Vienna World War II, Nazi Regime & Hitler Walking Tour

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About this activity

Discover Vienna's hidden Nazi history on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour led by a certified expert. Explore the sites connected to Hitler's early years, uncover the city's role during the Third Reich, and visit lesser-known locations that reveal a side of Vienna most visitors never see. Learn about the persecution of more than 65,000 Austrian Jews, the roots of antisemitism, and Austria's ongoing efforts to confront its past through remembrance and education.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: You On Tour Vienna

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified local guide
Included: 2.5-hour walking tour
Included: WWII, Hitler & Nazi history insights
Included: Hidden streets and lesser-known sites
Included: Taxes and service fees included

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Ankeruhr Clock

30 min

At the Anker Clock, you’ll meet your guide and begin your journey into Vienna’s Jewish history, with an introduction to the city around 1900—a time of cultural brilliance but also rising antisemitism.
Stop 2

10 min

Move into everyday Jewish life—community, traditions, and the vibrant pre-war Jewish presence in Vienna.
Stop 3

10 min Admission not included

Deepen the story at Vienna’s main synagogue: religion, identity, and importantly, survival — including why the Stadttempel is the only synagogue in Vienna that still stands from before the Nazi era.
Freyung

30 min

At Freyung, you’ll explore a historic square connected to Vienna’s Jewish past, while your guide explains the social and political climate that contributed to growing antisemitism.
Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial

30 min

At Judenplatz, you’ll visit the Holocaust Memorial and reflect on the destruction of Vienna’s Jewish community, learning about the lives lost and the lasting impact of Nazi persecution.
Heldenplatz

40 min

At Heldenplatz, you’ll examine one of the most significant sites of Nazi history, where Hitler announced the Anschluss in 1938, and reflect on Austria’s role and its ongoing process of coming to terms with its past.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the colorful Anker Clock, wearing a badge that identifies them as an “Austria Guide.”

End point

The tour ends at Heldenplatz.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour covers sensitive topics related to Jewish history and Nazi terror. Your guide presents these subjects with respect and historical care. Some content may be emotionally impactful.
The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This is an exterior-only tour; no interior visits are included
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
For latecomers, a no-show policy will be applied