Private tour in Berlin Georgia R

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial - Daytrip from Berlin (Private Vehicle for up to 7)

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Georgia R.

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Hallo! I'm Georgia :) Originally from Bonnie Scotland, my love affair with Berlin began in a high school German class I didn't want to be in. Little did I know I'd go on to gain a Master of Arts in German Studies and - along the way - fall head over heels for a city like no other. Though I wasn't born here, I became a German citizen after 11 years of residency, so... ich bin eine Berlinerin! When I'm not sharing the city's secrets with international travellers, you can find me on Berlin's storytelling & improv comedy stages, or checking out my favourite veggie and vegan eateries, or revisiting my favourite galleries and museums, or swimming in a lake (but only in the summer!). . . I first visited the Hauptstadt in 2008 as part of a student travel writing project. The rich cultural scene, the historical footprints every. step. you. take. and the heady "Berliner Luft" had a profound effect on me. It was also the first time I took a city walking tour and it changed my life. When I came back to study at the Goethe Institut in 2010, I spent a few months working as a guide myself, sharing my knowledge and passion for the city with anyone who'd listen. After completing my studies, I returned to Berlin in 2015 and have worked full-time as a guide ever since. My favourite tours to give are the ones that help guests connect the history they've heard about with the place we're in - whether that's exploring the rise and fall of the Nazi dictatorship in the former Reich capital, or walking the route of the Berlin Wall and recounting the unbelievable events that led to that border opening up. I also consider it a real privilege to guide visitors around the memorial at the former concentration camp, Sachsenhausen. People who think they're not interested in history tend to feel a bit differently about that after a tour with me. Berlin is uniquely fascinating and full of surprises. If you're a history buff, you'll get a thrill walking the streets that bore witness to the upheaval of the 20th century. If you're a culture vulture, you'll delight in our offering of 175+ museums and 3 major opera houses, not to mention countless permanent and pop-up performance spaces around the city. If you're simply a curious traveller, a visit to Berlin is one of the most rewarding city breaks you can take. I love it here. I hope you will too. Welcome to Berlin! Not finding exactly what you're looking for amongst the tours listed here? Get in touch and let's design a bespoke Berlin tour that combines your interests and create a customized private tour just for you! - Experienced Berlin tour guide - giving tours professionally since 2015. - Native English speaker - Board Member & Online Coordinator for the Berlin Guides Association 2020-2021. - Member of the Berlin Guides Association (Bündnis Berliner Stadtführer e.V.) since 2019. - Licensed Guide for Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial since 2015. - MA (Hons) in German Studies & Hispanic Studies from the University of Glasgow (2011). - TELC C1 Deutsch (2021). - Mentor & Speaker for the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) - District 1010 (2016, 2017, 2018, 2020). - Project Trust alumnus (Thailand, 2005-2006). I am not a driver, but I can arrange a professional driver and private vehicle for our tour.

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Overview of your Berlin tour

Opened just outside Berlin the same summer the Olympic Games came to the Nazi capital, Sachsenhausen became the center of a terror network that stretched across Europe. A visit to the present-day Memorial and Museum is essential for Berlin visitors looking to engage with the darkest chapter of Germany's history. With little left still standing, tackling the sprawling site without a guide can be overwhelming. Allow me to take care of the logistics of getting there and provide the context necessary to understand how and why Sachsenhausen came into being and evolved between 1936 and 1945 when the site was run with ruthless efficiency by the brutal SS. We'll also talk about what's happened since liberation and how the country and its people have struggled to come to terms with this history. *** This tour is also available for larger groups! *** Please get in touch and I can organize a larger vehicle.

Your Berlin tour itinerary

We'll leave Berlin together and travel directly to the Sachsenhausen Memorial in a private vehicle. Once there, we'll: - make our way through the town and discuss its relationship with the camp - walk through the purpose-built SS housing complex - see the IKL building, the former camp inspectorate At the Memorial, expect to see and discuss: - the Model Camp and an architecture of "total terror" - the SS camp guard training ground and mess hall - Tower A; arrival and registration - Appelplatz ("Roll Call Square"); daily life at the camp - the Neutral Zone; why escape was near impossible - the shoe-testing track; extermination through work - the Gestapo and SS Prison; high-profile prisoners - Barrack 38 ("The Jewish Barrack"); antisemitism and the 1992 fire - the Prisoner Kitchen; today a museum home to essential artifacts and surprising remnants - Station Z; the site of mass murder and one of the earliest gas chambers - the Infirmary and Pathology We'll then return to Berlin together with our driver.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

We'll travel to the memorial in a private vehicle with a professional driver. Once at the memorial, the walk is easygoing on level ground with few stairs. Expect to walk up to 3 miles. The tour runs in all weathers, so please dress according to the forecast. *It is possible to accommodate a larger group for this tour, but there will be an additional charge for the larger vehicle.

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

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

I'm happy to pick you up from your accommodation, unless there is somewhere else you'd prefer to start.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Museums
Architecture
Tour reference number
1351502
Languages
English
German
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible

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Who is this private tour in Berlin best suited for?

This private tour is ideal for travellers interested in exploring the historical aspects of Berlin, particularly those who wish to engage deeply with the history of the Nazi era. It's perfect for those who prefer a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide like Georgia R., who can provide context and insights into the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial. The tour is also suitable for families, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns, as it is wheelchair accessible and involves light walking.

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