Private Auschwitz Tour from Krakow

The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is located in Oswiecim, approximately 65 km west of Krakow. The drive by private car takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes via the A4 motorway.

The entire day takes approximately 8 hours: 1h 15min driving each way, plus 3.5-4 hours at the museum with a guide. We adapt the pace to your group — there is no rushing.

Options include: private car with driver (1h 15min, door-to-door), group bus tour (1h 30min + collection), train to Oswiecim (1h 45min with a change) or rental car. A private transfer offers the greatest comfort and flexibility.

Yes, absolutely. During peak season (April-October) tickets on the official museum website sell out 4-6 weeks ahead. We book tickets on your behalf — just fill in our enquiry form.

Yes, self-guided visits are available during certain hours. However, we strongly recommend visiting with a licensed museum educator — the historical context and narrative give the visit a deeper dimension.

The price consists of a base vehicle fee (8-hour Mercedes transport) plus a per-person fee (museum tickets and guide). For example: Mercedes E-Class for 2 guests is approximately 230 EUR total, V-Class for 4 guests around 340 EUR total. The larger the group, the lower the per-person cost. We provide an exact quote after receiving your enquiry.

A private tour means: pickup from your hotel door (not a meeting point), your own Mercedes vehicle (not a minibus with 20 strangers), a private guide (not shared), a flexible schedule (not a fixed timetable), and a comfortable return in quiet privacy when you need time to reflect.

The museum opens at 7:30 year-round. Closing time varies: December 2 PM, January and November 3 PM, February 4 PM, March and October 5 PM, April, May and September 6 PM, June-August 7 PM. Last entry is 90 minutes before closing.

Comfortable shoes (lots of walking, uneven ground at Birkenau), clothing appropriate for a memorial site, a small bag (max 35×25×15 cm), water (we provide it in the vehicle), and sun or rain protection depending on the weather.

The museum recommends visitors be at least 14 years old due to the nature of the exhibitions. Children under 14 may enter with an adult guardian — there is no minimum age. The final decision rests with parents.

Technically yes, but we do not recommend it on the same day. The Auschwitz visit is emotionally demanding and deserves your full attention. The Salt Mine is an entirely different experience. We are happy to organise both on separate days.

Your driver waits at the designated car park near the museum for the entire duration of your visit. There is no time limit. When you finish, simply call or message — the car will be ready within minutes.

Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the scheduled visit. Cancellations with shorter notice may incur fees related to unused museum tickets.

We offer Mercedes S-Class (up to 3 guests — flagship limousine), Mercedes E-Class (up to 3 guests — business class) and Mercedes V-Class (up to 6 guests — spacious interior). All vehicles are air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi, glass-bottled water and snacks.

The price has two components: a base vehicle fee (covering the 8-hour Mercedes round trip with driver) and a per-person fee (museum entry tickets and licensed guide). The base fee is fixed regardless of group size — so the larger the group, the lower the cost per person. We provide an exact quote after receiving your enquiry.

No — and this sets us apart from mass-market operators. We book museum tickets through the official museum website, which requires availability verification. We confirm your booking within 2 hours of receiving your enquiry.

The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum offers licensed guides in many languages including English, Polish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Hebrew and more. You select your preferred language when filling in the enquiry form.

Auschwitz-Birkenau is one of the most important memorial sites in human history. Over 2 million people visit each year. The experience is profoundly moving and educational. If you are considering visiting, we believe it is a deeply worthwhile and meaningful journey.

The visit covers two sites 3 km apart. Auschwitz I contains original brick buildings with exhibitions — personal belongings, photographs and documentation. Auschwitz II-Birkenau is vastly larger: the railway ramp, wooden barracks, ruins of gas chambers and the International Monument. The experience is emotionally intense but profoundly important.

For comfort, flexibility and dignity, a private car with a professional driver is the best option. You are picked up at your hotel, driven directly to the museum, and returned at your own pace. There are no schedules to follow, no crowds to navigate, and your vehicle provides a quiet space for reflection on the return journey.