Private tour in Vienna Jan K
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Like many before me, I am an adopted Viennese, drawn to this city by its artistic brilliance and historical grandeur. As an art historian, Vienna felt like a natural calling—a place where history and creativity converge. But beyond its cultural allure, what truly captivated me was Vienna’s cosmopolitan spirit and its citizens’ dedication to a balanced, high-quality lifestyle. I was born in Oslo in 1988 and raised in some of Norway’s most international communities, immersed in Norwegian, French, English, and Polish. After completing my degree in Art History, I embarked on a journey to explore the world beyond Norway, seeking inspiration and experiences across continents. Over the past decade, I’ve worked as a professional storyteller, sharing history, art, and culture in major cities across Europe, the U.S., and Canada. Since 2017, Vienna has been my home and base of operations. Here, I guide and organize tours, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into the region’s rich history and vibrant culture. As of 2025, I am also the founder and creator of a family-run creative salon, studio and gallery for art, photo and podcasts called Kepinski Studio. So when I am not sharing Vienna’s stories on the streets, I pursue my passion for oil painting, building a community for creatives at the studio, create travel content, and then sometimes leaving the city to explore Austria’s breathtaking landscapes on long, challenging hikes. I share my happiness here with my two lively and inspiring beautiful caiques parrots, Napoleon and Sisi. With a worldly perspective and a passion for teaching through humour and storytelling, I strive to craft tour experiences that bring history, art, and culture to life—leaving a lasting impression on all who join me.
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Immerse yourself in the last decades of Vienna as an Imperial capital through a walking tour on the Ringstrasse Boulevard and the imperial Hofburg Palace. Learn what troubled the falling empire and how Vienna shaped the mind of young Adolf Hitler. Witness new sides to Vienna and discover the forgotten stories behind the biggest and most defining historical events in modern history. This tour is a highly informative experience of 19th-20th century history through the perspective of Vienna. Although rich and in-depth, the information is presented in a balanced way, making this tour accessible to both newcomers and veteran fans of history. This tour explores the geopolitical, social-political, and racial-political issues plaguing Vienna's last decades as an Imperial capital. Gain insight into the mind of the adolescent Adolf Hitler and learn how it is being shaped by his experiences in Vienna.
The tour commences either at your hotel, should you be staying in the old town, or the Helmut Zilk square, next to the monument against "War and Fascism". - Hofburg Imperial Palace - the seat of the ailing monarchy. - Burggarten Park - The private gardens of a lone Emperor. - Heroes Square - The grand square tainted by an infamous balcony speech in 1938. - The Ringstrasse Boulevard - A show-case of monumentality dedicated to Vienna's long history as an imperial capital - The Academy of Arts - A house of Viennese culture and imagination for most, a house of failure and disappointment for a particular person. - The Monument Against War and Fascism - a place to remember and reflect. and more. . . The itinerary is flexible, for any changes please let me know.
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Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Monument against War and Fascism Helmut Zilk Platz Vienna Austria
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