3- Hours Private Tour Bolzano's Jewish History
Overview
Discover the little-known Jewish history of Bolzano in this 3-hour private tour. Learn about the Nazi occupation and concentration camp, from where started the very first deportation of Italian Jews to the German concentration camps. Visit the Jewish cemetery and learn about Bolzano's Jewish population that dates back to the 14th century, and their important role as bankers, merchants and mediators throughout the Middle Ages.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bolzano, Bolzano, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige
Start first with the visit of the site and wall of the Concentration Camp of Bolzano, one of the 4 concentration camps of Italy but the only one linked to forced labour camps. From the summer of 1944 until April 1945, about 11000 people (men, women, children) were kept prisoners here.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Bolzano, Bolzano, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige
Continue with stop at the rail track (Die Transporte), from where 13 wagons with prisoners where shipped to the trans-alpine concentration camps of Dachau, Mathausen, Flossenbürg, Ravensbruck and Auschwitz. Continue to the City Cemetery and in the Jewish sector visit of the memorial remembering the 96 Jewish South Tyrol residents deported by the Nazi and perished in the local camp. Last stop before reaching the historical centre is the memorial for the forced labour situated next to the Virgolo Gallery, once important arms factory of ball bearings, where camp prisoners were used for labour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza Walther, 39100 Bolzano Italy
Walking tour of the medieval historical centre where you will learn about the importance of Bolzano as a privileged trade centre on the Transalpine Augsburg-Venice route and the presence of a Jewish community dated back to the XIV century. During the walk your guide will point out “Stolpesteine” brass plate covering cobblestones, inscribed with the name and life dates of Bolzano Jewish residents, victims of the Nazi persecution. The tour ends in front of Cafè Mozart.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bolzano, Bolzano, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige
Start first with the visit of the site and wall of the Concentration Camp of Bolzano, one of the 4 concentration camps of Italy but the only one linked to forced labour camps. From the summer of 1944 until April 1945, about 11000 people (men, women, children) were kept prisoners here.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Bolzano, Bolzano, Province of South Tyrol, Trentino-Alto Adige
Continue with stop at the rail track (Die Transporte), from where 13 wagons with prisoners where shipped to the trans-alpine concentration camps of Dachau, Mathausen, Flossenbürg, Ravensbruck and Auschwitz. Continue to the City Cemetery and in the Jewish sector visit of the memorial remembering the 96 Jewish South Tyrol residents deported by the Nazi and perished in the local camp. Last stop before reaching the historical centre is the memorial for the forced labour situated next to the Virgolo Gallery, once important arms factory of ball bearings, where camp prisoners were used for labour.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza Walther, 39100 Bolzano Italy
Walking tour of the medieval historical centre where you will learn about the importance of Bolzano as a privileged trade centre on the Transalpine Augsburg-Venice route and the presence of a Jewish community dated back to the XIV century. During the walk your guide will point out “Stolpesteine” brass plate covering cobblestones, inscribed with the name and life dates of Bolzano Jewish residents, victims of the Nazi persecution. The tour ends in front of Cafè Mozart.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is requireds
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Sophie_R
July 2023
Claudia was incredibly knowledgeable and was an excellent tour guide! My husband and I really enjoyed our time and tour of Bolzano and both felt we learned a ton.
Claudia was incredibly knowledgeable and was an excellent tour guide! My husband and I really enjoyed our time and tour of Bolzano and both felt we learned a ton.Arthur_F
September 2023
Claudia made us understand the Jewish impact and history in Bolzano She was well spoken and knowledgeable
Claudia made us understand the Jewish impact and history in Bolzano She was well spoken and knowledgeableOlgui_L
June 2023
Claudia, our tour guide, was amazing and very knowledgeable. Great experience overall. She made the three plus hours go by in a blink and we learned so much from her.
Claudia, our tour guide, was amazing and very knowledgeable. Great experience overall. She made the three plus hours go by in a blink and we learned so much from her.Roberta_c
September 2022
Claudia has an incredible depth of knowledge about the history and cultures of Bolzano. She provided context for the Jewish history she told. She is engaging and enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge.
Claudia has an incredible depth of knowledge about the history and cultures of Bolzano. She provided context for the Jewish history she told. She is engaging and enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge.