Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial guided tour
Walking tours

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial guided tour

5/5
Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
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£28.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 6 hours
Do this because
  • Visit the former Sachsenhausen concentration camp
  • Small group of max. 15 people with a licensed and specially trained guide
  • Learn about the Rise and Fall of Nazi Germany and the complex history of the Holocaust
  • Listen to how life was for the prisoners and how some survived
  • See the foundations of Station Z, the "mass execution facility"
What to expect

Explore the haunting history of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp just outside Berlin, on a small group tour with a maximum of 15 people. Delve into the complex and tragic story of the Holocaust as the guide sheds light on every aspect of this former camp. Learn why the camp was established and how it became a training ground for the SS and the headquarters of the concentration camp system. Discover the harsh realities of life as a prisoner and hear stories of survival amidst appalling conditions.

Understand the grim purpose of the execution complex. Explore how prisoners were incarcerated after "Kristallnacht", and how some survived through tasks like counterfeiting in the forgery workshop. Hear about the medical experiments conducted on prisoners. Discover how after the liberation, Sachsenhausen was transformed by the Soviets into a Special Camp for their own enemies after the war, including mid- to lower-ranking officials of the National Socialist regime, Wehrmacht soldiers, and others.

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What's included
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  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Tour guide
  • check Small group experience
What's not included
  • x_not_included Train ticket
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where

Hackescher Markt, Neue Promenade 3, 10178 Berlin

Meeting point:
Meet your guide in front of Starbucks at the Hackescher Markt
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • The tour is accessible for wheelchair users, please keep in mind that the site can be muddy during or after rain
  • Please note, there is no possibility to buy food or drinks at the memorial (bring with you what you need)
  • The tour runs with any kind of weather, please be appropriately dressed
  • Please note that you will need an ABC train ticket (own expense) as you will be using public transport
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Provider
ORIGINAL BERLIN WALKS
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

5/5

Based on 8 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

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Service

4.7/5

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Value for money

4.8/5

  • Amy

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our tour guide was amazing! Her knowledge was very good and she answered all of the groups questions. She kept us in the shade as it was the hottest d ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Hi, I had a very good guide Tom. He was enthusiastic, helpful and friendly. The only minus was that it was a bit difficult to find the meet up point ...

  • Matt R

    From United States of America - April 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tom was a great and knowledgeable guide

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    knowledgeable guide,

  • Matt

    From United States of America - April 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tom

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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