Italiano
Français
Español
Deutsch
Polski
£ 245
per group
Advance booking strongly recommended.
Official tickets often sell out 6–8 weeks in advance. Some third-party platforms confirm bookings without secured entry tickets and cancel last minute.
Advance booking strongly recommended. Official tickets often sell out 6–8 weeks in advance. Some third-party platforms confirm bookings without secured entry tickets and cancel last minute.
Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest Nazi German concentration and extermination camp, established in 1940. During World War II, over 1.1 million European Jews were murdered here, along with tens of thousands of Poles, Roma and Soviet prisoners of war.
The complex consisted of three main camps: Auschwitz I, Auschwitz II – Birkenau and Auschwitz III (Monowitz). Today the site is preserved as a museum and listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
This private Auschwitz tour from Krakow includes transport and a guided visit to both Auschwitz I and Birkenau. During the tour you will see the original camp grounds, ruins of gas chambers and crematoria, execution sites, barracks and personal belongings of the victims — powerful evidence of the Holocaust preserved in its authentic setting.
This private Auschwitz tour from Krakow includes private transport and a guided visit to both Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II – Birkenau. During the visit you will walk through the original camp grounds, including the main gate with the inscription “Arbeit macht frei”, the prisoner barracks and Roll Call Square, the Death Block and Death Wall, execution sites, Crematorium I and the first gas chamber. In Birkenau you will see the Gate of Death, the unloading platform (Judenrampe), watchtowers, original fencing system and vast remains of the camp infrastructure. Throughout the tour, original personal belongings of victims — such as suitcases, shoes, prayer shawls, glasses and other everyday items — as well as camp mugshots and preserved evidence of the Holocaust, help visitors understand the scale and human tragedy of the site in its authentic historical setting.
| PEOPLE | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRICE PER GROUP | £ 184 900 zł | £ 245 1200 zł | £ 296
|
| PEOPLE | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRICE PER GROUP | £ 337 1650 zł | £ 378 1850 zł | £ 418
|
Enquire
Based on 575 reviews
Before the war, Auschwitz I, also known as Auschwitz Main Camp, was initially established as a Polish military barracks. It was built in the late 19th century on the outskirts of Oswiecim (Auschwitz), Poland, as part of the Habsburg Empire's fortifications. The purpose of the barracks was to house troops and serve as a garrison.
Auschwitz I comprised a cluster of brick buildings surrounded by a high wall. The complex included administrative offices, living quarters for the troops, storage facilities, and other military infrastructure. The original purpose of the camp was purely military, and it had no connection to the atrocities that would later occur there during World War II.
However, after the German occupation of Poland in 1939, the Nazis transformed Auschwitz I into a concentration camp. It became the administrative centre and base for the Auschwitz complex, including several sub-camps.
KL Auschwitz was located outside the small town of Oswiecim in southern Poland. That largest and deadliest camp in the Nazi concentration and death camp system consisted of three major camps and 45 smaller sub-camps. In total, 1.1 million of the 1.3 million people deported to Auschwitz are believed to have died. On January 27, 1945, the Auschwitz complex was liberated by the Soviet Army.
While visiting Jewish cemeteries by yourselves or on our Schindler's List tour of Krakow, please look at the signs carved on tombs.
Jewish gravestones often contain various symbols and inscriptions with deep religious and cultural significance. These symbols reflect Jewish beliefs, traditions, and themes associated with mourning and remembrance. Here are explanations of some common symbols found on Jewish gravestones:
1. Star of David: The Star of David, also known as the Magen David, is a six-pointed star formed by two overlapping triangles. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of Judaism and represents the Jewish identity and connection to God.
2. Menorah: The menorah is a seven-branched candelabrum that symbolizes the Temple of Jerusalem and the eternal light. It represents the spiritual and intellectual enlightenment in Judaism.
3. Hands: One or two hands forming the shape of the priestly blessing are often depicted on Jewish gravestones. This symbol represents the blessing bestowed by the descendants of Aaron, the High Priest, upon the Jewish people.
4. Candle: A lit candle or a pair of candles is a common symbol in Jewish gravestones. It represents the eternal flame and reminds us of the soul's eternal presence.
5. Hebrew Inscriptions: Hebrew inscriptions on gravestones often include the name of the deceased, their Hebrew name (traditionally used for religious purposes), and the date of their passing. These inscriptions may include prayers, biblical verses, or epitaphs reflecting the family's sentiments and beliefs.
6. Broken or Rounded Letters: In Hebrew inscriptions, certain letters may be intentionally modified, broken, or rounded to symbolize the notion of incompleteness and mourning. This practice acknowledges that the deceased's life was cut short and serves as a visual representation of grief.
