Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour from Berlin: Licensed Guide

Six hours at Sachsenhausen: the entrance tower, roll-call grounds, execution facility, and prisoner barracks with a licensed guide

A private tour from Berlin City Center to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial, 30 kilometers north of Berlin, with a licensed guide who leads you through the camp's key structures (Tower A, the roll-call area, execution facility, infirmary buildings and the prisoner barracks) over six hours. Entry and transport by train are included. The guide speaks English and holds an official Sachsenhausen certification.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial

• Meet guide in Berlin City Center
• Take train to Sachsenhausen Memorial
• Visit Tower A entrance
• See Roll-call area
• Explore Pathology and mortuary buildings
• Visit Station Z execution facility
• Tour exhibition in former camp kitchen
• See SS and Gestapo Prison
• Visit former prisoner barrack block

The experience

You meet your guide Aaron in Berlin City Center, then take a short train ride north to Oranienburg, where Sachsenhausen sits on the outskirts. The camp was the first purpose-built concentration camp in the Third Reich and the closest one to Berlin, making it central to understanding how the Nazi regime operated. Aaron has held his Official Certified Sachsenhausen Tour Guide License for years and has trained other Berlin guides. His historical knowledge shapes what you see and how you move through the site.

The tour covers the camp's key elements: Tower A, the entrance into the main compound; the roll-call area where prisoners assembled; the pathology building, infirmary buildings and mortuary cellar; Station Z, the purpose-built execution facility; the exhibition in the former camp kitchen; the SS and Gestapo prison; and a former prisoner barrack block. Each stop builds the picture of daily life and the camp's function within the Nazi system of terror.

Entry to the memorial and museum is included, as is the train transport out to the site. The tour runs six hours total, giving you time to move through the grounds without rushing and to absorb what each structure represents. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the site is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

• Expert licensed tour guide who speaks English and holds official Sachsenhausen certification.
• entry to the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum.
• train transport from Berlin City Center to the camp.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Birchys Berlin Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're visiting Berlin for the first time and want a comprehensive understanding of Sachsenhausen's role in Nazi history, guided by someone with years of specialized training at the site itself.

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Top questions

What exactly is Sachsenhausen and why is it significant?

Sachsenhausen was the first purpose-built concentration camp in the Third Reich and the closest one to Berlin, making it a key site for understanding how the Nazi regime operated. It is now one of the most visited World War Two concentration camps in the world and functions as a memorial and museum.

What does the tour actually cover inside the camp?

The tour includes Tower A (the entrance), the roll-call area, the pathology and infirmary buildings, the mortuary cellar, Station Z (the execution facility), the exhibition in the former camp kitchen, the SS and Gestapo prison, and a former prisoner barrack block.

How long does the tour take and what's included in the price?

The tour runs six hours and includes entry to the memorial and museum, transport by train from Berlin City Center to the camp, and a licensed English-speaking guide throughout.

Is the site accessible if I have mobility concerns?

Yes, all areas and surfaces at Sachsenhausen are wheelchair accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.