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Jewish Vienna - Half Day Private TourExplore > Austria > Vienna > Jewish Vienna - Half Day Private Tour
OverviewDiscover past and current Jewish contributions to Vienna's history and culture. Think Vienna and think Schoenberg, Schnitzler and Freud. These are just a few of the many Viennese Jews who have contributed significantly to Vienna’s international reputation as a city of intellectuals and artists. No matter where you walk in this European metropolis, you’ll find the signs of a vibrant Jewish life and history. In Vienna, Jewish life was originally located in the heart of the city. Within a short walk from our starting location, the grand St. Stephen’s Cathedral, we can find pieces of every phase of Jewish history in Austria. On Judenplatz, we’ll tour the remnants of a 13th century synagogue that has been integrated into a modern museum which digitally re-creates the synagogue and brings to life the story of this neighbourhood. In the baroque square you will see Rachel Whiteread’s unique ‘Nameless library’ Holocaust memorial. A short walk away, we will see the Neo-Classical Seitenstettengasse Temple, which houses the Jewish Community offices of Vienna. Depending on the security situation, we may be able to go inside and tour the beautiful interiors of the synagogue. Nearby, see the Baroque building Palais Eskeles, the main branch of the Jewish Museum and Jewish bookstore. You will also experience the flavour of the prominent sites along the Ringstrasse: admire the exteriors of the Opera, the Hofburg (Hapsburg Imperial Palace), government ministries and the private palaces of Jewish families. At the end of the tour your driver will drop you off within the city center to give you some time to explore Vienna on your own. Be sure to allow sufficient time (10-30 minutes) for the taxi ride back to the cruise ship pier. Hotel guests have the option of walking or taking a taxi back to their hotel. - Admissions, food, and beverages are not included in the price of this tour. - Entrance fees to museums and synagogue tours must be paid in local currency in cash at the time of the visit. There are often slightly reduced fees for children, students and those over age 60. Approximate entrance fees: Jewish Museum - 12 EUR Seitenstettengasse Temple - 8 EUR + requires passport. - If you are arriving by cruise ship, you must purchase the supplemental fee during check out. This is for pick up only. - Please note, this tour ends in the city center so you can explore on your own. A taxi back to the cruise ship pier can take 10-30 minutes depending on traffic and costs between 20 and 40 Euros. - This tour can accommodate those with walkers and collapsible wheelchairs provided the guest can transfer in and out of the vehicle with assistance. There are ramps at most stops. Be aware there is some walking involved in this tour. Please indicate if anyone in your party has limited mobility during the checkout process. - While this is mainly a driving tour, there are several stops that require exiting the vehicle and there is some walking is involved. - YOU MUST BRING YOUR PASSPORT IN ORDER TO VISIT SYNAGOGUES. - You may not have time to see everything mentioned in the tour description. As this is a private tour, it is entirely customizable. Contact ShoreTrips for more information. Days offered: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday Departures:
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