Majdanek Concentration Camp Tour from Warsaw with Hotel Pickup
Description
This tour takes you from Warsaw to the Majdanek Museum at the outskirts of Lublin. Majdanek was established by Nazi Germany in 1941 and served as a concentration and extermination camp. Due to the rapid advance of the Soviet army in 1944, the camp was captured almost intact, making it the best-preserved Holocaust camp in Europe.
Traveling with a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide will help you understand not only the historical facts but also the broader context of the German Nazi occupation and the Holocaust in occupied Poland. Majdanek is visited far less frequently than Auschwitz, allowing for a calm, unhurried, and respectful experience.
The visit focuses on authentic sites, including original barracks, gas chambers, crematoria, execution sites, barbed-wire fences, and watchtowers. Exhibitions in preserved buildings present historical documents, photographs, and personal testimonies, with time to walk through, reflect on, and absorb the site at your own pace.
Experience details
Mobile ticket
Group size
Up to 7 travelers
Instant confirmation
Offered by
Warsaw Behind the Scenes
What's included?
Included
- English-speaking advanced user
- All taxes and fees
- Vehicle with air conditioning
Not included
- Tip or tip
What to expect
Lublin
Upon arrival, you will enter the protected grounds of the Majdanek concentration and extermination camp, where the scale and authenticity of the site immediately set the tone for the visit. The guided walk lasts approximately 2–3 hours and is conducted at a calm, respectful pace.
During the visit, you will explore the camp’s key areas, including the selection square and shower barracks, the original gas chambers and prisoner barracks, which now house museum exhibitions featuring documents, photographs, and personal testimonies. You will also visit the crematoria, execution pits, and the mausoleum containing the victims’ ashes.
During the walk, your guide will explain how Majdanek operated, who was imprisoned there, and how the camp fit into the broader system of German Nazi terror and genocide. You will have time to read the exhibits, observe preserved structures, and reflect on the history in a dignified setting.
150 m
Admission included
Meeting and pickup
The tour operator will contact you via the Viator messaging system to confirm the pickup details (exact location and exact time).
Important information
- Mobile ticket or paper ticket accepted
- 1 per booking
- Public transportation is available nearby.
- Special seats for toddlers are available.
- Not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular conditions
- Travelers should have at least good fitness.
- This tour can be booked online immediately for adults and children over 150 cm tall. If you would like to book the tour for a child under 150 cm tall, please contact the tour operator in advance to check the availability of booster seats, which are mandatory under Polish law.
- Please contact us before booking the tour if you have any health issues, such as mobility limitations.
- Please wear appropriate clothing, as you will be spending time outdoors.
- The minimum number of people required for the tour to operate is 2. A solo traveler can join the tour if another booking for at least 2 people is available.
- The walk is moderate (2–3 hours on foot).
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time to receive a full refund.
Booking options
Group tour
Language: English Pickup included