Jewish Vienna Tour: History, Heritage, and Revival

Embark on a 3-hour historical journey through Jewish Vienna, exploring the rich culture, resilience, and revival of the Jewish community. Discover the contributions of influential figures, visit destroyed synagogues, and reflect on the Holocaust memorial.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stadttempel Synagogue - Outside the beautiful doors of the Jewish City Temple, we consider the how the Viennese Jewish Community had to keep their synagogues barely visible from the street despite their influential role in their city’s development over centuries. Few European cities have been so closely intertwined with Jewish history as Vienna….
What's Included
  • 3-hour guided stroll through Vienna’s Jewish heritage sites
What's Not Included
  • Metro fare. If you don’t have a visitor pass, our guide helps you to purchase at the first station.
Additional Information

During the Medieval period, Vienna’s Jewish population was among the biggest in Europe. This comprehensive 3-hour tour of Jewish Vienna delves into the trials and tribulations of the city’s Jewish residents throughout history, covering their expulsion, horrifying genocide, and subsequent resurgence. Led by a knowledgeable historian, you will uncover the…

Location
Stadttempel
Seitenstettengasse
Meet your guide right at the doors of the Jewish City Temple (Stadttempel). When you book, we send you your guide's photo, phone and bio.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Meredith_w
Aug 15, 2024
Jan is the best tour guide ever - highly recommend! - This was an exceptional tour and Jan was absolutely wonderful. I've been on tours all over the world and Jan was the best tour guide I ever had. He is kind, warm, exceptionally knowledgeable and beyond his wonderful personality and knowledge, his ability to tell stories and explain history in a compelling and engaging manner enables exceptional retention. We learned a great deal and had an amazing time. We will be telling all our friends to seek out Jan and WeGuideVienna for their tours. Thanks Jan! You are awesome!
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Markso9125wm
Jul 30, 2024
An unforgettable time with Peter and Jewish Vienna - Our guide Peter was amazing. Knowledgeable, passionate, energetic, and fluent in art, politics, history and all things Vienna and Jewish. He was flexible and willing to create an incredible experience for us. We would highly recommend him to others looking for all the above and a wonderful guide and human being
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Pps12345
Jul 23, 2024
Excellent tour of Jewish Vienna. - Jan is an excellent tour guide. He’s very knowledgeable about the history of the Jewish community in Vienna and weaves it into the general history of the city. Highly recommended.
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Edward
Jul 15, 2024
Interwoven Jewish history - Jan is excellent tour guide with the deep knowledge of the theme and absolutely friendly attitude! It was a new perspective on Vienna and Austria history! Thank you Jan!
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Jeremy_f
Jul 8, 2024
Fun and enlightening tour - Guide was great and used stories and anecdotes to bring this history of Jews in Vienna to light. Highly entertaining and informative.
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Wmhoodis
Jun 17, 2024
Good History Lesson - Jan was very engaging and gave a good overview of the history of Vienna and the Jewish perspective. The walking route was very manageable.
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Europe
Oct 20, 2023
A wonderful tour that brought jewish Vienna to life! - Annellie was a terrific guide who used stories and her knowledge of Jewish Vienna to make it alive for us. Very impressed.
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Cristie
Jul 3, 2023
Outstanding - Our guide Annalee was outstanding. Super knowledgeable and flexible as to what we we’re interested in.
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Nancy_l
Jun 5, 2023
Good Jewish history tour - Annalise was very knowledgeable about Jewish history in Vienna. She portrays the long story of Jews in Vienna, both good and bad. She was fun for adults, and helpful finding a good restaurant for after our tour. Definitely recommend her tour.
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Jan_a
May 27, 2023
Best tour and guide - The guide was awesome had so much knowledge and information to to share. It was not what we expected, because she shared more about the Jewish people and their way of life through history. The tour guide was the best we have ever had. Thank you, Annelie!
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From $140
up to 8 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).