Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English
Berlin, Germany

Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English

Outty Ranking 94 4.9 · 5,976 traveler reviews5.5 hoursFrom $2790+ Club
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94/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 5,976 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English worth booking?

Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English is a 5.5-hour experience in Berlin, Germany, from $27 per person. It scores 94 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 5,976 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.

Outty Ranking
94 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (5,976)
Duration
5.5 hours
From
$27 per person

Sachsenhausen was the first purpose-built concentration camp, created as a centre of terror, persecution, and systematic brutality. Initially, it imprisoned those the Nazi regime considered racially, socially, or politically undesirable. Travel through the town of Oranienburg and learn how the local community was connected to the camp. Your expert, licensed guide will lead you through key locations including the punishment cells, infirmary, barracks, gas chamber, and crematoria, while sharing powerful stories of resilience and courage among prisoners. The tour also visits the Inspectorate of Concentration Camps, the administrative centre that controlled the Nazi camp system across Europe. This is a fully guided and stress-free experience. Our guides will welcome and assist you at the meeting point in Berlin, accompany you throughout the day, and bring you comfortably back to the city centre at the conclusion of the tour. A €3 per person donation supports the Sachsenhausen Memorial.

What you get

    About this experience

    Sachsenhausen was the first purpose-built concentration camp, created as a centre of terror, persecution, and systematic brutality. Initially, it imprisoned those the Nazi regime considered racially, socially, or politically undesirable. Travel through the town of Oranienburg and learn how the local community was connected to the camp. Your expert, licensed guide will lead you through key locations including the punishment cells, infirmary, barracks, gas chamber, and crematoria, while sharing powerful stories of resilience and courage among prisoners. The tour also visits the Inspectorate of Concentration Camps, the administrative centre that controlled the Nazi camp system across Europe. This is a fully guided and stress-free experience. Our guides will welcome and assist you at the meeting point in Berlin, accompany you throughout the day, and bring you comfortably back to the city centre at the conclusion of the tour. A €3 per person donation supports the Sachsenhausen Memorial.

    What's included

    Included

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

    Not included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • You will require a Transport ticket for zones ABC
    • Gratuities
    • Food and drinks
    • ABC train ticket required for the round trip from the meeting point to the memorial.

    What you'll see and do

    1. Take train from our meeting point near S+U Friedrichstraße to Oranienburg. Oranienburg city is where the former concentration camp was constructed.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. 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 minutes here

    3. Gedenkstatte 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.

      150 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Berlin

    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.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    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.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 28 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Insider Tour Berlin

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • 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

    Photos

    Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English, photo 2Electric fence, Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in EnglishPathology centre and morgue, Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in EnglishTower A, Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in EnglishExecution trench, Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in EnglishBerlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English, photo 7

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5,964 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    5,964 verified traveler reviews for Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    4 star
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    Thomas_B · October 2026

    Will was an excellent...

    Will was an excellent guide and i learned a lot about the camp and the culture of Nazi Germany, providing important additional context on the why of its creation. I'd definitely recommend this tour.

    Response from the operator: We sincerely appreciate your positive feedback. Our guides aim to balance detailed historical explanations with the sensitivity required when visiting a former concentration camp. We're pleased that you appreciated this approach. Kind regards, Insider Tour

    via Viator

    Ariunaa_G · October 2026

    Must visit

    Sad history but all the reason to worth touring with a licensed guide. Paul was a great guide and gave us a lot of context and background, which really helped us understand why certain things happened and the history behind the site. His explanations made the experience much more meaningful.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We believe understanding the history of Sachsenhausen is essential, and we're delighted you found the visit both informative and worthwhile. Best wishes, Insider Tour

    via Viator

    Juliana_M · October 2026

    Prepare to cry

    Eventhough the experience itself is quite shocking because of the context of the horrible things that happened in that place, it forces us to exercise our memory and engage in the never ending resistance towards human cruelty. Our guide Chris (the canadian) was very kind to us, giving us space whenever it felt like a lot but also being informative and present during the whole visit.

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your thoughtful review. Sachsenhausen is a place of enormous historical significance, and we're pleased our guide helped you gain a deeper understanding of its history. We truly appreciate you joining us. All the best, Insider Tour

    via Viator

    Jon_M · October 2026

    It’s a humbling...

    It’s a humbling experience but an important reminder of the evil to be avoided at all coasts in the future.

    Response from the operator: We appreciate you sharing your experience with other travellers. Visiting Sachsenhausen requires a thoughtful approach, and our guides work hard to provide information without losing sight of the human experiences behind the history. We’re pleased you found the tour so valuable. Thanks, Insider Tour

    via Viator

    198gjt · October 2026

    Concentration camp tour

    Canadian Chris was excellent. He was engaged and interested and interesting. He had a great historical perspective and was very engaged with my 12 year old son. I would recommend him to all my friends.

    Response from the operator: We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to leave such positive feedback. Sachsenhausen is an important place of education, remembrance and reflection, and we’re proud to help visitors understand its history. We hope the experience and the stories you heard remain with you long after your visit. Safe travels, Insider Tour

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    5.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $27 to $30
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    2,092
    Verdict
    90+ Club

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Insider Tour Berlin, who run 10 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 76.4 and 3 in the 90+ Club.

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    Why this scores 94

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)93
    Review evidence (18% weight)100
    Booking momentum (14% weight)100
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)75
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Berlin.

    How much does Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English cost?

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    Prices start at $27 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Berlin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English take?

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    Plan for about 5.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Berlin is not rushed.

    Is Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 5,976 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Berlin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English?

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    Around 2,092 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Berlin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Berlin and add a light layer if any part of the 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Berlin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Berlin?

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    On Outty we rank every Berlin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War, Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour, Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Berlin?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Berlin?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    What is included in Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English?

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    Included: Licensed guide trained by memorial authority; Entry in to the memorial included; English-language guide; and Insider Tour donates €3 to the Sachsenhausen memorial per guest. Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; You will require a Transport ticket for zones ABC; Gratuities; and Food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English?

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    Meeting point: outside FRIEDRICHSTRASSE TRAIN STATION, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility or walking impairments. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Berlin. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English?

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    Across 5,976 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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