Hi all -I’m on the best of Poland tour this year and we’re staying an extra day to tour Auschwitz and the salt mine. I am looking for a good tour that visits both of these venues. I see a few but the reviews are mixed. Has anyone done both venues in one day and gave a recommended company or tour guide to go with?
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I can’t imagine adding the Salt Mines to the Auschwitz tour. You will be emotionally spent after the Auschwitz tour as it is a lot to take in emotionally.
Posted by
OP
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I understand that it is a lot , having visited Dachau a few years ago. That was a full day tour with a certified guide -I believe we were on site in Dachau about 6 hours. However , the best if Poland tour does not visit either of these sites and I only booked the one additional day. If anyone has a recommendation I would appreciate it
Posted by
Maryland
914 posts
Auschwitz is a very hard tour for many to handle. The Salt Mine tour is not. We did both in one day and the distraction after Auschwitz worked for us... time for the brain to relax a little. Many may not agree.
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Wyckoff, NJ, USA
8022 posts
Do you understand that it doesn't matter what company transports you to Auschwitz, but they cannot guide you through the camps? You will join a group (20?) led by a trained member of the memorial staff, and will meet your guide/tour/taxi back outside.
Do get clear whether your tour finishes at Birkenau (transport provided with your admission, and bus back to Auschwitz if desired) so you know how you are meeting your guide. Because Auschwitz normally sells out, find out if your tour is buying the tickets, or if you are buying them yourselves.
We were not trying to do two things in one day, so we hired a car service (from Rick's book) that took us to our 10AM tour, and brought us back to Krakow. Not saying you have to do that, of course it's expensive. I agree that it is such a somber and shocking visit that it could affect the remainder of your day.