Explore turbulent and long history of Jews in one of the most important museums of Vienna. Visit two Jewish Museums, enjoy great introduction and knowledgeable guide to have clear view of Jewish history from past to nowadays.

Highlights
  • Explore heart of the Jewish ghetto in Vienna – Judenplatz
  • Visit Judenplatz Museum and Jewish Museum with great commentary  
  • Hear about the turbulent history of Jews, Holocaust and Austria during World War II
  • See monument to Austrian victims of the Holocaust and Leopoldstadt 
  • Enjoy a private tour only with your family and friends with adjusted tempo

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  • 2 - 4 hours
  • Private TourExclusive only for you
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  • Live GuideEnglish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish
  • Walking tour
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Before terrible World War II times Vienna had a flourishing Jewish community with dozens of synagogues and prayer houses. They were important people with big influence on the fate of the city. In local Jewish quarter was rich and graceful life. During this Jewish Tour Vienna you will get to know with turbulent history which took place in Austria and many other stories. In a meanwhile find out about Jewish culture through years. Follow your private guide and discover events and facts about local community in Jewish Museum. Our Jewish Quarter Vienna Tour is the key to understand local history.

 

Jewish Quarter Vienna Tour

In Vienna Old Town you will find two branches of Jewish Museum. The most known is Judenplatz Museum. This place is proud to present an animated virtual tour of Jewish life from the 14th century. It’s kind of explanation of development of Jewish communities to the everyday routines of Jews in the Middle Ages. With the commentary from your guide you will get a detailed whole picture of this culture. The permanent exhibition “Our city! Jewish Vienna – Then to Now” shows the difficult path of Jewish Vienna from 1945 to the present day.

 

Jewish Tour Vienna

Extend your journey and get bigger portion of knowledge, then you will see places related with Jews in Vienna. See Holocaust Memorial at Judenplatz. Also admire Memorial against War and Fascism on Albertinaplatz. Both are dedicated to victims of the largest crimes in the history of Vienna. Your knowledgeable guide will tell you fascinating facts and lead you to see Stadttempel Synagogue. Stroll down toward Leopoldstadt on the other side of Danube. In former days, it was so populated with Jews, it was called Matzoh Island. Here and there along its streets, you will come across plaques marking former Jewish community establishments and Or Chadash Synagogue also.

Includes
  • Private walking tour in Vienna led by licensed guide
  • Entrance ticket to Museum Judenplatz and Museum Dorotheergasse
  • The true story of Polish Jews over the centuries
  • Special route related with Jewish places, culture and history (in 4-hours option)

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Meeting point

Raiffeisenlandesbank, 1010 Vienna, Michaelerplatz 3 (3 minutes from the metro station Herrengasse line U3) Coordinates 48°12'29.86"N, 16°22'0.19"E Open in Google Maps

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