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Historical Hitler Walking Tour of Vienna

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Vienna, Austria

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This tour is done by a small team of 4 historians that want to make people aware of how fast things can change! Learn about the origins and early years of Hitler on a 2.5-hour walking tour of historic Vienna. On this tour, you will hear the History of Austria and Europe from 1900 until 1955. Alongside your guide, you'll find out the answer to the following questions: How did an Austrian postcard painter turn into the world’s most hated man? Where could Hitler and Stalin have met? Plus, you'll see the scars of World War II and visit the only synagogue to survive the Holocaust. Take a deeper look into the darkest days of Vienna’s history.

What's Included

  • Licensed and knowledgeable guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities for the guide (optional)
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Albertinaplatz
1010 Wien, Austria

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End point

Schwedenplatz
1010 Wien, Austria

The tour will end few min walk to Schwedenplatz where you have the U line 1 and 4, and it is a popular spot with many restaurants where you can have dinner.

What To Expect

Vienna Operahouse

On May 25, 1869, the opening was celebrated in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth with a premiere of Don Juan by Mozart. But than after 1938 everything changed including the cultural life in Vienna changed.After the "Anschluss" of Austria, Adolf Hitler visited the State Opera on June 19 and October 27, 1938. The period of National Socialism saw the departure, persecution and murder of artists and employees. For several works there was a ban on performance.
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Memorial Against War & Fascism

The Memorial against War and Fascism is the work of Austrian sculptor Alfred Hrdlicka. It has stood since 1988 on Vienna's Albertinaplatz - named after Helmut Zilk in 2009. The memorial it is intended to serve as a reminder of the darkest era in Austrian history. It is dedicated to all victims of war and fascism.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Akademie der bildenden Kunste

Art school that didnt accept Hitler as a student
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Heldenplatz

Heldenplatz on March 15, 1938 Hitler's speech from the balcony of the Neue Hofburg has become the epitome of the National Socialist seizure of power and the broad approval of it - and the trauma "Heldenplatz" for the Second Republic.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial

Mahnmal für die österreichischen jüdischen Opfer der SchoahMemorial for the Austrian Jewish victims of the Shoah Detail Memorial for the Austrian Jewish victims of the Shoah In memory of the more than 65,000 Austrian Jews who were murdered by the National Socialists between 1938 and 1945.
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Morzinplatz

Memorial at Morzinplatz Detail memorial at Morzinplatz The former luxury hotel "Metropole" became one of the most brutal Gestapo headquarters in the Third Reich.
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Infopoint Jewish Vienna

The "Seitenstettentempel" is hidden behind a tenement building. The main synagogue of Vienna is located at Seitenstettengasse 4. According to the regulations in force at that time, non-Catholic places of worship had to be hidden and could not be visible from the street. Therefore, the synagogue stands behind a five-story apartment building. Above the entrance gate of the street building is the inscription: "Come to his gates with thanksgiving, to his courts with praise!"on this tour you will visit also other places, we have just added to list the main attractions.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Due to many cobblestones on our route, not recommended for guest within a wheelchair
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historical Hitler Walking Tour of Vienna?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Licensed and knowledgeable guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities for the guide (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Due to many cobblestones on our route, not recommended for guest within a wheelchair
  • Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
  • Due to Vienna's unpredictable weather, please bring water, sunblock, raincoat or umbrella
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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