Vienna: Historical walk - Hitler and the Jewish Vienna

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Landmarks & monuments Guided tours Wheelchair accessible Tours Neighborhood tours Culture & history Sightseeing

Explore Vienna’s Jewish history and WWII sites on a guided walking tour with a licensed guide. Visit key landmarks and memorials.

Highlights

  • Learn about the life of Adolf Hitler from the beginning to the end
  • Hear the story of Jewish Vienna, from the Middle Ages until today
  • Stop at the only Synagoge which survived WWII
  • Visit memorials related to one of the darkest times in Austrian history

Description

Join a licensed guide on a profound journey through Vienna’s complex past, focusing on the city’s Jewish history and its role during World War II. This tour sheds light on the difficult periods Jews endured from the 1400s, culminating in the Holocaust, and examines the impact of the Nazi regime on Vienna. Discover how Vienna’s political landscape influenced Adolf Hitler in his formative years and learn about Austria’s involvement in the Nazi regime. As you walk for approximately 2 hours and 15–30 minutes, you’ll visit significant sites connected to Jewish heritage and the atrocities of the Nazi era, many tucked away from the main tourist routes. The tour begins at the historic Ankeruhr and concludes at Heldenplatz, stopping at the only synagogue to survive WWII and several poignant memorials. Along the way, your guide will share stories that bring history to life, offering insight into both the darkest and most resilient chapters of Vienna’s past. Gain a deeper understanding of the city’s legacy and the enduring importance of remembrance.

Includes

Licenced Tourguide Walking Tour Reserved spot with your booking Recommendations and Insider tips after the tour

Important Information

  • In case of rain, please bring a rain coat or an umbrella with you. The walkig distance is arround 2 and a half kilometers

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