Graz Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private Tour

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Graz Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private Tour

By Rosotravel - Vienna Tours

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Free cancellation available
2h
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Multiple languages

Overview

Explore the unstable history of Austrian Jews. See related places & hear absorbing stories & important facts about WWII & Holocaust. Experience the beauty of Graz while discovering its Top Highlights with 5-Stars Guide.

Highlights:

Discover the turbulent history of Jews in Graz on a walking tour with Jewish History Expert-Guide
See the modern Graz Synagogue and learn about the tragic events of Kristallnacht, Holocaust and Austria during World War II
Explore the University of Graz and the life of Otto Loewi
Visit the Old Town Highlights as the Hauptplatz, the Sporgasse, the Graz Castle and more
Enjoy an exclusive Private Tour with adjusted tempo and interest according to your wish

Devastating events from the past changed the Jewish community irreversibly. After World War II, only 110 Graz Jews survived. Follow the path of traces of Jewish culture, history and science. Enjoy the sightseeing of best Old Town sites as well, and find out why it was inscribed on the UNESCO list.

Activity location

Heinrichstrasse 26 and 28 - Earth Sciences / Chemistry / History / Philosophy
- 3 Universitätsplatz
- 8010, Graz, Steiermark, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Heinrichstrasse 26 and 28 - Earth Sciences / Chemistry / History / Philosophy
- 3 Universitätsplatz
- 8010, Graz, Steiermark, Austria

What's included, what's not

Jewish History Expert-Guide with Official Austrian License speaking fluently in a chosen language
Special route related with Jewish places, culture and history
Adjusted tempo and interest as it is a Private Tour
Private Tour of Graz Jewish Sites and Old Town Highlights.
Fascinating facts and history of Holocaust, WWII and Jews in Austria

Know before you book

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.

Activity itinerary

Heinrichstrasse 26 and 28 - Earth Sciences / Chemistry / History / Philosophy

Meet your guide In front of the University of Graz, Universitätspl. 3, 8010 Graz, Austria.

University of Graz

Explore the University of Graz, the second largest university in Styria. Hear about famous Jewish alumnus, Otto Loewi, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1936.

Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II

See the fascinating Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II. This imperial place of rest impresses with its turquoise domes and majestic appearance.

Graz Cathedral

Admire the beauty of Graz Cathedral.

Garden Castle

Discover the Graz Castle. It hides a Jewish gravestone with a poignant epitaph.

Sporgasse

Walk along the bustling Sporgasse.

Hauptplatz

Reach the Hauptplatz, a charming square surrounded by many historical buildings.

Herrengasse

Take a stroll through the Herrengasse, where the former Jewish Quarter was located.

Graz

Finally, explore the modern building of the Graz Synagogue and hear the fascinating history of the former one, destroyed during the Kristallnacht. Did you know that bricks from the old synagogue were used for construction of the new one? This one-of-a-kind tour will give you a unique opportunity to learn everything about Austrian Jews and Jewish Community in Graz. Your Expert-Guide will make sure you get the most of your experience and will provide important, but extremely interesting information about the sites.

Location

Activity location

Heinrichstrasse 26 and 28 - Earth Sciences / Chemistry / History / Philosophy
- 3 Universitätsplatz
- 8010, Graz, Steiermark, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Heinrichstrasse 26 and 28 - Earth Sciences / Chemistry / History / Philosophy
- 3 Universitätsplatz
- 8010, Graz, Steiermark, Austria

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