Majdanek Concentration Camp Tour from Warsaw
Why we love it?
The Majdanek Concentration Camp Tour from Warsaw offers a somber yet educational experience, focusing on the historical significance of one of the most notorious Nazi concentration and extermination camps. Lasting 6 hours and 30 minutes, this tour includes a transfer from Warsaw to Lublin, where participants will visit the Majdanek Museum. It is particularly suited for history enthusiasts, educators, and those seeking to understand the complexities of World War II and the Holocaust. The tour is distinctive for its immersive approach, providing a poignant insight into the lives of those who suffered there, while emphasizing the importance of remembrance and education in preventing future atrocities.
Itinerary
Pickup in Warsaw
Your guide picks you up directly from your hotel or apartment in Warsaw at 8:00 am. Please have breakfast beforehand and dress appropriately for the weather, as much of the visit takes place outdoors.
Transfer to Lublin
The drive to Lublin takes approximately 2.5 hours. During the journey, your guide provides historical background on World War II, Nazi occupation of Poland, and the Holocaust. This is also time to ask questions and prepare for the visit.
Majdanek Concentration and Extermination Camp - Museum
Upon arrival, you enter the preserved camp grounds. The guided visit lasts approximately 2–3 hours of walking and covers all key sections of the camp, including:
- The selection square and shower barracks
- Original gas chambers
- Prisoner barracks and exhibition buildings
- Crematoria, execution pits, and the mausoleum containing ashes of victims
The guide explains how the camp functioned, who was imprisoned there, and how Majdanek fit into the broader system of Nazi terror and genocide. You will have time to explore exhibitions, read informational panels, and walk the grounds at a respectful pace.
Transfer to Warsaw
After the visit, you return to Warsaw by private vehicle. The drive back offers time for reflection or further discussion with your guide.
Drop off in Warsaw
You are dropped off at your chosen location in Warsaw in the evening.
Please Note
- This tour can be booked instantly online for adults and children over 150 cm (4 ft 9 in). If you wish to book the tour for a child under 150 cm, please contact the tour operator in advance to check the availability of seat boosters, which are mandatory under Polish law.The minimum number of people required to launch the tour is 2. A solitary traveller may join the tour if there is another booking for at least 2 people.Please contact us before booking the tour if you have mobility limitations.Please wear proper clothing since you will spend time outdoors.The amount of walking is moderate (2-3 hours of walking)
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
