War and Reconstruction: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Vienna
Overview
Vienna and its architecture still show the scars of Austria’s past, from its bombing in WWII to Nazi Germany’s annexation of the country. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll learn about some of this long and complex history, including an intriguing chapter about the Habsburgs, Austria’s former rulers whose hearts rest in a crypt with 54 urns.
In Josephsplatz, you’ll see Augustinerkirche which is where the Habsburg weddings and Napoleon’s proxy marriage took place. You’ll also dive into Vienna’s dark past at Hofburg Palace, where the infamous annexation of Austria to the Third Reich was announced in 1938. As you make your way through Volksgarten and the Innere Stadt, you’ll learn how, during World War II, locals went from passive citizens to active followers and enforcers of Hitler’s Nazi Party.
By the end of this hour-long tour, you’ll have a deeper understanding of Vienna’s captivating blend of history, culture, and architecture.
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Albertinaplatz
1010 Wien, Austria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Stephansplatz
1010 Wien, Austria
This self-guided tour ends in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral on Stephansplatz square.
What To Expect
Austrian Parliament (Pass By)
Column of Pest (Pass By)
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Pass By)
Burgtheater (Pass By)
Rathaus der Stadt Wien (Pass By)
Memorial Against War & Fascism (Pass By)
Augustinerkirche (Pass By)
Austrian National Library, State Hall (Pass By)
The Hofburg (Pass By)
Memorial for the Victims of Nazi Military Justice (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Activity code: C-110804P216
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