Graz: Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private Walking Tour

Learn about devastating events in the past that changed the Jewish community in Graz irreversibly on this private walking tour. Trace Jewish culture, history, and science as you explore the Old Town and find out why it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Start this unique walking tour by meeting your private guide in an easy-to-find spot. Explore the University of Graz, the second-largest university in Styria, and hear about famous Jewish alumnus Otto Loewi, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936.

Next, marvel at the turquoise domes of the fascinating Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II. Admire the beauty of Graz Cathedral and discover Graz Castle, which hides a Jewish gravestone with a poignant epitaph.

Walk along the bustling Sporgasse and reach the Hauptplatz, a charming square surrounded by many historical buildings. Take a stroll through the Herrengasse, where the former Jewish Quarter was located.

Finally, explore the modern building of the Graz Synagogue and hear the fascinating history of the former one, destroyed during the Kristallnacht. Throughout your walking tour, learn how the Jewish community was devastated after World War II, as only 100 Graz Jews survived.