Self-Guided Walking Tour of Berlin's Jewish Quarter

4.0 (1 reviews) Berlin, Germany
Duration1h 30m - 1h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
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

  1. Pass by
    As you walk through these interconnected courtyards, learn about their rich Jewish history, now transformed into a lively cultural hub.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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