Description
Summary
Description
Step into Vienna’s turbulent past on this historian-led walking tour, exploring the city’s critical role in shaping the events of the early 20th century. Over 2.5 hours, discover how Vienna influenced Adolf Hitler’s formative years and the wider history of Austria and Europe from 1900 to 1955.
Guided by a knowledgeable local historian, you’ll visit significant sites that bear witness to the rise of National Socialism and the scars left by World War II. See the hidden Seitenstettentempel synagogue, the only one in Vienna to survive the Holocaust, and learn about its remarkable history.
Pause at Morzinplatz, where a former luxury hotel became the Gestapo’s brutal headquarters, and reflect at the Memorial for the Austrian Jewish Victims of the Shoah. Each stop offers a moving insight into Vienna’s darkest days and the resilience of its people.
Stand in Heldenplatz, the site of Hitler’s infamous 1938 speech, and view the art school that once rejected him, shaping the course of history. The tour also takes you to the Memorial Against War and Fascism and the State Opera, where the cultural impact of the era is still felt today.
This small-group experience is available in English and is accessible for most travelers, though comfortable shoes are recommended due to cobblestone streets. Don’t miss your chance to understand Vienna’s complex history—secure your spot now and join a journey through time.
