Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Berlin, Germany

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Nancy_A ·

Jul 2026

Nickolai was a wonderful guide. He spoke from extensive knowledge and respect about the subjects of the tour: the Nazis and the Sachsenhausen concentration camp. He leavened this history with touches of emotion and brief but touching individual stories. He moved the lengthy tour along quickly and efficiently, while being unfailingly courteous to slower walkers.

· Alison_D ·

Jul 2026

Mikhail was an incredibly thoughtful and knowledgeable tour leader. Our tour was on a very grey and drizzly day and Mikhail purchased umbrellas and lent them to people who was unprepared. A very thought provoking place to visit which was not always comfortable but Mikhail handled it with compassion whist imparting his knowledge to us. Would thoroughly recommend.

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Overview

Discover Sachsenhausen, one of the first concentration camps established by Nazi Germany’s Third Reich, on this guided trip from Berlin by train—eliminating the need for a rental car. Listen as an expert historian details in English the facts surrounding the camp’s creation, as well as a timeline of the atrocities that took place there. Today, the site serves as a national memorial to the prisoners who lived and died here, and on your visit, explore the various locations inside the camp, like the command headquarters and execution trench, and learn about Germany during the rule of the Third Reich.

Explore the camp with an expert historian as your guide
Visit sites such as the punishment cells and gas chambers
Hear tales of prisoner bravery as well as the chilling atrocities that took place at the camp
Learn about Germany during the days of the Third Reich

What's Included

Licensed guide trained by memorial authority
Insider Tour donates €3 to the Sachsenhausen memorial per guest
English-language guide
Entry in to the memorial included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
You will require a Transport ticket for zones ABC

$10.00 per person
Gratuities
Food and drinks
ABC train ticket required for the round trip from the meeting point to the memorial.

€10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Meeting point: outside FRIEDRICHSTRASSE TRAIN STATION, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin. The guides will be wearing a blue lanyard and a yellow name tag holding yellow umbrellas.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Begin your tour with a guide meet and greet at Friedrichstrasse train station. Ride to the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum in Oranienburg.

More than 200,000 people were imprisoned in Sachsenhausen between 1936 and 1945. At first, the prisoners were primarily political opponents of the Nazi regime. However, people that were defined by the National Socialists as racially or biologically inferior were later included.

By 1939, there were a large number of citizens from the occupied European states imprisoned here. Tens of thousands of people died of starvation, disease, forced labor and mistreatment, or they were victims of the systematic extermination by the Schutzstaffel, or the SS. Thousands of other prisoners died during the “death marches” that followed the evacuation of the camp in April of 1945. At that time, approximately 3,000 sick prisoners, along with the doctors and nurses who had stayed behind in the camp, were freed by Soviet and Polish soldiers.

This tour features a visit to the punishment cells, gallows, gas chambers and burial pits located inside the prison. Hear stories of prisoner bravery as well as the chilling atrocities that took place at the camp, which now serves as a national memorial to the prisoners who lived and died here. Your tour ends with a return train trip to Berlin.

Friedrichstraße (Pass By)

Oranienburg

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gedenkstatte und Museum Sachsenhausen

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or walking impairments.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time
Good walking shoes are recommended
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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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

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Highly recommend when in Berlin

Karen_O, Jul 2026

We had a fabulous day and our tour guide Paul from Insider Tours Berlin was amazing. He had everything timed perfectly and gave such knowledge and interesting information along the way. Guided us through the campsite which was great. Would highly recommend it when visiting Berlin. Thanks Paul we had a great day and will remember our visit to Sanchenhausen for a long time. Take care Karen, Aoife & Seamus from Ireland

Overall train trip to see...

anthony_r, Jul 2026

Overall train trip to see the concentration camp - keep in mind the timeframe ends up being 5 hours plus. Also, need to buy a train ticket in advance & note, must be an A/B/C ticket. Next can't assume public transport is going to be on time or worse in our case, cancel hence having to change to entirely different train and arrival location. Next, walk to / from camp from train station is another 20 minutes plus tour, a lot of walking.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're so happy the tour exceeded your expectations. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your visit. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

Amazing, informative, and...

Emilie_L, Jul 2026

Amazing, informative, and eye-opening. Xavier made the experience engaging and memorable. Thank you, Xavier!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the lovely review. We're glad we could be part of your visit. Enjoy your travels. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

A thought-provoking experience

andrewstarkaus, Jul 2026

This was a thought-provoking, sensitively presented tour involving some dark aspects of history. The guide, Joseph, was excellent. I left knowing considerably more about this part of European and human history than when I arrived.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed our passion for Berlin's history. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

Tour with Mikhail

Alison_D, Jul 2026

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Your review made our day. We're delighted you enjoyed learning about Berlin's history. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

Walk the Path of WWII Prisoners, Then Walk A Lot More

Mina_R, Jul 2026

Sachsenhausen is a unique camp in that it was one of the first and more of an experimental camp. It’s not a “Death Camp”, but was a camp where various techniques for imprisonment and torture were first tried. Most of the camp is gone- torn apart by people desperate for woods after WWII, so many of the buildings are not “original”. However, it is a camp that still leaves an impact and delivers the message of man’s inhumanity to man. That message is furthered by not only the detailed exhibits, but a knowledgeable tour guide. My tour guide was Will (or William) a well spoken and intelligent guide who took us throughout the camp and provided us with information and stories. There were times that I felt rushed through the exhibits, but then I realized that Will’s presentations covered most of what was in the barracks or the kitchen. I would have liked a bit more time in the kitchen exhibition, however. BE PREPARED TO WALK!! The bus tour was booked so I took the tour where I took the train to the closest town then walked to the camp. It’s about a 20-30 minute walk, taking the same path as the prisoners. Then you get to the camp and walk another three hours, with several stops to listen to guide or check out the exhibits. There were three bathroom breaks during the tour. Then there is the 20-30 walk back to the train. Will the guide, was with the group the whole way, keeping a brisk pace. He escorts the group back to the meeting train station as well. There are no food stops on the tour, so be sure to bring your own “on the go food”: sandwich wraps, protein bars, bananas etc…Tour attendees will also need an ABC zone ticket to get to the last stop on the line- Oranienburg (the most dangerous city in Germany…due to unexploded bombs from WWII. It is actually a lovely town). I got home around 4:30. This tour takes the whole day. There is a lot of information to process (particularly if you have a quality tour guide) and a lot of walking required.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your recommendation. We're pleased you enjoyed both the history and the atmosphere. Enjoy the rest of your journey. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

Informative but very rushed

Geoffrey_O, Jul 2026

Very knowledgeable guide, but as long as you are of good fitness and a speedy walker so you can keep up with the guide on a mission. My wife had several blisters at the end of the day. There was no down time unless you wanted to stay behind on your own after the trip and make your own way back to the train station. Very rushed at every point of interest.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we're pleased to hear you found your guide knowledgeable. Sachsenhausen is an extensive memorial site covering a very large area, and our guides have a limited amount of time to present its history while ensuring the group returns to Berlin on schedule. We appreciate that the pace may have felt too fast for some guests, and we're sorry to hear your wife experienced discomfort during the visit. Your comments are valuable, and we'll discuss them with our guiding team to see where we can better balance the pace of the tour while still covering the site's most important locations and stories. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope you otherwise found the visit to be a meaningful and educational experience. The Insider Tour Team

A half-day tour will only let you see a fraction of Sachsenhausen, but this is a great intro!

Meagan_P, Jul 2026

Our guide had so much to share, and we were still bustling from spot to spot. Only a 45min train ride from Berlin, but outside the A zone, so make sure to have your extension ready to go before meeting the guides - we spent a lot of time waiting for our guide to help other participants. For the record, a 4hr tour is more than enough for the heart to take, but will only scratch the surface of what's there. But, after you do this visit, you could come back another time to see what you missed. Our tour guide answered every question, and was super friendly.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for joining our walking tour. We're pleased you found it both enjoyable and informative. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

Interesting, thought provoking, humbling

Angela_F, Jul 2026

Jorgen, our tour guide was incredible. Very knowledgeable and took care of each person in our group. Some tour guides play favorites and you could tell he worked hard to engage each participant. I took a star down because we didn’t have much time at each exhibit to really experience parts of the memorial. It felt rushed. On the flip side of that, it was a long tour, so much to see, so I do understand the pace. buyer beware, if you go on a Sunday there is no bus from the train station to the memorial so add a 15-20 walk on each side of the tour. We did 14,000 steps. As for this memorial, it is interesting, and certainly historical. But also was created in Soviet Germany. It’s very different than other work camps I have toured. I had never heard of this place, I was very interested in its historical significance.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're pleased you found the tour engaging and informative. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

Nikolai was an excellent...

Nicole_M, Jul 2026

Nikolai was an excellent guide, very attentive to us having enough time to rest while he gave us the history of the camp.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

We're so happy to hear this. Thank you for choosing to tour with us. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

Nikolai was very...

Sarah_b, Jul 2026

Nikolai was very knowledgeable and helpful- a great tour guide with great English. Small grouping was a nice touch

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your recommendation. We're pleased you enjoyed both the history and the atmosphere. Enjoy the rest of your journey. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

Concentration camp tour

Lee_M, Jul 2026

Great visit guided by Nickolai, who shared his knowledge at a depth and pace that perfectly fitted the day. A visit that really makes you stop and think.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted our guide helped bring the city to life. We truly appreciate your support. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

Excellent and effective guided tour of sensitive subjects

Nancy_A, Jul 2026

Response from Host, Jul 2026

We really appreciate your review. It's fantastic to hear you had such a positive experience. Enjoy the rest of your travels. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

Memorable Sachsenhausen Tour

Jayaram_J, Jul 2026

Nikolai is an experienced guide and is very passionate about the topic he explains. He ensured everyone is comfortable throughout the tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for touring with us. We're thrilled you enjoyed learning about the city's history. Your recommendation means a great deal. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

Comprehensive tour

Marc_M, Jul 2026

Ariel was a great guide. He is very knowledgeable and has a pleasant personality. He helped my family get our ABC card at the train station. The group size was manageable around 20. Our tour of the town and camp was just long enough for me but some other guests looked rather tired at the end. I have a pretty good knowledge of WWII history and still learned a lot on this tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

We're delighted you had such a great day. Thank you for your thoughtful comments. It was a pleasure showing you around. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

Excellent and Powerful Tour

John_T, Jun 2026

Emma was an awesome guide for our full day at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. From the very start Emma was a strong, clear, super effective and organized guide who was exceptionally knowledgeable. She met us earlier than the appointed time to help us all get together and make sure we were all here as well as answer questions. There were some people in our large group (and I was one of them) who did not have a train ticket, so she helped us get buy them and assisted everybody in getting them validated. Once we arrived at the camp, she guided us on an excellent tour. Emma was uncommonly knowledgeable and provided us with great information prior to starting the long, walking tour as well as at each stop. While it was a slightly chilly, modestly windy day with a few mild sprinkles, Emma's energy and enthusiasm never flagged. Honestly, I learned a great deal visiting Sachsenhausen. I think it is extremely important for people to visit the concentration camps. Unfortunately, there are still people who insist this "did not happen" or it "was exaggerated." As fewer and fewer survivors are around to give person-to-person accounts of their experiences and this atrocity, it is increasingly important to preserve these camps and guide people through them. Anybody who says it can not happen again is not paying attention to current world events. Sachsenhausen is my fourth concentration camp and while it may not quite "pack the punch" that Auschwitz did, it certainly made an impact and is essential viewing for anybody seriously interested in WWII, Jewish history, our world's current political state, or humanity.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for joining us. We're happy the tour left such a positive impression. We appreciate your review. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

We went on a tour guided...

Chloe_P, Jun 2026

We went on a tour guided by Xavier. He was an incredible guide providing lots of context and facts but with an engaging tone and pace. It was easy to follow and he explained in depth the sights and stories of the concentration camp.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for choosing Insider Tour. We're glad you enjoyed exploring our city. We appreciate your thoughtful review. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

Very satisfied

Noah_T, Jun 2026

Rohan was a fantastic guide. The experience was much richer than going without a tour group. Logistics were smooth and I learned a ton!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're delighted you enjoyed Berlin through our eyes. We wish you many more wonderful adventures. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

Outstanding Tour

Franklin_T, Jun 2026

Mikey was simply awesome. Extremely informed and attentive. He really knows his stuff. I wish I could have Mikey on all my tours. Great Job!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the excellent review. It's wonderful to hear everything lived up to expectations. Your feedback means a lot to us. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

We had Irish Paul as our...

Amy_G, Jun 2026

We had Irish Paul as our tour guide to Sachsenhausen and we wouldn’t have had it any other way. Paul approached this historically and emotionally-complex topic with a laudable balance of fact and feeling - delivering a depth of knowledge in a manner which demonstrated clear empathy for, not only the groups affected in that time period, but also those who continue to be affected by similar regimes to this very day. he also gave us some great local pastry and bar recs! cheers paul for expanding our minds and our palettes!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're delighted our guide helped bring the city to life. We truly appreciate your support. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

The tour of the town and...

Thomas_A, Jun 2026

The tour of the town and camp is interesting and moving. Our guide, Rohan, was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Be prepared for a LOT of walking. The day was hot, so that didn't help the walk. I still highly recommend the tour. A great amount of history shared.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your fantastic review. We're delighted you chose to explore Berlin with us. It was a pleasure being part of your trip. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

Maria, our tour guide,...

Susan_W, Jun 2026

Maria, our tour guide, managed to lead a difficult tour with knowledge, empathy, friendliness, and attentiveness. She is definitely an expert and an excellent guide!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We're grateful for your feedback. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

Invaluable Insight and Guidance, Highly Recommend

Emily_C, Jun 2026

I am so glad I booked a tour instead of doing this on my own. Our tour guide, Ariel, l was incredibly knowledgeable and brought insight to the history of the camp that was invaluable. I enjoyed that the tour gave us time to look through the exhibits, but also our guide pointed out the important pieces that could easily get lost in the fold of a large complex. The guide was also kind and willing to answer any and all questions we had. I would definitely recommend this tour to others wanting to visit.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We're grateful for your comments. Thank you for taking the time to share them. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

Excellent tour and guide!

DrDaniel_O, Jun 2026

Guide mikey was and excellent and patient guide. He was both helpful in sourcing train tickets and skilled in delivering the nuanced narrative of the camp its origins and its evolution hand in hand with the nazis rise to power and eventual downfall. Highly recommended in exploring the banality of evil.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your kind review. We're happy you had such a memorable visit. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

Rainy

Todd_K, Jun 2026

Paul was an awesome guide who explained the camp so well. It was nice how he kept a group together and was able to pivot on a rainy day.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We're grateful for your comments. Thank you for taking the time to share them. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

Paul was spectacular! He...

Ella_M, Jun 2026

Paul was spectacular! He was very knowledgeable with the history and context of Sachsenhausen and I truly felt that I learned so much. This experience is a must-do

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We appreciate your kind feedback. Our team is delighted to hear it. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

Great castle experience

Boris_G, Jun 2026

Bring a raincoat. Fantastic guide. Great history lesson. Last minute booking very happy to make it on the day

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the positive feedback. We're pleased the tour was a highlight of your trip. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

It was amazing & I would...

James_S, Jun 2026

It was amazing & I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who is interested. Our tour guide Nickolai was exceptional in that he was very knowledgeable & presented the history in a very professional manner. James

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We're thrilled to hear your feedback. Thank you for choosing Insider Tour. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour

Daniel was a great guide...

Dragan_L, Jun 2026

Daniel was a great guide for the day, so in depth with the history and the lead up to WW2. Definitely worthwhile booking this tour, highly recommend it.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the excellent review. Our team truly appreciates it. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour

Our guide was extremely...

Ellie_C, Jun 2026

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and even found me some literature on an area I asked about and he didnt know as well. Really respected his time. He also made the travel across very easy. The camp is worth a visit, it is where the counterfeit money was made

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hearing that you loved the tour truly makes our day. We hope you discovered some unforgettable stories and places. Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour