Stories that cannot be forgotten
The Fall of the Empire and rise of Young Hitler
Ever wondered what happened to the Superpower that was the Austrian Empire? Well, the road to its present modern state is filled with some of the most crucial lessons in modern time.
Join this highly acclaimed tour with expert guide and art historian Jan, and uncover Vienna’s story through the early 20th century. From a capital of an empire, through its years as a fascistic testing ground, to its postwar identity.
Learn about the last decades of the falling Empire and understand the Vienna in which young Adolf Hitler found himself in at the age of 18. What was he doing here? What was he reading and listening to? What were the forces in society he encountered and how did they affected his formative years, and how did Vienna receive the returning Hitler in 1938, head of a Nazi Germany.
Witness new sides to Vienna, the Opera, the Ringstrasse boulevard, Academy of Art, Heroes’ square and the Hofburg, and much more, on this fascinating tour.
Learn in a fun and entertaining way. Humor and great storytelling bring life to this immersive city.
After the tour, not only will you be familiar with Vienna’s darkest chapter, but also have great inspiration as to what to do next. Jan has great recommendations for further cultural and gastronomical explorations.
Price
- € 180
Tour Duration
- 2 hours
Group Size
- 1 - 8 participants
Tour Details
- Meeting point: Helmut Zilk's platz
- Walking tour, ca 5000 steps
- Included: Licensed guide and Art Historian, tips and recommendations
- Not included: Gratuity
What We Guide Vienna Can Offer You
Licensed Guide and Art Historian
Jan fant en morsom måte å bruke kunsthistoriegraden sin på og har guidet reisende i mer enn 10 år og i mange forskjellige land. I 2017 gjorde Jan Wien til sitt nye hjem og spesialiserer seg på kunst og historie.
Custom tours
Customize and design your own experience. Send Jan a mail with or without a wish list and Jan will help you put together your next unforgettable trip in or around Vienna.
Gripping storytelling and infotainment
Learn with humor and gripping storytelling. Jan follows the modern school of guiding philosophy which puts emphasis on creating an immersive and learning environment through entertainment and great storytelling.
Guide Tips og skattejakt
Wien har så mange steder å se og så mange ting å prøve ut. Fortsett utforskningen på egen hånd, men før du drar, sørg for å få tips, anbefalinger og skattejakter fra Jan.
