Olsztyn: 2 Day Tour to Auschwitz and Krakow

Auschwitz-Birkenau is a prominent destination in Poland, recognized as the largest historical mass extermination site, initially established by the German Nazis in 1940 as Auschwitz I over an expanse of 40 square kilometers. By January 1942, it expanded to incorporate Auschwitz II – Birkenau, located approximately 2 km from the original site, signifying the commencement of the Nazis’ “Final Solution.”

Established in 1947, the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum was created on the site of the former camp to commemorate the memory of the more than 1.1 million men, women, and children who lost their lives to the brutalities inflicted there. Approximately three decades afterward, the site was declared a UNESCO World Culture and National Heritage Site.

At Auschwitz I, visitors have the opportunity to view a range of historical exhibits, including the barracks, the infamous “Arbeit Macht Frei” gate, various displays of prisoners’ belongings, Block 11 (known as the Death Block) along with its Death Wall, and the original gas chamber and crematorium. Moving to Auschwitz-Birkenau, visitors encounter additional moving landmarks such as the prisoner entrance gate, the railway ramp, ruins of gas chambers and crematoria I and II, memorials to the victims, the Sauna (the main bathhouse of the camp), the Kanada (the storage area for confiscated items), and the ruins of gas chambers and crematoria IV and V, as well as the barracks.

Additionally, the visit offers a chance to explore the historical city of Krakow on a free afternoon on the first day, with options for independent exploration or a guided tour with a local expert. Krakow, known as the city of kings, invites visitors to step back in time with its breathtaking architecture and historical landmarks, including the majestic Wawel Royal Castle, the largest market square in Europe featuring the Cloth Hall, the Town Hall tower, and various other notable sites.

We offer private 2-day tours from Olsztyn 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 Olsztyn (exact time depends on train schedule)
2. Receiving 2nd class return tickets for the train connection between Olsztyn and Krakow and assistance of our driver at the platform
3. Comfortable journey by train on your own (approx 6,5 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. 6,5 hours journey back by train from Krakow to Olsztyn 
5. Pick up at the platform of railway station in Olsztyn by our English speaking driver and transfer back to your hotel in Olsztyn 

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

Prices:

• 1490 PLN per person (1 person)
• 920 PLN per person (2 persons)
• 720 PLN per person (3 persons)
• 650 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 Olsztyn 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 Olsztyn to your hotel in Olsztyn 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: Krakow’s most celebrated tourist path, known for traversing the city’s most beautiful streets and leading to its quintessential landmarks.
• Slowacki Theatre: A standout among Krakow’s architectural gems, this building is a prime illustration of eclectic architectural style.
• Jagiellonian University: Esteemed as Poland’s earliest institution of higher learning and among Europe’s most venerable universities, it has been the alma mater of illustrious personalities such as Nicolaus Copernicus and Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II).
• Main Market Square: The focal point of the Old Town and Europe’s biggest medieval market square, measuring 200 meters on each side, it is home to the renowned Cloth Hall and the Town Hall tower.
• St. Mary’s Basilica: This Gothic church made of red brick features a wooden altarpiece crafted by Veit Stoss in the 15th century, regarded as a prized national artifact.
• Royal Castle on Wawel Hill: Emblematic of Krakow’s heritage, this castle has historically been the residence of Polish kings and offers unparalleled vistas of the Vistula River.