Auschwitz-Birkenau Private Tour From Krakow

Your private group travels in a premium Toyota ProAce Verso Long - a spacious, air-conditioned van seating up to 8 passengers, not a shared minibus or coach. It's the same class of vehicle used for VIP and small-group transfers, giving you far more legroom, luggage space, and comfort than a standard shuttle, and it's equipped with charging sockets for your devices and onboard WiFi so you can stay connected on the road.

Up to 8 passengers can travel together in a single vehicle, making it ideal for families, small groups of friends, or colleagues who want to stay together for the whole day rather than being split across a shared bus.

Yes. Pickup and drop-off are available anywhere in Kraków - your hotel, apartment, or any address you choose — so you don't need to make your own way to a central meeting point.

Yes, we offer pickup and drop-off from Kraków Airport (KRK), Katowice Airport (KTW), and Warsaw airports, so you can combine your Auschwitz-Birkenau tour with your arrival or departure flight instead of arranging separate transport.

Yes. We offer pickup from Kraków Główny train station as well as stations in other cities, so travelers arriving by train can be collected directly without a separate taxi or transfer.

Yes - one-way and intercity transfers are available. You can start the tour in Kraków and be dropped off in another city afterward (or the reverse), which is popular with travelers who are relocating between cities as part of a longer Poland itinerary rather than returning to the same hotel.

Yes - the Toyota ProAce Verso Long is built for exactly this kind of longer, comfortable intercity travel, with generous seating, air conditioning, and luggage capacity, unlike a cramped shared shuttle designed only for the short Kraków–Auschwitz route.

On this private tour, your vehicle and licensed guide are exclusively for your group - no strangers, no waiting for other passengers, and full flexibility on pace and pickup time. A shared/group tour combines you with other travelers on a fixed shuttle schedule at a lower price point.

The price includes private round-trip transport in the Toyota ProAce Verso Long van, a licensed Auschwitz-Birkenau guide-educator, museum entry - the museum ticket and bottled water.

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour, full refund.

Because the vehicle and guide are reserved exclusively for your group, booking at least 3–5 days, longer in July–August and around Polish public holidays in advance is recommended, especially for travelers coming from further afield (North America, India, Australia, New Zealand) who are planning their whole Kraków visit around a fixed date.

A private tour with Tour Expert means a premium Toyota ProAce Verso Long van exclusively for your group of up to 8, door-to-door pickup anywhere in Kraków (or from Kraków, Katowice, or Warsaw airports and train stations), a licensed guide dedicated to you, and full flexibility on pace and extra stops - none of which a fixed-schedule shared shuttle can offer.

Typical Auschwitz-Birkenau tours run around 6.5-7.5 hours including both camps plus round-trip drive time from Kraków.

Yes — visits to Auschwitz-Birkenau require a licensed museum guide-educator, and your private tour includes one dedicated to your group for the full visit. Guided tours are available in Polish, English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, and Russian, so mixed-language families and groups can request the language that works best for everyone - just let us know your preferred language when booking.

Yes - because the vehicle and guide are private to your group, the itinerary is flexible, and extra stops such as the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Kraków Ghetto sites, or Schindler's Factory can be added. Both the Wieliczka Salt Mine and Schindler's Factory require advance notice and an extra fee, since tickets for each must be pre-booked, and adding either - or any other extra attraction or sight - extends the service time beyond the standard tour. Let us know at the time of booking so we can arrange it and confirm the adjusted schedule.

The private format is generally the most comfortable option for families with children, older travelers, or anyone with mobility considerations, since the pace, seating, and stops are entirely under your control rather than fixed by a group schedule. Our Toyota ProAce Verso Long also has the space to bring a wheelchair along.

The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial grounds are wheelchair accessible, but touring can be difficult in places due to the historic nature of the site. At Auschwitz I, the grounds are covered in uneven historic cobblestone paving, and some of the historic buildings and blocks have stairs or other restrictions that prevent wheelchair access to every room. At Auschwitz II-Birkenau, the site is very large and the paths are mostly compacted earth, gravel, and grass, which can be an added difficulty for wheelchair users in wet weather. The Visitor Center has wheelchair ramps and accessible platforms, and the Museum offers free wheelchair and walker rental on site - this can be requested in advance by email if you'd like us to arrange it before your visit.

Poland is part of the Schengen Area, so entry requirements depend on your passport. UK, Irish, EU, US, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand passport holders can typically enter visa-free for short tourist stays, while Indian passport holders generally require a Schengen visa arranged in advance. Always confirm current requirements with the Polish consulate or embassy in your country before booking, as visa rules can change.

Yes - with pickup and drop-off available in Kraków, Katowice, Warsaw, or other cities, and by air, rail, or road, the private tour is easy to slot into a wider Europe itinerary. This is especially useful for travelers from further away - North America, Ireland, the UK, India, Australia, and New Zealand - who are often visiting Poland as one stop on a multi-country trip and need transport that connects cleanly with their next destination rather than returning them to a fixed point.

Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate layers are recommended, as the visit involves significant walking outdoors across both camps. Photography is permitted in most outdoor areas of the memorial, but is restricted or prohibited in certain indoor exhibits (including the Block 11 basement and areas containing personal belongings of victims) out of respect - your guide will indicate where.

Auschwitz-Birkenau is a former Nazi concentration and extermination camp, and the visit includes graphic historical content that is emotionally difficult for visitors of any age. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial recommends the site is generally not suitable for children under 14; families should consider this carefully and can discuss age-appropriate framing with their private guide in advance.

Yes - every visitor must present a valid photo ID (passport or national ID card) at the entrance to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, and the name on your ID is checked against the name on your ticket, so they must match exactly. Please make sure the name you give us at booking is entered exactly as it appears on the ID you'll be traveling with, and each person in your group should carry their own ID rather than relying on the lead booker's confirmation alone.