Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Sachsenhausen camp
- Learn about the camp's history from experts
- Visit the 'Station Z' execution area
- See memorials for the victims of the Nazis
- Understand the camp's role in Nazi Germany
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour with a licensed expert
- Visit to 'Station Z' execution area
- Transportation from Berlin city center
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Meet our guide at the Starbucks Café located at the beautiful market place called Hackescher Markt, and start your tour to the former concentration camp from here.
The key to this walking tour is the informative and illuminating narrative provided by your expert tour guide. During your 3-hour visit to the camp, you'll learn important background history of the site as you walk through the Appellplatz parade ground, the Jewish Barrack, punishment cells, execution grounds and crematorium, Station Z, the Pathology Laboratory and camp hospital. All our guides have their own special insights into the history of Sachsenhausen, and are experienced in unraveling the complex history of the Third Reich and the Holocaust.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency in the language is recommended.
- The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces; consider your mobility when booking.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; please follow the guide's instructions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Amazing and solemn experience. Everyone should do it just for the human education
Since having touched the subject of the war at school. This was the first time we had been to a concentration camp. It was an amazing but solemn experience and brought home the evils that lurked then and how easy it is for such evils to emerge today. Our guide Lucia was a fountain of knowledge and answered all questions thrown at her and some more. I think the main issue was the lack of time to take in all the exhibits and ‘senses’ from the experience but it was a long day so not to be helped. Advice: take a poncho if it rains, water if its hot, snacks if you get hungry. Its a solemn place so eat outside and always be respectful. The train journey is comfortable but don’t straggle otherwise you might get separated and have to find your own way. Lucia as a guide gave attention to everyone and ensured the experience was shared by everyone. Great guide.
Excellent tour guide and experience with Sarah.
We had the most incredible guide for this tour. Sarah was so kind and spent the ride out and back talking to our family about all things Germany as well as any questions we had about the camp. She is so knowledgable. She was very sweet to our teen daughter and talked to her about what she knew about the concentration camps and college opportunites in Germany. She shared some great food recommendations as well. The actual tour was done so well. We were not sure what the tour would be like because it is a sad and difficult historical topic and memorial. Sarah was amazing. She would explain things in an easy and informative way, then let us look at things and be there for questions. She made sure we had a bit of time to talk and process along the way. Our family learned so much and continued talking about the fantastic Sarah throughout our travels through Europe. Thanks you so much. We will never forget this visit.
Fantastic
We had a nice experience, we learned more things about history, this was our second Tour to a concentration camp ( Dachau ) it was very impressive, Lewis our was good.
Exceptional tour improved with a guide of great knowledge
The trip started meeting our guide Julia at a Starbucks near the station. Julia was a supreme guide, clearly an expert in her knowledge and her delivery across the site was exceptional, I note this as this is not a place for performance but she knew when to bring the group in so as to not need to shout, and show the respect a place like this deserves for the lives that suffered here. The site is incredible and I say that not from a perspective of the horror but for the knowledge that the guide had and the work done to persevere the site.
Excellent experience.
Our tour guide Benny was amazing, he led us through a very tough tour with grace and patience