Vienna Jewish Heritage Tour Itinerary with a Local Expert Guide

Vienna Jewish Heritage Tour with a Local Guide

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180 minutes
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Small group sizes ensure a personalized and intimate experience, allowing for meaningful interactions with your guide and fellow travelers. Our guides are not only experts in Jewish history but also passionate storytellers. They provide deep insights, personal anecdotes, and a thorough understanding of the Jewish community's impact on Vienna.

Our tour provides not just dates and facts but also the cultural and emotional context behind the Jewish community’s experiences, achievements, and tribulations in Vienna. In just three hours, you'll get a thorough and enriching exploration of Jewish heritage, perfect for fitting into a busy travel itinerary. Our tour goes beyond the surface to offer a profound understanding of Vienna’s Jewish history. Our guides bring history to life with engaging narratives that connect you personally to the past.

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Vienna Jewish Heritage Tour with a Local Guide

FromR11,380.19Per Person

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Itinerary

Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial

Begin your tour at the historic Vienna Mozart House. Your knowledgeable guide will introduce the rich Jewish history of Vienna and provide an overview of the tour. A short walk from the Mozart House, Judenplatz is the historical center of Jewish life in medieval Vienna. Visit the Holocaust Memorial, also known as the Nameless Library, which commemorates the 65,000 Austrian Jews who perished during the Holocaust. Your guide will share stories of the Jewish community that once thrived here and the significance of this poignant monument.

Admission Ticket Included

Jewish Museum Vienna

Located on Judenplatz, this museum provides a deep dive into the history of Jews in Vienna. Explore exhibits that cover Jewish life from the Middle Ages to the present, including the excavations of a medieval synagogue. Your guide will highlight key artifacts and stories that paint a vivid picture of Jewish heritage in Vienna.

Admission Ticket Included

Infopoint Jewish Vienna

A short walk from Judenplatz, the Stadttempel is the main synagogue in Vienna. Built in the early 19th century, it was the only synagogue in Vienna to survive the November Pogroms (Kristallnacht) in 1938. Visit the beautifully restored interior and learn about the resilience of the Jewish community through the stories of survival and revival. If possible, arrange for a brief talk by a member of the Jewish community or a knowledgeable docent.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • Entry to the Jewish Museum Vienna. Entry to the Stadttempel (City Temple).
  • Personal anecdotes and stories to enhance the experience.
  • Detailed historical and cultural commentary at each site.
  • Professional local guide with expertise in Vienna’s Jewish history and culture.
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point (Vienna Mozart House).
  • Meals, snacks, and beverages are not included in the tour price.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • We will meet you in front of Mozart's house in Vienna city centre.

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SmartWay Trips