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Embark on a profound journey to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, where history's shadows offer lessons on bravery, tragedy, and the resilience of the human spirit. Join a local expert for a deeply moving exploration of one of the most significant WWII sites near Berlin.

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

Day Trips

Duration

6 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• Public Transport
• Entrance (free)
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• The memorial site does not offer lunch facilities - you may wish to bring some food along on this trip.

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Denn's Biomarkt - Berlin to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. From Berlin to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp

   Meet your guide in central Berlin, where you’ll receive an introductory briefing on the day’s itinerary and historical background before departing for Sachsenhausen. Travel together to the camp, with public transport, using this time to prepare mentally and emotionally for the visit.

4. the Sachsenhausen concentration camp Exploring

   Deep Dive into History: Walk through the various preserved sections of the camp, including the barracks, execution trench, and crematorium, while listening to impactful stories and historical facts.

5. Visit the Museum and Memorials

   Educational Insight: Explore the museum to see exhibitions that detail the daily lives and survival stories of the prisoners. Visit memorials set up to honor the victims from different nations and backgrounds.

6. Time for Personal Reflection

   Moment of Silence: Take some time for personal reflection at the camp, allowing the gravity of the place to resonate on a personal level.

7. Return to Berlin

   Reflective Journey Back: Travel back to Berlin with your guide, using this time to discuss the day’s experiences and any lingering thoughts or questions.

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Ariane🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Chris)

29 August 2023

Chris was a very friendly and entertaining guide. He was cleary passionate and had endless knowledge about the history of the camp and even more anecdotes. His way of explaining made history come alive. We learned a lot and had a nice day! Totally worth it!

Oliver

(About local Chris)

23 February 2020

Chris was a great guide. The tour was very informative and he was able to give us extra tips to help us on our visit to BerlinSachsenhausen Tour

april

(About local Chris)

27 December 2019

To put it bluntly, Chris was f***ing awesome! Punctual, friendly, funny, with an endless bounty of interesting information and stories about the region's history. Extremely knowledgeable and despite barraging him with questions, he always gave insightful and thoughtful answers. Taking the tour of Sachsenhausen with Chris gave us the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the culture of the era and how it led to the events and atrocities that unfolded. Thank you so much for giving us such an enriching and amazing experience Chris! Couldn't have asked for a better guide! :D

Vincent🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro)

16 September 2019

Pietro was wonderful! He made our tour well informed and truly memorable. We would definitely book again with him. Visiting the camp is really sobering and Pietro was such a Professional. Thank you!Excellent Day even considering how sad

chris🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro)

30 August 2019

Pietro provided a great tour and historical background for our day at Sachsenhausen. His passion for his craft, and his respect for this memorial site and it’s victims, made for an awesome experience in learning more about this dark time in history. Highly recommend. Awesome Tour!

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris)

9 August 2019

Chris was great! He was really knowledgeable and having a private tour with a local made the experience amazing. My tour

Emily🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chris)

2 June 2019

Chris was very interesting and fun and never ran out of little facts and tips around the city. His tour was well detailed and covered the main parts of Berlin around us. It was great to have a person who knew and loved the city as much as he did- I would Recommend! Great way to discover Berlin!

Rachel

(About local Chris)

2 May 2019

Chris was engaging, funny, incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the history of this amazing city. One half of us hadn't been to Berlin before and has stated several times how much he gained from the tour. 3 hours flew by, a thoroughly enjoyable way to see Berlin. Cheers Chris, you're what tour guides should be (and thanks for the tips on beer and food, we LOVED the mad scientist bar!)Brilliant.

Annie

(About local Elizabeth)

30 April 2019

This tour is a must when in Berlin. It is extremely informative and it is really quite an experience to see a Nazi concentration camp. Our tour guide had a masters degree in history and spent time working in the archives of the Sachsenhausen Memorial making her the absolute perfect guide for the tour. She was extremely knowledgable and was able to thoroughly answer any outside questions that we had. She has also gone through the trouble of making a google map with all her recommendations in Berlin which she was kind enough to share with anyone on the tour.Lizzy gave a phenomenal tour of the site!

Susan

(About local Lynsey )

29 April 2019

The tour was made very interesting by our guide Lynsey who was very knowledgeable, informative and had a lovely personality.Sachsenhausen Private Tour from Berlin

Lee

(About local Lynsey )

29 April 2019

Although few remnants of the camp still remain, there is still a sense of horror by the details of the camp that are still present today, such as the tall walls, barbed wire, detention centre (which still has hanging poles, prison cells and a pit), and also checkpoint Z. The tour was very informative many thanks to our guide Lynsey, who did a brilliant job in explaining in depth everything that went on within the camp and all the events that led to its creation. Well worth the trip if you want to gain an authentic sense of what happened prior and during WW2.Sachsenhausen Private Tour from Berlin

Habib

(About local Elizabeth)

28 April 2019

This was one of the most interesting things we did during our trip to Germany. It was such a stark and visceral reminder of the Holocaust. Our guide was Liz Mason - she was incredible, as was her passion for the subject. We later learnt that she has academically studied this area for a while and that really shows throughout the tour. She was great!A must for those visiting Berlin

Daisy

(About local Chris)

28 April 2019

We joined the whole tour with our guide Chris. I can already tell I've never had such a nice guide, he was calm and was really interested in the group and tour, when there were questions he stood ready to answer them and also very informative, I felt his passion for his job. Eventho the day was cold and it was a difficult day I'm glad I joined, I had mixed feelings with being on the place but it helped when Chris talked during the tour. He was on moments serious but on other moments he tried to comfort us, which means a lot to me personally. I recommend Chris as a tour guide! He's young and driven. I also have respect for him cause he's from Canada and now a tour guide in Berlin, learned a lot on his own, like the language, moved to Berlin.1st december I've been to Sachsenhausen with a small group.

anna

(About local Chris)

24 April 2019

When our group booked, we had a plan that if it wasn’t great we would leave and go off and do our own thing... This was quickly abandoned when we met Canadian Chris! He clearly loves his job and is so passionate about history that he makes the whole experience interesting and engaging from the very beginning! The tour lasts about 3 hours but is set at a good pace and takes you to lots of Berlin’s famous sites. It’s packed full of information, facts and trivia and was honestly a fantastic way to see the City and to learn about the Country’s epic history! If you’re looking for the best way to experience Berlin I would seriously recommend trying to get on Canadian Chris’s tour. He is a credit to the Sandemans company and is definitely the best guide in Berlin! His love of the City is infectious and we had the most amazing time! In fact we thought he was so good that we’ve set up our own ‘Canadian Chris Appreciation Society’ FB page for fans of the tour to share recommendations and reviews!Can’t recommend this tour highly enough!

Lyspli

(About local Lynsey )

1 April 2019

This was a solemn and difficult tour, but one that I am glad that I experienced. Lynsey was a terrific guide - very knowledgeable and pleasant.Sachsenhausen Private Tour from Berlin

qd8bfszb7z

(About local Seth)

22 February 2025

We had a really amazing walk with Seth around the centre of Berlin. We were all interested in the history of the city and Seth knows so much. Both our teens liked the tour as well. Really well worth och an excellent guide. Amazing and interesting tour!

mvrs9ymx26

(About local Chris)

21 February 2025

We wanted a tour focused on history, particularly the Third Reich, to engage our teen children - we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. This could have been dry and/or depressing. However, Chris is exceptionally well read/rounded/grounded/versed in history & politics. He is witty, intelligent and genial, combined with his balanced nature, this makes him the perfect tour guide for engaging persons of any age group, including my partner and I (both keen historians) and our teens. He has such a great understanding of different cultural norms that make him relatable to many different types of people and ages. He was particularly great at interacting with and being encouraging of our children’s learning of not just the Third Reich, but also the Cold War and Germany’s pre 20th century history. We provided him with a long list of places we wanted to cover and he skilfully wove it all together and covered most of it (it was an ambitious list and there were issues with trains so we managed to cover everything on foot). The price was reasonable generally given its quality and with it being a private tour for just the 4 of us. I rated it 10 for value due to Chris easily being fully worth this and more. Chris also recommended some cool exhibits, bookshop, eateries and vintage stores to assist us to plan the rest of our stay. Thank you so much for making our trip Chris!11/10 - The Best Guide!

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

26 January 2025

I really enjoyed my time walking through Berlin and its complex history with Seth. He was knowledgeable and very entertaining. I highly recommend him for someone wanting to understand the complex history of this great European city.Great Walk thru History

Francis🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Seth)

12 January 2025

We are first timers in Berlin. Seth is friendly and knowledgable. Makes history alive with every site we visited. Thank you!Thank you!

Helen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Seth)

4 January 2025

We had a great time with Seth, he was very adaptable, showed us things we wouldn’t have discovered on our own and even kept our teenager engaged. Would definitely recommend Berlin tour

Matt

(About local Seth)

31 December 2024

We booked last minute and early on the day and were pleasantly surprised that Seth was available. He tailored the tour to our interests including providing excellent general knowledge. His knowledge of Berlin and its history is exceptional and he gave us great insights that we didn’t expect. We should have booked him for the Sachenhausen tour! Highly recommend Seth and With Locals tours. Seth from With Locals is awesome

Audrey

(About local Seth)

14 December 2024

Seth is a very knowledgeable, easygoing guide that has a chill vibe and tailored a walking tour for us. We visited sites we didn’t know existed and saw many more places than we would have discovered on our own. He also taught us how/where to ride the Berlin subway!Knowledgeable, fun tour of Berlin

Brooke🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Seth)

10 December 2024

Seth was great. We all really enjoyed the walking tour. He is extremely knowledgeable and pointed out many things we had walked past the day before and didn’t realise its significance. His explanations were really clear and kept us all engaged for the three hours. My teenage children really enjoyed the tour and said they all learnt a lot. Thank you! Excellent walking tour

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris)

9 December 2024

Amazing beginning to learn about Berlin history … Chris was very knowledgeable and great to learn about history of Berlin . He was very helpful in planning out the rest of our trip .. highly recommend the tour and Chris as a guide !! Great start to berlin

Claire

(About local Natalie)

5 December 2024

Natalie gave such a great architecture and history tour of Berlin. As architects we were keen to explore various types of architecture. Natalie took the time to plan a bespoke tour itinerary for us which was great. She is a wealth of knowledge, all delivered in an enjoyable and friendly manner. Highly recommend.Best Architecture Tour Guide!

Tahlia

(About local Natalie)

5 December 2024

Natalie was the most lovely tour guide, very professional but obviously very passionate about what she does. The tour was a really great way to get to know Berlin and its cultural and global significance. Would definitely recommend!Professional and passionate guide

Frank🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris)

3 December 2024

We had a grand time with Chris. He was informative, and knowledgeable, but mostly, he was fun. Definitely knows his stuff.A Canadian in Berlin

Norah

(About local Natalie)

29 November 2024

Natalie was such an excellent tour guide! She was super knowledgable and enthusiastic. She had answers to all our questions, and pointed out so many things about Berlin that enriched the rest of our time in the city. The tour was really well paced, and covered much more than I would have expected in 2 hours! I highly recommend booking a tour with Natalie!Knowledgable and enthusiastic guide

Lindsay

(About local Natalie)

15 November 2024

Natalie was so knowledge and the tour was very family friendly. We highly recommend her tour to anyone visiting Berlin.Knowledgeable guide

Helen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chris)

31 October 2024

We did a tour with Chris on our first day in Berlin and it was exactly what I’d hoped for. Chris was an excellent guide, taking us to many of the key sights and explaining their significance and sharing plenty of fascinating stories too. We had our kids (11 & 8) with us and they really appreciated how he explained some of the history and the stories too. He was also able to give us a few recommendations for the rest of our trip, which we’ve followed up on and not been disappointed! Thanks for setting us up for the rest of our trip!Family tour of Berlin

Ruth🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chris)

30 October 2024

We’ve used Withlocals numerous times, and Chris was one of the best. The tour was fun and we learnt a lot. Many interesting facts, fun anecdotes and rich history. Berlin is fascinating , and Chris made the city come to life. We all truly recommend his tour for all ages; we had a blast! Fun and educational!

David

(About local Seth)

27 October 2024

Enjoyed my stroll around Berlin with Seth. He tailored the tour to my interests and we got a lot into our time. Would definitely recommend him. Informative and entertaining chat

Megan

(About local Natalie)

18 October 2024

Highly recommend Natalie and her Berlin History Highlights walking tour! It was truly fascinating and she did such a wonderful job. This tour can’t be missed when visiting Berlin city!Not-to-miss tour

lmariopel

(About local Seth)

17 October 2024

We really enjoyed our tour of WWII Berlin with Seth and would have overlooked many important sites without his guidance. Seth is knowledgeable and thoughtful, leading to not only a thorough tour of important WWII locations but also excellent discussions about their significance. Plus, he’s just a nice guy. We would highly recommend a tour with Seth! Enhanced our appreciation of Berlin

Chris

(About local Natalie)

15 October 2024

Natalie is a fab guide…the tour was awesome with some really interesting history and insider facts on World War 2 and the history of East and West Germany! Would highly recommend!Super knowledgable guide

Líosa

(About local Natalie)

14 October 2024

We had a wonderful tour with Natalie! She is very knowledgeable and we would highly recommend it. The route was great and explanations en route suitable for all of us (incl kids 6&8 years old). A must-do activity in Berlin for all the family!Family fun tour

Joni🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

10 October 2024

We spent a very pleasant day touring Berlin with Seth. Seth is eager to share his knowledge of this very interesting city. We did a walking tour and covered a lot of territory, without it ever feeling like we were rushed. The history/content is difficult to comprehend but so worthwhile. An education for sure. An educational day in Berlin

martie

(About local Seth)

7 October 2024

Seth was the best guide for understanding the history of Berlin before and after the war. He showed us many sights that we wouldn’t have found on own. He told us history that brought chills and a few tears and some laughs. Berlin is very complex and Seth really helped us navigate that complexity.History tour

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

4 October 2024

We had a great time seeing the city of Berlin with Seth - he really understood the city and its history.Great Tourguide!

Elke

(About local Seth)

2 October 2024

"I recently had the pleasure of exploring Berlin with Seth, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! As a history enthusiast, I was blown away by his in-depth knowledge and infectious passion for the city's complex past. From the Berlin Wall to the Brandenburg Gate, Seth brought every landmark to life with fascinating anecdotes and expert insights. His ability to weave together historical context, cultural nuances, and personal stories created a rich tapestry that left my husband and I with a profound appreciation for this incredible city. What sets Seth apart is his gift for storytelling. He has a unique ability to convey the emotional resonance of historical events, making the past feel so present Seth's expertise extends far beyond the typical tourist attractions. He took us to hidden gems and unexpected spots, revealing the lesser-known aspects of Berlin's history. His knowledge of the city's cultural landscape, from art to architecture, added depth and complexity to our tour. If you're seeking a historian guide who will transform your understanding of Berlin, look no further than Seth. His tours are a must-experience for anyone interested in history, culture, or simply gaining a deeper appreciation for this remarkable city. Don't miss the opportunity to explore Berlin with Seth. Book his tour and get ready for an unforgettable journey through the city's past, present, and future. Unforgettable experience

Lauren

(About local Seth)

30 September 2024

Amazing and educational tour with Seth. We had done a tour the day before so Seth completely catered the tour to what we wanted to see to ensure we saw different parts of the city. We had so much knowledge and passion for Berlin. 10/10 recommend! Great tour with Seth!

Luke🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Seth)

29 September 2024

Seth was a great guide who was knowledgeable and easy to get along with. It was a great tour.Great walking tour focused on WW2 history

Unknown

(About local Natalie)

26 September 2024

We stayed in Berlin for just 2 days and we wanted someone to show us around a little in English. Natalie is interesting and fun! We had a great tour. Even the kids enjoyed. Highly recommended.Interesting and fun, especially for kids

Santiago🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chris)

19 September 2024

Chris knows the history and architecture of Berlin extremely well and presents it very comprehensively. He answered all our questions and tailored the tour to our interests. A great and very pleasant guide. Highly recommend him. Very knowledgeable and pleasant guide.

Chris

(About local Natalie)

18 September 2024

Nathalie gave a great 2 hour tour and was very knowledgeable. Thanks!Thanks!

Susan

(About local Seth)

15 September 2024

This was our first visit to Berlin and we were looking for a general orientation to the city plus a deeper look at its history. Seth was terrific. He was flexible and responsive to our preferences (we are seniors and took it a bit slow on a very hot day.) He conveyed a huge amount of information to us in 3 hours, covering and weaving in past centuries of German history, the world wars, the division of Germany in 1945, and the post-reunification period. Fascinating! Excellent guide!Intelligent, Knowledgeable, Insightful

Treasurer

(About local Natalie)

8 September 2024

Natalie was born to guide. She is curious, observant, knowledgeable and has the gift of being able to intelligently, amusingly and interestingly pass that on. She can enhance anyone's experience in Berlin and is very generous with passing on more ideas of how to enjoy the city after the tour.Best guide in Berlin!

Chris

(About local Natalie)

6 September 2024

Without doubt the best tour guide and tour business in Berlin. We couldn’t rate and praise Natalie highly enough, professional, thorough, detailed and able to tailor a tour to all your needs, 10/10, we’ll certainly be using Walkabout Tours next time we’re in Berlin, it was a major highlight of our stay in Berlin.Best guide in Berlin!

Maggie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

29 August 2024

I planned a holiday to Berlin with my 80 year old Dad, and wanted it to be special, but I knew he wouldn't be able to dash around hitting all the top sites. We booked a personal tour with Seth, and it was perfect! We saw alot of things I never would have gotten from a tour book - and he put it all in context. Rather than just look at buildings with historical significance, we got a real feel for why they were significant, with lots of interesting details. It was alot of walking - but that's the only way to really see Berlin. Seth made sure we had plenty of places to sit and catch our breath, and we had plenty to chat about whenever we sat down - so all in all, it was a great tour, and I highly recommend booking a tour with Seth!Personal and just the right pace

Carrie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

28 August 2024

We had such a lovely time with Seth on our tour! It was 30 degrees (87 F for those of us who don’t speak Celsius), so he offered to meet earlier in the day. He personalized the tour to our interests and was able to keep pace with our questions. He was very knowledgeable and patient with a relaxed and authentic approach. He adjusted to our pace and shared so much insight, it was the highlight of our Berlin experience! Thank you Seth! Fantastic tour with Seth!