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Hitler and the New Vienna 1900 Tour
Join our Hitler Vienna tour, a free walking tour exploring Adolf Hitler's Vienna years alongside Klimt, the Secession and Vienna 1900. Tip-based, 2 hours.
⏱ 2 hEN✓ Free cancellation 24 h👥 max. 35
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Hitler Vienna Tour: A City Between Genius and Darkness
This Hitler Vienna tour takes you through the streets of a city living two lives at once. Around 1900, Vienna was one of Europe’s most creative capitals, home to Gustav Klimt and the Secession movement, while a struggling young Adolf Hitler wandered the very same avenues, unnoticed and unemployed. On this free walking tour, our local guide connects both stories, showing you where Hitler’s Vienna years unfolded and how the same city gave birth to a golden age of art and architecture.
From a Rejected Art Student to the Balcony of 1938
Hitler moved to Vienna as a young man hoping to become an artist. He applied to the Academy of Fine Arts and was turned down, spending several difficult years in the city before leaving for Germany. Decades later, he returned to Vienna in a very different role: in 1938, he addressed cheering crowds from the balcony of the Neue Burg on Heldenplatz after the Anschluss. This tour walks you through both chapters, from his early struggles to the site of that infamous speech, with honest, fact-based storytelling rather than sensationalism.
Art Nouveau, the Secession and Vienna 1900
While Hitler struggled on the margins, Vienna itself was transforming. Gustav Klimt and fellow artists founded the Vienna Secession, breaking away from traditional academic art. Architect Otto Wagner reshaped the cityscape with his elegant Karlsplatz Stadtbahn pavilions, and the nearby Naschmarkt and MuseumsQuartier still reflect the energy of that era today. This dark history Vienna tour uses these contrasts to show how creativity and crisis shaped the Vienna we see now.
What You’ll See on This Hitler Vienna Tour
- The Memorial Against War and Fascism at Helmut Zilk-Platz, our meeting point
- Karlsplatz and Otto Wagner’s Art Nouveau Stadtbahn pavilions
- Sites connected to Hitler’s years living in Vienna
- The Secession Building and the story of Gustav Klimt’s artistic rebellion
- The Naschmarkt and the MuseumsQuartier, still buzzing with Vienna’s creative energy
Why Book This Dark History Vienna Tour with Prime Tours
- Honest, Local Storytelling: We tell Vienna’s history as it happened, from Hitler’s years here to the artistic revolution around him, without exaggeration.
- Locally Owned and Guided: Prime Tours has been Vienna’s original free walking tour company since 2016, run by locals who know the city inside out.
- Pay What You Feel Is Fair: This 2-hour Hitler Vienna tour is tip-based, so you decide what the experience was worth to you.
- Small, Personal Groups: Ask questions, get insider tips, and see the parts of Vienna most visitors walk straight past.
Highlights
- From the Habsburgs to Nazism
- Hitler´s Footseps in Vienna
- Artistic Revolution: Klimt to Wagner
What's included
Included
- Instant booking confirmation
- Things to do in Vienna list online - get it after the tour from your guide!
- Secured spot with reservation
Optional
- Tip for the guide (Recommended 15-20€)
- Food and Drinks
- Entrance to the museums & concerts after the tour
Meeting point
Helmut Zilk-Platz, 1010 Vienna
When you arrive at the meeting point, watch out for a 🟡 yellow 🟡PRIME TOURS umbrella. The guide will wait for you next to the Memorial Against War and Fascism.
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What guests say
“A delightful and informative walking tour of some main Vienna highlights with a knowledgeable guide (Katerina we think) who answered many questions. This was a 'free' tour where you pay the guide what you think is right, at the end of the tour. An excellent introduction for a first time visitor.”
“This is the perfect way to get to know Vienna in a hurry. This two hour with Elisabeth was fascinating. We had just arrived in the historic city, and by the end of the tour we had a really good feel about the history, ranging from the Habsburgs to the Nazis. My highlights were the insights to the Jewish memorial just opposite the Alebrtina Museum/ gallery (w…”
“The tour with Elisabeth was great, an amazing experience with an amazing tour guide. The group was also not too big and the weather was getting sometimes better, sometimes too chilly. So everything balanced out.”
FAQ
How can I book the Free Walking tour?
You can book the tour by going to our booking page and entering your details in the form. Afterwards you will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your booked tour. Thats it! If you want to book the tour for groups larger than 5 people, please contact us via our contact form.
How is this tour different from Classic Vienna Free Walking Tour?
The focus on this tour is on the period after 1900, the time of Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Otto Wagner and others that have participated in creating new, modern Austria. If you are interest to discover more about Habsburgs and their legacy, you can book our Free Walking Tour Vienna – Classic Vienna.
How much should I tip the guide?
It always depends on your happiness after the tour. We recommend around 20€, but there is no limit to the top! 😉
Do the guides get paid by the state or the company?
No absolutely not. Guides depend 100% on your generous tip after the tour. So please always talk to the guide if you were not happy with the quality of the tour, otherwise the guide can’t improve the tour and if you were satisfied feel free to tip accordingly!
Can I cancel a tour/experience that I have booked? Are there any fees?
Please check your booking confirmation for the cancellation policy.
Can it happen that entire Free Tour is cancelled?
Yes, in emergencies we may have to cancel the tour up to 4 hours before the start. In such a case, you will be notified in good time by email. Therefore, please check your emails 4 hours before the start of the tour. Unfortunately, it can also happen that not all registered participants appear. If there are fewer than 10 guests, the local guide can decide whether the tour is canceled spontaneously. It is therefore essential that you let us know in the event of a possible cancellation. Only then can we also inform the other guests in good time.
Do I have to book in advance? Can I get excluded from the tour?
We recommend always booking the tour in advance. Due to the high volume of tourists, it could happen that we need to exclude customers without a confirmed reservation. **Save your spot today and book a tour now!**
Can I call the tour guide?
During the tour you cannot call the guide. If you need help, please send an email to the Prime Tours service team ( bookings@primetours.at ) or call us +43 1 3911122.
How can I book the Free Walking tour?
You can book the tour by going to our booking page and entering your details in the form. Afterwards you will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your booked tour. Thats it! If you want to book the tour for groups larger than 5 people, please contact us via our contact form.
How is this tour different from Classic Vienna Free Walking Tour?
The focus on this tour is on the period after 1900, the time of Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Otto Wagner and others that have participated in creating new, modern Austria. If you are interest to discover more about Habsburgs and their legacy, you can book our Free Walking Tour Vienna – Classic Vienna.
How much should I tip the guide?
It always depends on your happiness after the tour. We recommend around 20€, but there is no limit to the top! 😉
Do the guides get paid by the state or the company?
No absolutely not. Guides depend 100% on your generous tip after the tour. So please always talk to the guide if you were not happy with the quality of the tour, otherwise the guide can’t improve the tour and if you were satisfied feel free to tip accordingly!
Can I cancel a tour/experience that I have booked? Are there any fees?
Please check your booking confirmation for the cancellation policy.
Can it happen that entire Free Tour is cancelled?
Yes, in emergencies we may have to cancel the tour up to 4 hours before the start. In such a case, you will be notified in good time by email. Therefore, please check your emails 4 hours before the start of the tour. Unfortunately, it can also happen that not all registered participants appear. If there are fewer than 10 guests, the local guide can decide whether the tour is canceled spontaneously. It is therefore essential that you let us know in the event of a possible cancellation. Only then can we also inform the other guests in good time.
Do I have to book in advance? Can I get excluded from the tour?
We recommend always booking the tour in advance. Due to the high volume of tourists, it could happen that we need to exclude customers without a confirmed reservation. **Save your spot today and book a tour now!**
Can I call the tour guide?
During the tour you cannot call the guide. If you need help, please send an email to the Prime Tours service team ( bookings@primetours.at ) or call us +43 1 3911122.
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