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Delve into Vienna’s complex history during a 2.5-hour walking tour that uncovers the city’s ties to the Nazi regime and Hitler’s early life. Guided by a certified expert, this tour takes you through hidden alleys and quiet streets, revealing a lesser-known narrative of Austria’s past. Gain insight into the roots of antisemitism and the impact of Nazi terror on over 65,000 Austrian Jews. This reflective journey also highlights Austria’s ongoing efforts to confront and remember its historical atrocities, making it a thought-provoking experience for those interested in cultural heritage and memory.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the colorful Anker Clock, wearing a badge that identifies them as an “Austria Guide.”
The tour ends at Heldenplatz.
Itinerary
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1Ankeruhr Clock
At the Anker Clock, you’ll meet your guide and begin your journey into Vienna’s Jewish history, with an introduction to the city around 1900—a time of cultural brilliance but also rising antisemitism.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Move into everyday Jewish life—community, traditions, and the vibrant pre-war Jewish presence in Vienna.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Deepen the story at Vienna’s main synagogue: religion, identity, and importantly, survival — including why the Stadttempel is the only synagogue in Vienna that still stands from before the Nazi era.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Freyung
At Freyung, you’ll explore a historic square connected to Vienna’s Jewish past, while your guide explains the social and political climate that contributed to growing antisemitism.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial
At Judenplatz, you’ll visit the Holocaust Memorial and reflect on the destruction of Vienna’s Jewish community, learning about the lives lost and the lasting impact of Nazi persecution.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Heldenplatz
At Heldenplatz, you’ll examine one of the most significant sites of Nazi history, where Hitler announced the Anschluss in 1938, and reflect on Austria’s role and its ongoing process of coming to terms with its past.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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