Tour description:
Step into the heart of Vienna’s Jewish heritage with our “Jewish Tour Inside the Jewish Museum at Dorotheergasse.” This tour offers an in-depth exploration of the museum’s collection, shedding light on the Jewish community’s rich history, culture, and legacy in Vienna.
The Jewish Museum at Dorotheergasse, located in the historic center of Vienna, is one of the oldest and most significant institutions of its kind in Europe. The museum houses a remarkable collection that chronicles centuries of Jewish life, including religious artifacts, documents, and personal stories that illustrate the community’s contributions and challenges.
Our expert guide will lead you through the museum’s exhibitions, providing insights into the artifacts and the historical context behind them. You’ll learn about the vibrant Jewish community that flourished in Vienna, their cultural achievements, and the hardships they faced throughout history, including the impact of World War II and the Holocaust. The museum not only commemorates the past but also highlights the revival and ongoing contributions of the Jewish community in modern-day Vienna.
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Why book this tour?
This tour is perfect for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Vienna’s Jewish history through the lens of one of its most important cultural institutions. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you’ll leave with a new perspective on the Jewish community’s enduring influence on Vienna’s cultural and historical landscape.
Important details:
Tour type: This tour is currently available as a private tour.
Duration: The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Guide: One of our awesome guides is looking forward to meeting you. See our full team of guides here.
Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair accessible.
Interested in a public tour?
Upon request we can publish a public tour to reduce the tour’s price per person. A public tour costs 35 euros per participant and requires a minimum of 6 participants.
Tour conditions:
Minimum number of participants: The tour takes place as a private tour but can also be opened as a public tour upon request. It will take place as a public tour if at least 6 people are registered. In case there aren’t enough participants, we will unfortunately cancel the tour and issue you a full refund.
Cancellation policy: You can cancel your booking up to 48 hours in advance. If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours before the tour we won’t be able to issue a refund. Certain exceptions apply such as emergency situations. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to 48 hours in advance too. We will do so if our guide is unavailable due to a sudden change or if we do not have the minimum number of participants required for the tour.
Pictures and videos: Please be aware that we might take photos and videos during the tour. If you don’t want to appear in any Secret Vienna promotional pictures, please let us know by sending us a message.
Copyrights: The content of the tour is produced by our hard working team of licensed guides. Therefore, recording the tour or taking pictures of artefacts and material used by the guide is strictly forbidden.
