Private Tour

Private World War II Walking Tour in Vienna

Overview

Available languages

German

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

On March 15, 1938, from the balcony at Vienna’s Heldenplatz, or Heroes Square, infamous dictator Adolf Hitler delivered his speech announcing the Anschluss to a crowd of more than 200,000 people. Thus, Austria became part of the Third Reich, and Nazi Germany.

Travel back in time, and join our World War II expert on a 2,5 hour private walk through the inner city of Vienna, where you will learn everything about Adolf Hitler’s youth spent in Vienna, the rise of the National Socialism, the war itself, its victims and perpetrators, Hitler’s eventual downfall, and the post war years where Vienna was occupied by the Allied powers.

Stops will 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’d like to delve further into Austrian World War II history, and explore sights and attractions outside of the inner city, consider upgrading to our World War II 5-hour tour package.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

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.

Admission Not Applicable

Heldenplatz

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

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Private World War II Walking Tour in Vienna

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Reviews

5.00

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Book it for a detailed and entertaining overview of all Austrian history, focusing in particular on world war 2
Diane H,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely superb ! Marko is incredibly knowledgeable but also knows the speed and pace to go at to keep everyone engaged and entertained. Would highly recommend !
Very interesting! We...
WMar M,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very interesting! We learned many different facts about how Vienna was impacted by the war and surrounding history.
Informative and fun!
Tracy S,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lisa was great! Not only informative about World War II history, but Austrian history and culture as well. She had fun anecdotes and made the whole experience fly by.
Best tour
Pam H,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour with Lisa was amazing! So full of great information and fun facts. Her bubbly personality and excellent English made it even better. Ask for Lisa!
Best tour of the trip
Nancy M,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We are two well read/educated travelers so perhaps not the easiest to impress. Nando was extremely knowledgeable and able to answer our many questions. The private tour was particularly nice bathe was able to focus on areas of our interest.
The world war 2 Pvt tour...
Namrata G,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The world war 2 Pvt tour was lovely. Marco was very knowledgeable ! We had a lovely tour around Vienna
Excellent tour
677brennah,,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The private walking tour was excellent! Thought-provoking, educational, and moving. Our guide, Reinhard, was so knowledgeable and answered our many questions.
Knowledgeable Guide Made All the Difference
364valeriez,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Elizabeth was super! Her wealth of knowledge transformed the visual experience to another level: a university course on foot! This was the top experience of our Vienna trip!
Excellent tour!
nelsonjuliep,,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Marko was an excellent tour guide- so knowledgeable and personable. Thank you for a great tour! We did the WWII tour but he gave us details on so much more! Great overview of the city and its history!
Great Walking Tour for History Buffs!
Adventure656153,,May 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an informative tour that also offered a great opportunity to see alot of the inner city of Vienna. Our tour guide Lisa was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. She also gave us lots of insider recommendations on places to shop, eat, and enjoy the city's markets and museums. Highly recommended!