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Offered languages
- German
- English
This walking tour offers a structured introduction to Vienna and is ideal for gaining an initial overview of the city.
Over the course of two hours, key sites in Vienna’s Old Town – including Heldenplatz, the Hofburg and St Stephen’s Cathedral – come together to form a coherent overall picture.
The focus is not only on the sights themselves, but on the broader historical context behind the development of modern Vienna: socially, politically, dynastically and in terms of urban development.
The tour is deliberately relaxed and clearly structured, taking place in a small group of no more than 12 participants.
It is intended for those looking for more than a standard sightseeing tour – namely orientation, context and a deeper understanding of the city.
After the tour, you will be better able to place Vienna historically, spatially and culturally.
It also provides an ideal foundation for further exploration on your own, along with specific recommendations for the rest of your stay.
The tour takes place in all weather conditions and regardless of the number of participants.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
At the sculpure next to entrance of the ticket office of the Viennese Operea House.
Metro U1/U3 at the very center of Vienna, 5 min walking distance to start point
Itinerary
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1Wiener Staatsoper
The Vienna State Opera marks the beginning of a new chapter in the city’s development. It shows how Vienna expanded and reimagined its historic core in the 19th century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Memorial Against War & Fascism
The Memorial Against War and Fascism represents a deep rupture in the city’s history. It shows how Vienna confronts the upheavals of the 20th century today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Albertina
The Albertina points to a dynasty that shaped Vienna for centuries. From here, the history of the House of Habsburg comes into view.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Burggarten
The Burggarten connects personal history with the end of an era. It reveals how closely Vienna is tied to the final phase of the monarchy.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Heldenplatz
Heldenplatz is a space of political staging. It illustrates how power has been presented and transformed over the centuries.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Hofburg
The Hofburg is the historic center of political power in Vienna. Its development reflects the rise of the Habsburgs from a regional dynasty to a European great power.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Colonna Della Peste (Pestsaule)
The Plague Column represents the Baroque phase of the city and its religious-political self-representation. It combines crisis, power, and faith in a single monument.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Stephansplatz
St. Stephen’s Cathedral forms the historical and symbolic center of the city. Here, key strands of Vienna’s history converge in a single building. At the end of the tour, you will receive orientation and recommendations for the rest of your stay.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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