Historical Hitler Walking Tour of Vienna
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This tour is done by a small team of 4 historians that want to make people aware of how fast things can change! Learn about the origins and early years of Hitler on a 2.5-hour walking tour of historic Vienna. On this tour, you will hear the History of Austria and Europe from 1900 until 1955. Alongside your guide, you'll find out the answer to the following questions: How did an Austrian postcard painter turn into the world’s most hated man? Where could Hitler and Stalin have met? Plus, you'll see the scars of World War II and visit the only synagogue to survive the Holocaust. Take a deeper look into the darkest days of Vienna’s history.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Due to many cobblestones on our route, not recommended for guest within a wheelchair
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes
Due to Vienna's unpredictable weather, please bring water, sunblock, raincoat or umbrella
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
On May 25, 1869, the opening was celebrated in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth with a premiere of Don Juan by Mozart. But than after 1938 everything changed including the cultural life in Vienna changed.After the "Anschluss" of Austria, Adolf Hitler visited the State Opera on June 19 and October 27, 1938. The period of National Socialism saw the departure, persecution and murder of artists and employees. For several works there was a ban on performance.
Memorial Against War & Fascism
The Memorial against War and Fascism is the work of Austrian sculptor Alfred Hrdlicka. It has stood since 1988 on Vienna's Albertinaplatz - named after Helmut Zilk in 2009. The memorial it is intended to serve as a reminder of the darkest era in Austrian history. It is dedicated to all victims of war and fascism.
What‘s Included
Licensed and knowledgeable guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities for the guide (optional)
Food and drinks
Options
Historical Hitler Walking Tour of Vienna
Reviews
913 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful, moving, educational tour
Kari B,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sigi was an amazing guide. She took us through Vienna telling us stories about our stops along the way and the roll that Viennese people played in World War II. I learned so much from what she shared with us, connecting the dots with our Mounthausen Tour. She was kind, respectful to the history and a wonderful story teller.
Amazing tour!
Austin C,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Siggi was our tour guide and she was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about history! She gave a ton of information about locations we were visiting and even had pictures and maps with her to show us for additional context. The tour covered aspects of Hitler's time and influence in Vienna as well as Austrian history pertaining to the country itself and WW2. Highly recommend this tour!
Worth it!
Curiosity07379351078,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So interesting! Everyone needs to do this tour! It really makes you think. I highly recommend. Our tour Wolfgang was so knowledgeable!
Great experience
Jacqueline L,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a tour that gives you the experience of knowing how the Austrians lived part of the war from another point of view. Our guide Deter has great passion for history and gave us an excellent tour throughout Vienna.
Excellent tour for people interested in WWII history
W4897MLdeborahb,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dieter was excellent. Gave information I certainly didn’t see in my guidebook. Also was good about building in stops, always filled with info, to get us off our feet and, for a bit, out of some light rain. I highly recommend this tour.
Knowledgeable guide
JoannP110,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very pleasant, friendly and knowledgeable guide. Had a passion for it.
Great tour!
Keith W,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic guide and a fantastic tour. Very informative and was a nice overview of Hitlers beginning and Austrian influence. Dieter was a great tour guide!
Excellent tour
Gavin F,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic tour. Our guide Siggi was extremely knowledgeable and provided an interesting and engaging tour all around.
Worth taking the tour!
Christine F,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Just the right amount of time and information relayed. The walk was completely manageable. Highly recommend this!
Highly Recommend that you check this out!
Jack B,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an awesome experience. The guide Wolfgang was great throughout the whole thing. His english is very good and I loved that he had the voice headsets to use during the tour so everyone in the group could hear him without any issue. There is a good mix of information including local buildings and areas around the tour area and he was always happy to answer any additional questions. You can tell he is not only very knowledgeable but also very passionate about what is he talking about the whole time. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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