6 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
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.
Operated by
Insider Tour Berlin
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An important and profound tour, explained sensitively and professionally with Paul
Roam63403831629, Mar 2025
We visited Sachsenhausen concentration camp with a tour booked through Get Your Guide. We met outside the train station in central Berlin and were greeted by Paul who accompanied us through the day. Paul was very informative and provided us with a rich historical foundation before we had even caught the train. The camp itself is about a ten minute walk from the station. There are different buildings around the camp and a lot of the foundations from the barracks still remain. I would highly recommend getting a tour as the context to what you see is hugely important in understanding what happened here. Paul captured us with his stories and knowledge and we learned so much. He was skilled in keeping a large group together and focused on the history. He really was superb at his job. A few tips: take food,a drink, and warm clothes. It is obviously a large open space so you are in the path of some quite biting wind at times.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Roam63403831629, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that Paul provided such a rich and informative tour, offering valuable historical context even before arriving at Sachsenhausen. His ability to engage and guide a large group while sharing powerful stories truly makes a difference. We appreciate your thoughtful tips for future visitors and your high recommendation of taking a guided tour for deeper understanding. Thank you again for your kind words! Safe travels! Insider Tour Team
Awesome
Karl D, Mar 2025
Paul was really good. Knew his stuff and gave just the right amount of info at the right time and always willing to answer questions.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Karl, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that Paul’s knowledge and timing made the tour so enjoyable. His willingness to answer questions really adds to the experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you on another tour! Safe travels! Insider Tour Team
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Nomad54800587553, Mar 2025
Nice tour. Paul was very patient with our child, answering all the questions all thru. He managed the time efficiently and ensured we get a wholesome visit
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Nomad54800587553, Thank you for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that Paul provided such a thoughtful and patient experience, especially with your child. It's wonderful to know that he managed the tour efficiently while ensuring everyone had a meaningful visit. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future! Best regards, Insider Tour Team
Paul is awesome!
M6346EBcristianc, Mar 2025
Today I learned a lot!!! Paul is amazing! He explained everything, very clear and asked all question! Thank you so much !!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear M6346EBcristianc, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you had such an informative experience with Paul. His ability to explain everything clearly and answer all your questions truly makes the tour special. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Best regards, Insider Tour Team
Itinerary
Take train from our meeting point near S+U Friedrichstraße to Oranienburg. Oranienburg city is where the former concentration camp was constructed.
Oranienburg
Ride with our guide to Oraninenburg S-bahn. Walk around the town and learn about how complicit the towns folk were and see where inmates used to work.
15 minutesGedenkstatte und Museum Sachsenhausen
Sachsenhausen former concentration camp. Arrive at the former Camp and walk around the interiors of the first camp specifically built to be a concentration camp, not using existing structures.
See the old barracks, Prison cells and torture cells, Camp kitchen, Station Z (where mass executions took place), the gas chamber and crematorium. You'll also see the infirmaries and pathology center, as well as Tower A - the main guard tower.
3 hoursAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Licensed guide trained by memorial authority
- Entry in to the memorial included
- English-language guide
- Insider Tour donates €3 to the Sachsenhausen memorial authority per guest
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- You will require a Transport ticket for zones ABC costing approxminately 9 euros per person
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Good walking shoes are recommended
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time
- Check the weather and dress accordingly
- Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or walking impairments.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.