Warsaw: Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau & Schindler Factory

On this emotional and educational tour, you will begin your journey with a drive from Warsaw to Auschwitz-Birkenau, located near the town of Oświęcim, about 1.5 hours from Krakow. Auschwitz, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, was the site of the systematic murder of over a million people, primarily Jews, as well as Romani people, Polish intellectuals, Soviet POWs, and others deemed undesirable by the Nazis. The camp was liberated by Soviet forces in January 1945, but its horrors continue to resonate today. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum now stands to preserve the memory of those who perished here, as well as to educate future generations about the atrocities of the Holocaust.

Your expert guide will lead you through the camp’s haunting exhibits, including the gas chambers, barracks, and the death wall. You will also visit the remains of Birkenau, the camp’s second site, where thousands of people were murdered upon arrival in its gas chambers. Walking through the remains of the barracks and the vast fields of the camp, you will gain insight into the inhumane conditions that prisoners endured. Personal stories, photographs, and artifacts will provide a haunting glimpse into the lives of the victims, many of whom were transported from across Europe to be exterminated. The vast scale of the camp and the desolation of the landscape provide a somber and reflective experience.

After a moving visit to Auschwitz, the tour continues with a journey to Schindler’s Factory in Kraków. Oskar Schindler, a German businessman, saved the lives of more than 1,200 Jewish workers during the Holocaust by employing them in his enamelware factory. Today, the factory has been transformed into the Oskar Schindler Factory Museum, which documents the story of the Holocaust in Kraków and Schindler’s efforts to protect his workers from being sent to concentration camps. As you explore the exhibits, you will learn about the circumstances of life under Nazi occupation, the story of the Jewish community in Kraków, and Schindler’s remarkable humanitarian actions.

The museum’s interactive displays include historical photographs, testimonies from survivors, and artifacts that show the conditions in the factory and the lives of the workers. Schindler’s story is just one of many within the larger narrative of survival during the Holocaust, and the museum captures the human spirit’s capacity to resist oppression, even in the most dire circumstances.

By the end of the day, you will have witnessed two profoundly important historical sites, each offering a unique perspective on the Holocaust. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial provides a sobering look at the scale of Nazi atrocities, while Schindler’s Factory offers a glimmer of hope and a testament to the courage of individuals who defied the brutality of the regime.

Approximately 17 hours

• Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial: Explore the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp, where over a million people lost their lives.
• Visit to the Auschwitz Museum: Learn about the harrowing history of the camp through exhibits, artifacts, and survivor testimonies.
• Birkenau Camp: Walk through the remains of the second camp, where the vast scale of Nazi atrocities becomes even more evident.
• Schindler’s Factory: Discover the story of Oskar Schindler and how he saved more than 1,200 Jewish lives during the Holocaust.
• The Oskar Schindler Factory Museum: Experience interactive displays about Kraków’s Jewish community, life under Nazi occupation, and the legacy of Schindler’s actions.

Prices start from 124 EUR (exact pricing may vary based on group size and additional services).

• Round-trip transportation from your accomodation in Warsaw
• Comfortable transfer in a minivan or an another similar car
• Sightseeing of Auschwitz & Birkenau in a group with a guide for up to 3,5 hours
• Entrance tickets to Auschwitz & Birkenau
• Entrance tickets to Schindler Factory

• Due to the emotional nature of the tour, discretion is advised, and it may not be suitable for young children.
• The tour involves significant walking, so please wear comfortable footwear.
• Auschwitz-Birkenau and Schindler’s Factory are both outdoor and indoor sites, so weather-appropriate clothing is recommended.
• Photography is permitted in most areas of the tour, but there are restrictions in certain parts of the Auschwitz site (such as the gas chambers).
• This tour operates in all weather conditions.