Day Trips & Excursions in Oswiecim

Visiting Krakow and Auschwitz by yourself is almost impossible if you don't rent a car. Avoid the hassle of driving yourself with this guided tour that includes round-trip transport from Lodz. Plus, your admission ticket to Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum allows you to explore the former concentration camp at your own pace. Your guide also takes you on a tour of Krakow afterward.

The best way to experience the tragic history of Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is in a small group, ensuring an intimate atmosphere. Visit the poignant landmark on a small-group tour from Krakow, which includes pickup and drop-off at your Krakow hotel. Travel to the former concentration camp with ease before taking a guided tour of the crematoriums, gas chambers, and brick barracks with a resident guide.

It's easy to take a quick day trip to Wieliczka and Krakow from Lodz with this full-day tour, including lunch and round-trip transport. During the day, visit the Wieliczka Salt Mines, which was one of the oldest salt mines in operation up until 2007. Then continue on to Krakow, and see Town Hall Tower, St. Mary's Basilica, and Krakow Barbican.

Remember the victims of the Holocaust with a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum from Krakow. This independent excursion to the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp complex allows you to tour the UNESCO-listed site at your own pace and comfort level, and includes round-trip transportation by private vehicle from your hotel.

Take in a poignant piece of World War II history on a half-day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Krakow. Led by an expert guide, you'll explore the UNESCO-listed former Nazi concentration camp complex and be part of one of the first groups to enter the museum onsite. Pass through the old prison blocks and exhibits, and preserve the memory of those who perished there. Your small-group tour is limited to 22 people and will conclude with transportation back to your Krakow hotel.