Private Tour to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial (with Licensed Guide)
About this activity
Explore Sachsenhausen, the Third Reich's first purpose-built concentration camp and one of WWII's most significant memorial sites, just outside Berlin. This private 6-hour tour with a licensed, certified guide provides in-depth historical context and respectful access to preserved barracks, execution grounds, and exhibitions that document the camp's role in Nazi persecution.
Berlin Sachsenhausen Tour: Join us for an in-depth one of a kind visit to Sachsenhausen! This is the Berlin’s Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour. Concentration camps were a key instrument in the Nazis regime of terror, and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was unique. The camp was the first purpose-built concentration camp within the Third Reich and the closest one to Berlin. It is also one of the most visited World War Two concentration camps in the world.
This tour is a complete visit to the memorial camp. The tour starts in Berlin City Center, where you will meet your guide, Aaron. After that we take a short train ride out to the Sachsenhausen Camp Memorial.
Aaron has held an Official Certified Sachsenhausen Tour Guide License for many years and has partaken in numerous courses as well as trained other Berlin Guides. His experience and one of a kind historical knowledge of Sachsenhausen makes this tour like no other!
Highlights
- ✓Guided tour by officially certified Sachsenhausen guide with extensive specialized training
- ✓Visit preserved barracks, roll-call grounds, and memorial structures within the camp
- ✓Learn detailed historical narrative of the camp's operations and liberation
- ✓Short train journey from Berlin city center to Oranienburg
- ✓Intimate small-group or private tour format for deeper engagement
- ✓Access to on-site museum exhibitions and archival materials
Insider tips
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes; the memorial spans large grounds and includes uneven terrain
- ★Arrive at the Berlin meeting point 10–15 minutes early to confirm logistics before the train journey
- ★Ask your guide about lesser-known prisoner stories and details about daily camp life—licensed guides often share research beyond standard narratives
Good to know
- •Duration is 6 hours including train travel; allow extra time for reflection at the memorial
- •Private tour means personalized pacing; inform your guide of any mobility concerns beforehand
- •Meeting point is Berlin city center; exact pickup location confirmed upon booking
- •Respectful attire recommended; photography policies are in place at certain memorial areas
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Visit during spring through autumn (April–October) for stable weather and comfortable walking conditions. Morning departures allow more time for thorough exploration and quieter reflection before afternoon crowds.