The site of one of history's most horrific crimes, Auschwitz-Birkenau
embodies tragedy, inhumanity and the survival of the will. Today the
museum stands testament to the inconceivable atrocities of the Second
World War while paying tribute to the thousands of lives unjustly
taken within. Originally Polish military barracks, it was
transformed by the occupying Nazis into an efficient forced-labor camp
and center for the systematic murder of Jews, Gypsies, Russian POWs
and others considered undesirable by the Nazis. Tours begin with a 15-minute
documentary filmed by Russian troops immediately after the liberation of the camp,
vividly depicting the state of the camp's remaining survivors. The
tour continues through Auschwitz and later leads to the larger
Auschwitz II, better known as Birkenau. This portion of the complex
was specifically designed and purpose-built to carry the extermination
of European Jews. The Martyrdom Auschwitz Museum was established
on the site in 1947 and was added to the UNESCO world heritage list in 1979.
Duration:
c.a.6 hours
Departure Dates:
Daily (except January 1, December 25, and Easter Sunday)
Departure Point and time:
Hotel pick up between 9am and 9:30am
Return Details:
Tour returns to original departure point between 3.00pm and 4.00pm
Included in Price:
- Comfortable private car or small van transportation
- Film screening
- Guided Tour of Auschwitz Museum in English
- Transportation between camps
- Guided Visit to Birkenau Museum in English
Additional Info:
- Tours must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled tour date
- Confirmation will be sent via e-mail
Price: 160 zl (approx.48EUR,38GBP)*
* Polish Zloty, per person. Groups over 10 persons - price negotiable
Tours are available in English and others. Request other languages in advance.
Prices include all entrance fees and taxes.
