Private Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp tour with train
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Berlin, Germany
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit the sobering Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp on a private tour from Berlin. Discover the camp’s history via the expertise of historian and former British military attaché in Berlin, Nigel Dunkley, who created the tour. Explore the site’s cells, execution grounds, hospital, and more with your guide, learning about the camp’s unique design and role in World War II. Your visit also includes hotel pickup and drop-off, for convenience.
- Receive personalized attention and ask questions on a private tour
- Learn about life of prisoners in the concentration camp
- Gain deep insight and learn chilling facts about the camp
- Pick from a wide range of departure times from Berlin
What's Included
- Licensed guide trained by memorial authority
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Itinerary
1
Oranienburg
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or walking impairments.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 204 reviews
Brandt_W, Sep 2025
Visiting Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was one of the most powerful and sobering experiences of my life. This is not a typical tourist attraction—it is a place of remembrance, reflection, and education. Our guide was outstanding: deeply knowledgeable, respectful, and able to connect history with the broader lessons that remain urgent today.
The camp’s design itself tells the story: the triangular layout, Tower A as the only entrance, and Station Z as the “exit” where industrialized killing took place. Standing by the roll call square at dawn, hearing how thousands were forced to line up in the cold, was chilling. The details were harrowing but important—prisoners living packed 700 to a barrack built for 150, the absurd forced labor meant to break spirits, and the systematic dehumanization where a person’s worth was reduced to their ability to work.
The guide wove in survivors’ testimonies that made the history painfully real. One prisoner described feeling like “an insect trapped in a jar.” Another spoke of how survival required both hope and community, because “you cannot survive a camp alone.”
What made this tour exceptional was how it placed Sachsenhausen in the wider context: Nazi propaganda, international failures like the Évian Conference, and even the postwar use of the camp by the Soviets. The guide did not shy away from modern parallels, noting how extremist ideologies still persist and why memorialization matters.
Practical advice: wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and prepare emotionally. This is a large site with limited amenities. The visitor center has an excellent museum and audio guides if you prefer to go at your own pace.
This is not an easy visit, but it is absolutely essential. Sachsenhausen teaches not only about the past but about our responsibility today—to recognize hatred, resist indifference, and preserve the voices of those who endured.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed feedback. We’re deeply glad to hear that the Sachsenhausen tour was such a powerful and meaningful experience for you. It’s wonderful that our guide was able to provide historical context, survivor stories, and important reflections that brought the site’s history to life while connecting it to broader lessons for today.
Safe travels,
Insider Tour
sharon_m, Sep 2025
Maria was an amazing wealth of information. The tour was paced very well & we spent ample time exploring the camp. Unlike visiting Yad Vashem or the US Holocaust Museum, the focus of this tour was not the victims as much as the horror the Nazis maliciously & purposely planned. This site was the “innovation center” to the horrors that unfolded.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Maria provided such a well-paced and informative tour. We appreciate your reflections on the focus and unique perspective of the site, and we’re glad you found the experience meaningful and insightful.
All the best,
Insider Tour Team
Rick_F, Jul 2025
Our guide Xavier was amazing!!! The tour was incredibly informative and made very personal. Our guide was very knowledgeable and detailed. It was a great day of learning and remembrance.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled that Xavier’s knowledge and personal approach made your tour both informative and meaningful. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience.
All the best,
Insider Tour.
Jan_R, May 2025
Natalie was the best guide we’ve had this trip. We did a private tour and she was highly knowledgeable, friendly and patient. My mom was in a wheelchair and she was able to find a route that was accessible to her. I highly recommend a private tour if able and with Natalie.
Response from Host, May 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that Natalie provided such an excellent experience. Her knowledge, friendliness, and thoughtfulness in accommodating your mom’s wheelchair truly make a difference. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the private tour and would highly recommend it to others.
Safe travels,
The Insider Tour Team
Kathleen_C, Mar 2025
Tour Company, Tour Berlin, was top notch. We booked the tour without much notice. Within minutes of booking, Mike from the tour company called me to confirm the tour details. He said our tour guide would be Klaus, and he would be at our hotel lobby waiting for us. We went down to the lobby 15 minutes early, and there was Klaus, already in the hotel lobby! Klaus provided us so much information, not just about the tour we were about to go on, but other details and helpful tips to know as a tourist in Berlin. (Your dinner suggestion was exactly what we wanted—-thank you, Klaus!) The tour wasn’t something uplifting, but Klaus provided so much rich history and details, and he answered all our questions. He also seemed to know when to stop and let us just be. The sign of an experienced guide. Overall, highly recommend this tour and tour company. We felt like we scored the bonus prize by having Klaus as our guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Kathleen_C,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Tour Berlin and that Mike ensured a seamless booking process. Klaus is indeed a fantastic guide, and it's great to know he made your tour both informative and enjoyable while also providing valuable local tips. We're pleased his dinner recommendation was just what you were looking for!
Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future.
Thanks, and all the best,
Insider Tour Team
Leslie_B, Sep 2024
My guide, Paul was fantastic. He went above and beyond to make my experience great. He’s knowledgeable and friendly. I learned a lot. I recommend this tour and this guide.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi Leslie,
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that Paul made your experience so memorable with his knowledge and friendly approach. It's wonderful to know you learned a lot and enjoyed the tour. We appreciate your recommendation!
Safe travels.
Insider Tour.
Jane_M, Sep 2024
Daniel was exceptional. He did a brilliant job explaining the history of such an important place. We are grateful we had him as a guide.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Jane,
Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that Daniel provided an exceptional tour and brilliantly explained the history of such an important place. We're grateful to have dedicated guides like Daniel on our team who make these experiences so memorable.
All the best,
Insider Tour
Eldon_O, Jun 2024
Paul was very informative and along the way he pointed out many other historical sites. He was very knowledgeable about Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp and all the sad things that happened there.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you had a informative and insightful experience with Paul as your guide. His knowledge and passion for history, particularly regarding Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, shines through in his tours.
We appreciate your feedback and are glad that Paul could provide additional insights into other historical sites along the way. It's our goal to ensure our guests have a comprehensive understanding and meaningful experience during our tours.
Thank you once again for choosing Insider Tour, and we hope to welcome you back for more exploration in the future!
All the best,
Micha
Lee_L, Jun 2024
Daniel was fabulous! Very knowledgeable and read our family personality well. We all had a great time with him even learning about such a difficult subject.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear Lee,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had a fabulous time with Daniel as your guide. It's fantastic that you found him very knowledgeable and appreciated how well he tailored the tour to suit your family's personality. We're glad that despite the difficult subject matter, you all had a great time and learned a lot.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon!
Best regards,
Miak
Rachell_J, May 2024
Jamie was amazing. Our tour experience was better than I could have imagined and so worth it to have this private experience. Jamie was very knowledgeable and engaging. Definitely recommend !!
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Jamie provided an amazing tour experience that exceeded your expectations. Private tours can indeed offer a more personalised and engaging experience, and it's fantastic to know that Jamie's knowledge and engagement made it so worthwhile for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. If you ever find yourself in the area again, we'd love to welcome you back for another tour!
All the best.
MIcha
Robert_M, May 2024
Our Guide Paul was wonderful and we learned so much about history and Hitler's rise to Power. The only downside, which is why I rated it a 4, is there was a lot of walking getting to and from the Train to the Camp,. That was remedied by hiring a couple of Taxi's.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Robert,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear that Paul provided such an insightful tour, offering valuable insights into history and Hitler's rise to power. However, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the amount of walking involved in getting to and from the train to the camp. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we're glad to hear that hiring taxis helped remedy the situation. We'll take your feedback into consideration to improve the overall experience for our future guests. We appreciate your rating and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a seamless and enriching experience on your next visit.
All the best
MIcha
Ian_M, Oct 2023
We just completed the Private Tour of Sachsenhausen. Our guide, Nickolai, met us at our hotel right on time and then we took the train to Oranienburg Station and walked from the train station to the Sachsenhausen (about 20 minutes). Nickolai gave us an introduction of the history of Sachsenhausen while on the train and continued as we walked. This tour provided information about the location, operation, leadership, etc. with a great deal of reverence and respect. We came away feeling that the entire day was designed for us (the biggest advantage of a private tour with the professional guide) and far from the generic tour our friends went on. Be forewarned though, we walked close to 11,000 steps on this tour, some of it on uneven pavement.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear ian,
It sounds like you had a comprehensive and personalized experience during your private tour of Sachsenhausen with Nickolai. The fact that he met you at your hotel and provided historical context during the train ride and walk to the site adds a layer of depth to the experience. The attention to detail and personalized approach likely contributed to a more meaningful and impactful visit to Sachsenhausen compared to a generic tour.
It's also helpful that you mentioned the physical aspect of the tour, noting the number of steps and the uneven pavement. This kind of information can be valuable for future visitors to be aware of, especially those who may have mobility concerns.
Overall, it seems like you had a well-organized and thoughtfully guided tour that left you with a deep understanding of the history and significance of Sachsenhausen.
All the very best.
MIguel
JulieS, Oct 2023
I can’t give just one specific thing that we enjoyed about our tour because the whole thing was an incredible experience. Our guide Ioana was absolutely fantastic. She was extremely knowledgeable, well spoken and very informative. I personally admired her intellect and most importantly, her punctuality. I would most definitely recommend her to anyone who is looking to travel to Berlin.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear JulieS,
It's wonderful to hear that your entire tour was an incredible experience, and that Ioana, your guide, played a significant role in making it so enjoyable. It's great that she was knowledgeable, well-spoken, informative, and that her punctuality was notable. Your admiration for her intellect and positive recommendation are valuable feedback.
ALl the best.
MIguel
David_M, Aug 2023
Hannah was an amazing tour guide. She provided excellent background / context. She took us from our hotel to the site and back again via train and bus.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear David_M,
Many thanks for this excellent review of our Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial tour with top tour guide Hannah.
Kind regards,
Gerard
Angela_M, Jul 2023
Our Tour Guide Nickolai was extremely knowledgeable, professional and kind. It was a perfect tour and full of interesting information. We really appreciated the tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you Angela_ for this great review of our Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial tour with top tour guide Nickolai. Kind regards, Gerard
Jason_D, Feb 2023
My brother and I had a fantastic private tour of Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp with Martin. Martin was extremely knowledgeable on all aspects of WW2, the Third Reich, Berlin, and the Concentration Camps. If you are ever in Berlin and want a top notch tour of Sachsenhausen, I definitely recommend this tour and Martin!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Dear Jason_D,
Thank you again for another great review of our private tour to Sachsenhausen with the fabulous Martin. You were with a real local expert there!
Here's wishing you many more great tours in the future.
Kind regards,
John
Monique_C, Oct 2022
I made a last-minute booking (24 hours) with the team at Insider Berlin tour team. Firstly, Mike - the representative from the tour company was a great communicator and promptly confirmed my tour, provided further information regarding the booking and answered all my queries.
For a tour of such gravity, I had the pleasure of spending the day with Ioana (pronounced Joanna). She was really the subject matter expert, and I couldn't have asked for a better and more knowledgeable guide. We met at the front of my hotel at the selected time and experienced local and regional trains out to Oranienburg, where we opted to catch a short taxi ride (about 6 Euros) to the camp. With Ioana's explanation of the thoughts and impact that was put behind the camp with historical background, the context of how Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp fit into Nazi history was an eye-opening and humbling experience. Ioana was professional and kind, offered excellent local knowledge in between WWII conversations, and completely tailored my experience based on my knowledge.
It was a long day (16,000 steps by the time I got back to the hotel) but thoroughly enjoyable. For those contemplating a private tour, it was worth every penny (or Euro in this case) I've spent.
Thank you, Ioana and Insider Berlin tour team, for a great experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Dear Monique,
Thank you for this great review of Insider Tour's private Sachsenhausen Memorial tour. We are delighted to have matched you with the right guide, the very excellent Ioana. We understand how special these visits are for our guests and we do everything possible to ensure the highest standard of service.
Here's wishing you many more great tours in the future!
Kind regards,
Gerard
dorishouston2000, Aug 2022
Totally misleading write up on what to expect. We decided to spend over $400.00 for this in that we thought with hotel pickup and drop off, a vehicle was involved. But it was not, the tour guide comes to your hotel and everyone takes a train to the city and if the bus is gone, you walk 25 minutes to the museum after a 30 minute train ride . First, they assumed we had a train ticket and the worst part was that the actual tour was only 2 hours at best. The guide was knowledgeable but we felt like he was in a hurry and rushed us. Don’t spend the money here when you can buy a cheaper tour with a bus ride or go on a group tour where you meet the tour guide at the freidrichstrasse stop which is easy to find.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Dear dorisho…
Thank you for your review.
The title of the tour that you booked was 'Private Tour: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial from Berlin by Train'. You will note the 'by Train’ part. Why you then thought a vehicle was involved is not something that we can answer. Our guide did not assume that you had train tickets, but did ask if you had train tickets, which you did. The guide hurried because he felt that you were in a hurry.
Our guide enjoyed his time with you both on the tour. In particular he enjoyed the conversations he had with you about things not related to the camp memorial, and he did comment on your generousity at the end of the tour. We were very happy to refund half the cost of the tour because you were unsatisfied with it.
Thank you again for your review.
Kind regards,
Gerard
Gina_K, Jul 2022
My son and I enjoyed a very worthwhile experience in the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial tour from Berlin by train.
The trip via public transit exposed us to everyday experiences of Berliners. The tour itself of Sachsenhausen was thorough, thought provoking and historically poignant. Martin was the consummate guide, enthusiastically sharing his extensive and exquisite knowledge of the camp, as well as life in communist East Germany. Martin’s affableness, candor, and insight was surely a bonus that added to the enjoyment of this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Gina_K,
Thank you for your kind review of our Sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial tour with Martin. He grew up in the area and worked in the memorial itself for a long time so he surely knows more than most about this place. Add to that his top personality and he is sure to impress.
Kind regards,
Gerard
Steve_H, Jul 2022
Martin was fantastic! His overall knowledge and local insights made this such a special and memorableo trip!
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Dear Steve_H,
Thank you for reviewing your private tour to the former Sachsenhausen concentration camp memorial with Martin. You were with a master there!
Kind regards,
Gerard
Dorthe_T, Oct 2021
Great tour and a very experienced guide who could make complicated matters simple and exciting even during heavy rains and storms😊🏆
Response from Host, Nov 2021
Dear Dorthe_T,
Thank you for taking the time to review our Sachsenhausen tour. We have the responsibility to tell the story of this place well. It is an important site and we are delighted to have had the priviledge of guiding you there.
Kind regards,
Gerard
Suzette_K, Oct 2019
Chloe was a fantastic guide who really knew what she was talking about. She has done a lot of research on her own and makes her tour of Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp interactive. We were a small group of eight and Chloe provided door-to-door service, meeting us at the hotel, walking us to the train station where we caught the train to Oranienburg, then the bus to Sachsenhausen. She was prepared with return transportation tickets for all of us. She took her time and didn't make us feel at all rushed; if we wanted to spend a few minutes longer in a specific area, we could do so. I would highly recommend this tour and, specifically, Chloe as a guide.
Dermot O, Aug 2019
Our guide - Brian Bell was really excellent - very well informed on current affairs in Germany and extremely knowledgeable about Sachsenhausen and the political/social backdrop against which it was built and the uses to which it was put to.
Meander48570300199, May 2019
Walid, our guide, was amazing and made the day enjoyable and educational for everyone in our 7 person group. His sense of humor, flexibility, and commitment to make sure everyone was engaged were very much appreciated. Even though we weren't staying at a traditional hotel, Walid still found our Airbnb and started our day from there. A few people in our group would have had difficulty with all the walking this tour requires so Walid helped us out by getting a taxi to and from the train station in Oranienberg. Don't forget to pack your lunch and prepare for the day as amenities are a little scarce during most of the day. That said, if you are prepared you will find this tour to be an engaging and thoughtful experience. We were thankful to have Walid as our tour guide and would recommend him to anyone. Thanks for a great day Walid!
Will & Amanda Leque
Alan_F, May 2019
I'm so glad we took this tour of Hitler's first concentration camp. Pip was the best tour guide. She taught us so much in a friendly, informed way. I came away from the day understanding how important it is to never lose sight of our humanity. As time goes by, and fewer Holocaust survivors are here to bear witness, memorials like this one grow ever more important.
Kathi W, Feb 2017
This was a very moving, somber experience but a must for everyone to see. Our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. He picked us up at our hotel, had subway passes for us and brought us back to our hotel. Good thing too because I would not,have been able to find the camp as there was. O signage once we got to the town. Worth the money.
Yvonne_T, Jun 2016
Our tour guide, Taylor was amazing. He knew so much. We couldn't have asked for a better explanation of nazi Germany's rise and the use of concentration camps. We were given time to look to explore the exhibits but Taylor was always there to answer our questions. Station Z was chilling.
Judy.taitz, Nov 2015
I already responded once but guess you didn't get it. We thought this tour was ridiculously over priced and we had to pay extra for the train and not having a driver made it too extremely long and exhausting. Other people said they had tours that lasted 3-4 hrs and was 300.00 with a driver. We felt completely overcharged for what we got and will not pay the full amount
Piyuse D, Sep 2015
Maria was an excellent guide though this somber experience through the camp.
Thank you for taking your time to share the history with us
Eric, Sep 2015
Nikoli met us at our hotel and took us to the train station for our trip to Sachsenhausen. Due to the content of the tour, I cannot say it was wonderful as it was - appropriately - horrifying. However, Nikoli was expert in explaining the history of the camp. He made it a memorable experience and did it with great intensity and knowledge. I mean this in an excellent way...he was terrific and the tour was exceptional.
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