Jewish Vienna Walking Tour: Explore 900 Years of Cultural Heritage

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Uncover the profound influence of the Jewish community on Vienna over 900 years. Explore the Old Jewish Quarter, learn about their history, hardships, and cultural impact on the city.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Jewish In Vienna - This walking tour starts at St. Stephen’s Cathedral and takes you to the Jewish Museum, the Jewish Quarter, the oldest Synagogue of Vienna and the Holocaust Memorial. You will see other places with a strong connection to the Jewish Community and hear about the stories and lives of famous writers, composers and scientists like Sigmund Freud and Gustav Mahler. You will see where these great minds loved to meet and discuss their ideas.

What's Included

All applicable fees and taxes included

Additional Information

Explore the significance of Jewish Vienna spanning 900 years in history on this walking excursion. You will take a look at the Ancient Jewish Quarter, acquire knowledge about the history of the Jewish population, their challenges, and the influence they had culturally and educationally on the city of Vienna. How did the Jewish population mould Vienna over a span of 900 years?

Location

Saint Stephen's Cathedral

You will find your guide on the left side of the main entrance of the St. Stephens's Cathedral. He/she can be easily recognised due to the blue lanyard hanging around his/her neck. On this tag you will find the blue logo of Gems of Vienna.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Tova_j

Aug 23, 2024

Informative, fascinating history tour - Fascinating tour from extremely knowledgeable guide. The guide gave a moving and extremely informative history lesson about the evolution of how Jews were viewed and treated in Vienna over centuries. The sites she brought us to added color to the information.

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Peter_s

Jul 28, 2024

Wonderful, powerful tour. - Wonderful informative tour led by Barbi—very knowledgeable, kind, and responsive to questions. Great job!

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Barbara_s

Jul 12, 2024

Great Tour - Lisa Marie was excellent. Clearly knows the subject well and continuously checked for understanding.

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Jill_p

Jun 8, 2024

Great Jewish walking tour! - Lisa Marie was extremely thorough in her tour. I learned so much and she answered all of my questions. I would recommend it to anybody.-Jewish or not-

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Jenny_w

Jun 6, 2024

Just outstanding - We had the most remarkable and amazing tour from Lisa Marie today. We would recommend it without hesitation. Lisa’s knowledge is beyond compare and we were left with much to discuss following this amazing tour. If you have the time we cannot recommend this tour highly enough!!!!

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Gabriella_g

Dec 23, 2023

Excellent tour and tour guide! - Please do yourself a favour and take this tour. The tour guide is excellent - not only is she very knowledgeable about the topic, but very passionate as well, and it makes it one of the best walking tours you can take. You do not need to be Jewish to take this tour, the tour guide does a great job of filling in any gaps/answering questions you may have, but it's so worth it learning about how Jewish history left it's mark on Vienna. I cannot recommend this tour enough!

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Mark

Dec 22, 2023

Powerful & poignant - Lisa-Marie's knowledge and passion about this difficult but far too often swept-under-the-carpet topic shines through. Through her, we learnt so much about the history, culture, & the Jewish people of Vienna, and the tragic cycle of repression and dehumanisation. We could not have asked for a better, more knowledgeable, or passionate guide. Thank you Lisa-Marie!

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Shirly_g

Dec 8, 2023

Would do it again - Lisa Marie was such a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide. You could really feel how passionate she was about the culture and the history of the Jewish people in Austria. What a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

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Mark_s

Sep 22, 2024

Afternoon Touring on Thursdays - Lisa Marie is the creator and host of this unique tour around the streets of Vienna. Most of the time together is focused on Austrian history relating to the Jewish populations during the 18th and 19th centuries. Sites of interest are pointed out, and there is ample time for inquiries from the participants, often leading to pertinent discussions and thoughts.

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