Would You Have Joined the Resistance?
Holocaust & Nazi Resistance Tour
From €35
3 Hours
English
Max Guests 15
Most people know the broad facts of the Holocaust. What they don't know — what no documentary or textbook quite prepares you for — is standing on the actual street where it happened. Where a community that had lived in Berlin for 350 years was systematically erased. And where, against every rational calculation of self-preservation, some people chose to fight back.
This tour is about both. The horror and the resistance. The perpetrators and the protectors. The question that stays with you long after you've left Berlin: what would you have done?
Tour Highlights:
The New Synagogue — survived Kristallnacht because a local police officer refused orders to let it burn. We start here because that choice is what this tour is about.
Otto Weidt's Workshop for the Blind — A factory owner who spent five years bribing the Gestapo, falsifying documents, and hiding his blind and deaf Jewish workers inside the walls.
The Women's Protest at Rosenstrasse — The only successful mass protest against a Nazi deportation order. German women stood outside this building for seven days until their Jewish husbands were released.
Bebelplatz — The Book Burning— On 10 May 1933, over 20,000 books were burned here. A glass panel in the ground reveals empty shelves below.
Trains to Life, Trains to Death — A sculpture at Friedrichstraße honouring those who got out — and those who didn't. This is where the tour ends.
What the Tour Covers
The Nazi persecution of Berlin's Jewish community — from discriminatory legislation to deportation and genocide
How a thriving urban community was systematically dismantled over twelve years
The individuals who chose to protect, resist, and defy — and what it cost them
The Stolpersteine: over 100,000 brass plaques across Europe, each marking the last known address of a victim
How Berlin memorialises what happened — and why that memorialisation matters
Can't Find a Date That Works?
Get in touch, and we'll find a date that works for you — including private group bookings in English or German.
Tour Itinerary
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![New Synagogue]()
New Synagogue
A symbol of Berlin's once-thriving Jewish community. Survived Kristallnacht thanks to the brave actions of local police officers.
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![Stolpersteine]()
Stolpersteine
Brass “stumbling stones” on pavements mark the last known residences of Holocaust victims — a decentralised memorial across Europe.
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![Jewish Boys School]()
Jewish Boys School
Founded in 1779, later used by the Nazis as a transit camp. Now restored as a functioning Jewish school.
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![Jewish Aged Care Home Memorial]()
Jewish Aged Care Home
A facility from which elderly Jews were deported in 1942. Later became a transit camp; now marked by a memorial.
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![Berlin’s Oldest Jewish Cemetery]()
Berlin’s Oldest Jewish Cemetery
Founded in 1672, desecrated by the SS in 1943. Believed to be the burial site of Gestapo chief Heinrich Müller.
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![Otto Weidt's Workshop for the Blind]()
Otto Weidt's Workshop for the Blind
A blind man risked everything to save his Jewish employees. The site now hosts a museum and the Anne Frank Centre.
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![Woman’s Protest]()
Woman’s Protest
In 1943, German women protested the arrest of their Jewish husbands — and won their release.
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![Berlin Cathedral]()
Berlin Cathedral
A major Protestant church was briefly linked to the Nazi regime through state events. Restored after WWII damage.
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![Lustgarten]()
Lustgarten
From pre-Nazi protests to Nazi rallies, and now a peaceful public garden — a microcosm of Berlin’s shifting history.
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![Neue Wache]()
Neue Wache
Germany's central memorial to the victims of war and tyranny. At its centre, Käthe Kollwitz's sculpture of a mother holding her dead son — an image of grief that needs no explanation.
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![Bebelplatz - Burning of the Books]()
Bebelplatz - Burning of the Books
Site of the 1933 Nazi book burnings. A haunting underground memorial features empty bookshelves beneath glass.
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![Trains to Life – Trains to Death]()
Trains to Life – Trains to Death
A sculpture contrasting children saved by the Kindertransport and those sent to their deaths in camps. Created by survivor Frank Meisler.
Why On the Front Tours
Berlin's only specialist WW2 tour company — every guide is a subject matter expert
Maximum 15 guests on every public tour — small enough for real discussion and the questions that matter.
The persecution and the resistance — most tours tell one half of this story. We tell both.
The Rosenstrasse protest, Otto Weidt's Workshop, and the Kindertransport memorial are given the depth they deserve.
Planning Your Tour
Meeting Point
The tour meets in front of the Former Imperial Post Office
Your guide will be holding a Blue Umbrella
Address: Oranienburger Str. 36, 10117 Berlin
What’s Included
Expert Tour Guide
Exclusive Small Group Tour
‘Then & Now’ photographs & Maps
Unlimited Q&A throughout
Post-tour reading and film recommendations
Post-tour Insider Berlin Tips
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes
A bottle of Water and Snacks
Umbrella or raincoat in unfavourable weather
All the questions you have regarding the Third Reich
Frequently Asked Questions
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The depth of interpretation at every stop. We don't reduce the Holocaust to facts and figures — we place the persecution within its full legal and social framework, and we tell the stories of the individuals who chose to resist. The Rosenstrasse Women's Protest. Otto Weidt. Wilhelm Krützfeld at the New Synagogue. Our small group size means this is a discussion, not a presentation.
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Three hours. Public departures at 10:00 and 14:30. The tour runs in all weather conditions.
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Maximum 15 guests. This is a deliberate choice — the subject matter requires space for questions and discussion, not a crowd. Public tours require a minimum of 5 guests to operate. In the unlikely event we don't reach that minimum, we'll contact you at least 24 hours before to reschedule or offer a full refund.
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The content covers persecution, deportation, and genocide. We handle all material with accuracy and without sensationalism — but it is sustained and serious. We recommend ages 14 and above. Parents should use their own judgement.
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No. All stops are exterior stops. Otto Weidt's Workshop for the Blind can be visited on private tours, but prior booking is required.
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Your expert historian guide, Then & Now photographs and maps, entry to relevant memorials along the route, and an exclusive small group of maximum 15 guests. Food, drink, and public transport are not included.
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Yes. Private tours are available for groups of up to 15 guests at €349 flat rate. You choose the date, start time, and language — English or German. Get in touch to arrange.
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Free cancellation and rescheduling up to 24 hours before your tour — full refund guaranteed. To reschedule, cancel your existing booking and rebook on a new date, or contact us directly and we'll sort it.
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The tour meets outside the Former Imperial Post Office, Oranienburger Str. 36, 10117 Berlin. Your guide will be holding a blue umbrella. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your start time. The tour ends at Friedrichstrasse station at the Trains to Life, Trains to Death sculpture. If you're running late, call or WhatsApp Matt on +49 (0)152 0468 9477 as early as possible — guests arriving more than 10 minutes after the start time will be marked as a no-show and no refund will be issued.
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The route follows flat, paved surfaces through central Berlin. Please get in touch before booking if you have specific mobility requirements and we'll advise.
Which Tour Is Right for You?
Shared experience. Social atmosphere. Great value.
Perfect for solo travellers, couples, or small groups
Meet like-minded people and explore history together
Set schedule and itinerary
More affordable
Great energy, with plenty of time for questions
You’ll enjoy this if:
You’re happy to share the journey, like learning alongside others, and want a well-paced overview of Berlin’s WWII or Third Reich history.
Tailored pace. Personal attention. Your experience, your way.
Ideal for families, friend groups, or serious history buffs
Go deeper into the topics that interest you most
Flexibility with timing, pace, and meeting point
More time for discussion, reflection, and specific questions
Options to customise the route or focus
You’ll enjoy this if:
You value flexibility, prefer a quieter or more focused experience, or are travelling with children, seniors, or a special interest group.
Still Have Questions? Ask Us Here
Contact us.
info@onthefront.com
+49 (0)152 0468 9477
(Available on WhatsApp)
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