Bydgoszcz: 2 Day Tour to Auschwitz and Krakow

Auschwitz-Birkenau stands as the most significant site of genocide in history, attracting numerous visitors. Originally established by the German Nazis as Auschwitz I in 1940 across 40 square kilometers, it later expanded to include Auschwitz II – Birkenau by January 1942, marking a pivotal moment in the execution of the “Final Solution.”

In 1947, the location was repurposed as the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, serving as a memorial to the more than 1.1 million individuals, including children and the elderly, who were victims of the atrocities committed there. Roughly 30 years later, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Culture and National Heritage Site.

At Auschwitz I, the exhibits include the camp’s barracks, the “Arbeit Macht Frei” gate, collections of the prisoners’ personal items, Block 11 or the Death Block, the Death Wall, and the original gas chamber and crematorium. The tour extends to Auschwitz-Birkenau, featuring the main gate, the railway ramp used for prisoner transport, remnants of gas chambers and crematoria I and II, memorials to the victims, the Sauna, the Kanada complex, and the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria IV and V, as well as the barracks.

Visitors also have the opportunity to explore Krakow. They can spend a free afternoon on the first day either discovering the city on their own or with a local guide. Krakow, the city of kings, captivates visitors with its stunning architecture and historical sites, including the Wawel Royal Castle, the largest market square in Europe featuring the Cloth Hall, the Town Hall tower, and other significant attractions.

We offer private 2-day tours from Bydgoszcz to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum and Krakow on request.

Tour itinerary:

DAY 1

1. Early morning hotel pick up and transfer with our English speaking driver to the railway station in Bydgoszcz (exact time depends on train schedule)
2. Receiving 2nd class return tickets for the train connection between Bydgoszcz and Krakow and assistance of our driver at the platform
3. Comfortable journey by train on your own (approx 6 hours)
4. Getting off the train in Krakow and meeting our local private English-speaking driver at the platform and transfer to the chosen hotel
5. Free time  / *up to 3 hours of guided walking tour of Krakow Old Town

*on request at additional charge 

DAY 2

1. Early morning check out from your hotel in Krakow and private transportation to Auschwitz (approx. 1,5 hours)
2. Start of the local group tour of Auschwitz and Birkenau with a local guide in chosen language (approx. 3,5 hours total)
3. Return to Krakow and drop off near the Krakow train station
4. Approx. 6 hours journey back by train from Krakow to Bydgoszcz
5. Pick up at the platform of railway station in Bydgoszcz by our English speaking driver and transfer back to your hotel in Bydgoszcz

Whole tour lasts full 2 days (exact time depends on train schedule)

Prices:

• 1390 PLN per person (1 person)
• 820 PLN per person (2 persons)
• 620 PLN per person (3 persons)
• 550 PLN per person (4 persons)
• Contact us (5 persons or more)

*walking tour of Krakow – 450 PLN total for a private local guide in chosen language (up to 3 hours)

What is included?

• Morning pick-up from your hotel in Bydgoszcz and transfer to railway station with assistance of our English-speaking driver
• Return 2nd class train tickets
• Pick-up from railway station in Krakow by our local private English-speaking driver
• Free time in Krakow
• Morning pick-up on day 2 from your hotel in Krakow and private transportation to Auschwitz-Birkenau and back to Krakow train station
• Tickets for joining a local guided tour of Auschwitz and Birkenau State Museum in chosen language
• Transfer from train station in Bydgoszcz to your hotel in Bydgoszcz with our English speaking driver

Additional information:

1. The tour is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, German and Russian 
2. The prices do not include accommodation and meals. We can help you with booking your hotel stay – please advise if you are interested in this service as well
3. You can book a service of a private local guide for up to 3 hours of guided Old Town in chosen language during which you will see among others:

• The Royal Route: This celebrated tourist trail in Krakow highlights the city’s most picturesque streets and must-see landmarks.
• Slowacki Theatre: A magnificent representation of Krakow’s diverse architectural splendor.
• Jagiellonian University: Recognized as Poland’s earliest university and among the oldest in Europe, it boasts alumni like Nicolaus Copernicus and Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II).
• Main Market Square: Situated at the core of the Old Town, it’s Europe’s largest medieval market square, spanning 200 meters on each side, and is home to the famous Cloth Hall and Town Hall tower.
• St. Mary’s Basilica: Known for its Gothic architecture, this church houses a 15th-century wooden altarpiece by Veit Stoss, celebrated as a national treasure.
• Royal Castle on Wawel Hill: A symbol of Krakow’s storied past, this castle has been the abode of Polish monarchs for many years and offers stunning vistas of the Vistula River.