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: 24 hours
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…

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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Diane
Jan 1, 2026
Book it for a detailed and entertaining overview of all Austrian history, focusing in particular on world war 2 - 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 !
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Wmar_m
Dec 29, 2025
Very interesting! We... - Very interesting! We learned many different facts about how Vienna was impacted by the war and surrounding history.
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Tracy
Dec 18, 2025
Informative and fun! - 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.
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Pam_h
Nov 28, 2025
Best tour - 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!
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Nancy_m
Nov 3, 2025
Best tour of the trip - 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.
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Namrata_g
Sep 28, 2025
The world war 2 Pvt tour... - The world war 2 Pvt tour was lovely. Marco was very knowledgeable ! We had a lovely tour around Vienna
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677brennah
Sep 3, 2025
Excellent tour - The private walking tour was excellent! Thought-provoking, educational, and moving. Our guide, Reinhard, was so knowledgeable and answered our many questions.
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364valeriez
Aug 6, 2025
Knowledgeable Guide Made All the Difference - 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!
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Nelsonjuliep
Jun 1, 2025
Excellent tour! - 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!
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Adventure656153
May 17, 2025
Great Walking Tour for History Buffs! - 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!
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From $442 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).