Concentration Camp Memorials in Berlin: 15 Worth the Detour

1.Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,711 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide near Friedrichstrasse and travel by train to Sachsenhausen Memorial in Oranienburg. Over about 5.5 hours, you’ll walk through barracks, punishment cells, the camp kitchen, infirmaries, Station Z, and the crematorium while guides such as Georgia, Daniel, Tina, and Will explain the camp’s history and Germany under Nazi rule.

“Well worth the cost. The tour provided a well rounded introduction to the history of the camp. The delivery of the information made it interesting”

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2.Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,716 reviews · 5 hours · from $21

Meet your multilingual guide at Alexanderplatz and take the train to Sachsenhausen Memorial. Over five hours, you’ll visit Tower A, Jewish barracks, punishment cells, the infirmary, prisoner kitchen, Station Z, and the 1961 Soviet memorial. Guides such as Peter, Walid, and Richard are praised for clear, respectful explanations.

“Our guide Peter was more than willing to share his experience and his insights on how Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp operated ! He was really helpful and very organised! My students and my colleagues had an excellent opportunity to learn about the history behind this great tragedy! We totally recommend this tour since we had the change to walk through the city and step on the road that Jewish people walk ! This tour will make your heart bit and your head spin ! Totally worth it!”

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3.Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Bus Tour in English from Berlin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,962 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $68

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Friedrichstraße to Sachsenhausen with a licensed guide such as Hannah, Rebecca, Ariel, or Paul. Walk through Tower A, the barracks, infirmary, commandant’s house, and Soviet special camp. The four-hour tour is moving and well explained, but its express pace leaves limited time for individual exhibits.

“Unfortunately, I wasn't able to join the tour and only able to contact the operator by viator app, from there all circumstances have been working against my participation, not seeing anyone who could be part of a tour, checking with a group of police officer, bumping into a different group who told the group left a long time ago. while it wasn't the operator's fault, if a WhatsApp contact information would have been available, the tour guide would have received and most likely seen my message when I sent it 45 minutes earlier and I would have been able to call. that's my main feedback, contact details of the guides…”

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4.Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,889 reviews · 5.5 - 6 hours · from $22

Travel from central Berlin to Sachsenhausen Memorial with a licensed English-speaking guide. You’ll visit the camp administration center, barracks, punishment cells, Station Z, gallows, and the Soviet special camp. Guides such as Daniel, Georgia, Xavier, and Irish Paul are praised for clear, sensitive explanations. Allow 5.5 to 6 hours, plus an ABC transport ticket.

“Ariel was my group leader and it was very educational. He made sure everyone understood the history and presented different stories from the camp. Overall, I had an amazing experience.”

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5.Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour (Max. 15 Guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,516 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $35

Meet at Hackescher Markt at 10 a.m. for a six-hour, small-group visit to Sachsenhausen. A Memorial Authority licensed guide leads you through the parade ground, Jewish Barrack, punishment cells, execution grounds, Station Z, pathology lab, and hospital. Guides may include Rebecca, Natalie, James, or Anastasia. Bring snacks, water, and comfortable shoes.

“Natalie's tour showcased her exceptional skills as a guide. She expertly balanced the historical and emotional aspects of the site, making it a truly impactful experience for all. Her compassion and understanding towards those who suffered there was admirable and helped us to better understand the gravity of the situation. Thanks to Natalie's tour, we were able to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for this important piece of history.”

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6.Sachsenhausen concentration camp.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,189 reviews · from $34

Travel from Berlin to Sachsenhausen with a Spanish-speaking guide for a six-hour visit to the former concentration camp. Learn about political prisoners, daily camp life, Nazi persecution, and the site’s later use as a Soviet special camp. The tour starts at Berlin TV Tower and includes museum admission, but not the ABC transport ticket.

“Muy bueno punto de envuentro y Muy bueno juan como guia ,, seriedad y conocimientos para un tema tan importante”

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7.Visita en español al campo de concentración Sachsenhausen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,170 reviews · from $34

Meet at Pariser Platz at 9:00 a.m. and travel to Sachsenhausen for about three hours inside the memorial. A Spanish-speaking guide such as Alberto, Vicente, Micaela, or Eduardo explains the camp’s buildings, prisoner life, and Nazi-era history. Bring an ABC transit ticket, dress for the weather, and expect a serious, moving visit.

“Un tour histórico muy interesante, lleno de datos sobre este lugar, el guía nos dio datos diferentes a lo que se escucha en medios o documentales y se lleva a cabo de manera respetuosa para la historia del lugar.”

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8.Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Bus Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 709 reviews · from $49

Travel by air-conditioned bus from central Berlin to Sachsenhausen with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see Tower A, the barracks, infirmary, crematoria, gas chamber site, execution trench, and punishment cells, then return to Friedrichstraße after about four hours. Guides including Ariel, Paul, Jamie, and Nikolai have been praised for clear, respectful storytelling.

“Nickolai was fantastic. Very informative and very sensitive to the topic. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. The transport was efficient and despite only having 2 hours at Sachsenhausen, lots of ground was covered”

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9.From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 557 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Alexanderplatz to Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum for a six-hour guided visit. Guides such as Anna, Roshana, Siobhan, Sebastian, Miguel, and Sharon explain the camp’s role in the Third Reich, its prisoner system, and the stories behind the site. Expect public transport, a long walk, and difficult subject matter.

“Our tour guide Sebastian was very knowledgeable in many different countries and cultures. He even reminded my husband of one of Haiti Presidents which was about 30 or 40 years ago, that my husband had forgot. He is well versed in German the culture and was able to answer all of the question that we had about the concentration camp.”

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10.Sachsenhausen Memorial 6-Hour Tour in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 549 reviews · 6 hours · from $41

Travel from Alexanderplatz to Sachsenhausen on a six-hour Spanish-language tour. Walk through the former Nazi concentration camp, see the A Tower and Station Z, and learn how the site later became a Soviet prison camp. Guides such as Héctor and Helena bring clear, direct explanations to a difficult but important visit.

“Héctor es un crack. Sabe de lo que habla y no tiene pelos en la lengua. Nos hizo un día de perros en la visita y hacía muchísimo frío y viento, ayudando a mimetizarnos más en el ambiente. Un destino que al menos todo el mundo ha de visita una vez en la vida .”

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11.From Berlin: Licensed Sachsenhausen Tour with max. 15 people

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 380 reviews · 5h 30m · from $38

Travel from central Berlin to Sachsenhausen with a licensed English-speaking guide in a group of no more than 15. Expect about three hours at the memorial, including Tower A, Station Z, the Jewish barracks, prison, infirmary, and stories of resistance. Bring an ABC transit ticket, water, snacks, and good shoes.

“Ronja was a wonderful guide, her passion for history and social justice was apparent. She was able to pivot when there was a transportation glitch- she was well-organized, sensitive to the subject matter and radiated positivity.”

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12.Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 231 reviews · from $18Best value

Spend about five hours traveling from Alexanderplatz to Sachsenhausen Memorial with an English-speaking certified guide. Walk the camp grounds, see punishment cells and guard towers, hear personal stories of suffering and resistance, and return by train. Miguel, Sharon, Roshanna, Richard, Sebastian, and Mateus are among the guides praised for clear, respectful explanations.

“Amazing expiriencie, and good guide i recomend to do it if you are in berlin”

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13.Bus excursion to Sachsenhausen concentration camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 179 reviews · from $56

Travel from Alexanderplatz to Sachsenhausen by private coach, with historical context from your English- or Spanish-speaking guide along the way. Explore Tower A, barracks 38 and 39, the kitchen, prison, gas chamber, and central courtyard during a two-hour guided visit, followed by 15 minutes of free time.

“We were guided by Richard. He was a very engaging and knowledgable guide. I think that he was almost over qualified for the job, knowing English, German, Portuguese and Spanish, having a vast historical knowledge and a much broader insight than what could be expected. I am very impressed with the tour and can truly recommend it. Going by bus there also gave a chance to get guidance on the surroundings, so I can recommend that as well.”

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14.Sachsenhausen Memorial: Walking Tour from Berlin

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 6 hours

Travel by S-Bahn from Berlin to Sachsenhausen Memorial for a three-hour guided walk through Tower A, the roll-call square, prison barracks, museum, and Station Z. Guides speak English, French, or Italian, with names such as Fabio, Soleil, Lorenzo, and Andrea praised for clear, sensitive storytelling. Bring food, water, sturdy shoes, and an ABC transit ticket.

“Ottimo in Tutto...Un Grazie va in Particolar modo alla Nostra Guida Andrea, Impeccabile e molto Coinvolgente nei Racconti!!!”

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15.From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · from $32

Travel by public train from Berlin’s Red Town Hall to Sachsenhausen with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 15. Walk through the 1936 camp, learn about its victims and persecutors, and pause at the memorial. Guides including Tina, Will, Xavier, and Julie have led especially clear, thoughtful tours.

“The tour was fantastic. Our guide was very good, had a pretty extensive knowledge about the camp and some survivors and curious stories of people that were imprisoned there. She was also very open to any questions we might have and helped anyone who needed with the public transportation to get there. Overall pretty interesting experience. Totally recommend.”

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