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Marcelino_Z, Aug 2026
Amazing experience
What a magical experience! Beginning with the South minds which are incredibly impressive and then going to historical sites. It was a roller coaster of emotions and it was a very solemn day altogether. The tour was really well organized, and it allowed the space for everyone to be present. Highly recommended!
Niamh_D, Aug 2026
Highly recommend
This company were very easy to deal woth from start to finish. They contacted me the day before to tell me the pick up time and collected me from my hotel. The driver, Slavo, also contacted me the day before via WhatsApp to confirm the pick up time and also asked if we would like a packed lunch. This was a great idea and we are glad we availed of this as there is nowhere to go to eat between the two camps/tours and it is a long day. The company organises transport, tickets and a guide for you. The guide is supplied by Auschitz itself and they are assigned to your group, we had Oskar, he was excellent. Overall I would recommend this company to organise your trip to Auschitz-Birkenau.
Alix_M, Aug 2026
It’s pretty confronting...
It’s pretty confronting however I think it’s extremely important to go visit !
We had an AMAZING guide who was super knowledgeable and friendly. He enhanced our overall understanding of the entire holocaust.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND, you wouldnt regret a thing.
Alison_C, Aug 2026
Full day trip
We would recommend this trip. Everything was well organised. Most people bought the lunch box and it was good value. We visited the salt mine first. We had ear pieces so we could hear the guide at all times and she was very informative. Auschwitz was very moving and although we had learnt about it seeing the evidence brought it to a whole new level. No one mentioned how much walking is involved we covered nearly five miles overall!
Kathryn_R, Aug 2026
Really interesting trip...
Really interesting trip that takes in many of the key places of interest in the Zakopane area. We had plenty of free time in the town itself and none of the stops felt too rushed. It was a full day out but had a great balance of time in each location. I would thoroughly recommend for those interested in the culture and traditions of the local area. Perfect day trip from Krakow.
Gareth_B, Aug 2026
Got what we paid for
We both thought the trip was well organised from the moment we booked to the time being dropped off.
The meeting time was accurate, bus clean , cool and comfortable.
The host that took us around ( sorry can't remember his name ) was very clear with his delivery and interesting to listen to.
Even though the trip is very sad and thought provoking I am pleased we booked the trip we did.
Elizabeth_R, Jul 2026
Concentration camps.
I completely messed up the pickup point this morning. But within minutes of contacting Viator, we still managed to go on our trip. Well done Viator.
The experience was both harrowing, but so very interesting. It’s something I certainly will never forget.
Looking forward to my next 2 trips with Viator.
Elektra_V, Jul 2026
Fantastic day
An excellent way of seeing Aushwchitz and the salt mine in one day. Which I believe are both unmissable things to do if you are in the area. It is a long day. We were picked up at 05:35 and dropped back off at around 17:00. But it was very well organised, the group wasn't that big and the guides were excellent. My only critique would be that the day could have been made shorter with less/shorter breaks i.e half a hour for lunch instead of 1 hour, but a fantastic day and we are very glad that we chose this tour
Matthew_H, Jul 2026
Great mountain tour!!
This was a phenomenal tour. We stopped in a log cabin town and saw a legit wood carver, stopped for a vodka and traditional cheese tasting, and stopped in Zapokane for a gorgeous mountain view and lunch. Our last stop was at the baths, which was essentially a water park village, lol. I was concerned about security as a solo traveler, but their wristwatch-locker setup was totally safe and I left my valuables with no problem. Swimming was so relaxing.
Mirek and Lucas were also phenomenal hosts. Thank you for a great experience!!
Karl_B, Jul 2026
Great tour, would go back
Overall experience was great, bus arrived on time, great communication via WhatsApp and the Viator app. Journey time to Auschwitz was reasonable, was warm early in the morning but bus had a small flow of air con available which took the edge off.
The guides from start to finish were great, very helpful and informative.
The only downside is we felt a little rushed around the first part of the tour, this may have been because the tour guide following behind us was right on our tail every step of the way not giving much time for us tourists to view what was on display. Our guide did cram a lot of information as best as they could given the situation but we would have liked more time to take in everything in the room had to offer.
We will go back but likely on our own to roam the grounds at our own leisure, we weren't aware that we could have gone back later in the afternoon to roam freely as we would have done this so if you are reading this I would recommend getting a mid afternoon tour then after Birkenau 2, get the shuttle bus back to Birkenau 1 to have more time on your own or you could walk back as it's not that far.
Overall, I would recommend the tour.
Michele_R, Jul 2026
Relaxing day in Zakopane-nice break!
Great experience and our guide, Gabriel, we excellent. He gave us background information on the area and kept us on schedule so we could enjoy all the stops. The view from the mountain was amazing and we had a nice coffee and waffle. The thermal springs were wonderful-so very clean, many options for enjoying the water and very well managed. Nice lockers and dressing rooms. We had a little snack there - which was good-especially the sauerkraut soup!
Doreen_M, May 2026
Stairs were down. Site was beautiful.
The mine was educational, artistic, and beautiful. All but approximately 10 steps were going down. The floors were not slick. However, it definitely is a lot of walking. The guide was very good. It was great getting picked up in front of our hotel. The driver was very nice.
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Well-connected by road and public transport, Krakow is a perfect launch point for discovering other towns and cities in Poland. While you could set out on your own, booking an excursion that takes you around the country will help relieve the stress of planning. Day trips from Krakow include World War II-related sites—such as a former Nazi-operated concentration camp—and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed salt mine. It’s also possible to discover outstanding mountain scenery with a visit to the resort town of Zakopane in the Polish countryside, followed by a soak in the healing waters of a thermal bath complex.
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