An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour

4.9
(66 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Vienna's multi-faceted history on a 2.5-hour small-group, history walking tour with an expert scholar guide. Marvel at the city's iconic buildings and admire their prestigious history and breath-taking architecture. Admire Stephansdom, Museum Quartier, and many other iconic sites.

What's Included

2.5-hour guided walk in the company of an historian guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Historic family cafe frequented by Vienna's artistic community since 1945 Dorotheergasse 6, 1010 Wien Dates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday

End point
Vienna

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Secession Building (Secessionsgebaude) (Pass by)

    At the unique Secession building, learn of the city’s turn-of-century avant-gardism, including figures like Klimt and Mahler.

    Admission ticket free
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral (Pass by)

    See the national architectural icon of Austria: Stephansdom.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Hofburg (Pass by)

    See the Hofburg – the Habsburg’s imperial palace and the seat of power since the 13th century

    Admission ticket free
  • Naschmarkt (Pass by)

    Pass by the Viennese Naschmarkt, the colorful traditional food market where the Viennese meet to mingle and shop.

    Admission ticket free
  • Graben and Kohlmarkt (Pass by)

    Kohlmarkt and the Graben – currently one of the city’s most fashionable shopping districts, and home to such varied sights as a plague column commemorating the 17th-century outbreak of bubonic plague

    Admission ticket free
  • Michaelerplatz (Pass by)

    Our tour begins at Michaelerplatz, where the Hofburg – the Habsburg’s imperial palace and the seat of power since the 13th century – dominates the square.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ringstrasse (Pass by)

    We stroll along the Ringstraße, a grand boulevard built in the middle of the 19th century, where most of Vienna’s luxury hotels have been established within the walls of old palaces.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Clockwise from the Hofburg is the green and gray Loos House, designed by Austrian architect Adolf Loos (1870-1933).

    Admission ticket free
  • Maria Theresia Denkmal (Pass by)

    Maria-Theresien-Platz, home to the city’s largest concentration of museums.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
Supplied by Insight Cities

Tags

Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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