Historical Hitler Walking Tour of Vienna
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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vienna State Opera, Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Memorial Against War & Fascism, Augustinerstrasse 8, Vienna 1010 Austria
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Akademie der bildenden Kunste, Schillerplatz 3, Vienna 1010 Austria
Art school that didnt accept Hitler as a student
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Heldenplatz, Volksgarten Hofburg Palace, Vienna 1010 Austria
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial, Judenplatz 8, Vienna 1010 Austria
Mahnmal für die österreichischen jüdischen Opfer der Schoah
Memorial 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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Morzinplatz, 1010 Wien, Austria
Memorial at Morzinplatz
Detail memorial at Morzinplatz
The former luxury hotel "Metropole" became one of the most brutal Gestapo headquarters in the Third Reich.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stadttempel Synagogue, Seitenstettengasse 4, Vienna 1010 Austria
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Due to many cobblestones on our route, not recommended for guest within a wheelchair"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes"
"Due to Vienna's unpredictable weather, please bring water, sunblock, raincoat or umbrella"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience 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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
02:30 PM
Duración: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Lugar de comienzo: Albertinaplatz, Albertinapl., 1010 Wien, Austria
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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