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Vienna: World War II Historical Walking Tour

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Vienna: World War II Historical Walking Tour
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Explore the city that had the greatest influence on Adolf Hitler. Learn what happened in Vienna during and after WWII on this guided walking tour.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Raluca Oana – Romania

I really liked the tour—I learned a lot and honestly didn’t feel the time pass by. Dieter is an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and attentive. He would find spots for us to rest while he explained things and also provided bathroom breaks. He’s also funny and knows how to keep people engaged, like showing photographs of the moments or people he was referencing.

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Joshua – United States

Excellent guide- history major and masters. Very informative and rounded presentation. Helped me understand 20th century Austria, its politics and culture and many shifts occurring as well as the Holocaust and Hitler’s impact as well as post war years- forced neutrality to regain sovereignty.

Highlights

  • Stop at the only synagogue that survived the Nazi regime
  • Visit Vienna’s somber Holocaust memorial
  • See the scars of WWII and the remains of the divided city after the war

Full description

Uncover the social and political climate of Vienna and how this influenced the mind of a young Adolf Hitler during this guided walking tour. View historical sights like a synagogue that survived WWII and a Holocaust memorial.
The 2.5-hour walking tour begins in front of the Albertina Museum, next to Vienna’s world-famous Opera House. Your guide will provide an insight into Hitler’s early years and his ideology. You’ll learn why and how the art student became a feared dictator.

Learn about the effect that over 100,000 bombs had on the city. Hear about what happened to the city’s large Jewish community when ethnic rivalry and fear seized Vienna.

See the only synagogue that survived the Nazi regime and visit Vienna’s somber Holocaust memorial. Learn how Vienna was divided after World War II: It was the only city in the world where the Allied powers managed a zone together.

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  • Live guide
  • Walking tour
  • Entrances to attractions
  • Trip

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Look for the green umbrella in front of Albrechtsbrunnen, the fountain downstairs at the Albertina Museum, next to the Opera House (Subway stop: Karlsplatz/Oper)

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based on 1279 reviews

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    4.7/5

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Raluca Oana – RomaniaApril 13, 2025 – Verified booking
I really liked the tour—I learned a lot and honestly didn’t feel the time pass by. Dieter is an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and attentive. He would find spots for us to rest while he explained things and also provided bathroom breaks. He’s also funny and knows how to keep people engaged, like showing photographs of the moments or people he was referencing.
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Joshua – United StatesApril 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent guide- history major and masters. Very informative and rounded presentation. Helped me understand 20th century Austria, its politics and culture and many shifts occurring as well as the Holocaust and Hitler’s impact as well as post war years- forced neutrality to regain sovereignty.
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Jennifer – United StatesMarch 31, 2025 – Verified booking
Charles was an excellent guide! He somehow managed to time it so the inside parts of the tour occurred just as the rain started! I only wish I’d done this tour on my first day rather than the last… I would have appreciated some aspects of the city more with the knowledge I got from Charles. Must do in Vienna if you have an interest in history, especially if your historical interest is on WWII.

Product ID: 100947

Activity provider:Good Vienna Tours

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