Holocaust & Nazi Resistance Tour
Explore the persecution, resistance and human stories of Nazi Berlin.
From €35
3 Hours
English
Max Guests 15
Most people know the broad facts of the Holocaust. What they don't know — and what no documentary or textbook can quite prepare you for — is what it feels like to stand on the streets where it happened. To see where a Jewish community that had been part of Berlin for centuries was systematically dismantled. And to discover the people who, despite enormous personal risk, chose to resist.
This tour explores both sides of that story: persecution and resistance, perpetrators and protectors. Through the places where these events unfolded, we examine how persecution developed, how ordinary lives were transformed, and the choices made by those who decided to resist.
It leaves you with one difficult question: what would you have done?
Places You'll Visit
The New Synagogue — Discover why it survived Kristallnacht and the remarkable intervention of a local police officer who refused orders to let it burn.
Otto Weidt's Workshop for the Blind — Hear how a factory owner protected blind and deaf Jewish workers, bribed Gestapo officials and risked his own safety to save others.
Rosenstrasse — Stand at the site of a rare public protest against Nazi persecution, where women demanded the release of their Jewish husbands.
Bebelplatz — Visit the site of the Nazi book burning of 10 May 1933 and the memorial beneath the square.
Trains to Life, Trains to Death — Finish at a memorial contrasting the children rescued through the Kindertransport with those deported to their deaths.
What You'll Explore
How the persecution of Berlin's Jewish community developed from discrimination and exclusion to deportation and genocide.
How a thriving community was systematically dismantled under Nazi rule.
The stories of people who chose to protect, resist and defy — and the risks they faced.
The Stolpersteine and how individual victims are remembered throughout Berlin.
How modern Berlin memorialises the Holocaust and why remembrance continues to matter.
Book Your Holocaust & Nazi Resistance Tour
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Can't Find a Date That Works?
We may be able to arrange an additional date or a private tour. Let us know when you'll be in Berlin and we'll see what we can arrange for you, including private tours in English or German.
Tour Itinerary
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![New Synagogue]()
New Synagogue
A symbol of Berlin's once-thriving Jewish community. Discover its remarkable survival during Kristallnacht and the intervention of police officer Wilhelm Krützfeld.
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![Stolpersteine]()
Stolpersteine
These brass “stumbling stones” mark the last freely chosen homes of victims of Nazi persecution, creating a memorial woven into the streets of Berlin.
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![Jewish Boys' School]()
Jewish Boys' School
Founded in 1779, the school became part of the increasingly restricted world of Jewish life under Nazi rule before being closed in 1942.
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![Jewish Aged Care Home Memorial]()
Jewish Aged Care Home
Once home to elderly members of Berlin's Jewish community, the site became a collection point for deportations during the Holocaust.
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![Berlin’s Oldest Jewish Cemetery]()
Berlin’s Oldest Jewish Cemetery
Founded in 1672, the cemetery reflects centuries of Jewish life in Berlin and the destruction inflicted on that community under Nazi rule.
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![Otto Weidt's Workshop for the Blind]()
Otto Weidt's Workshop for the Blind
Discover how Otto Weidt protected blind and deaf Jewish workers from persecution, using his workshop to shelter people from the Gestapo.
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![Woman’s Protest]()
Woman’s Protest
In 1943, hundreds of women protested the arrest of their Jewish husbands and relatives — a rare public protest against Nazi persecution.
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![Berlin Cathedral]()
Berlin Cathedral
Understand the complex relationship between Christianity, the churches and the Nazi state — from accommodation and conformity to opposition and resistance.
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![Lustgarten]()
Lustgarten
Once a site of political demonstrations and later Nazi mass rallies, the Lustgarten reveals how public space was transformed under dictatorship.
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![Neue Wache]()
Neue Wache
Germany's central memorial to the victims of war and tyranny. Its changing meaning offers a powerful insight into how Germany has confronted and commemorated its past.
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![Bebelplatz - Burning of the Books]()
Bebelplatz - Burning of the Books
Stand where Nazi students and supporters burned thousands of books on 10 May 1933, and see the underground memorial of empty bookshelves beneath the square.
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![Trains to Life – Trains to Death]()
Trains to Life – Trains to Death
A powerful memorial contrasting the children rescued from Nazi Germany through the Kindertransport with those deported to ghettos and concentration camps.
Planning Your Tour
Meeting Point
The tour meets outside the Former Imperial Post Office at Oranienburger Str. 36, 10117 Berlin.
Look for your guide holding a blue umbrella.
What’s Included
Expert historical guide
Small-group walking tour
Original “Then & Now” photographs and maps
Plenty of opportunities to ask questions throughout the tour
Post-tour reading and film recommendations
Insider tips for exploring Berlin
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes
A bottle of water and snacks
Umbrella or raincoat in unfavourable weather
Your questions and curiosity
Why On the Front Tours?
Expert-led historical tours — our guides are passionate historians who specialise in bringing complex history to life in an engaging and accessible way.
Small groups, maximum 15 guests — giving you more opportunity to ask questions, discuss what you're seeing and engage directly with your guide.
Persecution and resistance — this tour explores not only how Nazi persecution developed, but also the people who chose to protect, resist and defy.
History where it happened — from the New Synagogue and Otto Weidt's Workshop to Rosenstrasse and the Kindertransport memorial, we use the streets, memorials and surviving sites of Berlin to tell the story on the ground.
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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Not at all. The tour is designed to be engaging and accessible whether you already know the subject well or are encountering much of this history for the first time. Your guide will provide the historical context needed to understand each location, while those with deeper knowledge will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and explore the subject further.
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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 tour deals with serious subjects, including persecution, deportation and genocide. We present this history carefully, accurately and without sensationalism, but some of the themes can be difficult for younger visitors. We generally recommend the tour for ages 14 and above, although parents should use their own judgement based on their child’s interests and maturity.
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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?
Small-group experience · Maximum 15 guests
Join one of our scheduled departures
Meet other travellers and explore the history together
Follow the complete Holocaust & Nazi Resistance itinerary
Plenty of opportunity to ask your guide questions
From €35 per person
Your group · Your guide · Greater flexibility
Just you and your group
More flexibility with timing and pace
More time to explore particular subjects or questions
Ideal for families, educational groups and those with a deeper interest
Available in English or German
Still Have Questions?
Not sure which option is right for you? Send us a message and we'll be happy to help.
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