Majdanek & Lublin Full Day Private Tour from Warsaw

Walk through Majdanek's preserved barracks and mausoleum, then wander Lublin's Old Town on the same day

A private full-day tour from Warsaw to Majdanek concentration camp and the city of Lublin, with English or Polish-speaking guide, hotel pickup, air-conditioned vehicle and traditional Polish lunch. You walk among the camp's barracks, crematory building, gas chamber and the Mausoleum holding ashes of victims, then explore Lublin's narrow cobbled streets and majestic architecture spanning centuries. Minimum age is 14.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Majdanek and explore Lublin

• Tour Majdanek Concentration Camp
• Walk through Lublin Old Town

The Experience

How do you see two of Poland's most significant historical sites in a single day without renting a car or navigating trains? This tour leaves from Warsaw city centre in the morning and drives you directly to Majdanek, located just outside Lublin. The camp was designed by Nazi planners to exceed Auschwitz in size and serve as a slave labour source for their eastern empire. A monument at the former front gate marks the entrance; from there you walk among the remains of barracks with their exhibitions, the well-preserved crematory building, the gas chamber, and the Mausoleum—a structure holding the ashes of Majdanek victims.

After Majdanek, the tour moves into Lublin itself. During its golden age the city was wealthy and aristocratic, earning nicknames like "Vienna of the North" and "Little Jerusalem." You stroll through the Old Town's narrow, cobbled streets on the hill, where majestic buildings from different centuries create an atmosphere that makes the history tangible. The tour includes lunch at a traditional milk bar where you eat pierogi and compote—the kind of meal Poles have eaten for generations. The whole day runs eight hours, with your private guide speaking English or Polish and the air-conditioned vehicle handling all the driving.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup from your Warsaw city centre location.
• English or Polish-speaking guide for the full day.
• entry to Majdanek concentration camp.
• lunch at a traditional Polish milk bar with pierogi and compote.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by WPT1313 Warsaw Private Tours

Is this one for you?Eight hours is enough to walk Majdanek's full grounds and explore Lublin's Old Town without rushing either one, but it rules out a second destination or a leisurely afternoon—book this when the Holocaust memorial and one historic city are your day's focus.

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Top questions

What exactly will I see at Majdanek concentration camp?

Majdanek's preserved barracks contain exhibitions; the crematory building and gas chamber remain standing; and the Mausoleum holds the ashes of victims. You walk among these remains with your guide, who explains the camp's history and its place in the Holocaust.

Is Lublin worth visiting, or is this tour mainly about Majdanek?

Lublin is the main stop after Majdanek and takes up a significant part of the day. The Old Town sits on a hill with narrow cobbled streets and buildings spanning centuries—palaces, churches and tenement houses that earned the city its "Vienna of the North" nickname. Many visitors find it one of the most beautiful cities in eastern Poland.

What kind of lunch is included, and will it work for my diet?

Lunch is at a traditional Polish milk bar where you eat pierogi and compote. If you have dietary restrictions or preferences, confirm them when you book so the operator can advise on options.

How long is the drive from Warsaw to Majdanek?

The tour runs eight hours total from pickup in Warsaw city centre. Most of that time is spent at Majdanek and in Lublin; the drive itself takes roughly two hours each way, though exact timing depends on traffic and your specific pickup location.

Can children go on this tour?

The minimum age is 14. Majdanek is a concentration camp memorial, and the tour involves walking through the site and learning about the Holocaust, so the age restriction reflects the nature of the experience.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to meet the tour, or does it pick me up?

The tour includes pickup from Warsaw city centre locations, so you do not need to arrange separate transport to the meeting point. Confirm your hotel or preferred pickup spot when you book.