Historical Hitler Walking Tour in Vienna: Uncover the City’s Dark Past
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Discover Vienna’s complex history with a 2.5-hour walk led by a team of four passionate historians. This tour takes you through the city’s past, focusing on the early years of Adolf Hitler and the dark chapters of Austria’s 20th-century history.
Along the way, you'll explore key sites that reveal how quickly a nation can change. From the rise of fascism to the scars left by World War II, this experience offers a sobering look at Vienna’s most difficult moments. You'll also visit the only synagogue to survive the Holocaust, gaining insight into the resilience of the city’s Jewish community.
Whether you're a history buff or just curious about Vienna’s past, this tour provides a compelling, human perspective on events that shaped Europe. It’s a chance to reflect on how history can turn on a dime—and how the city remembers those turbulent times today.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
What languages are available?
The tour is conducted in English.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, children aged 7-16 can join. Infants and small children can ride in strollers or prams.
Is the tour accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.
What is included in the tour?
A licensed, knowledgeable guide is included.
Are food and drinks provided?
No, food and drinks are not included.
Free cancellation
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Licensed and knowledgeable guide
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities for the guide (optional)
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
This walk covers Vienna’s pivotal sites related to its dark history from the late 19th century through the post-war era.
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Stop 1
On May 25, 1869, Vienna celebrated the opening of the Vienna State Opera with a Mozart premiere, attended by Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth. After 1938, Vienna’s cultural life changed drastically, especially following Austria’s annexation by Nazi Germany. Hitler visited the Opera in 1938, and many artists faced persecution or bans.
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Stop 2
The Memorial against War and Fascism by Alfred Hrdlicka, erected in 1988 on Albertinaplatz, stands as a reminder of Austria’s darkest days. It honors all victims of war and fascism.
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Stop 3
Visit the art school that Hitler applied to but was rejected from, highlighting his early life in Vienna.
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Stop 4
Heldenplatz on March 15, 1938, where Hitler delivered a speech from the balcony of the Neue Hofburg, marking Austria’s annexation and Nazi power’s rise.
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Stop 5
The Memorial for Austrian Jewish victims of the Shoah commemorates over 65,000 Jews murdered between 1938 and 1945.
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Stop 6
Memorial at Morzinplatz, site of the former Metropole Hotel, which became one of the Gestapo’s most brutal headquarters during the Third Reich.
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Stop 7
Visit the hidden Seitenstettentempel, Vienna’s main synagogue, concealed behind a tenement building due to historical restrictions on non-Catholic worship spaces.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point in central Vienna.
Albertinaplatz 1, next to the Albertina Museum, behind the opera house, near the fountain with the green rabbit on the roof, and opposite the tourist info. Look for the green umbrella. You can reach us via U1, U2, or U4 lines, disembarking at Karlsplatz and taking the 'Oper' exit.
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Free cancellation
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day before
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours of departure
- Tour may be canceled due to bad weather or insufficient bookings
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From $26.99 per person
- Free cancellation
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