Nazi Berlin and the Jewish Community Tour
Kreuzberg, Berlin
On this tour, you will visit the Nazi-Headquarters to learn about the dictatorship and visit the old Jewish quarter with traces of the community and the deportation of the Berlin Jews.
This guided tour in Berlin explores Hitler's rise in 1933, the Jewish community's history, and German resistance during World War II. It suits history enthusiasts and those interested in Holocaust studies.
Highlights
- Discover how Hitler's rise to power in 1933 occurred
- See Berlin's 19th-century New Synagogue
- Hear stories of the German Resistance
- Visit the Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt
Description
This tour reveals the factors behind Hitler's ascendancy and the complex relationship between Christian Berliners and the Jewish community. You will visit lesser-known memorials, including one dedicated to American journalist Varian Fry, who helped over 3,000 persecuted Jews escape Nazi Europe, such as painter Marc Chagall, philosopher Hannah Arendt, and writer Heinrich Mann.
The tour also includes the command center of Operation T4, where the SS planned the extermination and sterilization of tens of thousands of disabled people. As you pass ruins marked by World War II combat, you will learn about Nazi Germany’s final days in May 1945.
Additional stops include the German Resistance Memorial, the command site of Operation Valkyrie, commemorating Germans who opposed Nazism. Using public transport, the guide will take you to the historic Jewish district to see the oldest Jewish cemetery and the New Synagogue with its golden dome. You will learn about Berlin’s Jewish history, forced labor, and deportations during the Nazi era.
The tour concludes at the Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt, which tells the story of a Righteous Among the Nations who protected his Jewish workers from persecution, including hiding some at the museum’s current location.
Includes
- Tour guide (French or Italian-speaking)
Excludes
- AB public transport all-day ticket (required for the tour)
Important Information
- You must have an AB public transport ticket for the duration of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and bring a valid AB public transport ticket. The best time to visit is during daylight hours for easier navigation and sightseeing.
