Self-Guided Walking Tour of Berlin's Jewish Quarter
On this self-guided walking tour through Berlin's Mitte district, you’ll uncover the rich and complex history of the city’s Jewish community, from the Middle Ages to the Nazi era. Explore hidden courtyards and alleyways as you learn about figures like Otto Weidt, who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust, and Daniel Itzig, one of the first Jewish citizens to gain equal rights in Prussia. You’ll hear how women’s protests defied the Nazis, discover the secret behind Berlin’s iconic New Synagogue, and learn how something as simple as a paintbrush symbolized survival. This tour offers a poignant journey through resilience, resistance, and the vibrant Jewish culture that once flourished in Berlin.
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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Berlin's Jewish Quarter
What's included in Self-Guided Walking Tour of Berlin's Jewish Quarter
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
As you walk through these interconnected courtyards, learn about their rich Jewish history, now transformed into a lively cultural hub.
Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto WeidtPass-by Only
You'll pass this museum, where Otto Weidt saved Jewish workers during the Holocaust by employing them in his brush-making workshop.
Marvel at the grand New Synagogue as you pass by, learning about its near destruction and remarkable preservation during WWII.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- You'll begin your audio tour from Berlin's Marienkirche on Karl-Liebknecht Straße in the city centre.
End Points
- The tour ends near the New Synagogue Berlin.
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Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
