Brigitte, graduate historian, lecturer and author, is a well-known and respected RED-BADGE AUSTRIA GUIDE and has developed a reputation for providing an exciting experience of Vienna to those who have joined her historic walks and talks. Coming from a teaching background, she has that special enthusiasm for sharing her knowledge and love for Vienna with others. She is also internationally recognised as the leading Vienna-based authority on the celebrated Graham Greene/Carol Reed movie-classic, THE THIRD MAN shot in Vienna 1948. Her special all-year THIRD MAN walking tour is recommended by all major guide books of Vienna and has made the day for film-buffs from all over the world for years. Her book "THE THIRD MAN'S VIENNA - CELEBRATING A FILM CLASSIC" was launched in September 2005 and can be ordered on-line: www.shippenrock.com Amongst Brigitte's many other special interest tours are Jewish Vienna and architecture & design. She will be pleased to accompany you on a city sightseeing tour, a scheduled or customised walking tour of Vienna (on and off the beaten track!), also beyond the city limits to Prague, Budapest or other places of interest within the boundaries of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. She also gives illustrated talks & presentations on Austrian and Central European history and art-history in English For more info: www.viennawalks.com