Private tour in Frankfurt Barbara R

Frankfurt's / Rhine Main - Jewish Heritage private tour

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Barbara R.

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I work as a guide / interpreter (museum educator) and University docent. I am teaching English / intercultural communication and international business communication) at IBA University in Darmstadt as well as French and Italian at City College, since 20 years in Frankfurt and the Rhine Main area. I would like to create for you cultural journeys in this area and show you how the Germans play the game of life. For the Historical Museum I am working as a guide and cultural mediator for Frankfurt Jewish cultural history and diverse upcoming events and exhibitions. After working 15 years for the Jewish Museum in Frankfurt. I am working as a free lancer with other arts institutions in the field of museum education and international communication for the HLMD in Darmstadt and the Historical Museum in Frankfurt and smaller museums in the area. After studying modern languages and humanities ( art and film history) in Europe (Paris, Torino and Urbino) and the US (Chicago) I worked several years for an arts foundation focused on international dialogue hosted by the biggest German global bank. Since several years I am involved in projects with several museums and international institutions located in Frankfurt and the Rhine Main region in the fields of international communication and education and special events in Frankfurt and the Rhine Main area. I am fluent in 4 languages: English, Italian, French and German of course. Besides I enjoy seeking out new restaurants and cafés, fashion stores, vintage and design stores of the beaten track and the fleamarket, food stores, farmers markets, art galleries, parks and nature. It would be my pleasure to accompany you during your stay and make you familiar with this German cosmopolitan city and its high quality of life. So modern and so romantic at heart. At the moment I am also involved in writing an educational concept / a graphic novel for the project 1700 years of Jewish life in Germany !! 321 - 2021 Cologne. It is an ongoing project against racism / antisemitism - subsidized by the German state. I am participating in the exhibition about Brian Adams / photography / HLMD Darmstadt. M.A. in American Studies and European Studies / focus on cultural and language studies: film, art history, philanthropy, linguistics, history and Jewish cultural studies. I am a mediator for arts & culture for French and Italian cultural institutions as well as the French and Italian Board of tourism and international travel agencies. Private guide/ cultural liaison and interpreter / translator for: travel and event agencies in the EU with a cultural, historical and culinary focus (tour gourmet), French and Italian Cultural Institutions and diverse museums. "the language of Europe is the translation - Umberto Eco" I am teaching English at IBA University in Darmstadt (private University) for International Business Communication and Management. Furthermore I teach French and Italian at a City College. At the moment I am also accompanying the exhibition of Bryan Adams / photography. I am a member of the German National Tourist Guide Association.

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Overview of your Frankfurt tour

This tour gives you the highlights of history and culture of the Jewish population in and around Frankfurt. There is also a memorial and a cemetery from the Middles Ages to visit. An artefact by itself. The 19th century has never been destroyed and is a source of information and history. In case people want to see special places of there ancestors etc. , I can also do research and put the "family puzzle" together all over Germany due to my contacts to diverse city instituitions, research institutes and scholars. A new highlight is the visit of New Jewish Memorial but can be only seen from outside. The Museum Judengasse / Frankfurt offers a new perspective in the narrative of German Jewish history - let us discover together this exciting experience.

Recent Reviews

Robin F.
September 2024

Barbara was an absolutely amazing tour guide and we spent an awe-inspiring day with her. She has tremendous knowledge of Jewish history in Frankfurt, and Germany in general. Prior to our trip, we sent her some very basic information about where we thought my husband’s great grandparents were buried. She tailored the tour to meet our interests. She researched information ahead of time, took us to 3 cemeteries, and patiently and passionately helped us find each hard-to-find gravesite. By the end of the tour we felt like she was like a member of our family. We would give her more than 5 stars if that were possible!!

Joseph F.United States
August 2021

Barbara was very knowledgeable and helpful in locating the street where I lived as a child and in touring Frankfurt. It was a pleasure going with her. I highly recommend her for future tours. She share very interesting information with us on the Jews of Frankfurt. Especially enjoyed touring the old Jewish cemetary.

Elise G.United States
September 2019

Wonderful and enlightening!

Kirk H.United States
August 2018

Barbara was a great tour guide for us. She met us on our hotel, showed us to our locations on the public transport system, and was extremely informative throughout our tour. Her English was crazy good and her knowledge was extensive. She was very patient if we wanted to stop for pictures, water, restrooms etc. We found the Jewish history tour very interesting. And know that it was even better since Barbara was our tour guide!

Abraham W.United States
August 2017

I was born in Frankfurt although I left it at the age of 3. Barbara was an excellent source and guide for this wonderful city, taking an interest in our background and preferences so as to tailor the tour to our specific needs. The level of detail was wonderful, allowing me to visit the street where I lived, the hospital where I was born and areas of particular interest to me. Barbara is flexible and accommodating to any reasonable preference and I would gladly use her again.

Gail K.United States
August 2015

Barbara is a knowledgable guide who provided wonderful insights into and information about the Jewish history of Frankfurt. She is terrific and it is a pleasure to recommend her to anyone interested in this aspect of German Jewish history.

Your Frankfurt tour itinerary

Suggested Itinerary: Discovery of the Jewish neighbourhood (excavations) from the 15th century and visit of the old cemetery (1270) New Jewish Memorial Synagogue, visit of the old cemetery from the 19th century We can also visit places of your interest near by. This tour can be modified according to your requests and personal tastes and research regarding your personal heritage can be done.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking and public transit. It is a walking tour (pls. wear comfortable shoes) .

What's included
Other: My services as a knowledgeable, local and professional tour guide. Plus my knowledge as a docent at the Historical Museum and diverse cultural institutions in and outside of Frankfurt museum education and international PR for arts & culture. I am teaching French and intercultural studies at a private University/franco - allemand
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrance fees or any additonal costs for meals or wine and subway ticket. For deep research regarding the family history I will charge extra costs.
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Meeting location

Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
7775
Languages
English
French
German
Italian
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Frankfurt is ideal for those interested in Jewish heritage and history. It's perfect for travellers who want to explore the cultural and historical highlights of the Jewish population in and around Frankfurt. Additionally, if you have personal ancestral connections or interests, Barbara R. can customize the tour to include specific sites and even conduct research to help piece together your family history.

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