Private tour in Berlin Janna R

Jewish Berlin: Expert Senior Guide 3 h walk

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Janna R.

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A "Senior Guide" by now, being a tour guide since 1994, I'm still passionate about this ever-changing town. This is Berlin to me: modern German politics, city planning, Prussian kings and emperors, avantgarde arts and cultures, multiethnic life, dreamy lakeshores, a great amount of freedom. . . but mostly, of course, it's the 20th century history which counts here. The two big tales of the 20th century were Berlin-made - one of deepest misery and one of highest joy - Hitler's Third Reich and the Fall of the Berlin Wall. It was the fascination of Berlin after the Wall had gone, the split city becoming one, that made me turn Berlin into my profession. I offer expertise and experience, comprehensive, top-quality and knowledgeable services, always focusing on my guests's interests and wishes. All my tours can be taken either with minivan, bus, or walking/taxi/public transport. All tours in English, Spanish or German. I also work as tour and travel guide in Germany, Czech Republic, and Poland, Krakow/Auschwitz. Apart from guiding, I love swing dancing and I create art (mostly drawings). Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Berlin! Certified member of BVGD (Federal Association of Guides in Germany) and Berlin Guide e.V. Certified guide in: Otto Weidt's Workshop of the Blind, Memorial KZ Sachsenhausen, Pergamon Museum, Old Museum, Charlottenburg Palace / New Wing Guiding in Topography of Terror, Jewish Museum, New Museum, Old National Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie Museum, Allied Museum, Stasi Museum Dipl.-Psych. in Psychology, Free University Berlin, Art Therapist

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Overview of your Berlin tour

Before Hitler, a third of German Jews lived in Berlin. To get an intimate view on life before and during Nazi dictatorship, let me take you on a walk around the New Synagogue and Hackescher Markt. I'll tell you stories of hide-outs, betrayal, and survival in the small, most impressive museum of Otto Weidt's Workshop for the Blind, one of my favorite places in Berlin, as it breaks down the immensity of the crime to individual stories. I'm an expert of National Socialist and Jewish History of Berlin, striving to convey this darkest chapter of German history in a sensitive, informative way. The importance of Berlin Jews for the city's history, e. g. the art sponsor James Simon, or painter Max Liebermann, is eminent. I'm experienced in guiding Holocaust Studies tours in Berlin, also to Krakow and Auschwitz or Prague. Also view my Jewish Berlin: my main topic - Full-Day Tour, tour #6381. In regard to Jewish history, I can fill a couple days and I'm glad to prepare a Custom Tour.

Recent Reviews

Sam K.United States
December 2024

Highly recommend the tour. If you want more than just "a tour", then you need to book it with Janna R. She is a true tour guide veteran with a wealth of knowledge that goes above and beyond what the tour will cover.

Stuart R.United States
October 2022

Janna was terrific. She is extraordinarily personable and knowledgeable about the subjects: Jewish Berlin and 20th Century history. She includes detailed information about different areas in the City and the transition after 1989. Pictures from her computer really help to explain the history. She is also well versed in the cultural development of Berlin, having lived in the City for many years. We've hired guides in other cities and Janna was simply the best.

Jodi V.Canada
March 2018

As a professor leading a group of university students on a Holocaust Study Trip, Janna was the perfect guide for our group. She was very interactive and constantly asked the students questions, encouraging them to think, wonder, and approach what we were learning critically. In other words, she was as much a teacher as she was a tour guide. In particular, Janna was an excellent guide for the Jewish Museum - we would not have gotten as much out of that visit as we did if we had not gone with her.

Karen K.United States
June 2016

Janna was a great guide - she was knowledgeable and personable and took us to the high points of this tour. We were only sorry that she had to leave us at the Jewish Museum rather than go there and give us an overview. As it turned out, there were no self guided tours available which would have lent greater insight into the exhibition.

Your Berlin tour itinerary

- Walking around the area Hackescher Markt - Rosenstrasse Memorial - Stumble Stones - Oranienburger Strasse with New Synagogue, - Tucholsky- and Auguststrasse - The former Jewish Girl School and Jewish Hospital, nowadays Jewish High School - The former Jewish Cemetery with the tomb of Moses Mendelssohn - The former Jewish Senior Citizen Home and inner-city deportation camp - Workshop of the Blind Museum - possibly: Jewish Museum Berlin Itineraries may change due to weather conditions and/or your interests. Happy to adapt the tour to your wishes! the tour can also be expanded in time.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking; taxi or public transport if needed

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - Museums or New Synagogue tickets.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Regular tour: no tickets needed
Meeting location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Airport, train station Hotel etc.

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Other details
Tour categories
Jewish Heritage
Religious Sites
History
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
15256
Languages
English
German
Spanish
French
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Berlin is ideal for those interested in Jewish history, particularly the life and experiences of Jews in Berlin before and during the Nazi dictatorship. It's perfect for travellers who want to connect with a local expert like Janna R. for deeper insights into this significant chapter of history. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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Hours icon 3 hours
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