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This tour focuses on the psychology and lives of both victims and perpetrators, exploring clues to the central question. It began with polarizing, violent, and stigmatizing words during the Weimar Republic and escalated over twelve years of dictatorship. The camp system started provisionally when Hitler came to power, evolving from the idea of “protective custody” to forced labor exploitation, and ultimately to the death camps of the “Final Solution.” Sachsenhausen existed for nine years. Originally planned for about 6,000 inmates, it eventually held over 40,000, with more than 50,000 people losing their lives there. In 1936 this model camp was built in the forest during the Berlin Olympic Games. Its architecture is a stark testament to the SS’s omnipotent control and the professionalization of terror. The tour is information-dense, covering multiple storylines that unfolded simultaneously at the camp. All guides hold the official certification of the memorial site.
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Arriving by train from Berlin you will discover the wretched history of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp on this impactful guided tour. Just outside Berlin, this site bears witness to the atrocities of the Third Reich. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through key areas of the camp, including the notorious gatehouse and the barracks, sharing insights into the camp's establishment in 1936, its role in the Nazi regime, and the diverse prisoner populations it held. You'll learn about the harrowing experiences of those imprisoned here, their resilience, and the camp's post-WWII history under Soviet control. The tour also focuses on the memorialization efforts at Sachsenhausen, offering a reflective look at how the site has been transformed into a place of remembrance. Visit various national memorials and exhibitions within the complex, each honoring the victims from different backgrounds. Join us for this deeply moving experience at one of history's most significant sites.
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Unbelievable yet true The history of two German dictatorships at original locations. A thrilling trip into Berlin’s contemporary past. Everything but boring! Discover the former NO man’s land, the Berlin-Wall-Memorial at Bernauer Strasse, a flak tower, the site of the Fuehrer’s bunker & much more! Exciting stories about the divided city, spectacular escape attempts & ghost stations, forgotten places & Berlin under the Swastika. Bigger groups get separated for safety reasons. Each minor group gets IT’s own Guide. *One teacher joins for free per group.
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Explore Potsdam, a UNESCO-listed city of palaces, gardens, and history. Visit the stunning Sanssouci Palace with Skip-the-Line Tickets and see highlights such as St. Nicholas Church, Ringer Kolonnade and Nauener Tor. Enjoy a private day trip from Berlin! Highlights: • Discover the best of Potsdam on a walking tour led by a 5-Star Private Guide • Save time and avoid long queues with skip-the-line tickets to Sanssouci Palace • See St. Nicholas Church, Ringer Kolonnade, Nauener Tor, and more • Immerse yourself in Potsdam’s rich history and cultural heritage • Enjoy an eco-friendly day trip and travel comfortably on an express train from Berlin Potsdam is located only a short train trip away from Berlin, making it a great destination for a day trip! This private tour is a chance to discover Potsdam’s history and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including a visit to Sanssouci Palace with skip-the-line tickets. Join us on an exciting adventure away from the hustle and bustle of Berlin!
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The tour is a guided walk through the grounds of the memorial site of the former "model concentration camp of the Reich capital," Sachsenhausen, which was later also used as a "Soviet special camp." Built in 1936 during the Olympic Games in Berlin, Sachsenhausen also served as a training facility for the Camp SS. Additionally, it housed the central administrative office, the "Inspection of Concentration Camps." An experienced guide conveys the history of the camp and highlights the special role Sachsenhausen played within the concentration camp system. The tour addresses both the fates of the victims and the biographies of the perpetrators. It offers a respectful and educational experience that makes the significance of the memorial site and the lessons of history tangible. As a private tour, the itinerary can be individually tailored to your needs and interests.
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Visit the concentration camp of Sachsenhausen on a private tour from Berlin. Our official tour guide will tell you the history of this place. Although a sad history, a visit to the concentration camp is crucial for every new visitor of Berlin. During your tour you will not only learn about what the nazis did on site, but also the postwar use of the soviets. The Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was built in 1936 by the SS. Until 1945, more than 200,000 people from all over Europe were imprisoned here. From 1945-1950, the Soviet Special Camp No. 7/No. 1 was located on the site. In 1961, the GDR founded the Sachsenhausen National Memorial. The present Memorial and the Sachsenhausen Museum have been part of the Brandenburg Memorials Foundation since 1993.
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On the fringes of a national park lies the infamous site of Sachsenhausen. Incarcerating primarily political prisoners, the camp saw the deaths of 30,000 people. Witness its preserved barracks and sparse living conditions, observe the remains of the hugely emotive execution facilities, and begin to grasp the magnitude of the crimes committed here. Learn about the daily life of its prisoners and about its largest ever seen counterfeit currency operation, and a Nazi strategy to affect the economies of the allied forces. Hear how the horrors continued after WWII as the Soviets commandeered it for their own undesirable means.
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This tour focuses on the psychology and lives of both victims and perpetrators, exploring clues to the central question. It began with polarizing, violent, and stigmatizing words during the Weimar Republic and escalated over twelve years of dictatorship. The camp system started provisionally when Hitler came to power, evolving from the idea of “protective custody” to forced labor exploitation, and ultimately to the death camps of the “Final Solution.” Sachsenhausen existed for nine years. Originally planned for about 6,000 inmates, it eventually held over 40,000, with more than 50,000 people losing their lives there. In 1936 this model camp was built in the forest during the Berlin Olympic Games. Its architecture is a stark testament to the SS’s omnipotent control and the professionalization of terror. The tour is information-dense, covering multiple storylines that unfolded simultaneously at the camp. All guides hold the official certification of the memorial site.
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Join your chill 1 hour morning walking tour along the Berlin Wall. Where you can listen to music, sip unlimited fresh coffee, spark up your FREE complimentary joint, all while you meet travelers from every corner of the world. Explore iconic street art, share stories, and enjoy the city’s free-spirited energy. It’s the perfect blend of culture, good company, and elevated moments—Berlin style.
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טיול לעיר המלכים הפרוסית, פוטסדם - כולל סיבוב מקיף במתחם גני סנסוסי (אתר מורשת עולמית של אונסק"ו) במהלכו נראה את כל הארמונות החשובים, נטייל גם בעיר העתיקה, ברובע ההולנדי. בסיום הטיול נבקר גם בבית ועידת ואנזה, ונקבל הסברים מן המדריך על התצוגה במקום לפני אפשרות לבקר בה באופן עצמאי. המעוניינים יוכלו להישאר באתר ההנצחה ולשוב לבד לעיר (כמובן עם הסברים של המדריכים) - אך המדריך גם חוזר עם המעונינים למרכז העיר ברלין A trip to the city of the Prussian kings, Potsdam - including a comprehensive tour of the Sanssouci Gardens complex (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), during which we will see all the important palaces, and we will also walk through the old city, in the Dutch Quarter. At the end of the trip, we will also visit the Wannsee Conference House, and receive explanations from the guide about the exhibition there before being able to visit it independently.
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Berlin is one of the most exciting cities on the planet and has also been the stage for some of the most momentous and tragic events in recent history. This excursion is designed for wheelchair users and those with mobility problems, showing you the very best of the German capital in the time that you have ashore, and removing the stress of making special travel arrangements. We will pick you up directly from your cruise ship in a wheelchair and mobility scooter accessible vehicle and transport you to Berlin for a tour of the city with one of our professional guides, and then drive you back to port. Our excursions are adjusted to each ship’s docking times and starts promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare before its departure. We have been organizing these tours for nearly a decade and have never missed a cruise ship’s departure.
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Fall in love with Dresden, a city formerly known as Germany’s Jewel Box, full of cultural and artistic splendor. Explore the wonderful Frauenkirche, Brühl's Terrace, Zwinger palace and other amazingly restored architectural masterpieces. Highlights: - Explore Dresden’s Old Town with a 5-Stars Local Guide - Admire Dresden’s top churches - Frauenkirche and the Dresden Cathedral - Discover royal heritage at Zwinger and the Dresden Castle - Enjoy free time for souvenir shopping and lunch - Take advantage of private car transfers from Berlin Dresden has produced some of the world's most splendid works of art, sculpture and architecture and you can now visit its top attractions on a full-day trip from Berlin! Discover the city’s royal heritage, outstanding religious architecture, and restored historic buildings that testify to Dresden’s reputation as “Florence on the Elbe”. Let us take you on an adventure!
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Potsdam was a city of kings – a German Versaille where the Hohenzollern monarchy of Prussia constructed lavish palaces in which they could spend their summers. It was also the setting for the Potsdam Conference, where geopolitical giants Josef Stalin, Harry Truman and Winston Churchill met in the summer of 1945 to seal the post-war fate of Germany and Europe. This 6-hour tour with a car takes you to Potsdam to experience the pomp and grandeur of Prussia and explore the origins of the Cold War. With your own private vehicle, you have the opportunity to explore much more of the UNESCO-listed palace gardens than would be possible by just walking. Your professional, local guide will provide an in-depth commentary throughout and lead you to the heart of German royalty, over the 'Bridge of Spies', and much more. Please note that his tour does not include inside visits to Potsdam palaces. For palace interiors, we recommend our 8-hour private tour with dedicated time for visits.
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Berlin Sachsenhausen Tour: Join us for a one of kind tour event on an in-depth one of a kind visit to Sachsenhausen! This is the Birchy’s Berlin’s Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour. Concentration camps were a key instrument in the Nazis regime of terror, and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was unique. The camp was the first purpose-built concentration camp within the Third Reich and the closest one to Berlin. It is also one of the most visited World War Two concentration camps in the world. This tour is a complete visit to the memorial camp. The tour starts in Berlin City Center, where you will meet your guide, Aaron. After that we take a short train ride out to the Sachsenhausen Camp Memorial. Aaron has held an Official Certified Sachsenhausen Tour Guide License for many years and has partaken in numerous courses as well as trained other Berlin Guides. His experience and one of a kind historical knowledge of Sachsenhausen makes this tour like no other! Join Birchy or one of our expert guides on a public tour as we head to the north of Berlin and visit what was the closest concentration camp to the capital of the Third Reich, The Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. We will look at the way the concentration camps system developed from ad-hoc prisons into purpose-built facilities and look at the multitude of functions, crimes, experimentation, murder and mass murder that occurred within (and sometimes beyond) the confines of the camp from the summer of 1936 - until its liberation in late April 1945. We will look at the changing prisoner demographic in the lead up to and into the Second World,
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Visit the Sachsenhausen Memorial, which was the concentration camp closest to the Nazi capital and became a prototype on which all other camps were based. On this tour we will take you back to the prisoners' daily life and their struggle for survival on the basis of selected biographies. The prisoners were among others simply Communists, Jews and whoever else the Nazis considered their enemy. Just imagine that 200 000 inmates from 40 countries had been here. We will take a train departing 5 minutes after the official start time of the tour. To avoid missing the train, it is essential to arrive at least 15 minutes early. The guided tour starts on time and late arrivals cannot be accommodated. On the day of the guided visit, all participants are required to pay €3 in cash at the meeting point as a mandatory donation requested by the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial. The full amount will be donated to the Memorial. We recommend bringing something to eat and drink.
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With Berlin’s only World War II tour specialists, embark on a gripping journey as you uncover the earth-shattering battle of the Seelow Heights. You will be captivated by the sheer magnitude and ferocity of the Eastern Front's second bloodiest battle – one that often remains shrouded in obscurity. This unassuming town bore witness to the unstoppable Soviet onslaught – a staggering 768,000 troops, more than 22,000 tanks, artillery, and aircraft – as they clashed with 150,000 resolute German defenders. Delve deeper than any history book and connect with World War II in a way you've never done before. Tour highlights: - Seelow Heights Museum - German Trench Positions - Tank Obstacles - Battlefield Landscape Learning Outcomes: - You will learn military strategy - You will gain insights into the decisions made by Soviet and German commanders - You will understand the human side of the war - You will feel a deeper connection to history
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Walk the Wall. Hear the Spies. Feel the Divide. Step into Cold War Berlin with us on this eye-opening 2-hour free walking tour that dives deep into one of the most dramatic chapters in modern history. From spy games to secret police, from brave escapes to brutal crackdowns, this isn’t your average history lesson — it’s the real, raw story of a city once split in two. We’ll take you from the Brandenburg Gate to the haunting Palace of Tears, exploring key landmarks that shaped life behind (and beyond) the Iron Curtain. Stand at the Berlin Wall Memorial, where stories of hope, courage, and heartbreak still echo. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious about Berlin’s divided past, you’ll leave this tour with a powerful new perspective on the people who lived it — and the city that rose from it.
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Volkswagen's "Autostadt" (Car City) in Wolfsburg is a vast theme park where it's easy to get lost. On this full-day tour, discover it with an automotive expert who will show you the highlights to ensure you have the best experience. Just focus on enjoying yourself, we take care of everything! 2 hours total train travel round trip from Berlin, 6-hour tour in Autostadt!
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Join this award-winning tour from Berlin to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial on a private visit led by a licensed guide who offers a thoughtful and informative exploration of this important historical site. Walk through the preserved camp grounds, including original barracks, guard towers, the gas chamber, execution facilities, infirmaries, and memorials, gaining a powerful insight into one of the key centers of Nazi persecution. Your guide, an expert in WWII history, will explain the camp’s role within the Third Reich’s system of oppression and describe the methods used to control and dehumanise prisoners. Along the way, you will hear personal stories that illuminate the experiences of those imprisoned here, from political prisoners to the many groups targeted by the Nazi regime. This deeply moving visit goes beyond a typical historical tour, offering space for reflection and a deeper understanding of the tragic lessons left by this chapter of history.
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On your way to Potsdam you will see the Olympic Stadium, Wannsee, and the Bridge of Spies. In Potsdam stroll through the beautiful gardens, see Cecilienhof and Sanssouci, and also stop at the Baroque Old City, as well as the Dutch Quarter. Please note: Cecilienhof will be closed for renovation as of Nov. 1, 2024!! This is a private, 5-hour tour led by a driver/guide providing live commentary on board an air-conditioned minivan. Group size is limited to 6 people. Please note that museums (Wannsee villa, Cecilienhof/site of Potsdam Conference) are closed on mondays.
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Berlin Sachsenhausen Tour: Join us for an in-depth one of a kind visit to Sachsenhausen! This is the Birchy’s Berlin’s Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour. Concentration camps were a key instrument in the Nazis regime of terror, and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was unique. The camp was the first purpose-built concentration camp within the Third Reich and the closest one to Berlin. It is also one of the most visited World War Two concentration camps in the world. This tour is a complete visit to the memorial camp. The tour starts in Berlin City Center, where you will meet your guide, Aaron. After that we take a short train ride out to the Sachsenhausen Camp Memorial. Aaron has held an Official Certified Sachsenhausen Tour Guide License for many years and has partaken in numerous courses as well as trained other Berlin Guides. His experience and one of a kind historical knowledge of Sachsenhausen makes this tour like no other!
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Sachsenhausen was the first purpose-built concentration camp, created as a centre of terror, persecution, and systematic brutality. Initially, it imprisoned those the Nazi regime considered racially, socially, or politically undesirable. Travel through the town of Oranienburg and learn how the local community was connected to the camp. Your expert, licensed guide will lead you through key locations including the punishment cells, infirmary, barracks, gas chamber, and crematoria, while sharing powerful stories of resilience and courage among prisoners. The tour also visits the Inspectorate of Concentration Camps, the administrative centre that controlled the Nazi camp system across Europe. This is a fully guided and stress-free experience. Our guides will welcome and assist you at the meeting point in Berlin, accompany you throughout the day, and bring you comfortably back to the city centre at the conclusion of the tour. A €3 per person donation supports the Sachsenhausen Memorial.
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Embark on a memorable shore excursion from the Baltic Sea to Berlin, where you'll experience the city’s rich history and vibrant neighborhoods. After a scenic drive, visit iconic historical landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and the Berlin Wall Memorial, each with its own compelling story to tell. Explore the heart of Berlin, walking through diverse neighborhoods like Mitte and Kreuzberg, where past and present seamlessly intertwine. Your expert guide will share fascinating insights about the city’s transformation, from its Prussian roots to the turbulent 20th century and modern-day Berlin. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant, experiencing Berlin's culinary offerings before continuing your tour. The day wraps up with a comfortable return to the port, leaving you with a deeper appreciation of Berlin's heritage, culture, and architectural wonders.
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During this private tour from Berlin, visit one of the first concentration camps established by Nazi Germany — Sachsenhausen. Learn about the events that led to the creation of this forced labour camp that imprisoned 200,000 people and murdered thousands. Today, the entire site serves as a memorial and a museum dedicated to the prisoners who lived and died there.
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