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Auschwitz ticket price: admission to the grounds of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial is free of charge. Every visitor still needs a personalised entry pass, and from 1 March 2026 those passes are available only online at the official booking site visit.auschwitz.org — they are not sold at the Museum entrance. A fee is charged only when you book a visit with a Museum guide-educator (plus headset rental on guided tours). On the official Entry Pass Price List valid from 2 January 2026, a regular individual guided tour is PLN 140 in Polish or PLN 150 in another language; reduced individual passes are PLN 130 / 140.
Last checked: 7 November 2026 against auschwitz.org/en/visiting, the individual-visitors page, the Tours options page, visit.auschwitz.org FAQ / home notices, the Entry Pass Price List PDF (valid from 2.01.2026), and Museum news on the March 2026 online-only rule. Prices are in Polish złoty (PLN). This page is a planning summary, not a personal visit claim, and it is written with the solemnity the Memorial asks of visitors.
Free entry vs paid guided tour
| Option | What you pay (official) | How to book |
|---|---|---|
| Grounds entry without a guide-educator | Free (PLN 0) — limited free entry-pass slots | Online only at visit.auschwitz.org; free passes no later than 7 days before the visit (or until slots run out) |
| Individual guided tour (Auschwitz I + Birkenau, ~3.5 h) | Regular PLN 140 (Polish) / PLN 150 (other language); reduced PLN 130 / 140 | visit.auschwitz.org; language-tour sale ends 15 minutes before start |
| Individual study visit 6 h | Regular PLN 180 / 190; reduced PLN 160 / 170 (Polish / other language) | visit.auschwitz.org |
| Online guided tour for individuals (~2.5 h on the price list) | PLN 60 (Polish or other language) | visit.auschwitz.org (desktop/laptop; mobile not supported for the online product) |
| Organised group general tour 3.5 h + GTS | Group price from PLN 970 (max 10) to PLN 1,120 (max 30) | Groups must use a Museum guide-educator; book via the groups path on visit.auschwitz.org |
Reduced individual passes (same PDF): students below 26, people over 75, holders of a disabled person’s ID, veterans of the anti-Hitler coalition army of World War II and of the army of Ukraine in the war against Russia (with documents), plus certain official museum staff / ICOM cards. A PLN 0 pass is available for a guardian of a disabled visitor after emailing [email protected] and collecting it at the Visitor Service Center on the day. Organised groups are required to engage a Museum guide-educator.
How to book (official only)
- Use visit.auschwitz.org only — the Museum states this is the sole official entry-card site and that it does not cooperate with outside companies for entry cards.
- Choose Visit for individuals (or the groups path for organised groups).
- Booking opens every day from 12:00 noon, up to 90 days ahead (FAQ).
- For a guided visit: select language and hour, then checkout. For free self-guided entry: choose the “without an educator” option when offered.
- Keep the personalised pass (print or phone) and bring ID. Individual entry cards are described as non-changeable and non-refundable on the booking home notice.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes early. Language-tour sales end 15 minutes before start. Bags inside the Museum must not exceed 35 × 25 × 15 cm.
When free self-guided entry is allowed
Free entry without a guide-educator is possible only at later hours, subject to free entry-pass availability. The individual-visitors page (checked 7 November 2026) lists:
| Months | Self-guided entry from | Guide-required window |
|---|---|---|
| January, November | from 2:00 PM | 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
| February | from 3:00 PM | 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
| March, October | from 4:00 PM | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| April–September | from 5:00 PM | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| December | from 1:00 PM | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
The Museum recommends a guided visit for a better understanding of the history.
Opening hours and closed days
Open all year, seven days a week, except 1 January, 25 December, and Easter Sunday. Last entrance hours (visitors may stay 90 minutes after the last entrance hour):
- December: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- January, November: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- February: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- March, October: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- April, May, September: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- June, July, August: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Temporary closures on the Visiting page on 7 November 2026: parts of Auschwitz II-Birkenau; part of the exhibition in Block 5; the Russian exhibition in Block 14; Block 8 on 23–24 November; Block 9 on 25–26 November. Re-check close to your date.
What the individual guided tour includes
An individual language tour lasts about 3.5 hours and starts at former Auschwitz I. The price includes the guide-educator, headset rental, and Museum transfer between Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. The Tours options page also lists individual guided tours as about 3 hours 45 minutes — confirm the duration shown in your booking. Visits by children under 14 are not recommended. Dress and behaviour should match a place of remembrance.
Address and getting there
- Main car park / entrance: 55 Więźniów Oświęcimia Street, Oświęcim.
- GPS on the Visiting page: 19.20363 E, 50.0266 N.
- About 2 km from the train station (local buses); Museum news also notes about 1,500 metres to the main entrance.
- Airports within about 50 km: Kraków-Balice and Katowice-Pyrzowice.
Optional INR guide (not Museum rates)
| Official fee (PLN) | About ₹ (guide only) |
|---|---|
| Individual guided, other language — 150 | about ₹3,581 |
| Individual guided, Polish — 140 | about ₹3,342 |
| Reduced other language — 140 | about ₹3,342 |
| Reduced Polish — 130 | about ₹3,103 |
| Online individual — 60 | about ₹1,432 |
Recent official changes (last 12 months)
- 2 January 2026: current Entry Pass Price List (individual guided regular PLN 140/150).
- 1 March 2026: all entry cards for individuals (guided and free) only online — no purchase at the main entrance (Museum news 4 February 2026).
- May 2025: free self-guided passes moved fully online with afternoon-only windows in season.
- In 2025 the Memorial recorded 1.95 million visitors (cited in the March 2026 online-only news).
Before you go
- Book early on the official site; peak dates sell out.
- Ignore third-party “Auschwitz tickets” sold elsewhere — the Museum is not liable for those cancellations.
- Allow time for both Auschwitz I and Birkenau (about 90 minutes each if not on a guided circuit).
- For wider Europe planning: how to travel Europe on a budget and 10 best places in Europe for a family trip (the Memorial itself is not recommended for children under 14).
FAQ
Is Auschwitz free to enter?
Yes. Grounds admission is free, but you must reserve a personalised entry pass online. Guided tours with a Museum educator are paid.
What is the Auschwitz guided tour ticket price in 2026?
On the official list valid from 2 January 2026, a regular individual guided tour is PLN 140 (Polish) or PLN 150 (other language). Reduced rates are PLN 130 / 140 with qualifying documents.
Can I buy an entry card at the gate?
No. From 1 March 2026, entry cards are available only online at visit.auschwitz.org.
How far ahead can I book?
Up to 90 days ahead from 12:00 noon daily. Free self-guided passes: no later than 7 days before the visit.
