Like most people, I wanted to go to Auschwitz but, I wasn't sure how I would react to seeing the place in real life that I have seen and heard so much about whether on TV or in the movies or in books. I am so glad I went, it was an unbelievable experience, to be in the place where... more

This is a compelling and unique experience. I would, however, recommend that thought is given to visiting under ones own steam - and not just to save money. I was not greatly impressed with the organisation of the tour groups. Very often you are in a room with other tour groups and it is difficult to hear . All the... more

Just returned from Krakow - purpose of the visit was to visit Auschwitz. An education and insight into what really happened with the holocaust. It is frightening. We booked a private taxi with Krakow shuttle. They picked us up at our hotel at 8.15 for the hour journey to the camp. Cost was a total of 180 PLN. Taxi driver... more

Have just returned from a short trip to the city. Brilliant. Prices quoted are of 28th Feb 2008. Came out of the airport and turned right walked for 200 yds to the small train platform at the crossroads and the train to the city centre arrived. You buy your ticket on the train (6ZL) and 15 mins later you are... more

Very interesting. I can't say it was fun, but a place that i feel has to be visited and remembered. it was very well organised and totally amazing. It just brings it home to you what went on during the nazi regime. I was quite nervous before going there but I was so glad I did. more

This is my second visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum in December, 2007 and the experience was just as touching as the first time. Three years ago my wife and I went there by train on our own but this time we decided to join a day tour from Krakow. The tour was excellent which includes bus transfer as well as English-speaking... more

We booked our trip in advance on the Internet and were taken from our hotel on a bus which took around an hour. On the way we watched a documentary on Auschwitz. It was a very interesting and moving experience. It had snowed quite a lot a few days before which added to the atmosphere and made you think about... more

Auschwitz and Auschwitz-Birkenau, places everyone should visit at least once in their lives to see what human beings are capable of. We went on a 5 night visit to Krakow with the main objective of going to the Auschwitz sites for a whole day. We looked into tours but due to other trip advisors decided against them and we were... more

A lot of reviews are recommending to go on your own to Auschwitz-Birkenau . The main reason for this is that they have the sense that the groups are rushed through the sites. We had to do this tour and be back in Krakow at the latest 1600 Hrs. To achieve this we felt it best to book a tour... more