Judenplatz
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A Jewish community existed in Vienna from medieval times, centered around Judenplatz where the city’s first synagogue was built. That was burnt down during an uprising in 1420, by which time the Jews controlled much of the city’s wealth. A second Jewish enclave grew up in Leopoldstadt in the 15th century and flourished until the 1930s; there were synagogues all over the city and the Jews were part of wealthy Viennese society. All that came to an abrupt end in 1938 with the Nazis marching in to the city, and many thousands of Jews fled Austria following the burning of their businesses and houses on Kristallnacht, November 9, 1938.
Altogether 65,000 Viennese Jews died during World War II and the city’s Holocaust Memorial stands in Judenplatz, a controversial and austere white marble box that contrasts sharply with the ornate Baroque architecture that surrounds it. Designed in 2000 by British artist Rachel Whiteread, it is made of concrete and steel and recounts the names of the concentrations camps where Austrian Jews were murdered. The Museum Judenplatz is found alongside the memorial and provides a virtual tour through 900 years of Jewish history in Vienna. Coming full circle historically, it is built over the site of the synagogue that was destroyed back in 1420; its excavations form part of the exhibition.
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Vienna Super Saver: City Walking Tour plus Highlights Bike Tour
See the best of Vienna by bike and on foot with this package combining two popular tours. Begin your morning with a guided walking tour through the Austrian capital, passing sites like the Hofburg Palace, Heldenplatz, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Then continue your exploration in the afternoon by bike, following your guide around the famous Ringstrasse and to the Prater amusement park.
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Private Tour: One Perfect Day in Vienna
Maximize your time in Vienna with a private tour that covers multiple top attractions. Your chauffeur takes you from your hotel to the city center, where you’ll explore top sights on foot. Your private guide will orient you with the city and provide you with food suggestions. Highlights include Heldenplatz, Hofburg Palace, State Opera House, and Karlskirche.
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Vienna Private Evening Walking Tour
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This tour traces Vienna’s historical roots, from the Celts and Romans, to its modern day inhabitants, and brings its rich history to life!
Stops include:
• St. Stephen’s Cathedral
• Vienna State Opera
• Heldenplatz
• Hofburg Imperial Palace
• The Graben and Plague Column
• Jewish Square
• the Burggarten and Volksgarten
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Vienna Food Walk
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Private Easter Markets Walking Tour in Vienna
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Traditional Easter decorations and artfully decorated eggs, culinary treats and a program of music await you at Vienna's Easter markets. There’re all sorts of entertainment for young visitors to the markets.
The Am Hof Easter Market is also fully dedicated to Easter customs with skillfully decorated eggs and flower arrangements and offers pretty handicrafts as well as hearty food.
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Private Jewish Walking Tour Vienna
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Our Jewish Walking Tour emphasizes the intellectual, cultural and artistic flowerings of this remarkable community, as well as the dark periods wherein this community was banished from Vienna.
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Private World War II Walking Tour in Vienna
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Travel back in time, and join our World War II expert on a 2,5 hour private walk through the inner city of Vienna, where you will learn everything about Adolf Hitler’s youth spent in Vienna, the rise of the National Socialism, the war itself, its victims and perpetrators, Hitler’s eventual downfall, and the post war years where Vienna was occupied by the Allied powers.
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State Opera
Schillerplatz
Heldenplatz
Cafe Central
Judenplatz
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Karl Lueger Platz
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The flexibility of a small vehicle allows multiple stops at the historic sights and vistas.
Within the given time-frame we accommodate our guests personal preferences.
By combining a driving- with a walking-segment we offer the most comprehensive One-Day-Tour.
Knowing the programs offered by the cruise-operators we avoid overlap in program and overcrowding.
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Private Vienna Evening Walking Tour
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Evening walking tour of Vienna with a private guide
Get acquainted with the city at the start of your Vienna vacation
Hear the history behind monuments such as the Imperial Palace
Step inside St. Stephen's Cathedral, or discover the Old Town cafes
Arrange a meeting point and start time that's convenient for you
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Taking safety measures
Vienna Food Walk: Explore the city's food and history on an audio walking tour
Vienna is known for a lot of things, but none of them seems to be food. As an Austrian country hick who moved to the city from a tiny village and has lived my whole adult life in Vienna, I think that this is totally wrong. Viennese people are what they eat. This tour will show you how the Viennese people see their city, by showing you which foods and especially drinks are liked the most by the people here. You'll hear the stories that shaped the Viennese people including:
- What the Romans built while in Vienna
- Which tiny snacks that survived two world wars
- Old buildings that look new and new buildings that look old
- Vienna very own wine
- Which food good enough for the emperor
- And why ice cream parlours closing in winter
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The tour includes optional stops at five eateries, so come hungry!
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Vienna's Top 10 and their Secrets
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Should I book Judenplatz tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Judenplatz can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 19 Judenplatz tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Judenplatz 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Judenplatz costs USD 5.00. Guided Judenplatz tours start around USD 5.00 per person. See all 19 Judenplatz tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Judenplatz ?
The best ways to experience Judenplatz are:
- Vienna Super Saver: City Walking Tour plus Highlights Bike Tour
- Hidden Gems in Vienna Inner City Private Walking Tour
- Private Tour: One Perfect Day in Vienna
- Vienna Private Evening Walking Tour
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