Top Potsdam Full-day Tours

Gain new insight into the harrowing story of Germany, World War II and the Holocaust during this full-day private shore excursion to Berlin and Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Discover stories of life, death and survival at the solemn memorial site of Sachsenhausen, learning about this Third Reich prison camp and its role in Nazi-era Germany. After lunch, explore Berlin landmarks including the Holocaust Memorial, the former site of Hitler’s bunker and the one-time headquarters of the SS and Gestapo. A private guide and vehicle, plus round-trip port transport, are included.

Meet the Germans who stood up to the Nazi regime, during this unique historical tour, available for the first time at Sachsenhausen. Many resistance fighters and political prisoners were imprisoned at the camp; based on their stories you will gain insight into: • the early political opposition and the Nazi's crack-down on democracy • how the SS terror expanded, targeting an ever growing groups of people • you will see the resistance in a bigger context of the KZ system and understand the mortal danger anyone had to face who opposed the Nazi regime. You will be standing in the buildings and cells where famous resistance fighters, such as • Pastor Martin Niemöller, founding father of the Confessing Church • Georg Elser, the man who almost killed Hitler in 1939 • Hans von Donhanyi, the spiritual leader of the resistance, were imprisoned. During the tour you will hear about unknown assassination attempts and coup d'états, secret messages, bravery and self-sacrifice.

This shore excursion combines our classic All-in-One Best of Berlin trip with a brief visit to the largest concentration camp near Berlin: Sachsenhausen.  We will pick you up directly at your cruise ship docking in Warnemünde or Rostock, and bring you to Berlin in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. In Berlin you will meet your professional tour guide who will show you the highlights of the city and then take you to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial for a brief visit. Please be aware, the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial is roughly a one hour drive from Berlin, so there is more time spent on the bus on this tour than our regular Berlin shore excursion. All of our experiences are adjusted to each ship’s docking times and start promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare before departure. We have been organizing shore excursions for nearly a decade and have never missed a ship’s departure.

Make the most of your time at shore with a full-day shore excursion to Berlin. Take the 2.5-hour drive through the countryside to reach the infamous Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp and learn about the camp’s dark past from your guide. Then head to Berlin for a city tour and see famous landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Berlin Wall, and Museum Island before heading back to your ship.