About Us – Auschwitz Tour Explained by an Experienced Guide
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My name is Łukasz and I am glad you are here. My parents are Auschwitz guides and they taught me the history of the camp. We all live near the Museum, where I have been giving tours since 2006. I also work as a QA engineer and studied mathematics, although I majored in English. Together with friends and family, we created this site to explain what to expect when visiting Auschwitz and how to prepare.
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Visitors’ experiences
Some people send their opinions on the tour after they visit Auschwitz. Such feedback is highly appreciated, as it allows for better understanding of how visitors feel about the experience. Get info or help others on our Facebook group:
Jeff J. from Chicago, Illinois, USA:
This note is to express deepest appreciation and respect to the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum and the Tour Guide Lukasz.
Lukasz provided us with the best possible tour of the grounds and museum, through his extensive knowledge and ability to set the correct tone of reverence and self-reflection that allowed each of us to internalize the gravity of the experience.
Remarkably, Lukasz at the same time provided a sense of optimism, hopefulness, and goodness of spirit that could overcome, outlast, and defeat even the darkest opposition. This had to be of the same spirit of those who prevailed against the unthinkable cruelty and evil, and it is the best and proper way to experience and reflect upon being present on the museum grounds.
Grateful thanks and sincere respect to Lukasz and all of you for your good work sharing this experience with the world.
Olli-Pekka K. from Jyväskylä, Finland:
With my wife, I visited Auschwitz-Birkenau in June, this year. We were very lucky to have Lukasz as our guide.
Lukasz was truly excellent and direct guiding at the camp. He had a very impressive way to tell about the history of Auschwitz-Birkenau. That day was unforgettable in many ways.
Of course, we knew the place somehow from history, but all the massive tragical things which happened 80 years ago on-site stopped our minds.
At the same time, Lukasz challenged our thinking. It is not difficult to draw a link to the horrible things still happening around us – every day, and not far away.
Quietly, I talked to many people from several countries in our English language group. Everybody got a new sight on history and present days, and everybody respected Lukasz’s guiding very high. The sad place and the tour with Lukasz left a strong mark in our minds.