Berlin Jewish Heritage Historical Walking Tour

Embark on a poignant journey of discovery. This tour is an invitation to step into the shoes of history’s witnesses, exploring sites of profound significance to Berlin’s Jewish community. From the solemn beauty of the Old Synagogue to the powerful Block of Women, each location tells a story of resilience, faith, and remembrance. Visit the Memorial Jewish Cemetery and the esteemed Jüdisches Gymnasium Moses Mendelssohn, connecting with the past’s educational and spiritual heritage. Marvel at the architectural splendor and historical depth of the New Synagogue Berlin – Centrum Judaicum. Finally, uncover the lesser-known stories of courage at the Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt. This tour isn’t merely a walk through time; it’s an opportunity for you to become part of a continuing legacy. Join us to honor memory, celebrate survival, and carry forward the rich tapestry of Jewish history and culture in Berlin.

Meeting Point

Rosenthaler Str. 42

Rosenthaler Str. 42, 10178 Berlin, Germany

We will meet here and move forth with the tour.

What's included:

• Local Professional Tour Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Heidereutergasse

Heidereutergasse, 10178 Berlin, Germany

You will visit Old Synagogue in the district of Marienviertel in Berlin, once there stood the synagogue which was used for Jewish services. You will visit an important site for Jewish people which was destroyed during World War II.

30 minutes

Block der Frauen

Mitte, 10178 Berlin, Germany

Visit the place where a group of German women resisted the Nazi authorities which lead to the release of thousands of Jewish prisoners. The memorial commemorates the bravery of these women and reminds us that great bravery lies in every one of us.

30 minutes

Memorial Jewish Cemetery

Große Hamburger Str. 26, 10115 Berlin, Germany

You will explore one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the country. The Nazis destroyed most of the original gravestones in the 1940s, however, the site was later converted into a memorial in honor the Jewish victims during Holocaust.

30 minutes

Jüdisches Gymnasium Moses Mendelssohn

Große Hamburger Str. 27, 10115 Berlin, Germany

Visit a place where pupils learn to live together under the auspices of tolerance, acceptance, and integration. majority of the students come from a Jewish backround, and the other part comes from non-Jewish families who are interested in Judaism.

30 minutes

New Synagogue Berlin - Centrum Judaicum

Oranienburger Str. 28-30, 10117 Berlin, Germany

New Synagogue Berlin – Centrum Judaicum is center of Jewish culture and an important place of remembrance. Here you will learn about the story of the building and the life associated with.

30 minutes

Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt

Rosenthaler Strasse 39, , Berlin, 10178

Witness a story of a brave man who employed mostly blind and deaf Jewish workers in his workshop during World War II. The museum exhibits photographs, letters, documents, and media stations that show the terrifying situation of Jews living at that time.

30 minutes