Jewish Vienna Private Walking Tour

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

Today Vienna is home to the fourth Jewish community in its history. This fact alone points to the long and rich Jewish history of this city. Without doubt, the history of the Jewish people in this place has been very eventful and deeply interesting, albeit oftentimes tragic.
On this tour, we explore the oldest part of Vienna, the First district, where most traces and sites of Vienna’s rich Jewish past and present can be found: those of the first and significant Medieval Jewish community, and the magnificent achievements of the third, which was instrumental in fuelling Vienna’s cultural and economic thriving during the Founder’s time, Vienna's ‘Belle époque’.
Beyond these aspects, we gain a comprehensive overview of the entire history with the help of the excellent Jewish Museum of Vienna, whose two closely situated dependencies offer a vividly narrated insight into all aspects past and present, as well as an accessible archaeological excavation site of the Medieval synagogue.

What's Included

public transportation ticket for one ride if pickup agreed on
personal, certified local guide
entrance fee Jewish Museum to be paid on site by guests - all credit cards and cash accepted -

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

DEFAULT meeting point is Dorotheergasse 11, at the entrance area of the Jewish Museum. Optional HOTEL PICKUP is ONLY offered from a centrally located hotel (1010) - and then we'll walk or take public transportation to the starting point of the tour. I'm equally happy to pick up guests from their ship at HANDELSKAI, followed by a taxi ride or transit to the city (transfer cost not included in tour price). This is subject to prior request and confirmation. Thank you :)

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Meeting point

Entrance area of the Jewish Museum (the house in Dorotheergasse!!)

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Jewish Museum Vienna

    the main house of the Jewish museum Vienna focusses on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Jewish communities of Vienna from the 1600s until today.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    In this house the aim is to illustrate the Medieval Jewish community of Vienna. Also included is a visit to the archaeological site of the Medieval synagogue.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial

    in medieval times the centre of the Jewish neighbourhood

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    the street in which Jewish traders had their businesses in the 1600s

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    named after the founding father of political Zionism

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    named after the last president or the 3rd Jewish community of Vienna, this place serves as a memorial to several events in the history of Vienna.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    here stands the only historical synagogue of Vienna which was not destroyed in the November Pogrom of 1938. We talk about its history and architecture. However, as it is currently undergoing renovations, it is not possible to enter the building.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    the location of the Simon Wiesenthal Institute in Vienna. A small museum about Wiesenthal's life and work is on site, however it is not accessible on late afternoons or on weekends.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Schwedenplatz

    Once the location of the Hotel Metropol, the 'Jewish Sacher', later that of the Gestapo headquarters. We talk about the history of this place over time, and have a look towards Leopoldstadt across the Danube canal, which was in various epochs and is again today the centre of (orthodox) Jewish like in Vienna.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Your ticket to Vienna

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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Shore Excursions
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Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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