Auschwitz-Birkenau en zoutmijn Dagtocht

We waren messaged dag tevoren van regelingen voor reis, met de vraag of we een lunchpakket voorzien. Op dag werden we om 6 uur stipt opgehaald van hotel door zeer beleefde chauffeur Bartek. We hadden toen nog twee stops. Bartek zorgde ervoor dat we verzorgd werden bij Memorial. En ontmoette elkaar snel daarna. Memorial gids was zeer goed, met een gedetailleerde uitleg van alle aspecten van beide sites die we bezochten. Zou 100% aanraden deze reis provider. Hartelijk dank voor een vlotte en goed georganiseerde dag. En grote schreeuw spar Bartek.

I went on this tour with my mom and son, and it was one of those days that really stays with you. Everything was smooth and well-organized from the start. Our driver, Bartek, was fantastic—friendly, professional, and full of helpful information throughout the day. He even brought us our lunch, which was great! The highlight of the day, though, was our time at Auschwitz-Birkenau with our guide, Ania. She was absolutely incredible. You could feel her passion the moment she started speaking. She wasn’t just giving us facts—she was telling stories, sharing lesser-known history, and connecting everything in a way that made it so real and human. What made it even more special was getting to talk to her on the side. We had a few personal conversations throughout the visit, and it was clear that this work is deeply meaningful to her. She shared how important it is for her to pass on these stories and why she feels so connected to the people who were there. You could tell she truly cares—not just about history, but about the people hearing it. That energy came through in every part of the tour. Other guides we passed sounded flat or just rehearsed, but Ania made you want to listen and learn. She really went above and beyond. After that, we visited the Wieliczka Salt Mine, which was a totally different but very cool experience. The carvings, sculptures, and underground chambers were incredible to see. It’s a bit of a walk, but 100% worth it. I’d love to come back again just to explore more of the park and area around the mine. It was a long day, but a truly amazing one. Both Ania and Bartek made this tour something special. If you’re thinking of booking this experience—do it. You’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for history, and the people who dedicate their lives to sharing it.

Was definitely an eye opener experience. Definitely recommend having a guide. I found building #11 the most heartbreaking part of the tour. Definitely wear comfortable walking shoes the outside is walking in uneven surfaces.