Sachsenhausen Private Tour: Concentration Camp Day Trip

Understand how and why it happened.

What we’ll see

Join our Sachsenhausen Private Tour for an in-depth exploration of this significant historical site. During the tour we will visit:

The main gate, inscribed with ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’
Tower A, the administrative heart of the camp and symbol of Nazi control
Barracks 38 and 39, where Jewish prisoners were held under the harshest conditions
At the kitchen barracks we will learn about the brutal reality behind the camp’s daily routines
Station Z, the extermination area where tens of thousands were murdered

Tour guide showing a guest the map at Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp during a Sachsenhausen Private Tour.

€500

Per private group up to 10 people

Hotel pick-up included
Entrance ticket to the camp is included
Led by a licensed guide
24-hour cancellation policy

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Please note: Availability can be limited during peak season. Booking early is recommended.

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Tour details

Time

Choose your start time

Hotel-pick up

Your guide will meet you at your hotel

Public transport

We will travel by train to the camp

Language

English (other languages available)

Duration

6 hours

Group size

Up to 10 people

Included

Licensed guide and camp entrance ticket

Excluded

Public transport tickets, zone ABC required

Who is this tour for?

This tour is ideal for:

Visitors with a serious interest in WWII, the Holocaust, and the Nazi period
People who want a guided experience rather than navigating the memorial alone
Small groups and couples who want space to reflect and ask questions
School groups and families with older children (14+)

This tour is probably not the best fit for:

Visitors looking for a light or general sightseeing day
Children under 14

What is the experience like?

Sachsenhausen is not an easy place to visit. The history is confronting, and I don’t shy away from it. Understanding what happened here, and how it was allowed to happen, is the whole point of going.

At the same time, I pay close attention to how each group is responding and adjust the pace and depth accordingly. Some people want to understand every detail. Others need more time to reflect in silence. There’s no single right way to experience a place like this, and I won’t rush you through it.

The goal is to leave with a genuine understanding of what Sachsenhausen was, who was imprisoned here, and why it matters today.

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We really enjoyed our tour with Natalie, she was very knowledgeable. She made it fun for all the kids and adults!! Our littlest one loved being her helper ❤️ Highly recommended her for a family tour!

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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You have to do this. Not only do you learn about the city and its architecture, but it also doubles as a (minor) history of the city, and of Germany as a whole. Natalie is amazing, both in her knowledge and her ability to communicate in a clear and entertaining way. She answered all of my questions and still kept the tour moving along and still fun. While the tour has a pre-planned route, Natalie asked me if there were any special buildings I would like to see/learn about, and gave me info on them as well! 12 out of 10, would recommend!

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We had a private tour (a friend and me and the guide). The guide was really knowledgeable, flexible in terms of our knowledge and our wishes and gave us tons of information. She had also studied as an architect so was really knowledgeable about the many buildings of Berlin. The tour stated 2-3 hours and she stayed with us for 3 hours. She was also punctual and kept an excellent pace. We asked a lot of questions snd her knowledge of dates, timelines and historical facts was immense. What a lady! Thank you so much Natalie!! X

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Frequently asked questions

Sachsenhausen is about 35km north of Berlin, in the town of Oranienburg. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes by public transport from central Berlin, and I’ll guide you the whole way.

You’ll need an ABC zone ticket, which covers the journey to Oranienburg. I’ll help you purchase the right ticket at the start of the tour. Groups of 3-5 people can save money with a small group ticket.

Please bring water and snacks as food options near the memorial are very limited. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather, as the tour runs in all conditions.

The tour is €500 for a private group of up to 6 people. This includes the memorial entrance fee and a donation to the memorial foundation.

The content of this tour is confronting and deals with extreme suffering and death. I’d recommend this tour for visitors aged 14 and above. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The memorial covers a large area and involves several kilometres of walking, partly on uneven ground. The tour can be adjusted for wheelchair users or people with mobility restrictions, but be aware of covering long distances on uneven ground.

The tour runs in all weather. There is limited shelter at the memorial, so I’d recommend bringing a waterproof layer.

Yes! If your group is more than 15 people, I can arrange for extra guides to ensure an intimate atmosphere on the tour. For groups between 7 and 15 people please contact me for a quote for 1 guide.

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