Berlin Jewish Quarter Private Tour with Synagogue & Cemetery 4-Hours: Jewish Sites Old Town Tour, Synagogue & Cemetery

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ID: GYG491050-O-870318
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Country: Germany

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Discover the history of Jews on a walking tour with 5-Stars Guide. Enrich your trip with an additional visit at the New Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery. Hear interesting facts.
Before the Holocaust, 173,000 Jews lived in Berlin. In 1945, there were only 9,000 survivors. Learn about the turbulent events of WWII, hear interesting facts and important stories. Follow your Private Guide along the path of sites and places connected with Jewish life and history.

During 2-hours walking tour you will see the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a significant site consisting of 2,711 concrete slabs. It commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and keeps the memory of unimaginable events from German history. Stroll through the Bebelplatz and hear the history of Nazi book-burning action. Take a look at the important monument named Trains to Life - Trains to Death built in the memory of the child victims of the Holocaust. Explore the Jewish Quarter and walk along the Oranienburgerstrasse passing by the New Synagogue. Visit the Koppenplatz and see “The Abandoned Room” monument commemorating the Jews who were thrown out of their houses and never returned to them. Finally, visit the Hackesche Höfe, a labyrinth of courtyards where many Jews lived and worked. During your tour, look under your feet and pay attention to the Stolpersteine - memorial stones commemorating names of Jews deported to extermination camps.

Extend your journey to 3-hours and have an additional visit at the New Synagogue. Hear about the events of the Kristallnacht, when the building was set on fire by the Nazis. However, the solid structure survived and currently, the synagogue is the seat of Centrum Judaicum, a foundation dedicated to the protection of Jewish heritage in Germany. Learn about its fascinating history and hear about the Jewish community in Berlin today.

Choose the 4-hours option and have a comprehensive experience. Visit Old Town sites, as well as the New Synagogue. Then, discover the Jewish Cemetery at Grosse Hamburger Strasse. This historical site is full of interesting facts and secret. This is the oldest Berlin's Jewish cemetery, and its amazing history and unique atmosphere make this sight a very special, worth visiting place on the Berlin’s map.

Highlights

  • Discover the important historical sites and memorials with Jewish History Expert
  • Visit the New Synagogue, admire the beautiful architecture
  • Hear the important history of Jews and Holocaust in Germany during WWII
  • See the most important places related to Jewish history and culture
  • Enjoy a Private Tour with a group of your family and friends with adjusted tempo

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
• The synagogue and cemetery is closed on the Jewish and German holidays.
• Please note that the dome can only be visited from April to September. The dome is closed on 08.03, 09.06, 15.09, so if you book the tour in other months or on the mentioned dates, you will only visit the museum.
Meet your guide In front of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe Monument, Ebertstraße 18, 10117 Berlin

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.