• Parliament - This self-guided audio tour offers an opportunity to pass by the Austrian Parliament and learn about its extensive history.
• Column of Pest - As you head towards Am Hof and Graben, a key shopping and tourist district in the city center, you’ll 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 your journey to Am Hof and Graben, a significant shopping and tourist area in the city center, you’ll 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 provides a chance to pass by the Rathaus der Stadt Wien and discover its rich history.
• Memorial Against War & Fascism - During this self-guided audio tour, you’ll have the opportunity to view the Monument Against War and Fascism.
• Augustinerkirche - You will visit Augustinerkirche (Augustinian Church), known for hosting Habsburg weddings and Napoleon’s proxy marriage.
• Austrian National Library - This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore hidden treasures like the 300-year-old National Library of Austria, where you can admire its lofty ceilings and frescoes.
• The Hofburg - You will also delve into Vienna’s somber history 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, across from the Monument Against War and Fascism, you will embark on a journey through Vienna’s rich history.

• 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.