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Walk in the footsteps of resistance. Explore Berlin’s hidden Holocaust history with expert guides and discover stories of courage that textbooks leave out.

Highlights

• Learn how ordinary Germans risked everything to oppose the Nazis
• Understand the Nazis' belief in Aryan superiority and their view of Sub-Races
• Stand at the 1933 book burning site
• Hear personal stories of resistance, defiance, and hope
• Explore hidden Jewish memorials in Berlin’s old quarter

Description

This powerful walking tour takes you deep into the heart of Berlin’s Jewish quarter, where cobblestones, plaques, and quiet courtyards still whisper stories of courage and survival. Led by Berlin’s only World War II specialist guides, this experience brings history to life through the lens of those who resisted Nazi oppression. Stand where Jewish families were torn from their homes and deported. Visit Otto Weidt’s humble workshop, where he shielded blind and deaf Jewish workers from persecution. Learn about Nicholas Winton, the “British Schindler,” who helped hundreds of Jewish children escape the Holocaust. Hear the moving story of the Rosenstraße Protest — where German women bravely stood up to the Nazis to demand the release of their Jewish husbands. Walk across Bebelplatz, the site of the infamous 1933 book burning that signalled the Nazi campaign against free thought and intellectual freedom. This is not just a tour—it’s a deeply human journey. You’ll see the traces of defiance in ordinary people, reflect at memorials to those who vanished, and gain a greater understanding of how resistance took many forms, from quiet bravery to collective action. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a first-time visitor, this experience offers an unforgettable journey into one of the darkest periods in history — see where the light still managed to shine through. Key Sites You’ll Visit: - Berlin’s Oldest Jewish Cemetery - Otto Weidt’s Workshop for the Blind - The Site of the 1933 Nazi Book Burning - Former Deportation Centre - Stolpersteine Memorials - Women’s Protest Site (Rosenstraße) - New Synagogue and more What You’ll Discover - Why everyday Germans resisted — or didn’t - How antisemitism turned into state-sponsored genocide - The human stories behind Nazi oppression - The silent and vocal acts of resistance across Berlin Why Choose Us: - Led by professional WWII historians and storytellers - Small group size for an intimate and respectful experience - Includes rare locations often missed by mainstream tours - Experience based on years of academic research and local insight

Includes

Expert local historian as your guide Entry to museums and memorials Small group size (max 15 people) Then & Now’ photographs and historical maps Interactive discussion and Q&A Insider recommendations for further exploration

Important Information

• This tour runs in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately and bring rain protection or sun coverage if needed. Arrive 10 minutes early at the meeting point.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund