Graz Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private Tour

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About this activity

Explore the unstable history of Austrian Jews. See related places & hear absorbing stories & important facts about WWII & Holocaust. Experience the beauty of Graz while discovering its Top Highlights with 5-Stars Guide.

Highlights:

Discover the turbulent history of Jews in Graz on a walking tour with Jewish History Expert-Guide
See the modern Graz Synagogue and learn about the tragic events of Kristallnacht, Holocaust and Austria during World War II
Explore the University of Graz and the life of Otto Loewi
Visit the Old Town Highlights as the Hauptplatz, the Sporgasse, the Graz Castle and more
Enjoy an exclusive Private Tour with adjusted tempo and interest according to your wish

Devastating events from the past changed the Jewish community irreversibly. After World War II, only 110 Graz Jews survived. Follow the path of traces of Jewish culture, history and science. Enjoy the sightseeing of best Old Town sites as well, and find out why it was inscribed on the UNESCO list.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Rosotravel - Vienna Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Jewish History Expert-Guide with Official Austrian License speaking fluently in a chosen language
Included: Special route related with Jewish places, culture and history
Included: Adjusted tempo and interest as it is a Private Tour
Included: Private Tour of Graz Jewish Sites and Old Town Highlights.
Included: Fascinating facts and history of Holocaust, WWII and Jews in Austria

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide In front of the University of Graz, Universitätspl. 3, 8010 Graz, Austria.
Stop 2

20 min

Explore the University of Graz, the second largest university in Styria. Hear about famous Jewish alumnus, Otto Loewi, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936.
Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II

20 min

See the fascinating Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II. This imperial place of rest impresses with its turquoise domes and majestic appearance.
Stop 4

10 min

Admire the beauty of Graz Cathedral.
Stop 5

10 min

Discover the Graz Castle. It hides a Jewish gravestone with a poignant epitaph.
Sporgasse

10 min

Walk along the bustling Sporgasse.
Hauptplatz

10 min

Reach the Hauptplatz, a charming square surrounded by many historical buildings.
Herrengasse

10 min

Take a stroll through the Herrengasse, where the former Jewish Quarter was located.
Graz

20 min

Finally, explore the modern building of the Graz Synagogue and hear the fascinating history of the former one, destroyed during the Kristallnacht. Did you know that bricks from the old synagogue were used for construction of the new one? This one-of-a-kind tour will give you a unique opportunity to learn everything about Austrian Jews and Jewish Community in Graz. Your Expert-Guide will make sure you get the most of your experience and will provide important, but extremely interesting information about the sites.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide In front of the University of Graz, Universitätspl. 3, 8010 Graz, Austria.

End point

Meet your guide In front of the University of Graz, Universitätspl. 3, 8010 Graz, Austria.

Using your ticket

Know before you go:

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.