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Auschwitz, Birkenau & Monowitz: Outside the Walls Guided Tour
(410) Reviews
Krakow
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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WEATHER CONDITIONS⛅: Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. The tour mostly takes place outdoors, so we encourage you to bring an umbrella or a raincoat in case of bad weather.
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REFUND: You'll receive a FULL REFUND, if for any reason, the guide or transportation is not provided.
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers Operated by Discover Cracow
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⚠️ CRITICAL INFORMATION – READ BEFORE BOOKING THIS TOUR DOES NOT ENTER THE MUSEUM GROUNDS. Please be aware that this tour takes place entirely outside the walls and fences of the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. You will NOT walk through the "Arbeit Macht Frei" gate, nor will you enter the interior barracks or museum buildings. Why this tour? It is designed as an educational alternative for those who want to see the sites that standard museum tours skip (like Monowitz) and for those who were unable to secure official museum entry passes. Our focus is on the topography, the industrial complex, and the history seen from a respectful distance.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the massive scale of the Auschwitz camp system from a unique perspective. This tour is specifically designed for those who want to understand the site's full topography and industrial history, especially when museum tickets are unavailable.
This experience takes place entirely outside the official museum grounds and camp fences. By focusing on the perimeter and surrounding historical sites—such as Monowitz, the IG Farben complex, and the original arrival platforms—you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Holocaust's logistics that standard interior tours often miss.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Exterior visits to Monowitz, IG Farben, Judenrampe, and camp perimeters.
Professional English-speaking historical guide
Round-trip transportation from Krakow in a air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities (optional)
Entry to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum grounds/interiors.
Guided Tour of Auschwitz Birkeanu Museum
Meeting Points
Departure
Krakow 18 Bosacka Street
Main Bus Station - G5 Stand, Upper Floor. Next to Galeria Krakowska. Easy to reach by train, tram, bus, or taxi. Cafés, shops, and restrooms nearby make it a convenient and comfortable starting point for your tour.
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Itinerary
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Krakow
Start your tour with a pickup from Bosacka 18. Then relax in 1.5-hour drive to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Memoriale Auschwitz III (Monowitz)
Our tour begins at Monowitz, where the Nazi regime turned human life into a resource. You will see the remains of the camp where thousands of prisoners, including Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, endured unimaginable conditions while working for the German war machine.
30 minutes
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Oswiecim
As we move toward the main camps, we pass through the town of Oświęcim. This provides a crucial moment of reflection on the Jewish history of the town before the war and how the local population lived in the immediate shadow of the camps.
30 minutes
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Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
We explore the perimeter of the "Stammlager" (Auschwitz I). Standing by the original fences, you will see the administrative heart of the complex. A key stop is the house of Rudolf Höss, the camp commandant. Seeing where he lived a "normal" family life just meters from the crematorium chimneys offers a profound look at the "banality of evil."
45 minutes
5
Auschwitz-Birkenau - "Judenrampe"
Next, we visit the authentic railway platform located between the camps. This is where most transport trains arrived until 1944. It is a powerful, quiet site where the "selection" of thousands of people took place—a place often missed by standard museum tours.
20 minutes
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Brzezinka
Auschwitz II-Birkenau (External Exploration): You will witness the overwhelming scale of the largest death camp. From the perimeter and the iconic "Death Gate," your guide will explain the layout of the ruins of the gas chambers and the living conditions of the prisoners.
45 minutes
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Krakow
Finish your tour and go back to Kraków to the starting point, seeing various landmarks on the way. Travel back to central Krakow and finish with a drop-off in town.
1 hour and 30 minutes
Auschwitz, Birkenau & Monowitz: Outside the Walls Guided Tour
(410) Reviews
Krakow
About
Explore the massive scale of the Auschwitz camp system from a unique perspective. This tour is specifically designed for those who want to understand the site's full topography and industrial history, especially when museum tickets are unavailable.
This experience takes place entirely outside the official museum grounds and camp fences. By focusing on the perimeter and surrounding historical sites—such as Monowitz, the IG Farben complex, and the original arrival platforms—you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Holocaust's logistics that standard interior tours often miss.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Exterior visits to Monowitz, IG Farben, Judenrampe, and camp perimeters.
Professional English-speaking historical guide
Round-trip transportation from Krakow in a air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities (optional)
Entry to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum grounds/interiors.
Guided Tour of Auschwitz Birkeanu Museum
Meeting Points
Departure
Krakow 18 Bosacka Street
Main Bus Station - G5 Stand, Upper Floor. Next to Galeria Krakowska. Easy to reach by train, tram, bus, or taxi. Cafés, shops, and restrooms nearby make it a convenient and comfortable starting point for your tour.
