Learn more about the key historical events related to the Jewish migration to Berlin, the rise of anti-Semitism in 1930’s Germany, and the modern-day implications of the Holocaust in Germany's capital city.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Explore Berlin's Jewish district with an expert guide
Learn of the stories of Nazi resistance fighters
Hear the stories of the brave Jewish women of Berlin to campaigned to free their husbands from concentration camps
Visit the Jewish cemetery and a former deportation site

Full description

Begin the tour in Berlin's Jewish district and follow in the footsteps of those persecuted during the Holocaust. Hear the stories of the brave men and women who refused to submit to the Nazi's social philosophies and risked their lives to fight back and save others from persecution. Discover the stories of Otto Weidt’s sanctuary for blind and deaf Jews. Hear of brave women who protested in the streets of Berlin to have their Jewish husbands released from concentration camps. Learn about the several plots devised by German Army officers to assassinate Hitler, culminating in the July 20th assassination plot. As you walk through the area, visit notable sites related to Jewish persecution during the Nazi era. Discover the former site of a deportation center and see Berlin’s oldest Jewish cemetery.

Includes

Bottle of water in the summer
Hand and feet warmers in winter
Rain ponchos
Guide

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Meeting point

Please arrive 10 minutes before the activity starts. The tour meets at the former Imperial Post Office. The guide will be standing at the main entrance holding a blue umbrella.

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Comfortable shoes

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This tour will take place rain or shine.

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Great experience! We already knew a lot about history but still learned and seen a lot. The time had already run out and the tour even continued for a while. Because we were so interested. Definitely recommended! And thanks again!

September 19, 2021

The guide was very informative and professional. He answered all questions posed by me and the other three on the tour. The tour itself was excellent and the guide was even better. Helpful, courteous, patient, knowledgeable etc.

October 25, 2021

Sehr vielseitige und interessante Führung durch kompetenten Guide. Man kam an Orte jenseits der üblichen Routen und es war eine sehr lehrreiche, flexible und kurzweilige Tour! Vielen Dank!

December 20, 2021

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Berlin: Jewish Quarter and Resistance History Walking Tour

Berlin: Jewish Quarter and Resistance History Walking Tour

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