• Wien Westbahnhof Station - Begin this self-guided tour at the Wien Westbahnhof train station. From here, follow the path of Hitler and explore significant sites that were pivotal during his early years.
• Stumpergasse 31 - On this self-guided walking tour, explore the diverse neighborhood where Hitler resided as an unsuccessful art student and view his former residence at Stumpergasse 31.
• Stumpergasse 13 - Visit Stumpergasse 13, the former location of the Sisters of Mercy Hospital, and learn about their charitable acts of providing soup to a young, impoverished Hitler.
• Hirschengasse 25 - Pass by Hitler’s first residence in Vienna and discover his failed attempts to gain admission to Vienna’s Academy of Arts.
• Haus des Meeres - Encounter the towering 154-foot structure known as the Haus des Meeres, once a World War 2 flak tower, during this tour.
• Volkstheater - Follow in the footsteps of young Hitler and pass by the magnificent Volkstheater, a venue he frequently visited for performances.
• Parliament - As you tour, pass by the Austrian Parliament and uncover how Vienna’s anti-Semitic atmosphere and Hitler’s experiences of poverty and rejection influenced his perspective, offering insights into one of history’s darkest periods.
• Volksgarten - Learn about Hitler’s decline and transformation into a tyrant as you walk past Volksgarten.
• Heldenplatz - Witness the location on Heldenplatz where Hitler delivered his “reunification” speech to over 200,000 people.
• Academy of Fine Arts Vienna - Conclude this self-guided tour outside the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, which denied the aspiring artist’s application three times.

• Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• App for Android and iOS
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

• Smartphone and headphones
• Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
• Food and drink
• Transportation

Young Adolf Hitler faced challenges in establishing himself as an artist in Vienna, the jewel of the Habsburg Empire. This walking tour allows participants to trace his path and explore significant sites that influenced his early years.

The self-guided tour begins at the Wien Westbahnhof train station and concludes at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, which denied the aspiring artist’s application three times. Participants will navigate through a section of the lively Jewish Quarter where, interestingly, Hitler found some of his most supportive clients for his average hand-painted postcards. Throughout the tour, participants will learn how Vienna’s anti-Semitic atmosphere and Hitler’s experiences of poverty and rejection shaped his perspective, offering valuable insights into one of history’s darkest periods.

Seize this chance to gain a unique perspective on these intricate political, socioeconomic, and racial elements, and to develop a deeper understanding of the events that led to World War II.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.