Vienna WWII Private Walking Tour: Explore the Birthplace of the Third Reich

Uncover the dark history of Vienna during World War II on a private walking tour. Explore the birthplace of the Third Reich and learn about Adolf Hitler’s time in the city, the rise of National Socialism, the war itself, and the post-war years under Allied occupation.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Historic Center of Vienna - Our state-certified guide will take you through the inner city of Vienna and tell you all about Vienna before, during, and after WWII.
  • Heldenplatz - Heldenplatz
  • Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial - Jewish Square
  • St. Stephen’s Cathedral - Gothic cathedral in the heart of the inner city
  • Karl Lueger Monument - Karl Lueger Monument
What's Included
  • Private Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

On the 15th of March, 1938, Adolf Hitler, the notorious dictator, announced the Anschluss from the balcony of Heldenplatz, or Heroes Square, in Vienna, to a gathering of over 200,000 people. Consequently, Austria was integrated into the Third Reich and Nazi Germany.

Take a step back in history and join our World War II specialist for a 2.5-hour personal stroll through Vienna’s inner city. You will gain insights into Adolf Hitler’s early life in Vienna, the emergence of National Socialism, the war, its culprits and victims, Hitler’s ultimate demise, and the years following the war when Vienna was under the control of the Allied forces.

Some of the places you will visit include (but are not limited to):

War and Fascism Memorial
State Opera
Schillerplatz
Heldenplatz
Cafe Central
Judenplatz
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Karl Lueger Platz

If you’re interested in deepening your understanding of Austrian World War II history and visiting sites outside of the inner city, you can consider taking advantage of our 5-hour World War II tour package.

Location
Helmut Zilk Square
Albertinaplatz
Your guide will be waiting in front of the memorial against war and fascism. They will be holding a red and white striped umbrella!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Margot_z
Jul 28, 2024
History told with grace and humility - Knowledge of the History of the area we walked, the significance of each place and its relevance in history was told with grace and humility.
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Benjamin
Jun 30, 2024
This was phenomenal! - This tour was amazing! You get picked up wherever you want (if you contact them). The guide (Hernando) was very informative and kind! EVERYTHING he said was sooo interesting! He showed us things that I would have never even thought of and explained them! He was very engaging and asked us lots of questions! This was the best tour we have done all year! (If you speak Spanish, English, or German, don't worry you will get the same guide. he speaks all three languages]). I strongly recommend!!! ¡Este recorrido fue increíble! Te recogen donde quieras (si te pones en contacto con ellos). ¡El guía (Hernando) fue muy informativo y amable! ¡TODO lo que dijo fue tan interesante! ¡Nos mostró cosas en las que ni siquiera habría pensado y las explicó! ¡Fue muy atractivo y nos hizo muchas preguntas! ¡Esta ha sido la mejor gira que hemos hecho en todo el año! (Si hablas español, inglés o alemán, no te preocupes, obtendrás la misma guía. [habla los tres idiomas]). ¡¡¡Lo recomiendo encarecidamente!!! This tour was incredible! They pick you up wherever you want (if you contact them). The guide (Hernando) was very informative and friendly! EVERYTHING he said was so interesting! He showed us things he wouldn't even have thought of and explained them! He was very attractive and asked us many questions! This was the best tour we did all year round! (If you speak Spanish, English or German, do not worry, you will receive the same guide. [speak all three languages]). I highly recommend it!!!
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Sixto_f
Jun 8, 2024
Good tour - Christopher was a good tour guide. We enjoyed the tour, which was very informative. I have to write more to…
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Destination751171
Aug 2, 2023
WWII Tour in Vienna - The entire tour was excellent. Leo was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and personable. I highly recommend it.
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Karla_p
Jul 25, 2023
Incredible tour with the best guide - This was our favorite tour that we’ve taken on our whole trip. Hernando was SO knowledgeable, and answered just about every question we had, and we are history enthusiasts. He also had so much to tell us about the city in general in addition to WW2. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about Vienna’s history and WW2.
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Patty_a
May 28, 2023
Very interesting and informative - Excellent tour!! Our tour guide, Hernando was great. He was so knowledgeable and personable. He was able to answer any questions we had. Really great experience. Would book another tour with him if we return to Austria. Highly recommend this tour!
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Krish_m
May 16, 2023
Amazing tour with Hernando! - So glad we didn’t cancel this walking tour because of the rain. We decided to power through with our jackets and umbrellas and met Hernando at our hotel lobby in the morning. His infectious energy, deep knowledge about history and sense of humour made this tour amazing. It was almost 3 hours but we didn’t feel tired at all. Highly highly recommend this tour. It’s like walking around the city with a friend.
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Isabellar20
Jun 29, 2022
Best Tour Ever!! - We had a great time with Austria Tours and Travel! In fact, we liked it so much that we booked 2 tours with them. The first tour was with Hernando who took us around the city and showed us WWII monuments and locations where important events took place. He was engaging, EXTREMELY knowledgable of the material, and very nice! The following night, we took a Spooky Tour of Vienna with Lisa. Her vibe was immaculate. From the fun facts to amazing costume and tour, it was probably the highlight of our trip. I could not recommend them enough to anyone visiting Vienna. It's definitely worth the time!!
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