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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet your guide under the statue
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Bolzano
40 min
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.
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Bolzano
1 hour
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.
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Piazza Walther
1 hour
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is requireds
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
FAQs about 3- Hours Private Tour Bolzano's Jewish History
Can I cancel 3- Hours Private Tour Bolzano's Jewish History for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian.
Operated by Italy Destination Services
