Vienna World War II, Nazi Regime & Hitler Walking Tour
Description
Discover Vienna's hidden Nazi history on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour led by a certified expert. Explore the sites connected to Hitler's early years, uncover the city's role during the Third Reich, and visit lesser-known locations that reveal a side of Vienna most visitors never see. Learn about the persecution of more than 65,000 Austrian Jews, the roots of antisemitism, and Austria's ongoing efforts to confront its past through remembrance and education.
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Itinerary
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.
Move into everyday Jewish life—community, traditions, and the vibrant pre-war Jewish presence in Vienna.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
- This tour covers sensitive topics related to Jewish history and Nazi terror. Your guide presents these subjects with respect and historical care. Some content may be emotionally impactful.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is an exterior-only tour; no interior visits are included
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- For latecomers, a no-show policy will be applied
Reviews(23)
A fascinating tour that takes in a bit of greater Austrian history plus key locations and takeaways from the WWII time. Mario our guide was clearly knowledgeable and friendly. Group size was large and it was very hot but he managed to manage us. All in all very worthwhile.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear you found the tour fascinating and worthwhile. It's great to know Mario's knowledge and friendly approach made the experience enjoyable, even on a hot day. We hope to welcome you back to Vienna soon!
This was a fabulous tour! Moritz was extremely knowledge and entertaining. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in the history of Vienna
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour with Moritz and found it both informative and entertaining. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in Vienna!
Ten out of ten! From start to finish, our guide was incredible. Deeply knowledgeable, sensitive in handling the subject and perfectly planned taking hot sun, water break, etc into account. We each had an ear piece making the talk also very easy to hear. We only wish we could have such an excellent guide in all the places we visit.
Thank you for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a phenomenal experience. It's wonderful to know your guide's knowledge, thoughtful approach, and attention to the group's comfort made the tour so memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again in Vienna!
Great guide, it was very hot and he tried to make sure we were all comfortable while explaining much about WW2 and Jewish life
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that your guide made the tour both informative and enjoyable, while also ensuring everyone stayed as comfortable as possible in the heat. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Vienna!
Lucas was very knowledgeable about the topic and explained everything clearly. He even shared some personal WW2 experiences which was interesting to hear.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Lucas's knowledge and clear explanations made the tour so engaging. It's great to know his personal insights added to your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour in Vienna!
A truly great tour! Very informative, yet always interesting and never tedious. Our tour guide Ivo was extremely friendly, addressed all questions in detail, and conveyed the content in an engaging manner. Absolutely recommendable!
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Führung mit Ivo so gut gefallen hat und Sie sie als informativ und spannend erlebt haben. Vielen Dank für Ihre Empfehlung – wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder in Wien begrüßen zu dürfen!
Truly a fantastic tour, exciting, funny, and just the right Viennese way that one appreciates. I will definitely book another tour on my next visit. Kisses, goodbye.
Vielen Dank für die großartige Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Tour und die Wiener Art unseres Guides so gut gefallen haben. Wir freuen uns schon darauf, Sie bei Ihrem nächsten Wien-Besuch wieder begrüßen zu dürfen. Bussi Baba! 😊
The tour started on time qnd the pace was good. Marc gave us time at every spot and answered all questions paitiently. Quite informative and engaging tour.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Marc's knowledge, patience and engaging style made it such a positive experience. We hope to welcome you back for another tour in Vienna!
Lucas is a great tour guide. He speaks clearly and has a great knowledge about all. It was a great experience!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Lucas's knowledge and clear explanations made the tour such a great experience. We hope to welcome you back for another tour in Vienna!
It was pleasant. We took a short break for bathrooms and a snack about halfway through the tour. Public bathroom was free for men and .50 euro for women OR at a nearby cafe free if you made a purchase.
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you had a pleasant experience and appreciated the break during the tour. We hope to welcome you back for another interesting visit to Vienna!
