Path of Resistance: Berlin’s Hidden Holocaust Stories
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- 2h 30m
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Overview
- 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
Activity location
- Berlin
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Oranienburger Str., 10117 Berlin, Germany | Please arrive 10 minutes before the activity starts. The tour meets at the former Imperial Post Office. The guide will be standing at the main entrance holding a blue umbrella.
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Path of Resistance: Berlin’s Hidden Holocaust Stories
- 2h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- 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
- Public transport tickets (not required for this walking tour)
- Food or drinks
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
What you can expect
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 storey 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
Location
Activity location
- Berlin
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Oranienburger Str., 10117 Berlin, Germany | Please arrive 10 minutes before the activity starts. The tour meets at the former Imperial Post Office. The guide will be standing at the main entrance holding a blue umbrella.
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany