Why choose this Berlin tour ?
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.
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What makes Discover Berlin’s Jewish Heritage: Private Half-Day Walking Tour a unique experience ?
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.
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.
Visit the fascinating and moving Anne Frank Centre.
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.
Walk by the Jewish high school, Jüdisches Gymnasium, named for Moses Mendelssohn whose burial can be seen in the Old Cemetery.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- Discover Berlin’s Jewish Heritage: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
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Discover Berlin’s Jewish Heritage: Private Half-Day Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Expert local tour guide for your own private group
- New Synagogue entrance fees
Not Included
- 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
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Travel Curious.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Berlin.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
