Private tour in Vienna Walter W

Half day World War 2 tour, Rise of the Evil & History of Wars

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Walter W.

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I am a tour guide with 20 years of experience who will make the tour entertaining and exciting for you. I was born in Austria and I am a travel enthusiast. I studied history and art history, which makes me the best guide for historical information, stunning facts and Viennese art and music. Even if you need tickets and accommodation, I will provide you with the best support! As a true Austrian, I will introduce you to Austrian customs and traditions. I am also the best guide for a wine, café and restaurant tour thanks to my many years of experience as a tourist guide. I know exactly what most travelers like. I also work as a photographer, author and painter. I offer also a photo tour with guaranteed stunning pictures! You can book me also for day trips or over night trips through Austria and the neighboring countries, which we can reach in 1-3 hours. Whatever you want to do, I will find the perfect solution for you! For your next travel you can think about taking me for days or a week in Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, UK, Hungury, Turkey, North Africa ... I have 20 years of experience in organizing trips and guiding in other countries around the mediterranean sea! Now I would like to make you curious about my hometown Vienna: founded by the Romans, built by medieval knights, capital of Europe at the time of the Holy Roman Emperors, attacked by the Turks and one of the largest cities in Europe at the time of the monarchy. Visit Roman ruins, gothic cathedrals, baroque palaces, beautiful gardens, monasteries and breathtaking world-class art! Vienna is the capital of classical music! Visit the State Opera, concert halls, monuments to the most famous composers and their homes ... Don´t forget to try Viennese food, desserts, beer and wine for what I offer a culinary tour!

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Overview of your Vienna tour

We follow in the footsteps of the rise of evil, where Hitler developed his ideas for the genocide of Europe's Jewish population. For Austria, World War II began in early 1938 with the illegal annexation by the Nazi Reich. We visit the places that Hitler used as his most important propaganda film locations. Afterwards, we visit the famous buildings of Vienna that were bombed and destroyed by the US Air Force. We learn a lot from the previous wars in Vienna's 2000-year history. We learn more about the period during the Nazi regime. We explore Jewish life and learn about the dangers and deportations of the Jewish population. Vienna was divided into four zones in 1945. Terrible fates befell people, especially in the Soviet zone.

Your Vienna tour itinerary

1 Swedish Square: War Zone No. 1 Germanic wars 2000-1500 years ago, Swedish siege, Ottoman wars, Soviets Red Army fight to liberate Vienna from Nazis 2 Bombed city; burned down Landmark: St. Stephans Cathedral See the interior and demolition of the gothic cathedral. In exhibition we get an impression about Vienna 1945 3 Albertina Square Most massive bombing of a building in Vienna and an air-raid shelter. Demolition of Imperial Palace: Albertina. A burial site and war memorial square 4 Visit to a Nazi Flak Tower This flak tower was built to fire on American bombers. Today it is home to the House of the Sea (a maritime zoo). Visit the terrace: break for drinks or coffee 5 Heroes Square Walk along Hitler's triumphal march & discover the place where Hitler gave most famous speech, which he widely disseminated for his film propaganda 6 Can be extended to full-day See the car in which Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was shot in Sarajevo: outbreak of World War I. Also possible: a visit to War Museum

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Transport details
Type: Walking

If needed we use the subway

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Tickets
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Public Transportation
Meeting location

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

1010 Wien, Rotenturmstr 29, McDonald´s. Subway U4 and U1 station: Schwedenplatz

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Jewish Heritage
Religious Sites
Architecture
Tour reference number
1451763
Languages
English
German
Activity level
Moderate

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This private tour in Vienna is ideal for history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in World War II and Jewish history. It's also great for travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Walter W. for deeper insights into Vienna's past.

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