Austria · JEWISH HERITAGE TOURS
The 9 Jewish Heritage Tours you can book, with what each one covers, how long it takes and what it costs.
Visit Vienna’s Stadttempel Synagogue on a one-hour guided tour in English or German. See the 1826 interior, learn how the synagogue survived the Novemberpogrom of 1938, and ask about Jewish prayer, holidays, and life in Vienna today. Security is required, so arrive 15 minutes early with ID.
“Our guide was excellent very knowledgeable and we really enjoyed the experience”
Visit the Jewish Museum Vienna on Dorotheergasse and Museum Judenplatz with one ticket. See Jewish history, religion, objects, and traditions in Austria, then view the medieval synagogue foundations and a 3D reconstruction. English and German audio guides are included, and both museums fit comfortably into one morning.
“It was very informative and had a better understanding of what the Jewish people have gone through in those years in Austria.”
Walk through Leopoldstadt with a certified German-speaking guide, including Frau Timmermann, and connect prewar Jewish institutions with Vienna today. The two-hour route leaves central tourist streets behind, follows the Path of Remembrance, and explains former synagogues and houses of worship. It is wheelchair accessible, but synagogue entry, food, drinks, and transfers are not included.
Walk through Jewish Vienna in a small group of up to eight, with historians, journalists, and art critics as guides. You’ll visit the City Temple exterior, Nestroyhof Theater, Leopoldstadt, and the Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial. Guides such as Peter, Jan, and Annelie Pichler bring personal stories, cultural detail, and practical Vienna tips to a 2.5-hour tour.
“This tour takes about two hours. The guide has lots of info. It was time well spent It would have been helpful if the meeting place was better described or more accessible”
Follow a licensed guide through central Vienna’s Jewish heritage, from St. Stephen’s Cathedral to the Old Jewish Quarter, Jewish Museum, oldest synagogue, and Holocaust memorial. Guides such as Lisa Marie bring strong historical knowledge and welcome questions. The two-and-a-half-hour walk is limited to 10 people, though museum admission is not included.
“Lisa Marie was excellent. Clearly knows the subject well and continuously checked for understanding.”
Spend about 2.5 hours walking central Vienna with a certified Austria guide such as Lisa, Bettina, Elizabeth, or Marlene. Visit Judenplatz, Palais Ephrussi, Joseph’s Square, the Holocaust Memorial, and the exterior of Seitenstettengasse Synagogue. Inner-city hotel pickup is available, and the private format allows room for family-history questions.
“It was perfect; just what I had in mind! Bettina was very knowledgeable, organized in her presentation and the route. We enjoyed the tour very much”
Take a private 150-minute walk through Jewish Vienna with an English- or German-speaking guide. Follow the story from Salomon, the first recorded Jewish person in Austria, through Vienna’s 1900s intellectual life, persecution, the Holocaust, and today’s community. Guides have included Lisa, Dr. Reinhard Travnicek, and Horlando.
“We (two well-travelled couples) enjoyed our time with Lisa a lot! We felt like we spent a few hours with a good friend. The tour itself was fun and informative, with good connections made between past and present. It is clear that Lisa can adapt very well to any audience. We highly recommend Lisa to anyone!”
Spend about three hours walking from Nestroyplatz through Vienna’s Jewish quarter to Judenplatz with a private English-speaking guide. Leo, also known as Leonid, can tailor the conversation to your interests, from medieval Jewish life to modern Vienna, while showing synagogues, plaques, and memorials along the way.
“Great expereince and great Tour !! Hands down Leo was a great guide! visited different sites and got more information than was waiting!”
Spend three hours with a private historian exploring Jewish Vienna. Visit the Stadttempel, Nestroyhof Theater, Leopoldstadt, and Judenplatz. Guides may be professors, historians, journalists, or authors. Hotel pickup is available, and public transport connects the sites.
“Our guide was well prepared complete with photos and videos about the historical significance of the sites we viewed. Her perspectives and knowledge were invaluable to bring the history to life. We highly recommend her.”
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