World War II History Vienna Old Town Private Walking Tour – Vienna, Austria

EXPERIENCE:

Join our history-passionate Local Guide on the streets of Vienna’s Old Town to discover the traces of the First and Second World War in Austria, from the story of Franz Ferdinand’s assassination, through Hitler’s annexation of his homeland, to the bombing and liberation of Vienna. Learn about Austrofascism, Holocaust, and more. Witness the events of World War II in Vienna.

Book our 2-hour WWII-themed tour to learn about the major events leading up to and after World War I and World War II. Our Expert Guide will help you understand the historical background of Austria’s involvement in the deadliest conflict of the 20th century, and will show you related places and monuments. Your tour begins in front of the memorial to the Victims of Nazi terror in Morzinplatz, located near the site of former Hotel Metropol, which in 1939 was used as the Gestapo headquarters in Vienna.

Your Private Guide will lead you through Inner Stad (Old Town), sharing stories about daily life and political propaganda in German-occupied Austria, also focusing on the tragic fate of Vienna’s Jewish citizens, as you will pass the Holocaust Memorial and some Remembrance Stones along the way. You will also see the imperial palace complex of Hofburg (exterior only) with the Memorial Crypt dedicated to WWI and WWII victims in Heldenplatz, and the monument to Emperor Franz Ferdinand in Burggarten. Your history-filled tour will end at the Monument Against War and Fascism near the renowned Vienna State Opera, which was heavily damaged by the 1945 bombing.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the traces of WWI and WWII in Vienna with a 5-Star Expert Guide
Examine the timeline, causes and consequences of WWI and WWII
Learn about Adolf Hitler, Ernst Kaltenbrunner, and other Austrian Nazis
See Hofburg, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and several WWII & Holocaust monuments
Enjoy guided history tour in your selected language

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