The Museum of Military History (HGM)- 16th-19th centuries

Join our military expert, Wolfgang, as he takes you on a journey back to the 16th century and all the way back to modern history. Uncover the secrets of warfare and the impact of these wars on Austria in general, and Vienna in particular.
Vienna Military Museum Tour:

A major theme which has repeatedly shaped Austria’s history is war. The impressive Museum of Military History is the leading museum of the Austrian Armed Forces. It documents the history of Austrian military affairs through a wide range of exhibits comprising a wide variety of weapons and other artefacts which enable us to better understand Austria’s past.

This tour of Vienna highlights important battles, figures, and weaponry used in these wars. This tour is perfect for history buffs or anyone wanting to learn more about Austria’s wartime past. Listen to fascinating commentary as we make our way through the Museum of Military History on this Secret Vienna tour.

Tour highlights
  • Introduction to the museum at the entrance hall
  • Early weapons and their usage
  • Warfare in Vienna throughout the centuries (16th-19th)
  • Heroes and generals who impacted Vienna’s history

And much much more!

Inquire about our military museum tour here to receive an offer!
Why this tour?

This tour is a wonderful way to explore  Vienna’s history through its warfare history.  Our guide Wolfgang will introduce you to important figures, will show you his weapons collection and tell you fascinating stories about the key battles that shaped the city’s history.

Important details:

Tour type: This tour is currently available as a private tour.

Duration: The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Guide: Our guide Wolfgang is looking forward to meeting you. See our full team of guides here.

Children: This tour is excellent for children who love stories, secrets and history.

Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair accessible.

What to wear: Comfortable shoes! Also, always check the weather forecast to bring the right clothes.

The Museum Of Military History (hgm) 16th 19th Centuries
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 25 euros per participant (not including the entrance ticket’s price) 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.

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