Certified Guide Majdanek
What to expect from Certified Guide Majdanek
Explore History with English Guided Tours of Majdanek Concentration Camp
Step back into history and uncover the harrowing story of Majdanek Concentration Camp with a Majdanek Private Tour by Martin’s City Tours. As a Certified Majdanek Guide, we provide tours in English, offering an in-depth exploration of the camp's history and its connection to Lublin. Operational from 1st October 1941 to 22nd July 1944, Majdanek witnessed the deaths of approximately 80,000 prisoners at the hands of the Germans.
During this 3-hour Majdanek Tour Experience, we’ll answer pressing questions such as:
- Why was Majdanek built so close to Lublin?
- What was daily life like for the prisoners?
- Were the people of Lublin aware of the atrocities being committed?
Your guide will delve into the camp's dark ties to the Nazi regime, exploring its connections to Operation T4 and its pivotal role within Operation Reinhard. Discover the diverse backgrounds of the prisoners, their inhumane living conditions, and how Majdanek fits into the tragic tapestry of the Holocaust and World War II. This tour promises not just education, but a profound understanding of history's darkest chapters. Join us for a journey of remembrance and understanding.
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Practical Information for Your Visit
The Majdanek grounds are expansive, so we recommend bringing a drink for the tour. When visiting the State Museum at Majdanek, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Dress Respectfully: Ensure your clothing is suitable for a memorial site.
- Follow Visitor Rules: Smoking, open fires, eating, loud behaviour, phone use inside historic buildings, or intoxication are prohibited.
- Minimum Age: Visitors must be at least 14 years old due to the sensitive nature of the site.
- Pets: Animals are not allowed, except for guide dogs.
- Obey Museum Officials: Please follow the instructions of guides, exhibition keepers, and museum guards at all times.
Availability
Majdanek Guided Tours are conducted by Certified Majdanek Guides. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance to secure your Private Majdanek Tour Guide.
Please note, the museum will be completely closed to the public on all Mondays and the following special holidays:
- New Year's Day - 1st of January 2025
- Epiphany - 6th of January 2025
- Easter - 20th & 21st of April 2025
- Corpus Christi - 19th of June 2025
- All Saints' Day - 1st of November 2025
- National Independence Day - 11th of November 2025
- Christmas Period - 24th until 31st of December 2025
When planning your visit, please keep in mind that the museum does not provide cloakroom or luggage storage facilities.
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Certified Guide Majdanek: How it works
What to Expect on Your Guided Tour
Our Majdanek Educational Tours aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of this former German concentration camp. Over the course of 3 hours, we will cover the entire site, including the warehouses, barracks, gas chambers, and crematorium. The stories of the crimes committed here are deeply impactful. We will discuss:
- The daily operations of the camp and the experiences of its inmates.
- Causes of death and the horrific Aktion Erntefest.
- Majdanek’s place in the context of Lublin and nearby extermination camps.
Let Martin’s City Tours guide you through this important chapter of history with compassion and expertise.
Certified Guide Majdanek: Good to know
Majdanek is easily accessible by public transport. Take a bus from the Cathedral (bus stop: Brama Krakowska 04) to Majdanek—a journey of just 15 minutes. We recommend downloading the BusNavi app for navigation during your stay in Lublin.
Reservations
Book Your Certified Guide Majdanek Tour Today
To secure your Lublin Majdanek Tour, simply click here to make your reservation. Let us help you uncover the past and honour its lessons for the future.
Disclaimer
Participation in Martin's City Tours is entirely voluntary. We strive to ensure your safety and enjoyment, but please understand that we are not liable for any damage to property or personal injuries that might occur during our tours, activities, or events.
Our team reserves the right to decline participation to any individual at our discretion for the safety and comfort of all guests. We thank you for your understanding and look forward to providing you with an exceptional tour experience.
Get in Touch
We would love to here from you, so if you have any questions regarding the tours, please drop us a message using the form and Martin, or one of his team will be in touch with you. Thank you!