Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp and Potsdam day tour
Description
Enjoy a comfortable excursion that will take you through the most fascinating chapters of Berlin’s history, visiting two of its most iconic locations. A journey through the city’s past that you won’t want to miss. Book now!
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Itinerary
The tour will depart from Neptune Fountain. Throughout the day, you’ll enjoy one of the best excursions in Berlin and discover the most thrilling chapters of its history at key locations — all in a comfortable and high-quality experience.
The first stop will be the concentration camp. During the visit, we will learn about the prisoners' daily work and how everyday life unfolded in the camp, through the buildings that have survived to this day. We will gain an understanding of the site's complex history through the various monuments that have been placed at the memorial over time, shaped by different ideologies and historical periods. We will visit places such as: - "Death Marches" Exhibition - Tower A: Security measures and punishments - Small Camp: Barracks 38 and 39 - Camp prison - Kitchen and laundry facilities - Soviet Monument from 1961 - Station Z - Infirmary and morgue
After visiting the camp, we will head to Potsdam. This city eventually became a royal residence, which brought much of the splendor we see today — palaces and gardens where royal families and their courts once ruled and strolled. We will explore the city alongside our guide and also enjoy some free time to discover it at our own pace.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
- It is recommended to bring an umbrella (for rain or sun), a bottle of water, and some food, as there are no services available during the visit.
Reviews(400)
Very informative tour, well organised, the tour guide Walid was well-informed, kind and answered all the questions.
Amazing tour guide! Friendly, knowledgeable, engaging, and made the whole experience fun and memorable!
He was very knowledgeable about world events and how they affected the rise of Hitler. He answered everything the group asked about.
Wahel made the tour interstitial g and linked many of the events to modern day. My teenage sons enjoyed his delivery and level of detail
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you and your family again on another tour soon!☺️
Densely packed interesting tour with a guide Walid who was knowledgeable funny and friendly. You’ll get only about 10-15 minutes between stops to explore freely so use the time wisely if you’re interested in the camp museums etc. Bring good walking shoes and water.
Thank you for your review and for sharing your experience! As this tour combines two very different and important destinations—Sachsenhausen Memorial and Potsdam—we do need to carefully manage the schedule to make sure guests can enjoy both in a single day. That's why the time at some stops is more limited. Once in Potsdam, however, you'll have free time to explore the city at your own pace, have lunch, and enjoy its beautiful streets before we return. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour!
It was a long day but it didn’t feel like it because Wahid our tour guide made it interesting. He was fun and shared as much info with us as he could. Definitely a good tour to learn some history of the camp and Postdam. Be ready to walk around a lot despite getting to the sites on a bus.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Walid made your long day enjoyable with his enthusiasm, knowledge, and engaging storytelling. Potsdam and the camp involve quite a bit of walking, but we're glad you found the experience worthwhile and informative. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
This is a fantastic way to see Sachsenhausen and Potsdam. Our guide, Walid, was very knowledgeable and looked after us really well. I thoroughly enjoyed this trip! It was thought-provoking in the morning at the concentration camp. The afternoon was spent on the beautiful surroundings of Potsdam.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had such a memorable day with Walid. It's great to know you appreciated his knowledge and care throughout the tour. Sachsenhausen offers a powerful and thought-provoking experience, while Potsdam provides a beautiful contrast in the afternoon. We're so pleased you enjoyed both parts of the trip, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
My only criticism with this tour is that it is bilingual. So half of the time on the bus I had to just look around as I didn't understand what was being said. That aside, our English speaking guide, Walid, was phenomenal. He was deeply knowledgeable of all aspects of the tour and have great stories and descriptions for the history of what had occurred. Walid's friendly personality really helped guide us through the true horrors that we had to process. Without our guide, we wouldn't have understood as much about the locations just walking through them. Would recommend (so long as you don't mind sitting out half of the bus ride.)
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Walid’s knowledge, storytelling, and caring approach helped make your visit so meaningful. We would just like to gently clarify one small point regarding the tour format. While the transportation is shared between our English- and Spanish-speaking groups, the tour itself is not bilingual. Each group has its own dedicated guide, and all visits and explanations at the sites are conducted separately in a single language. We understand that, during the bus journeys, this arrangement may give the impression of a bilingual tour, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you once again for your kind recommendation. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another tour in the future!
Enjoy - great source on history. We use viator regularly! Speskers played well off each other. Great insight on tough subjects
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it to be an insightful way to learn about the history. It's especially nice to know you appreciated how our guides complemented each other and approached these difficult topics with care and perspective. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
Peter knew a lot about the history and told everything very clearly. We've learnt a lot! A great trip!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and learned so much. Pete is incredibly passionate about history, and we're glad his clear explanations helped bring the sites and their stories to life. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
