Discover three interconnected chapters of wartime history during one private journey from Warsaw. Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, walk through the former Kraków Ghetto area, and explore Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum — one of the most powerful historical exhibitions in Poland. This full-day experience combines Holocaust remembrance, authentic historical sites, and deeper insight into the lives of victims, survivors, and those who chose to resist.
During the tour, you will explore the former Kraków Ghetto area, including the historic Ghetto Heroes Square with its symbolic empty chairs memorial — representing the Jewish residents deported during the war. You will also visit parts of the Kazimierz Jewish District with its historic synagogues, as well as preserved fragments of the original ghetto wall, one of the most powerful surviving traces of occupied Kraków.
The visit to Oskar Schindler’s Factory Museum offers deeper insight into everyday life in occupied Kraków and the story behind Schindler’s famous rescue operation. Schindler’s List helped save around 1,200 Jewish lives during the Holocaust. As recently as 2024, three people rescued by Schindler were still alive — including Bronisława Horowitz-Karakulska, a 92-year-old survivor still living in Poland.
The final part of the journey takes place at Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, the most recognized symbol of the Holocaust in Europe. Depending on ticket availability and museum regulations on the selected date, the visit will take place either as a private guided tour or as part of an official museum group tour. In both cases, the experience remains a deeply important and respectful encounter with one of the darkest chapters of 20th-century history.
Drive time:
Warsaw – Krakow ~3h 10 min each way
Kraków – Auschwitz 1h 20 min
Auschwitz – Warsaw 3h 25 min
Visit time: ~2 hours (Krakow ) + 2 hours (Schindler’s Factory) + 3 hours Auschwitz
Total tour duration: ~14–15 hours
Opening hours (museum):
Auschwitz Museum 7:30 AM – Closing times vary by season.
Schindler’s Factory 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
To complete the full program comfortably in one day, we must leave Warsaw early in the morning. This itinerary combines Auschwitz-Birkenau, Kraków Ghetto, Kazimierz and Schindler’s Factory Museum into one intensive historical journey, requiring careful time management throughout the day.
Both Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and Schindler’s Factory Museum operate with limited timed-entry tickets and high visitor demand throughout most of the year. Advance reservations are essential to secure proper entrance hours and avoid long waiting lines for remaining tickets.
Your day includes two of the most important historical museums in Poland. At Auschwitz-Birkenau, you will explore the memorial site either with a private guide or through the official museum system, depending on ticket availability. In Kraków, Schindler’s Factory Museum provides a deeper understanding of occupied Poland, everyday life during the war and the story behind Schindler’s rescue efforts.
Without advance reservations, there is a serious risk of spending valuable hours waiting for possible free entry slots — especially during the high season. Because of the distance from Warsaw and the complexity of the itinerary, we organize this tour only with confirmed museum reservations to ensure a smooth, respectful and well-planned experience.
To secure both Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum and Schindler’s Factory Museum reservations, an advance museum deposit of 60 EUR per person is required (40 EUR for Auschwitz-Birkenau reservation and 20 EUR for Schindler’s Factory Museum reservation).
Due to limited daily availability and mandatory timed-entry systems, both museums must be reserved in advance before the tour date. After confirming availability, we send each interested guest a secure online payment link for convenient card payment.
The reservation deposit is later deducted from the final tour price and guarantees proper organization of the entire itinerary.
What’s included
Before your visit, we recommend checking the opening hours and visitor rules on the Official Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum website.
Morning (museum guide / shared museum group)
Afternoon (private guide with you)
Ideal for couples or small groups seeking a quiet, private journey with full comfort.
Morning (museum guide / shared museum group)
Afternoon (private guide with you)
A perfect solution for families or small groups traveling together, without compromising comfort.
We can also arrange transport and guiding services for larger groups, including minibuses and multi-day itineraries.
Please contact us for a tailored quote.
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No hidden fees. No prepayment required for most bookings.
Practical answers before your visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau & Krakow Ghetto & Schindler’s Factory — booking, timing and what to expect.
Yes. Auschwitz-Birkenau requires advance reservation and availability can be limited, especially during spring, summer and holiday periods. Because this tour also includes Kraków and Schindler’s Factory Museum, we strongly recommend booking as early as possible to secure the preferred date and museum entry times.
There are usually two options available.
The first is the official museum guided group tour in English, shared with other visitors.
The second is a more private and flexible visit, depending on current museum availability and ticket access on the selected date.
Both options include visiting Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
There are two possible options at Schindler’s Factory Museum.
You may either join one of the official English-speaking museum group tours (available only at selected hours and for an additional museum fee), or visit the exhibition independently.
Most exhibition descriptions and multimedia presentations are available in English, making self-guided visits comfortable for international travelers.
The Kraków section focuses on places connected with Jewish history and the German occupation during World War II. Depending on timing and traffic conditions, the route may include parts of the former Kraków Ghetto area, fragments of the ghetto walls, Heroes of the Ghetto Square, and the historic district of Kazimierz.
The main historical highlight in Kraków is Schindler’s Factory Museum.
This is a very long and intensive full-day private tour.
The entire experience usually takes around 14–15 hours depending on museum schedules, traffic conditions and the selected visiting option inside Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Early morning departure from Warsaw is required.
Lunch is not included. During the day there is usually time for a short meal or coffee break, depending on the museum schedule and traffic conditions.
Yes. The tour is operated as a private experience with private transportation from Warsaw and return to Warsaw on the same day.
Yes. A reservation deposit of 60 EUR per person is required to secure transportation planning and museum reservations. The remaining balance is paid before or on the day of the tour, according to the agreed arrangement.
Slightly, yes. Auschwitz-Birkenau entry hours are controlled by the museum and may vary depending on availability. Traffic conditions between Warsaw and Kraków can also affect the precise order and timing of the itinerary.
Because of this, the day is carefully coordinated around confirmed museum entry slots.
Signature Experience
A comprehensive, multi-day experience designed for those seeking a complete historical perspective.
The most comprehensive WWII tour in Poland —
unmatched by anyone on the market.
5 to 7 days
Minimum: 5 full days of intensive touring
All major camps in Poland
Complete historical coverage
This tour is not offered
by any other company in Poland
For serious travelers, historians,
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