Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English
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Berlin, Germany
- 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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.
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)
1
Oranienburg
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
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
based on 5,743 reviews
heather_g, Apr 2026
Best tour yet made so by our excellent guide, Will. He was very well informed. He was good at explaining the things we were seeing without being condescending.
Kate_C, Apr 2026
Good tour for those of moderate physical abilities. Be warned that it is a long day and you MUST bring your own food and water. I wish this was more obvious in the tour listing. There is no opportunity to buy either during the entire duration of the tour. While the listing says food isn't provided, I had no idea that there wasn't even an opportunity to buy a bottle of water ANYWHERE along the trip. Some people forgot to bring water and were quite dehydrated by the end.
The meeting point was easy to find, and the guide was helpful in buying train tickets. The guide, Nickoli, gave some information on the platform before boarding the train. Be warned that the walk to Sachsenhausen takes 25 mins. There is no cab or bus option to get there quickly, so this tour is not suited for those with limited mobility. Additionally, there are almost no opportunities to sit down at the camp, so you will be out in the sun for the whole 4 hours you are at the camp. Once there, Nickoli gave very thoughtful yet respectful information about the camp and those who were kept there. I do wish we could spend more time in the camp's exhibits. There were two that contained a bunch of information that I could barely get a glimpse of. However, the majority of the time was well allocated with bathroom breaks at the beginning and the end.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We appreciate your feedback. It’s wonderful to hear you had such a positive time. Our guides aim to make tours engaging. We’re glad you felt that. All the best, Insider Tour
Tammy_B, Apr 2026
Lot’s of walking but so much to see to learn about this dark time in history. Gives a good overview but if you want to experience more you would need more time to see all the displays and read everything.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We’re thrilled that the tour was a highlight of your trip. Our guides love sharing their knowledge and stories. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Mandy_B, Apr 2026
Great to experience this trip and knowledgeable tour guide but 27 too may and could do with longer to see exhibits.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re happy to hear you had such a great time. Your review means a lot to us. Our team works hard to create unique tours. We’re glad you enjoyed it. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Brittany_R, Apr 2026
Our tour guide Mikhail was very knowledgeable and interesting. We found the tour to be very worthwhile. We got much more out of our visit than if we went on our own.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed your tour. Your kind words mean a lot. Our team works hard to deliver great experiences. We’re happy we succeeded. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Anne_W, Apr 2026
Very informative. Be prepared for a fairly long walk to and from the train station. All part of the experience but can be tiring on a hot day.
Tour gives a lot of information but can feel quite rushed at times which is necessary to get through everything. Stay behind afterwards if you want to go back and read up on more information.
Nickolai was a very personable guide. Very informative and made it very interesting. It was our second tour with him, he had led our walking tour on a previous visit and we were very happy to see him again.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review. We’re thrilled you had a memorable time. Our goal is to exceed expectations. We hope to welcome you back. Thanks and all the best Insider Tour
Brandi_O, Apr 2026
Extremely in-depth tour with Mikhail. Mikhail was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and the right person you’d want as your tour guide for 6 hours. It was a long day, but an invaluable experience that I recommend everyone does if they can.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We appreciate your positive feedback. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the tour. Our team is dedicated to quality experiences. Your review is valued. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Jenn_D, Apr 2026
Jaime G did a phenomenal job with this tour. My husband and I really learned a lot. Jaime was extremely knowledgeable about German history and explained the history of the camp in a way that was easy to follow. We got a lot out of this tour, and would highly recommend it. It is a long-ish day with a lot of walking. Bring some lunch, there isn’t a lot available once you hit the road.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We really appreciate your positive feedback. It’s great to know that you had such a good experience. Our guides are dedicated to making every tour memorable. Your review encourages us to keep doing our best. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Michael_P, Apr 2026
Exceptional guide (Jamie C.) This trip is well worth it and you learn the history of the creation of the camps network.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re happy to hear you had such a great time. Your review means a lot to us. Our team works hard to create unique tours. We’re glad you enjoyed it. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Debbie_O, Apr 2026
We visited Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp today, and it was an incredibly powerful and moving experience. Our guide, Mikey, was outstanding from start to finish—extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and respectful of the site’s history. He provided deep insights that really brought the stories and significance of the camp to life.
Despite the heavy subject matter, the tour was thoughtfully delivered and truly worthwhile. We came away having learned a great deal and with a much deeper understanding of this important place in history.
Overall, it was a meaningful and impactful visit—definitely a 10/10 experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you had a great time on the tour. Our guides love sharing Berlin’s history. We appreciate your support.
All the best, Insider Tour
MariadelCarmen_B, Apr 2026
Very interesting and moving tour.
Mihail was a very good guide and made the experience even more interesting with a personal touch.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour! Your kind words are very much appreciated. It’s always a pleasure to host guests like you. Thanks for being part of it.
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Rajesh_S, Apr 2026
A deeply moving and informative experience. Mihail was an excellent guide—knowledgeable, respectful, and able to explain the history with real clarity and sensitivity. The tour of Sachsenhausen was incredibly impactful and thoughtfully delivered. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Berlin
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We truly appreciate your feedback. It’s great to hear our storytelling made an impact. Looking forward to seeing you again. Safe travels InsiderTour
grace_t, Apr 2026
it was very interesting going around the camps and learning more info that you dont get taught in school
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for recommending us. We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and the guide. Hope to see you on another tour soon. All the best Insider Tour
Elizabeth_E, Apr 2026
Eric F was a great guide, he was super easy to chat with and understand and really helped to gain the most from the experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour so much. It’s always our goal to make learning fun and engaging. Come join us again anytime. Safe travels InsiderTour
Jackie_W, Apr 2026
A lot of walking. Public transportation. But tour itself exceptional. Hard emotional subject matter. Our tour guide Rebecca is passionate and so knowledgeable about crucial parts of this impossibly horrific history important to know. So it never happens again
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your amazing feedback. We’re thrilled the tour was a highlight of your trip. Hope to see you again for more adventures. All the best Insider Tour
William_P, Apr 2026
Our tour guide Rebecca was very knowledgeable and extremely respectful of the things that occurred there. She was helpful in getting our train tickets squared away and getting us on the right train after the tour and willing to make recommendations if desired. A great representative of Viator who had great interactions with all in the group. The best tour I’ve ever taken thanks to Rebecca!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We really appreciate your kind review. It’s great to know the tour made such a positive impression. Looking forward to welcoming you back. Safe travels InsiderTour
RHODE_G, Apr 2026
Wasting time and money. You have to walk 40 minutes after you get off the train, ride train is about 55 minutes.
Same coming back.
You will only see a room with some bunk beds, toilets. The last part of tour, you don't see nothing, just some foundation were they used to cremate bodies. Don't waste your money and time. That place is a ripoff!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear RHODE_G,
It’s honestly difficult to understand how you could come away from a place like this and describe it in those terms. This isn’t a theme park, and it’s not designed to “entertain” or impress in the way typical tourist attractions do. It is a preserved historical site — a place where thousands of people suffered and died — and the experience is meant to be reflective, not convenient or exciting.
Focusing on the length of the train ride or the walk misses the point entirely. The physical journey is minor compared to the historical weight of what you are there to witness. What remains — the barracks, the sparse interiors, the foundations where crematoria once stood — may seem minimal, but that absence is itself part of the story. Much was destroyed, but what is left still carries immense significance.
Calling it a “ripoff” suggests an expectation that the visit should deliver some kind of spectacle or visible scale of horror. That expectation is misplaced. The purpose of visiting is to understand, to remember, and to reflect on one of the darkest chapters in human history — not to be entertained or satisfied in a conventional sense.
Places like this require a different mindset. They ask for respect, patience, and a willingness to engage with history, even when what you see is quiet, incomplete, or uncomfortable. Reducing that experience to complaints about logistics or perceived value comes across as deeply dismissive of the reality of what happened there and the memory of those who endured it.
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Kathleen_D, Apr 2026
Our tour guide, Hannah, was exceptional. Her personal touch and backstory really made the tour impactful. Highly recommend.
Ricard_E, Apr 2026
It was a sombre experience but a very informative one Emma our guide was excellent, she was very knowledgeable, happy and friendly.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Many thanks Richard for your thoughtful review! We’re glad to hear that Emma’s knowledge and friendly approach made the experience both informative and meaningful.
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Colin_G, Apr 2026
easy to book and straightforward meeting instructions
Emma was fabulous with excellent subject knowledge and was happy to chat and answer questions
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re delighted to hear that everything was easy to arrange and that Emma’s knowledge and friendly approach made the tour so enjoyable.
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Samara_M, Apr 2026
Extremely emotional and educational. The tour guide was great at answering people’s questions. Definitely do this tour if you’re in Berlin.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks so much for your review! We’re glad the tour lived up to your expectations. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. All the very best. Insider Tour
DavidRussell_L, Mar 2026
Pete F is a friendly, knowledgeable, respectful guide who led us through this tour. The tour is a must see if you’re in Berlin. Pair this tour with a WW II walking tour of the city. Highly recommended!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your review! It’s fantastic to know you had such a great time. We really appreciate your support. All the very best. Insider Tour
Laura_D, Mar 2026
Lots of standing and walking but overall a very interesting and informative tour. We couldn’t possibly have had a better guide- Hannah! She was wonder
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour! Hearing this kind of feedback is incredibly rewarding for our team. Thanks again for joining us. All the very best. Insider Tour
Fiona_B, Mar 2026
Great tour today with Daniel. He was really knowledgeable and learnt a huge amount. Long day but worth every second. Thank you Daniel, you were a fantastic host!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We appreciate your kind feedback! We're glad the tour met your expectations. It was a pleasure having you. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Graham_H, Mar 2026
Our guide Raffaello was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of insight and consideration to the information imparted.
Remember to buy your train ticket to Oranienburg before meeting your tour guide, whilst you are at it pickup a lunch and snacks from the station, there will be nowhere to stop once in Sachsenhaus.
Once you arrive at Oranienburg you will be walking for approximately 4 hours until you arrive back to the train. If you have difficulties standing or walking for long periods this may not be a tour for you.
A very emotional and thought provoking tour definitely worthwhile.
Remember to bring some currency for a tip in recognition of the hard work and research you guide puts in to your experience, these guides go beyond telling you about where you are visiting they bring passion and knowledge, gained through research and education.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience. Your feedback is always valued by our team. Thank you for sharing.
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Roger_P, Mar 2026
Irish Paul was really knowledgeable about the site but also the history of the area. He was very respectful to the guest and of the area.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so pleased you had a great experience on the tour. Your kind words mean a lot to our guides. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
All the best.
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Bailey_A, Mar 2026
Paul was welcoming and warm from the very beginning of our tour. He has sure that everyone was able to navigate the trains together as a group. He used each moment to help with a thorough overview of Germany’s history so we could better understand how the concentration camp came to be. The tour was very informative and provided a visual for the events that transpired. We would recommend this tour to everyone.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour and found it engaging. It means a lot to us.
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Stephanie_F, Mar 2026
Our tour guide Hannah was fantastic. She provided a lot of context and history throughout. It’s definitely a heavy experience but well worth it.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your positive comments. It’s always a pleasure to hear that guests enjoyed the tour and found it both interesting and worthwhile.
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Zac_J, Mar 2026
I almost decided against going on this tour, but I'm glad I went. Of course the subject matter of this tour is very serious, and when most people are on vacation they aren't looking to do things so emotionally heavy, but I would recommend this tour. My tour guide was Ronja, who was an excellent guide. We met as a group of around 17 people outside the train station. After covering some basic info, including having Ronja take stock of who had train tickets and who needed to get one in the station, we headed to the platform. She helped those without tickets in purchasing one, then we boarded the train to the station nearest the camp. After arriving, Ronja made sure everyone made it off the train and re-grouped before walking around 10-15 minutes through town to the site. She allowed some time for a bathroom break, before beginning the tour. The tour itself was very matter of fact. The subject matter is sad enough on its own, so I appreciated the straightforward telling of the history of the place. History about Sachsenhausen was interwoven with information about other locations, as well as a recounting about how the camp came about, how it existed during WWII, as well as what happened there afterwards. It was very fascinating to see, despite being so tragic. Again, Ronja was a fantastic guide, as she was not only very informative during the tour, but also friendly and helpful. She was open to every question, and actually said she enjoyed the very few questions she didn't have an answer for, as it gave her a reason to look something up. Sometimes she even looked some of the questions up on the spot on her phone during some downtime, though she was also open to admitting that she didn't have all the answers to such a vast topic. Also, as mentioned a bit before, she was very helpful with the transit, such as after the group arrived back in Berlin, she was helping point people to their best train options so they could get where they needed to go. Although Sachsenhausen doesn't have the name recognition as some of the other camps, I highly recommend both visiting and this tour specifically. As Ronja mentioned at the end of the tour, it is important to visit these locations and keep the memory of this part of history alive.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted that the tour was such an enjoyable part of your visit to Berlin.
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ANNMARIE_M, Mar 2026
Paul was fantastic and he was very knowledgeable. No question was too much for him. He made the trip very interesting and thought provoking
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great feedback and for being part of the tour. We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and hope the stories of Berlin stay with you.
Safe travels
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