Vienna: World War II Guided Walking Tour

Visit the last remaining synagogue in Vienna

★ 4.9 · 48 ratings2 hr 30 min

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A concrete building facade with a large double door and ribbed, horizontal paneling.

A man in a suit stands outside a shop with its windows and door vandalized with antisemitic graffiti in German.

A large crowd gathers as men in uniforms supervise others forced to scrub the street. A person in a wheelchair is visible.

Damaged brick building with arched windows, partial collapse, and rubble. Scene appears old and monochrome.

A group of people stands in front of a building with a man at a podium, a Nazi flag, and a banner with German text above.

Duration2 hr 30 min

LocationVienna

AccessibilityWheelchair accessible

The experience

Visit the last remaining synagogue in Vienna

During the tour, you will visit the spots in Vienna most affected by the events of World War II and learn about the political circumstances of Hitler's rise to power.

With your guide, you'll trace the development of the way, visit the sites of attacks that destroyed much of Vienna, and hear about the monument to the Red Army which still stands today.

You'll also see the only Viennese synagogue that remained standing after the war and learn about what happened to one of the largest Jewish communities in the world at the time.

What’s included

Live guide

Not included

Admission to museums

Where to go

Vienna City Tours

Albertinapl. 1, 1010 Wien, Austria

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Vienna

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

The tour begins at 14:30, please arrive at least 15 minutes beforehand

The tour will proceed rain or shine, please dress appropriately

Before purchase

Kids under 7 don't pay

Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult

This tour is offered in English only

Good to know

Highlights of the tour:

Heroes' Square

Holocaust Monument

Academy of Fine Arts

Monument Against War and Fascism

Jewish Quarter with the only remaining synagogue

How to use

Show your smartphone ticket to the guide next to the fountain _Albrechtsbrunnen_ and the sausage stand with a green rabbit on the roof, on street level in front of the Albertina Museum

To get there take bus 4A and walk for 8 minutes from bus stop Karlsplatz U to the meeting point

Your guide will be holding a green umbrella

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