I am Matti, a long-time private tour guide in Berlin, Germany. Among my tours is a Jewish Berlin tour, and many of my clients are Jewish (usually from either Israel or the US). While I’m not Jewish myself, I have a close connection to Berlin’s Jewish culture, as my mom works for the Jewish community. She’s the PA of the head of Berlin’s Jewish community (long story short: my parents are East Germans, hence had to learn Russian and after the Fall of the Berlin Wall the Jewish community in Berlin needed Russian translators for the many Jewish immigrants coming from former Soviet countries). I’ve studied History and English at the University of Potsdam and have been a guide since 2008.
Listing Language: English
Walking Tour In Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv can be a difficult city to navigate, but you’ll hit some of the most dynamic cultural and gastronomical sights during this full-day private tour. Travel comfortably by climate-controlled private vehicle, getting an insider’s introduction to the city’s bustling southern hotspots: the sprawling flea markets and winding alleyways of Old Jaffa, the trendy cafe district of Neve Tzedek, and the packed food stalls of Carmel Market, among other attractions.
Old-City Caesarea and the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa
A day trip to Caesarea and the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Explore the 2000-year-old Roman city with its well-preserved ruins. Witness the coastal charm of Caesarea. Experience spiritual enrichment in the serene Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Small group size allows for a personalized and flexible itinerary. Immerse yourself in history and tranquility on this captivating journey. Book now for an unforgettable adventure through Israel’s treasures
Acre and Rosh HaNikra Grottoes
Join me on a tour of ancient Acre, the city ruled by Muhammad al-Jazar, and Napoleon who tried to conquer Acre from the hands of al-Gazar could not break through the city walls and ran away with his soldiers. 600 years earlier, knights who took part in the Crusades walked the alleys of the old city on their way to save the holy sites for Christianity from the Muslims who conquered the entire area. Rosh HaNikra Grottoes – Were created by the sea and the waves in a process that took thousands of years in which the forces of nature removed layer after layer and created amazingly beautiful caves which with the sunlight and the sound of the waves created a spectacular sight.
Havana & Jewish Heritage Tour from Varadero
Havana & Jewish Heritage Private Tour from Varadero
Hard Top Vintage Car – $184*
Note: A deposit is required to reserve the service.
*The price is for one car and can accommodate up to four guests.
Highlights
- This tour takes you through the history of Jewish immigration and presence in Cuba.
- You will also see Havana’s treasures up close while enjoying personalized local service in a fully customizable private tour for you and your group in one of our classic vintage cars.
Duration
- Up to 8 Hours
Customize Your Tour:
- Feel free to create your one-of-a-kind tour with ease. Mention your points of interest to our knowledgeable guide or simply ask them for advice on places to visit and they will ensure the tour is as enjoyable as possible.
What’s included
- Local Classic Car and Driver
- Local Private Tour Guide
- Free Pick Up and Drop Off
Recommended Itinerary:
(A monetary contribution will be required at some sites to support the Jewish community)
- Pick up at your accommodation.
- Adath Israel Orthodox Synagogue
- The Hebrew Sephardi Center
- The Exhibition of the Holocaust (the Sephardi Center in Havana)
- Beth Shalom Synagogue
- See Menorah Square, dedicated to the Holocaust victims.
- The Jewish cemetery in Guanabacoa. (OPTIONAL)
- The Jewish Quarter
- Admire the unique decor of Hotel Raquel while having a cocktail.
- Acosta Street
- Muralla Street
- Typical Cuban lunch at a local “Paladar”
Options to complete the itinerary (time permitting)
- Visit Old Havana district (San Francisco de Asís square – La Cathedral square – Old Square – Arms square – Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales – Morro Fortress).
- Visit Modern Havana district ( Malecón Boulevard – Capitol – Central Park – Bar-restaurants- Floridita and Bodeguita del Medio – University of Havana – Revolution Square – Cigars Factory – Rum Museum – Colon’s Cemetery)
- Return to accommodation.
Support for the Cuban People Visa Category (US regulations)
- To meet US regulations in our private Havana & Jewish Heritage tour, each traveler is engaged in a full schedule of local education and cultural activities.
Book with confidence!
FREE Cancellation
48 hours notice or more:
- Cancel or change your tour FREE of charge by sending us an email.
Deposit Never Expires
Less than 48 hours notice:
- We will do our best to reschedule your tour based on availability. If no date is available your deposit is fully transferable and will be held for an unlimited time under our Lifetime Deposit Guarantee.
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- Book a tour in advance worry-free. If a hurricane hits on the day of your scheduled tour we will reschedule to another day or refund your money penalty Free!… Safety is our top priority.
Havana Jewish Heritage Private Tour
Highlights
- This tour takes you through the history of Jewish immigration and presence in Cuba.
- You will also see Havana’s treasures up close while enjoying personalized local service in a fully customizable private tour for you and your group in one of our classic vintage cars.
Duration
- Up to 6 Hours
Customize Your Tour:
- Feel free to create your one-of-a-kind tour with ease. Mention your points of interest to our knowledgeable guide or simply ask them for advice on places to visit and they will ensure the tour is as enjoyable as possible.
What’s included
- Local Classic Car and Driver
- Local Private Tour Guide
- Free Pick Up and Drop Off
Recommended Itinerary:
(A monetary contribution will be required at some sites to support the Jewish community)
- Pick up at the cruise terminal or accommodation.
- The Hebrew Sephardi Center
- The Exhibition of the Holocaust (the Sephardi Center in Havana)
- Beth Shalom Synagogue
- The Jewish cemetery in Guanabacoa. (OPTIONAL)
- Admire the unique decor of Hotel Raquel while having a cocktail.
- Acosta Street
- Muralla Street
- Typical Cuban lunch at a local “Paladar”
Optional if time permits
- Visit Old Havana district (San Francisco de Asís square – La Cathedral square – Old Square – Arms square – Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales – Morro Fortress).
OR
- Visit Modern Havana district ( Malecón Boulevard – Capitol – Central Park – Bar-restaurants- Floridita and Bodeguita del Medio – University of Havana – Revolution Square – Cigars Factory – Rum Museum – Colon’s Cemetery)
- Return to cruise terminal or accommodation.
Luba Poleva
Tours are what I specialize in, but thanks to the vast network of connections that I’ve built up over the years, I can also plan and book your entire trip, from airport transfers to hotel reservations and event tickets.
Free Budapest Jewish Quarter Tour
This 2-hour tour is about the past and the present of the Budapest Jewish District. We take you to the main sights and hidden symbols of the Jewish District. You will learn the deep and sensitive history based on touching (personal) stories. Since the Jewish District is now the epicenter of Budapest nightlife and gastronomy your guide will also tell you funky stories on street art, ruin bars, and street food.
Further reasons to do this tour:
You will get a mix of fascinating history lessons and the local urban art scene
You will fall in love with this quirky, cosmopolitan neighborhood of Budapest
You will understand the presence of Jewish people’s life
We have stories that can’t be found in any guidebooks.
Terezín Concentration Camp. A Half Day Educational Tour
See the former “model” camp for the International Red Cross Committee with a local guide. This tour will help you understand what happened to so many innocent people through actual artifacts, children’s drawings, poetry, and other rare items which survived their owners to speak so eloquently for them. I will make sure to explain everything to you with much care and I will be happy to answer all your questions.
Fascinating Prague Jewish Quarter Half-Day Private Walking Tour
I am a very enthusiastic guide that loves her job! As early as the 10th century, Jewish settlers had moved into Prague. Prague (and Czechoslovakia) was once home to the largest population of Ashkenazi Jews anywhere in the world and although nowadays the population is very small – officially the Prague Jewish Community has about 1500 members – the Jewish community left a significant mark on the city.
We’ll see 4 well-preserved synagogues, including the oldest anywhere north of the Alps. You will also visit the Old Jewish Cemetery, where up to 12 layers of graves lie atop one another; and where you will find the resting place of Rabbi Loew, renowned in legend as the creator of the Golem. Prague is home to the largest collection of Judaica in the world and there is no other collection of historical Jewish artifacts like it anywhere in the world. This is the only Jewish Quarter that the Nazis purposely did not destroy.
