Graz WWII Themed Old Town Tour with Graz Museum
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Explore important events from WWII in Graz on a unique private walking tour. Immerse yourself in discovering turbulent war history at museum. Follow your Expert-Guide and see the Top Highlights of Old Town as well. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hours: WWII Sites & Old Town Tour Choose this option to explore history of WWII in Graz and see related places. Discover Top Sights of Old Town as well. 3-hours: WWII Sites, Old Town & Graz Museum Tour Join this tour to explore WWII Sites and Old Town Highlights. Visit the Graz Museum, tickets are included. During World War II Graz was bombed and strongly devastated. Most of the Old Town buildings survived, so they are now authentic traces of turbulent history. Get to know the history of Graz during war and see connected places. Explore the most popular Old Town sights as well and have and additional visit at the Graz Museum to see WWII themed exhibitions.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Rosotravel - Vienna Tours
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Meet your guide In front of the Stiegenkirche Catholic Church, Sporgasse 21, 8010 Graz, Austria.
Duration: 10 minutes
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You will have a comprehensive tour led by an Expert-Guide. Discover the WWII history and how the city was damaged and rebuilt. Be guided by the best highlights of Old Town.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sporgasse
Stroll through the bustling Sporgasse while admiring surrounding historical buildings.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Explore the Graz Castle and climb up the dizzying double spiral stairs.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Marvel at the stunning Graz Cathedral.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II with its remarkable turquoise domes.
Duration: 10 minutes
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See the Glockenspiel and if you lucky, you’ll hear the carillon melody played three times a day. During World War II the bells stopped chiming. They were made into arms and renewed only in 1956.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hauptplatz
Stroll through the Hauptplatz, the city’s main square and take a moment to look at the Franciscan Church, which was significantly damaged in WWII.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Schlossberg
Discover the foot of the Schlossberg hill. It hides an extensive system of tunnels below, created during WWII to protect the civilian population of Graz from aerial bombing.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: GrazMuseum
Visit at the Graz Museum. Follow your 5-Stars Guide and learn even more interesting facts and stories. Museum’s exhibitions show important events from the past, including the World War II. In five rooms visitors can explore a diverse collection of historical evidence and important events from the history of Graz.
Duration: 1 hour
