Private Tour To Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial (With Licensed Guide)

Amazing experience with the most knowledgeable and personable guide.Would thoroughly recommend this tour .

We waited for our tour guide for over an hour at the meeting point with another couple who had scheduled the tour. We all tried contacting him multiple times with the phone number that had been provided but no one picked up and did not return calls. We also had met a different guide while waiting and he sent a message to our guide. We all gave up around 75 minutes of waiting and an email to Birchy. My group went ahead and figured out our own transportation to the site and completed an audio guided tour. I received 2 emails later that afternoon apologizing and offering a complimentary tour of our choice the next day but we were only in Berlin for 3 days and had other plans. I was extremely disappointed because Sachenhausen was my top interest while in Berlin. I wish we would have booked with a different operator.

We had a wonderful guide (Paul) for our Sachsenhausen tour. He was very respectful to those that suffered there, while providing an excellent educational experience of the events that led to creating concentration camps, torture camps and overall the rise of Hitler and NAZI-ism.

This was a very knowledgeable tour given by Cairan. We must never forget and keep investing in telling the story forever to the younger generations from all over the world

This is a must do experience. I could hardly call it a “tour.” It’s a moving reminder of the horrors we are capable of causing to one another but also about the tenacity and resilience of being human. Our guide, Cairan, was knowledgeable, engaging, friendly and most professional at all times. We assumed we were going to be taken (by car, bus, van, etc.) to Sachsenhausen; however, we found out we had to take a train and then a bus or walk to the site. No big deal, just an FYI. Excellent experience. Thank you!

If you are touring around Berlin and enjoy history , this is a must see. It’s shocking how this history unfolded, and having a very knowledgeable guide made it next level. I would highly recommend this tour , and if you get Cairan as a guide , you will have a great tour !

A couple of friends and I booked this tour with Paul this past weekend. Paul was awesome. Very cool dude, with a lot of knowledge about the subject. The size of the group was me, 10 of my friends, and a couple. The duration of the visit was about six hours. Dress warm. It was very cold, and the majority of the tour was outdoors, but the cold put it more into perspective of how brutal the conditions were. The overall experience was very heavy, but we are glad we saw it. Overall, 10/10 experience, and I am glad we had Paul as a tour guide.

Awesome trip. Paul was a great guide with a ton of stories and facts about the tour

The tour was excellent. As we were the only people booked for the slot we had a personal guide. Paul was amazing, very engaging and knowledgeable.

Paul was an excellent guide. He is very personable, knowledgeable & helpful. We highly recommend Birchey's Tours. The price is worth it as it is a more personal tour experience.

Julian is a terrific tour guide. He is very knowledgeable, informative and sensitive about German history and the devastating events that happened at the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp in the 1930s and 40s. We’re so glad that we did the tour and that we were lucky enough to have Julian as our guide. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a one-on-one personalized tour of the camp. Thank you, Julian, for a wonderful experience. We will always remember the trip and what we learned.

Paul was an excellent guide as he was so knowledgeable about the history of the times as well as of the camp itself. I was there to try to get information on my Great Uncle who was imprisoned and died at Sauchenhousen. Paul helped me send in an inquiry that day at the camp and I did receive information back two weeks later. I would highly recommend this tour when visiting Berlin.

We booked a private family tour for ourselves and our three kids aged 15, 12 and 11. We felt it was critical that we didn't leave Germany without acknowledging what happened at concentration camps during WW2 and paying our respects. Our tour guide Beth is an historian whose knowledge was second to none. She offered insights we would never have otherwise known and she was terrific at checking in with us and the kids to ensure everyone could handle the level of detail. Beth made the tour what it was and we left with a deeper understanding of the atrocities which happened and who was complicit including major German companies who willingly benefited from slave labour. Highly recommend this tour.

Julian Our tour guide was awesome! Very knowledgeable and personable! I would highly recommend. Xxxxxx

Tour was excellent and thoroughly informative. The guide was very knowledgeable on the camp and many other topics. We would highly recommend this experience to bring to life how inhuman a small portion of humanity can be that affects the world.

I would highly recommend this tour. The tour guide (Kieran) was very knowledgeable, good communicator, patient, friendly, and professional. Make sure to have suitable foot ware, dress for the weather, and bring a small snack. This tour is a great history lesson in a real environment. Suitable for ages +12 and over.

Julian was a very knowledgeable and sensitive guide. We appreciated how he handled this difficult and important visit.

Our guide was on time. Paul was very knowledgeable. A very informative tour. Paul was very helpful in guiding us on our way back to the hotel after the tour.

This was one of the best tours I have taken anywhere. Our guide, Paul, was highly educated in history and extremely knowledgeable. I asked questions the whole time and he always knew the answers. We took public transportation to get to our destination. That was interesting too and took away all of the stress of having to figure it out. The camp was a good choice for us because of the unique history of it. I highly recommend this tour and the tour company.

Outstanding tour. Guide was Paul Tobin; he’s fantastic. I’m a history nut; my wife not so much, but we both enjoyed the tour a great deal. If your travels take you to Berlin, this is a tour you must take!

The most memorable part of our tour was without a doubt the guide Paul Tobin who was very knowledgeable and friendly. He talked from the heart and clearly very passionate about his history.

Julian was extremely knowledgeable. He was very conscientious and did a great job explaining a difficult subject matter to my 12 year old son. Thank you.

This was a very positive experience despite the deeply sad subject of the tour. There was a lot of information provided to help give a selection of life at the camp. Julian was an excellent tour guide! He was helpful in suggesting hats and gloves due to the camp being very windy and colder than the city. The information he gave was thorough and interesting.

More important site than might be understood - well worth the trip The site is well preserved/conserved and the exhibits thought provoking.

Humbling tour. Guide, Paul was fabulous. So much sadness. Yours like this important so we don’t forget.

Absolutely brilliant. Paul was just amazing. Knowledgeable, friendly, patient… fantastic. Highly recommend Paul and this tour.

Excellent tour - very informative. Our guide Paul was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We highly recommend booking a tour to see Sachsenhausen - and this private tour allowed us to learn so much more and ask questions along the way. We we walked away with a much better understanding of the history of the camp itself but also the war in general. Our teen girls even paid attention!

This small group tour was perfect for us. This was a very moving, but intense tour that everyone should experience at least once. Julian was exceptional in his knowledge and presentation giving us a better understanding of the horrors that occurred there. We would strongly recommend him.

The host cancelled in the evening the day before the tour, which was way too late for us to arrange another tour.

It was a real pleasure being able to get the information that we received from Paul. We had learned things that brought great perspective that I did not know. Our licensed tour guide Paul was very well spoken and added so much depth of knowledge that it proved to be exactly what I was looking for. We thank you Paul for sharing your information given the sensitive nature of questions and topics. I would recommend this young man any day of the week.

Very knowledgeable tour guide Julian. Friendly and answered all our questions. Would definitely recommend this tour

Outstanding but also disturbing learning experience with a very knowledgeable and informative expert guide (Steve). Well worth the time and money invested to learn and experience

We had an excellent tour with Julien. He was very easy to understand and answered all of our questions completely. He even shared a little of the personal impact of the Nazi atrocities on his Polish relatives. We had one person with a few accessibility limitations and he was great at helping accommodate those and adjusting our paths to make that as easy as possible. Highly recommended!

Paul Tobin was an engaging and thoughtful guide from the minute we met him to get on the train. The initial introduction at the camp was easy to understand and the factual knowledge Paul imparted gave us all a great insight into the historical reasons for the camp being established. The rest of the tour throughout the day was exceptional and, although this is not a happy, fun tour, Paul’s respect, sensitivity and depth of knowledge of the material he delivered made this one tour I will never forget. Thank you for a great day, Paul!

Paul was extremely knowledgeable about the camp but also all of WW2 and the history of Berlin during that time. He handled a very difficult topic and place with much care.

A depressing tour but our guide made it interesting He also knew his history about World War Two very well

I know you’re reading this thinking “should I really pay this much for a private tour”. Hell yes you should! Paul is kind, attentive, knowledgeable, and had a tasteful sense of humor (especially considering the subject matter). I learned so much just having a conversation with Paul on the way to the camp. The camp is, obviously, heavy but well maintained. The camp is large and you should dress warm. But it is worth every penny and more you’ll spend on it. Paul, thank you so much for helping me introduce my parents to Europe.

My husband and I had 4 days in Berlin and this tour was a must for us. This was a confronting day for us but it was something I reccomend everyone experience and pay their respects to while visiting Germany. Our tour guide Sarah was Australian (same as us) and we were able to ask her lots of questions and she was extremely knowledgeable. I definitely reccomend spending the extra money for a private tour as it was much more intimate. Thank you Sarah for a very moving day. This trip was the highlight of our stay in Berlin.

Paul is an incredible guide with a wonderful personality and boundless information. He made this private tour a highlight of our trip to Berlin.

Our tour guide, Paul, was very knowledgeable about the camp and the history. He was also flexible with our time and allowed us periods to rest. A very personable young man. Highly recommend!

Paul was excellent and very accommodating to us older folk. He was informative, knowledgeable, and friendly. We would have liked more time to read the displays but that was impossible. Paul made sure we saw and read about the most important things.

Wow. Paul gave our group a perfect tour of Sachsenhausen. He had just the right mix of emotion and distance. He handled questions very well and instilled a genuine appreciation in my students.

Our tour guide Paul, was extremely informative and overall was a respectful experience. Learned a lot about what has happened

It was a very memorable and moving experience! We learned a lot. Our tour guide, Paul was excellent. He clearly explained how Hitler and the Nazis evolved and the tremendous atrocities they committed. I highly recommend this tour and I hope you get Paul!

Aaron was an amazing guide! He took the time to give us the history and context of what was going on at the time. He answered every question we had and as depressing as the subject is, made it as informative as possible. Would highly recommend Aaron for another tour. Next time!

Amazing experience. It is really shocking to visit a place like this. Paul, our tour guide, was very professional. He really knew the history of the place and explained us many interesting details that made the difference. Willing to answer all our questions. 100% recommended!

We visited the sachsenhausen camp, our tour guide Paul was incredible. He was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. He explained in detail all of the history of the camp and made our trip the best day of our city break. Would definitely recommend!

Stephen was a fantastic tour guide, so accommodating, great sense of humour and super patient! We had a little boy with us and Stephen was brilliant with him! His knowledge about Sachsenhausens was impressive and the way he brought this fairly intense history across couldn’t have been any better! Highly highly recommend!

The tour was provided by Paul. He deserves a very sincere compliment for this! By his clear explanation and great knowledge of the camp, he took us impressively in the history of Sachsenhausen.