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War and Reconstruction: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Vienna
Innere Stadt
About
Vienna and its architecture still show the scars of Austria’s past, from its bombing in WWII to Nazi Germany’s annexation of the country. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll learn about some of this long and complex history, including an intriguing chapter about the Habsburgs, Austria’s former rulers whose hearts rest in a crypt with 54 urns.
In Josephsplatz, you’ll see Augustinerkirche which is where the Habsburg weddings and Napoleon’s proxy marriage took place. You’ll also dive into Vienna’s dark past at Hofburg Palace, where the infamous annexation of Austria to the Third Reich was announced in 1938. As you make your way through Volksgarten and the Innere Stadt, you’ll learn how, d...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Tourist-Info Wien
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the Tourist-Info Wien. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
St. Stephen's Cathedral
This self-guided tour ends in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral on Stephansplatz square.
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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War and Reconstruction: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Vienna
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About
Vienna and its architecture still show the scars of Austria’s past, from its bombing in WWII to Nazi Germany’s annexation of the country. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll learn about some of this long and complex history, including an intriguing chapter about the Habsburgs, Austria’s former rulers whose hearts rest in a crypt with 54 urns.
In Josephsplatz, you’ll see Augustinerkirche which is where the Habsburg weddings and Napoleon’s proxy marriage took place. You’ll also dive into Vienna’s dark past at Hofburg Palace, where the infamous annexation of Austria to the Third Reich was announced in 1938. As you make your way through Volksgarten and the Innere Stadt, you’ll learn how, d...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Tourist-Info Wien
This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the Tourist-Info Wien. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
St. Stephen's Cathedral
This self-guided tour ends in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral on Stephansplatz square.
Itinerary
1
Austrian Parliament
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to pass by the Austrian Parliament and hear its long history.
2
Column of Pest
On your way to Am Hof and Graben, an important shopping and tourist area in the city center, you’ll see landmarks like the Burgtheater playhouse, Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien cultural center, and the Plague Column, erected in 1670 after a devastating epidemic.
3
St. Stephen's Cathedral
The tour ends in front of the impressive and historical St Stephen’s Cathedral which was founded in the mid-1200s.
4
Burgtheater
On your way to Am Hof and Graben, an important shopping and tourist area in the city center, you’ll see landmarks like the Burgtheater playhouse, Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien cultural center, and the Plague Column, erected in 1670 after a devastating epidemic.
5
Rathaus der Stadt Wien
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to pass by the Rathaus der Stadt Wien and hear its long history.
6
Memorial Against War & Fascism
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to take in the Monument Against War and Fascism.
7
Augustinerkirche
You’ll see Augustinerkirche (Augustinian Church) which is where the Habsburg weddings and Napoleon’s proxy marriage took place.
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Austrian National Library, State Hall
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to visit hidden gems like the 300-year-old National Library of Austria to observe its high ceilings and frescoes.
9
The Hofburg
You’ll also dive into Vienna’s dark past at Hofburg Palace, where the infamous annexation of Austria to the Third Reich (called Anschluss) was announced in 1938.
10
Memorial for the Victims of Nazi Military Justice
Starting in front of Tourist Info Wien, opposite the Monument Against War and Fascism, you’ll embark on this exploration of Vienna’s rich history.