3 hours
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English, Espanol, Francais, German, Italian, russian
Before World War II, 173,000 Jews lived in Berlin, but only 9,000 survived the Holocaust. This tour is your chance to learn about the turbulent history of Jewish people in Germany, from the Middle Ages, through the Third Reich, to the present day. Discover the traces of Berlin’s vanished Jewish Quarter, its Jewish monuments and Holocaust memorials with an Expert-Guide. Experience Jewish Berlin!
Book a 3-hour private tour of Berlin’s Old Jewish Quarter. The tour will start near the touching Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, which commemorates the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Your Expert Guide will tell you in detail about this dark history, sharing historical facts and personal stories of people who were sent to the Nazi concentration camps, including many Jewish children who are commemorated by the Trains to Life – Trains to Death memorial.
As you head to the former Jewish Quarter, you will see the New Synagogue, which is one of the few synagogues to survive Kristallnacht.the Memorial Jewish Cemetery, which stands at a former Jewish burial ground desecrated by Nazis, and a large number of the bronze Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones), that commemorate the Holocaust victims who lived in this area. You will also walk around Hackesche Höfe, a complex of interlinked Jugendstil courtyards where you can learn about daily life of Jewish Berliners before World War II
Book an extended 4-hour private tour of Berlin’s Old Jewish Quarter to visit the New Synagogue. This historic Moorish Revival building has been the center of Berlin’s Jewish life since 1866, hosting prayers, concerts and lectures even at times when Jewish people were banned from other venues. Your Expert Guide will show you the beautiful synagogue inside and out, and tell you about all the important events and people associated with this Jewish heritage site. Experience living history!
Book an extended 5-hour private tour of Berlin’s Old Jewish Quarter to visit the New Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery. The second oldest Jewish Cemetery in Berlin is located at Schönhauser Allee. It is home to h tombs of well-known community members, such as Max Liebermann, James Dimon, Gerson von Bleichröder, Solomon Haberland and Giacomo Meyerbeer, making it an ideal place to hear more personal stories of Jewish Berliners.
Begin the tour at this somber and moving Holocaust memorial. Hear your guide share historical facts and personal stories about the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Visit the Trains to Life – Trains to Death Memorial, commemorating Jewish children sent to concentration camps.
Walk to Berlin’s Old Jewish Quarter and explore its poignant history. See the New Synagogue, an architectural marvel and one of the few synagogues to survive Kristallnacht. Visit the Memorial Jewish Cemetery, located at the site of a desecrated Jewish burial ground. Pass by numerous Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones), small bronze plaques that commemorate Holocaust victims who lived in this area.
Explore this network of Jugendstil courtyards, where your guide will recount stories of daily life for Jewish Berliners before World War II.
one additional stop
Step inside this historic Moorish Revival building, the center of Berlin’s Jewish life since 1866. Learn about its architectural significance and its use as a place for prayers, concerts, and lectures. Your guide will detail key events and individuals associated with this heritage site.
one additional stop
Visit Berlin’s second oldest Jewish cemetery, where notable Jewish figures such as Max Liebermann and Giacomo Meyerbeer are buried. Hear personal stories of Jewish Berliners and learn about their contributions to Berlin’s history and culture.
" Please check your email the day before the tour for important information. Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Admission to the synagogue and cemetery is not included in a 3-hour tour. Ths walking tour covers a distance of approximately 3,5 km so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes. The New Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery are closed on Saturdays and on the Jewish and German holidays. The dome of the New Synagogue can only be visited from April to September.
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