Berlin Jewish Quarter and Holocaust History Walking Tour

Jewish History Tour of Berlin’s Old Jewish Quarter

This private guided tour explores Berlin’s Old Jewish Quarter, suitable for those interested in Jewish history from the Middle Ages to present times.

Highlights

• Discover historical sites and memorials with a Jewish History Expert
• Explore the Old Jewish Quarter, dating back to the Middle Ages
• Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and other memorials
• Tour the historic New Synagogue (included in 4- and 5-hour tours)
• Learn about notable German Jews at the Jewish Cemetery (5-hour tour only)

Description

Before World War II, 173,000 Jews lived in Berlin; only 9,000 survived the Holocaust. This tour covers the turbulent Jewish history in Germany from medieval times, through the Third Reich, to today.

Begin with a 3-hour private tour starting near the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, commemorating six million Holocaust victims. The Expert Guide shares detailed historical facts and personal stories, including the Trains to Life – Trains to Death memorial dedicated to Jewish children.

As you walk through the former Jewish Quarter, see the New Synagogue – one of the few synagogues to survive Kristallnacht – and visit the Jewish Cemetery desecrated by Nazis. You will also encounter numerous Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones), which honor local Holocaust victims. The tour includes Hackesche Höfe, a complex of Jugendstil courtyards illustrating Jewish daily life before the war.

Upgrade to the 4-hour tour to enter the New Synagogue, a Moorish Revival building central to Berlin’s Jewish life since 1866. Your guide will provide insights into its history, architecture, and the events and people connected to this site.

The 5-hour tour adds a visit to the Jewish Cemetery at Schönhauser Allee, the second oldest in Berlin. It holds graves of notable community members like Max Liebermann and Giacomo Meyerbeer, offering a more personal perspective on Jewish Berlin history.

Includes

• Private Jewish History Tour with visits depending on selected option
• 5-star licensed guide fluent in your chosen language
• Entrance fee to the New Synagogue (included in 4- and 5-hour tours)
• Free entry to the Jewish Cemetery (included in 5-hour tour)
• Detailed Jewish history and personalized tips on Jewish life in Berlin

Excludes

• Entrance fee to the New Synagogue (not included in 3-hour tour)
• Free entry to the Jewish Cemetery (not included in 3- and 4-hour tours)

Important Information

• Check your email the day before the tour for essential details
• The number of attractions visited depends on the tour option selected
• The tour covers approximately 3.5 km; comfortable shoes are recommended
• The New Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery are closed on Saturdays and Jewish and German holidays
• The dome of the New Synagogue is accessible from April to September only

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your preferred date and time. Wear comfortable shoes and check opening days when planning visits to the New Synagogue and Jewish Cemetery.