Final Solution Study Tour - Ideology to Execution (Private Tour)

Berlin, DE

Included

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    Bottled water
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    Entry into museums and memorials.
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    Wifi access (Inside the vehicle)

Meeting Point

Tour meets at the Ritz-Carlton, Potsdamer Platz - Main Entrance Note: The main entrance is along Potsdamer Platz 3 I will be holding a sign “Final Solutions Study Tour.”

Meeting point

Potsdamer Platz 3, 10785 Berlin , Germany

End point

End Point

Tour meets at the Ritz-Carlton, Potsdamer Platz - Main Entrance Note: The main entrance is along Potsdamer Platz 3 I will be holding a sign “Final Solutions Study Tour.”

Meeting point

Potsdamer Platz 3, 10785 Berlin , Germany

End point

What to expect

1

Gedenk- und Informationsort für die Opfer der nationalsozialistischen »Euthanasie«-Morde

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The Memorial and Information Point for the Victims of National Socialist Euthanasia Killings serves as a tribute to the victims of the Nazi's involuntary euthanasia program, Aktion T4, under which over 70,000 people were murdered between 1940 and 1941. Although the program officially ended in August 1941, the killings persisted in state-run institutions until Germany's surrender in 1945, resulting in an estimated death toll of around 300,000.

Duration 60 minutes
2

Kurfürstenstraße 115

Eichmann's office. The Reich Security Head Office Referat IV B4, commonly known as RSHA IV B4, was a sub-department of Germany's Reich Security Head Office and the Gestapo during the Holocaust. Initially known as Eichmannreferat IV D4 and later as Judenreferat, SS-Obersturmbannführer Adolf Eichmann led it. The department was chiefly responsible for "Jewish affairs and evacuation" in German-occupied Europe, particularly the deportation of Jews from outside Poland to concentration or extermination camps.

Duration 30 minutes
3

Jüdisches Gemeindehaus

Berlin was home to Germany's largest Jewish community before the rise of the Nazi regime. The Jewish population of Berlin in 1933 was approximately 160,000, making up over 32% of all Jews in Germany. However, due to Nazi persecution and the subsequent emigration, this number fell to about 80,000 by 1939. The Jews in Berlin, like those throughout Germany, faced increasing discrimination, persecution, and violence, especially after the Nazis came to power in 1933.

Duration 30 minutes
4

Platform 17 Memorial

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The Gleis 17 Memorial, located at the Grünewald train station in Berlin, stands as a sombre reminder of the Holocaust. It marks the platform from which over 50,000 Jewish Berliners were deported to concentration and extermination camps between 1941 and 1945.

Duration 30 minutes
5

Geranienstraße 3

The SS Main Economic and Administrative Office (German: SS-Wirtschafts- und Verwaltungshauptamt; SS-WVHA) was a Nazi organisation responsible for managing the finances, supply systems, and business projects of the Allgemeine-SS, a main branch of the Schutzstaffel (SS). The SS-WVHA also played a crucial role in the operation of concentration camps and was instrumental in the implementation of the Final Solution through its subsidiary offices, such as the Concentration Camps Inspectorate and SS camp guards.

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Europawissenschaften Berlin

The German Society for Racial Hygiene (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Rassenhygiene) was a German eugenic organisation founded on 22 June 1905 by physician Alfred Ploetz in Berlin. The society aimed to promote the idea of a "healthy and blooming, strong and beautiful life" through selective reproduction and sterilisation, emphasising the purity of the Nordic race. The society became inactive after World War II.

Duration 30 minutes
7

House of the Wannsee Conference

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The Wannsee Conference was a meeting of senior government officials of Nazi Germany and Schutzstaffel (SS) leaders, held in the Berlin suburb of Wannsee on 20 January 1942. Organised by the director of the Reich Security Main Office, SS-Obergruppenführer Reinhard Heydrich, the conference aimed to ensure the cooperation of administrative leaders of various government departments in the implementation of the Final Solution to the Jewish Question.

Duration 60 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Service animals allowed
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Total time spent at locations: 4.5 hrs. Travel time to, from and between stops 2.5 Hrs.
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What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Jewish Museum Berlin.
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    Grab lunch at Katz Orange, great ambiance.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Consider visiting the Topography of Terror.
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    Check out local cafes at Potsdamer Platz.

More About this Experience

Introduction

Explore the dark and complex history of the Final Solution with the "Final Solution Study Tour - Ideology to Execution." This private tour is meticulously crafted for history enthusiasts who seek a deeper understanding of the events that shaped one of the most tragic chapters of World War II.

What to expect?

Participants can anticipate a profound journey through key historical sites such as the Wannsee Villa, Memorial to the Victims of 'Euthanasia' Killings, and the SS Main Economic and Administrative Office. The tour offers a unique opportunity to delve into the policies, strategies, and figures that contributed to the Holocaust, fostering critical thinking and reflection.

Who is this for?

This tour is ideal for history buffs, educators, and anyone interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the Final Solution and its impact on the course of history. It welcomes individuals who are eager to engage with the past and explore the complexities of World War II in a meaningful way.

Why book this?

Immerse yourself in a transformative learning experience with Berlin's premier World War II tour specialists. This private tour goes beyond the ordinary, offering a deep dive into the history of the Final Solution with expert guides who bring the past to life. Gain a new perspective on the Holocaust and its lasting effects on society.

Good to know

Participants will have entry into museums and memorials, access to Wifi inside the vehicle, and bottled water for refreshment. The tour meets at the Ritz-Carlton, Potsdamer Platz - Main Entrance, where a guide holding a "Final Solutions Study Tour" sign will be waiting to start the journey through history.

Reviews

Travelers who have taken the "Final Solution Study Tour" praise its in-depth exploration of the Holocaust and the knowledgeable guides who make the history come alive. Many express gratitude for the opportunity to engage with such important historical events in a meaningful and respectful way.

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