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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
On this self-guided walking tour through Berlin's Mitte district, you’ll uncover the rich and complex history of the city’s Jewish community, from the Middle Ages to the Nazi era. Explore hidden courtyards and alleyways as you learn about figures like Otto Weidt, who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust, and Daniel Itzig, one of the first Jewish citizens to gain equal rights in Prussia. You’ll hear how women’s protests defied the Nazis, discover the secret behind Berlin’s iconic New Synagogue, and learn how something as simple as a paintbrush symbolized survival. This tour offers a poignant journey through resilience, resistance, and the vibrant Jewish culture that once flourished in Berlin.
What's included
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
What to expect
Pass by
As you walk through these interconnected courtyards, learn about their rich Jewish history, now transformed into a lively cultural hub.
Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt
Pass by
You'll pass this museum, where Otto Weidt saved Jewish workers during the Holocaust by employing them in his brush-making workshop.
Pass by
Marvel at the grand New Synagogue as you pass by, learning about its near destruction and remarkable preservation during WWII.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
You'll begin your audio tour from Berlin's Marienkirche on Karl-Liebknecht Straße in the city centre.
End point
The tour ends near the New Synagogue Berlin.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
