Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Tour: A Day of Reflection and History

The meeting time was early in the morning, but we got back by 2 PM, so I still had time to explore in the afternoon. Our guide was very kind and attentive throughout the tour. For the price, I would definitely recommend this trip!

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The tour was very well organized and the guides were clearly prepared to handle what is a long, emotional, and difficult day. They showed great sensitivity throughout, which made the experience meaningful despite its heavy nature. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a respectful visit.

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The visit was very informative and well guided. There was some waiting time to enter the blocks, but the overall experience was respectful and worthwhile. The guide shared detailed stories that helped us understand the history deeply.

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Everything went smoothly with great pick up and professional service from both the driver and guide. The only minor downside was the wait time between the two camps, which made us rush through the end of the visit. Still, a very meaningful and well organized tour overall.

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This excursion was really well organized from start to finish. We were picked up right in the center of Krakow and taken by bus to Auschwitz (about 1.5 hours). We got our paper tickets and then headed to Birkenau, where the visit was self-guided but started with an English briefing and a helpful brochure in our language highlighting key spots to see. We spent about 2 hours exploring Birkenau on our own, then took a yellow shuttle bus back to Auschwitz for another 1.5 hours of self guided time. Adrianna was an excellent guide she provided detailed information well before the trip and stayed in touch via WhatsApp throughout the day, which was really comforting. The round trip transport is included, which makes everything super convenient. Highly recommended!

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From start to finish, Kaan was incredible. He shared so much knowledge and made the whole experience really heartfelt by expressing how much the history means to him personally. You can tell he’s truly passionate about his work. On top of that, he surprised us with an extra stop that was absolutely amazing. The music on the bus was a nice touch too! Overall, a fantastic experience I’d highly recommend.

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From start to finish, the trip was amazing. Everything ran smoothly, and it felt like a must do experience when visiting the area. I’m really glad I booked it highly recommended!

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The day was really good overall. There was quite a bit of walking and the crowds from other guided tours made it a bit tricky to see everything clearly. Still, it’s definitely worth visiting if you’re interested in history.

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It was a long and tiring day, but everything was well planned. We did the self guided tour, which gave us some flexibility. There were quite a few guided tours going on, so at times it was a bit hard to get close to certain spots and some people weren’t very considerate. Still, it’s a must do experience if you’re visiting.

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The day went really well overall. There was a lot of walking, which was a bit tiring, and the place was quite crowded with many guided tours at the same time. Sometimes it was hard to see things clearly with groups blocking the way. But despite that, it’s definitely worth a visit if you want to understand the history.

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Adrian was amazing at making sure we got to all the right spots smoothly. Even though our tour was self guided, she shared great info along the way that really helped. From pickup to ticket collection to the museums, everything was well organized and hassle free. I liked that the self guided format gave us more time to explore at our own pace. Definitely great value for money I’d recommend it to anyone!

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Great value for money and really friendly guide and driver. They made the trip comfortable and enjoyable from start to finish. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a smooth and pleasant experience!

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The trip was fantastic! Our driver and guide were super helpful and really knew their stuff. Made the whole day so much easier and enjoyable. Would do it again for sure.

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The information provided during the tour was really good and very detailed. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the day interesting. It was a bit of a long day though, so maybe it could be a little shorter, but definitely worth it!

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Our guide was excellent very knowledgeable and engaging throughout the visit. However, the museum itself felt quite disorganized. We ended up waiting over 3 hours in freezing cold weather just to get inside, which was tough. There was also some confusion about our tickets afterward, which was frustrating. Despite that, the experience and what we learned made it worthwhile.

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Great experience overall! The guide was really helpful and sent some useful info via WhatsApp beforehand, which we could translate. However, for those who don’t speak any English, it was a bit tricky to fully understand the schedule and how the day would run. Luckily, there were other French speakers in the group who helped explain things. It would be better if all the info was provided in multiple languages, but still a very enjoyable day.

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I loved everything about this trip. Visiting such a historic place was deeply emotional and really made me reflect. It’s an important experience that I’m glad I had.

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Everything was great from start to finish, with excellent communication throughout. Our guide was super friendly and calm, guiding us thoughtfully through the horrors of the camps. A truly respectful and informative experience.

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An experience you should have at least once in your life. The organization and communication from the team were flawless. Everything was well planned, and it made the day very smooth and enjoyable.

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Even though it’s a self guided tour with a booklet full of explanations, there was a guide waiting to give us all the information and a historical introduction before we started. She was very helpful via chat throughout the whole tour. Transport was excellent, and the timing for the visits was perfect. Great value for money.

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They are well organized, kind, and efficient really great! Everything went smoothly, and the team made the experience very enjoyable. Highly recommend!

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Ema was a fantastic guide! She made sure everything was well arranged so we had enough time for the visit, especially since there was a long wait just to get the tickets. Really appreciated her attention to detail and helpfulness throughout the day.

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The bus driver showed up right on time, and the bus was cozy and warm. Our guide Ammy was absolutely lovely friendly and very knowledgeable. It was a wonderful trip, though a bit sobering because of the history. Highly recommend.

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Really convenient and great value for money. The day’s plan wasn’t always super clear, but chatting with others helped. The bus was a bit late by 5 minutes, but no big deal. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this trip.

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The transport was fine but took longer than expected. The driver was okay. The itinerary and group instructions weren’t very clear at the start, so we didn’t get much time at Birkenau. The visits felt a bit rushed.

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The first part of the trip was waiting in line to get tickets at the entrance, which took away from the actual visiting time. It would have been better to have tickets beforehand so we could explore more calmly. Still, a meaningful visit.

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It was a really long day, but definitely worth it. Just be ready to queue twice for quite a while skip the queue doesn’t mean no waiting! Still, the experience was memorable.

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The queues were a bit disorganized and there wasn’t much shelter from the sun or rain. It would be great to have some shade or cover. Despite that, the trip itself was very worthwhile.

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The trip itself was smooth, but I expected to start at Auschwitz and then visit Birkenau, not the other way around. This switch changes the story flow of the iconic camp. I had visited 10 years ago, so I ended up guiding my partner, which was nice. Besides the tour, the museum felt a bit disorganized due to too many tourists.

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The trip went well, but starting at Birkenau instead of Auschwitz was surprising. It kind of disrupted the historical narrative. Since I’d been before, I helped explain things to my friends. The museum seemed overwhelmed with tourists and was a bit chaotic.

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There were way too many queues. We waited two hours just to get tickets, then had to queue again to enter the last part of the museum at 5 pm. We kept watching the clock to fit it all in and catch the bus. Arrived at 9:30 and didn’t leave until 7:30 pm way too long of a day. But the museum itself was really interesting. Wish they’d warned us about the long waits.

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There was no Hungarian info or help, which made things tricky. It seemed like Hungarians weren’t very welcome, but we’re not all the same. Another bus driver helped us with a map and directions, though we didn’t understand everything. A written guide with times and locations would help a lot. We ended up rushing and waiting a lot, so I plan to come back to enjoy both camps more calmly. Otherwise, the trip was fine and I’ve recommended it to others.

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Too much waiting queues for tickets and then another hour waiting before the trip started. Plenty of shops and one restaurant but didn’t help with the long wait. The experience was incredible but the waiting was tiring

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Big bravo to our tour leader, who was great throughout! The only downside was the tour organization. They said it would last 7 hours, but most of that time (except the travel) was waiting around, because the actual visit only takes about 3 hours. They should be clearer about the itinerary. Even though we had tickets, we waited in line a lot and only started visiting at 1:30 pm, though we arrived at 10:30. Also, leaving Auschwitz I for last (which needs more time) meant we couldn’t visit it calmly because we had to rush back to the bus.

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The tour leader was wonderful. However, the pick up time was really early, which was tough. The transfer driver struggled a bit with traffic and weather conditions. Waiting in line was long, and after about two hours, we had to wait even more just to collect brochures on the bus. Also, info about the correct queue at the entrance wasn’t clear. Definitely room for improvement.

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The Auschwitz Birkenau memorial was very moving and a must visit. Unfortunately, we had just two hours inside the museum when it really needs 3 or 4 hours to explore properly. We stayed with the group the whole time, so missed out on a lot of details. The departure time from Krakow was listed as 8 am but was actually 5 am, with the tour starting at 9 am. Our guide was lovely though very patient and cheerful, which made a big difference.

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