Private tour in Berlin Janna R

Nazi Concentration Camp - 4h Tour with van

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Janna R.

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A "Senior Guide" by now, being a tour guide since 1994, I'm still passionate about this ever-changing town. This is Berlin to me: modern German politics, city planning, Prussian kings and emperors, avantgarde arts and cultures, multiethnic life, dreamy lakeshores, a great amount of freedom. . . but mostly, of course, it's the 20th century history which counts here. The two big tales of the 20th century were Berlin-made - one of deepest misery and one of highest joy - Hitler's Third Reich and the Fall of the Berlin Wall. It was the fascination of Berlin after the Wall had gone, the split city becoming one, that made me turn Berlin into my profession. I offer expertise and experience, comprehensive, top-quality and knowledgeable services, always focusing on my guests's interests and wishes. All my tours can be taken either with minivan, bus, or walking/taxi/public transport. All tours in English, Spanish or German. I also work as tour and travel guide in Germany, Czech Republic, and Poland, Krakow/Auschwitz. Apart from guiding, I love swing dancing and I create art (mostly drawings). Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Berlin! Certified member of BVGD (Federal Association of Guides in Germany) and Berlin Guide e.V. Certified guide in: Otto Weidt's Workshop of the Blind, Memorial KZ Sachsenhausen, Pergamon Museum, Old Museum, Charlottenburg Palace / New Wing Guiding in Topography of Terror, Jewish Museum, New Museum, Old National Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie Museum, Allied Museum, Stasi Museum Dipl.-Psych. in Psychology, Free University Berlin, Art Therapist

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Overview of your Berlin tour

The Nazi concentration camp Sachsenhausen was Berlin's "capital camp", close to the city, built-in 1936 as a "model camp". On the grounds, there are original barracks left and remainders of former killing sites. There are several expositions to visit. The memorial gives you information on the Nazi concentration or extermination camp system in general, as well as life in this specific camp, and the persecution of German Jews. Sachsenhausen is also the site of forging foreign currency. I am a certified memorial guide in Sachsenhausen. National Socialist history is my main focus as a Berlin guide, and this tour is best combined with my other tours on this topic. I'm also a tour guide to Auschwitz extermination camp.

Recent Reviews

Justin D.Germany
May 2025

Jenna was the perfect Tour Guide for our family. She stepped in short notice to take over for another Tour Guide, and immediately contacted me to ensure we would have a good experience. She was accommodating to my wife and I, history buffs, and also to my four children, who don’t always share the same patience with long stories that I do. She was able to keep us all entertained, and regale us with some fantastic personal stories that really opened our eyes to the historical significance and charm of Berlin. I highly recommend! She also had great recommendations for after the tour and helped us with public transportation.

David B.United States
May 2025

Janna was a fantastic guide. She provided a wealth of insights to the pre-WWI and post WWI history of Germany. The rise of the Nazi party the rapid transformation to the dictatorship of Nazism. The post WWII history and transformation of Germany. Excellent insights of history and literature.

Scott S.United States
August 2024

We very much enjoyed our day and one half tour of Berlin and Sachsenhausen. Our tour guide Janna offered us an extraordinary knowledge of these areas and she was very friendly, engaging and energetic! We were grateful to have her as our guide! Scott Swanstrom

Diane W.United States
October 2023

Janna was an excellent, knowledgeable guide for this somber, heavy tour.

Thomas K.United States
June 2014

Despite adverse weather, Janna collected us, moved us by cab and led us through the Camp with great direction and insights. It was an impactful tour thanks to her. She is a 5 star guide!

Philip T.United States
August 2013

Janna conducted a fantastic tour for us! She was well organized, very pleasant and easy to talk with, and her English was excellent. Her thoughtful description of the situation faced by camp inmates allowed us to understand, perhaps as well as one can without actually having been there, what their existence was like. Although visiting a concentration camp is a very sobering experience, we had a great time getting to know Janna and gaining an understanding of some of Germany's history.

Your Berlin tour itinerary

- I'll meet you in Berlin, van ride of approx. 45 min to Sachsenhausen Memorial - 2 hours visit of memorial ground with some inside visits of exhibitions. Please note: this tour contains walking long stretches on dirt tracks. - Ride back to Berlin. Cruise passengers - we can work out an individual itinerary. I am more than willing to customize this tour according to your preferences, please contact me for a customized tour

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

We go by private van, rides of about 45 min each. About 2 hours walking on the memorial ground. Private, modern minivan with professional driver and AC. Options: - If you want a shorter or longer tour, I'll create a custom tour.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Architecture
Tour reference number
6375
Languages
English
German
Spanish
French
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is ideal for travellers interested in history, particularly those who want to learn about the Nazi concentration camp system and the history of Sachsenhausen. It's also suitable for those who prefer a personalized experience with a certified memorial guide like Janna R., who specializes in National Socialist history. The tour can be customized to suit your interests, making it perfect for anyone looking to delve deeper into this historical topic.

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