Auschwitz Tour from Katowice 2026
Auschwitz-Birkenau guided remembrance tour | Pick-up & drop-off service available | Reserve now & pay later
About the Auschwitz Tour from Katowice
Take a guided tour of Auschwitz, the largest concentration camp of the Holocaust, with transportation from Katowice and an expert guide. Walk through the preserved buildings and see the gas chambers, crematoria, and exhibits about the millions of Holocaust victims. Learn more about the stories of survivors and victims to get a deeper insight into the tragic events.
Explore Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II Birkenau, the key sites of the Nazi genocide during the 1940s in Poland. Visit the original barracks, walk through the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" gate, and see the areas where prisoners were held.
See the exhibits, such as a piles of victims’ personal belongings like glasses and shoes in Block 4, or visit the room in Block 5 where artifacts and documentation serve as evidence of the cruel experiments Dr. Josef Mengele conducted within the camp complex. Also, see a display honoring the memory of the victims with many stories, memorial plaques, and photographs.
Learn about the history of the extermination camp, such as how the camp was originally used for Polish political prisoners in 1940 before becoming a major site of the Holocaust, where victims were crammed into wooden barracks and starved before being executed.
Direct access means your entry is arranged in advance, helping you avoid the stress of booking tickets on-site. The tour also includes transportation from your hotel in Katowice to Auschwitz and back.
You can make a free reservation for this tour, and if your plans change, you can cancel your booking up to 24 hours before for a full refund!
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This tour was eye-opening. We saw so many heartbreaking exhibits, and our tour guide, Aleksandra, was really good. She told us many historical facts and talked about the stories survivors shared. She also talked about the significance of the "Arbeit Macht Frei" gate. It’s so sad to think how many people passed through the gate, unaware of their fate.
This tour was well-organized and very impactful. We were picked up in front of our hotel and dropped off in front of Auschwitz, where we didn’t have to wait in line. We saw a lot, the original barracks where victims were crowded, and we also explored many exhibits. The guide told us many devastating stories. This is a really important visit for anyone who wants to learn more about the Holocaust.
DESCRIPTION
Auschwitz Tour from Katowice
- Expert guide
- Skip-the-line access
- Audio guide
- Rental of equipment needed for sightseeing
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Katowice (if selected)
- English
HOTEL PICK-UP INCLUDED
Your Auschwitz tour from Katowice begins with convenient pick-up at your hotel, followed by comfortable transportation to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. Your entry tickets and visit time are arranged in advance, allowing you to enter the site smoothly upon arrival. An English-speaking guide will accompany you during the tour, and audio headsets will help you clearly follow the guide’s explanations.
EXPLORE THE EXHIBITS AND WALK THROUGH THE BLOCKS
The tour will set off at Auschwitz I, where you’ll pass through the well-known gate marked with the words "Arbeit Macht Frei" (Work Sets You Free). Your guide will lead you through many blocks, including Block 4, which houses a moving exhibition on the extermination process and the Room of Hair. You will also see Crematorium I, where the first gas chamber disguised as a shower room was located. Your journey continues to Block 5, where thousands of personal items of the victims, including shoes, eyeglasses, and suitcases, are on display. As you walk through the cramped rooms, your guide will share the history of the camp and talk about real-life stories of victims and survivors. You'll also see Block 11, known as the “Death Block,” which was used for cruel punishments and housed a basement prison where prisoners were held in solitary confinement.
VISIT AUSCHWITZ II-BIRKENAU AND THE PERMANENT EXHIBITS
After visiting the blocks, you will see the Death Wall, located in the courtyard between Block 10 and Block 11, where thousands of prisoners were put to death. You’ll then continue to Auschwitz II-Birkenau. After its expansion in 1942, it became the largest part of the Auschwitz complex, holding over 90,000 prisoners by 1944. Here, the vastness of the site reveals the true scale of the Holocaust. You will walk along the railway tracks to the unloading ramp and see the ruins of the gas chambers and crematoria, which were destroyed by the Nazis in an attempt to hide their crimes. As your tour comes to an end, you’ll be transported back to your hotel in Katowice.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
A story of resilience and survival in Auschwitz
One of the most remarkable stories of survival is that of Eva Mozes Kor and her twin sister, Miriam. In 1944, they were deported to Auschwitz and immediately separated from their family. Because they were twins, they were selected by Dr. Josef Mengele for his cruel medical experiments.
After the liberation of the camp in 1945, Eva eventually moved to the United States, where she founded a museum and dedicated her life to educating the world about the Holocaust. Her legacy serves as a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. She lived by the defiant principle that kept her alive in the camp: 'I made a silent pledge that I would do everything in my power to make sure that Miriam and I would survive. I refused to die.
Book the Auschwitz Tour from Katowice to learn more from your guide.
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- This tour is wheelchair accessible.
- Bring a passport or ID card with you, as it might be requested at the entrance.
- The maximum size of bags you can take is 12x8x4 inches (30x20x10 centimeters). Bags larger than this must be left on the bus during the visit.
- Please arrive at your pick-up point at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.
- If you are staying in a hostel or private accommodation, please select the meeting point option, as pick-up and drop-off are only available at hotels in Katowice.
Meeting Point
The tour starts with a pick-up at your hotel.
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