Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Bus Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Sachsenhausen Memorial's history
- Learn about Nazi concentration camps
- Visit the execution pit and barracks
- Understand the camp's role in WWII
- Reflect at the memorial sites
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Berlin
- Guided tour of Sachsenhausen Memorial
- Comprehensive historical insights
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; follow the guide's instructions.
- The tour involves walking; consider your comfort with physical activity.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
A* tour and guide. Highly recommended.
An amazing tour our guide was so informative and knowledgeable. A highly recommended experience. Meeting point was easy to find and the guides clearly stood out..
The trip was booked with...
The trip was booked with Viator but the tour was with another company, `Insider Tours’. We were at the pick-up point 15 minutes early, but could not find tour guide. Walked past a mid-size coach about 3 times, no one was on it and there was no sign of any sort. Heading back up to the coach again we noticed people getting on and approached the guide, who confirmed it was the correct tour. We told him we had struggled to find him and in his own words he said ‘he was tucked away’. It was not a great start. We had around 3 hours at Sachsenhausen and most of that was spent standing listening to our guide explaining the ideology of the camps. We had 10 minutes in one exhibit and 15 minutes in another one. There were around 30 people on the tour and I am sure that they will all have different views. There is quite a lot to take in and much we did not see. Being honest, I would make my way to Sachsenhausen by train and get an audio guide if we were to go again. That way you can take your time and take in the enormity of what you are seeing. This is nothing against our guide, it was just not for us.
Excellent Tour
A somber topic, but the tour was absolutely made great by our guide, Tina. She is a self-described history nerd who seems to have an encyclopedic knowledge of all topics regarding Berlin's 20th century history. She struck just the right tone for a tour of this terrible place, and left us shaken by all that went on at Sachsenhausen, but understanding how it happened. My favorite remark from her was that we needed to put ourselves in the shoes of not just the victims, but also the victimizers. They weren't monsters, but just regular people who were indoctrinated into a "cause", and became inured to the suffering that they were causing. It was impossible to avoid the parallels with today's political movements, and the demonization of "others". As they say, those who ignore the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them.
Rohan
Rohan was a wonderful and very knowledgeable guide for a very thoughtful visit to the memorial.
Highly recommend
Great (and very sobering) tour with the wonderful Georgia as our guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about Berlin and the concentration and answered all of questions. I would highly recommend for those who are interested in learning more about this dark part of history.