• Parliament - This self-guided audio tour allows participants to pass by the Austrian Parliament and learn about its extensive history.
• Column of Pest - While heading to Am Hof and Graben, a key shopping and tourist hub in the city center, visitors will encounter landmarks such as the Burgtheater playhouse, Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien cultural center, and the Plague Column, which was erected in 1670 following a severe epidemic.
• St. Stephen’s Cathedral - The tour concludes in front of the magnificent and historic St. Stephen’s Cathedral, established in the mid-1200s.
• Burgtheater - On the way to Am Hof and Graben, a significant shopping and tourist area in the city center, participants will see landmarks like the Burgtheater playhouse, Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien cultural center, and the Plague Column, erected in 1670 after a devastating epidemic.
• Rathaus der Stadt Wien - This self-guided audio tour offers the opportunity to pass by the Rathaus der Stadt Wien and discover its rich history.
• Memorial Against War & Fascism - Participants on this self-guided audio tour can experience the Monument Against War and Fascism.
• Augustinerkirche - Visitors will see Augustinerkirche (Augustinian Church), known for hosting Habsburg weddings and Napoleon’s proxy marriage.
• Austrian National Library - This self-guided audio tour provides a chance to explore hidden treasures like the 300-year-old National Library of Austria, renowned for its high ceilings and frescoes.
• The Hofburg - Participants will delve into Vienna’s somber past at Hofburg Palace, where the notorious annexation of Austria to the Third Reich (known as Anschluss) was declared in 1938.
• Memorial for the Victims of Nazi Military Justice - Beginning in front of Tourist Info Wien, opposite the Monument Against War and Fascism, this journey explores Vienna’s rich historical tapestry.

• 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

Vienna’s architecture still bears the marks of Austria’s history, from the bombings of WWII to the annexation by Nazi Germany. This self-guided walking tour offers insights into this rich and complex past, including a fascinating chapter about the Habsburgs, Austria’s former rulers, whose hearts are interred in a crypt with 54 urns.

At Josephsplatz, visitors will encounter Augustinerkirche, the site of Habsburg weddings and Napoleon’s proxy marriage. The tour also delves into Vienna’s somber history at Hofburg Palace, where the notorious annexation of Austria to the Third Reich was declared in 1938. As participants stroll through Volksgarten and the Innere Stadt, they will discover how, during World War II, locals transitioned from passive citizens to active supporters and enforcers of Hitler’s Nazi Party.

By the conclusion of this hour-long tour, participants will gain a profound appreciation for Vienna’s captivating fusion of history, culture, and architecture.

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