Torun: 2 Day Tour to Auschwitz and Krakow

Auschwitz-Birkenau is recognized as the most profound site of mass murder in history, drawing a significant number of visitors. Initially founded by the German Nazis as Auschwitz I in 1940, covering an area of 40 square kilometers, it was expanded to include Auschwitz II – Birkenau by January 1942, a critical step in implementing the “Final Solution.”

Transformed into the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in 1947, it now commemorates the lives of over 1.1 million people, including children and the elderly, who fell victim to the brutal acts committed within its confines. Approximately three decades later, it earned the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The museum at Auschwitz I features exhibits such as the camp’s barracks, the infamous “Arbeit Macht Frei” gate, displays of prisoners’ belongings, Block 11 known as the Death Block, the Death Wall, and the original gas chamber and crematorium. The visit continues at Auschwitz-Birkenau, where one can see the entrance gate, the railway ramp for transporting prisoners, the remains of gas chambers and crematoria I and II, tributes to the victims, the Sauna, the Kanada complex, and the remnants of gas chambers and crematoria IV and V, along with the barracks.

Additionally, there is an opportunity to explore Krakow. Visitors have a free afternoon on the first day to either roam the city independently or join a guided tour. Krakow, hailed as the city of kings, enchants its visitors with its exquisite architecture and historical landmarks, including the Wawel Royal Castle, Europe’s biggest market square with landmarks like the Cloth Hall and the Town Hall tower, among other notable sites.

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

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 Torun 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 Torun to your hotel in Torun 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: Renowned as a prime tourist path in Krakow, this route showcases the city’s most scenic streets and essential attractions.
• Slowacki Theatre: An exquisite example of Krakow’s varied architectural elegance.
• Jagiellonian University: Esteemed as the oldest institution of higher learning in Poland and one of the most ancient in Europe, its notable alumni include Nicolaus Copernicus and Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II).
• Main Market Square: Located in the heart of the Old Town, this is the largest medieval market square in Europe, measuring 200 meters each way, featuring landmarks such as the iconic Cloth Hall and the Town Hall tower.
• St. Mary’s Basilica: This Gothic church is renowned for its 15th-century wooden altarpiece created by Veit Stoss, hailed as an artifact of great national importance.
• Royal Castle on Wawel Hill: Representing Krakow’s rich historical heritage, this castle has served as the residence of Polish royalty for centuries and provides spectacular views over the Vistula River.