Delve into one of the most somber chapters of human history with a visit to the Auschwitz Museum, the former epicenter of the Third Reich's largest and most notorious concentration camp. Uncover the inner workings of this notorious complex and step foot in the eerie barracks where countless prisoners endured unimaginable hardships.

Uncover the somber history of Auschwitz, a former concentration camp that claimed over 1 million lives, on this 3.5-hour educational journey. This complex, comprising three main camps, serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities that took place during WWII. Established in 1940, Auschwitz-Birkenau was the largest Nazi-run concentration camp, with Auschwitz I serving as the administrative hub, Auschwitz II (Birkenau) as the extermination site, and Auschwitz III (Monowitz) as a labor camp. Prior to the camp's liberation on January 27, 1945, the SS made a futile attempt to destroy the site and burn the archives. Today, the Polish government has meticulously restored Auschwitz-Birkenau as a heart-wrenching memorial to the victims. As you enter the complex through the main entrance, you'll have the opportunity to explore the original camp buildings in the main part of the complex. Delve into the museum, featuring a permanent exhibition that shares the real-life stories of prisoners and displays their personal belongings. Finally, visit the haunting Birkenau camp, where the gas chambers and crematories stand as a grim reminder of the atrocities that took place. The tour is carefully paced, with a two-hour visit to Auschwitz I and a one-hour visit to Auschwitz II. You'll have three breaks throughout the tour: one upon arrival from Krakow, another before heading to Auschwitz II, and a final break before departing back to Krakow.