Comments on: Touring Auschwitz – Birkenau // What to Expect, A Visitor’s Guide

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:32:29 +0000

In reply to Caroline.

Hi Caroline!
Yes, the study tour is done alongside the other tours and visitors. Some of the rooms did get a little crowded but it didn’t feel too distracting. You are given headphones which makes it easy to hear your guide. Also the guides speak very quietly into their microphones and everyone was pretty respectful so if you were to take your headphones off, it’s almost silent. Even with lots of people.

The tour groups also seemed to be slightly staggered in times. We didn’t visit on a weekend or Summer though so I understand your concern. I hope this helps a bit!

Lindsey

By: Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 19:53:20 +0000

Thanks for the interesting and informative post! I am heading to Poland next month and am leaning toward the study tour. Do these tours take place alongside the regular ones? Or are you a bit more “off to the side?” One of my concerns is with crowds and the dates that work best for me are already on the weekend. I’ve heard that Auschwitz has become so crowded with visitors, especially on the weekends and in summer, that it really makes it hard to listen and concentrate. Thanks! Caroline

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:32:08 +0000

In reply to Angela Richardson.

Hi Angela,
I don’t think the 2 day study tour was an option when I visited, but I would have definitely considered it. I do have a lot of interest in WWII though. I think the 1 day would be enough for most casual visitors.

Lindsey

By: Angela Richardson

Angela Richardson — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:51:29 +0000

Thank you for your interesting article & photos.
I am wondering if you think doing the 2 day study tour would be worthwhile considering you felt rushed on the 1 day?

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 18:16:55 +0000

In reply to Miranda.

Thanks so much for your comment, Miranda! I’m glad you found what you were looking for. I think you’ll be happy with your decision to do the 6 hour tour, there is so much to learn and process, I really couldn’t imagine going much faster than we did.

Safe travels!
Lindsey

By: Miranda

Miranda — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:28:33 +0000

Lindsey thank you for this post! I’ve been researching my visit to Auschwitz for a long time and been going round and round in circles to find the best visit type to make the most of it – I’ve even tried calling Auschwitz’ mainline number but no reply. I didn’t know whether to book a standard tour that picks you up at your hotel, to book the 3 or 6 hours study tour, or if it was best to go by myself. Thanks to your blog I’m now going to sign up for the 6 hour study tour 🙂