barclays Bank.
Can children visit the memorial?
It is not advised by the Auschwitz Museum that children under the age of 14 visit the camps as the stories and photos are violent and cruel. However, it is the decision of the parents. Please note it is not allowed to bring prams and strollers to the campsite.
I am a wheelchair user, will I be able to see the museum?
Yes. Wheelchair users are requested to have a companion to assist them during the tour. It is necessary to have a folding wheelchair which will fit into the van. Please note that some sites in Auschwitz are accessible only by steps. It is recommended that wheelchair users take a private tour rather than group tour so the guide can adjust to their individual needs. At the same time, please remember that we need to be advised before or right after the booking about any additional information such as a wheelchair.
Do you offer the lowest price guarantee?
Yes, we do! Escape2Poland is all about getting our customers the best price out there. If you happen to find the same activity at a lower price, we will refund you the difference promptly. Please mind that the activity’s components must match the offer on our website and have the same cancellation policy. That’s not all! Thanks to the promotions we run time and again, you can lower the price at checkout using special discount codes.
Why do the prices differ by day or from the last time I checked the website?
Two factors influence the prices on our website. One of them is the date you book the activity for. If you book at short notice, the prices may be higher. Another factor is availability – the number of seats or spots we have for a given tour. The higher the availability we have, the better the price you get.
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Our Travellers love this tour
100 000 clients each year
Carol
Excellent timing, car and organisation.
Laura
I liked the fact that van tv screen for your short 18 min film re Auschwitz history displayed English subtitles - very useful for hearing impaired customers.
Tim
The Guide was amazing, he was what made the tour so good
Liam
Couldn't be better. Great guide with perfect English. Comfortable minibus and safe driving. Tour of Auschwitz is excellent although be aware that Auschwitz main Camp is very crowded.
Samantha
Tour was very good enjoyed every minute of it.