Discover Berlin's Jewish Heritage: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Berlin, Germany
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Overview

Explore the fascinating, harrowing, and inspirational history of the Jewish Community in Germany from the medieval period to the Holocaust on this private three-hour walking tour.

Follow in the footsteps of the Jewish Community of Berlin on this private tour of highly significant monuments and memorials – some famous, some less well known - to the Jewish people’s struggles and triumphs in Germany over 800 years.

You’ll learn how the Jewish people overcame persecution through the centuries, from the Middle Ages through to the pogroms, and especially the unimaginable horrors of the Holocaust. Many of the stories are harrowing, yet also you’ll hear about the many acts of heroism and inspiring courage on this in-depth tour of a less well-known Berlin.

What's included

  • Expert local tour guide for your own private group
  • New Synagogue entrance fees
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation on the day if required
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

What to expect

  1. St. Mary's Church
    30m
    Explore St Mary’s Church near Alexanderplatz – wherein 1243 a number of Jews were accused of stealing the Holy wafers and burned at the stake.
  2. Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Discover the Museum Blindenwerkstatt – a 1940s factory where Otto Weidt, a broom maker hid his deaf and blind Jewish employees. He is known as the ‘unsung Schindler’ who protected his Jewish workforce from Nazi persecution.
  3. Anne Frank Zentrum
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the fascinating and moving Anne Frank Centre.
  4. 30m
    Stop at The Missing House memorial: a huge gap between two sets of apartments, with plaques showing the names of those who lived at the house which was destroyed by a ferocious bombardment during World War II.
  5. 30m
    Walk by the Jewish high school, Jüdisches Gymnasium, named for Moses Mendelssohn whose burial can be seen in the Old Cemetery.
  6. 30m · Admission ticket included
    End with a guided tour of the magnificent New Synagogue of Berlin – built in the 19th Century and one of Berlin’s most beautiful architectural monuments. It was very nearly destroyed by Nazi arsonists during the November 9th pogrom - known as Kristallnacht.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the entrance to St Mary's Church, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 8, 10178 Berlin, Germany

End point

Your tour will end at the New Synagogue, located a few mins walk away from the Oranienburger Straße station. Your guide will give you recommendations and help you to get back to your hotel or your next destination.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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