Private tour

Berlin: Jewish History Walking Tour

4.7 / 5

40 reviews

Activity provider:Insider Tour Berlin
Private tour

Berlin: Jewish History Walking Tour

Activity provider:Insider Tour Berlin

From US$ 320.62 per group up to 20

Discover the history of Berlin's Jewish community, from the Enlightenment to the horrors of the Holocaust. From the ancient Jewish-Cemetry to the New Synagogue, learn how Jews prospered, perished, and rose again to thrive in Germany's capital.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German
Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your guide will be wearing a yellow name tag for easy recognition.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • See Berlin's Jewish Quarter, the New Synagogue, and the Workshop for the Blind
  • Learn about Berlin's Jewish life and culture, from the Enlightenment to the Holocaust
  • Learn about Mendelssohn, Einstein, and the Berlin Jews who made an impact
  • Discover Berlin's flourishing Jewish community in the present day, and find out where to eat kosher
  • Explore Hackescher Markt and Hackesche Höfe
Full description
Berlin's Jewry has a unique and special history, from the days of the Enlightenment, through the brutal truths of the Holocaust, up to its present-day revival. Uncover the history of Berlin's re-emerging Jewish community, learn about the people that made its greatest impacts, and see the sites that matter. From Moses Mendelssohn to Albert Einstein, Berlin's Jews have been responsible for some of the most significant events in intellectual and cultural development. Yet their achievements came against a backdrop of anti-Semitic harassment and discrimination which, after seething for centuries, eventually devastated Europe, and the rest of the world, more recently than many of us would like to think. See the magnificent New Synagogue, and hear its incredible story, which mirrors the tale of Jews in Berlin before, during, and after Nazi persecution. See where non-Jews risked their lives in order to hide their Jewish neighbors, including the Workshop for the Blind, where one courageous Berliner risked his own life to save those of his Jewish employees. See the site of the ancient Jewish-Cemetry where Mendelssohn is still buried, and acquaint yourself with his significance in philosophy and Jewish history. Walk in the footsteps of working-class Jewish immigrants who dreamed of a better world. Hear the stories of women who aspired to be Rabbis, and the rich who desired poverty. Discover what it means, and what it once meant, to be a Jewish Berliner.
Includes
  • 4-hour tour with English-speaking guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Public transport tickets

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  • Please note that the tour runs rain or shine.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 40 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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Or, our guide, was patient with the very varied age and fitness levels in our group. He was informative and open to questions. This tour explains how the jewish population came to Berlin and the impact of persecution prior to the mass deportation. Although in a small area, there is quite a bit of walking. The tour is 4 hours long and has a half hour break - Orr will point out some good eateries. Dont just focus on the talk - there are some varied sights along the route, in particular the architect.

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July 22, 2019

The tour was very informative and very emotional . Nadav was a great guide and the stories he shared about his own family made the tour very real. Visiting the brush factory and learning of the fate of those living and working there made everything very real.

September 17, 2018

I was so impressed with Ariel’s expertise, knowledge, and insights. He also was the most accommodating guide - we had a variety of people - all ages - and everyone was looked out for so wonderfully. Thank you to Ariel for an inspirational day. I look forward to many future tours!

June 30, 2018

Product ID: 11534