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The best introductory tour for first‑time visitors, covering Vienna’s essential highlights at a calm, enjoyable pace.
Doorstep pickup at hotels, vacation homes, the river‑cruise pier, or the main train station — no need to find a meeting point.
Ideal for daytime layovers of 7+ hours (Hilton Park Hotel pickup available on request).
Combines three major areas: Belvedere Hill, the monumental Ring boulevard/Hofburg, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
Includes an introduction to Vienna’s simple, safe, and efficient public transportation system.
Fully private and adjustable to personal interests — perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups.
“Walk Vienna with Friends” is the motto we live.
After booking, we offer planning help beyond the tour itself
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet our guests at the "doorstep" - at all hotels/vacation homes in town and at the city pier “Handelskai 265”.
Other meeting points can be arranged!
Itinerary
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1Upper Belvedere Palace
Enjoy Vienna’s most famous panorama from Belvedere Hill and learn how this Baroque ensemble shaped the city’s skyline.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ringstrasse
A scenic ride past the Soviet Monument, Vienna State Opera, Museum Quarter, and Parliament — the “Golden Mile” of imperial architecture.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Rathausplatz
Surrounded by City Hall, the University, Burgtheater, and Café Landtmann. Seasonal highlights include the summer Film & Food Festival and Vienna’s largest Christmas Market.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Osterreichisches Parlament
A striking example of 19th‑century historicism.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Volksgarten
See the Theseus Temple and the elegant garden layout.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Heldenplatz
The newest Hofburg wing, framed by two monumental equestrian statues — and the site of the infamous 1938 balcony.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7New Hofburg Palace
Walk through 650 years of Habsburg history. Only the Vatican has more continuity.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Goldenes Quartier Vienna
Vienna’s luxury district. Amid global brands, discover the historic “Schwarze Kameel,” a beloved local meeting spot since the early 1900s.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Graben and Kohlmarkt
Prestigious pedestrian streets linking Hofburg and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. See the dramatic Plague Column — a masterpiece of Baroque symbolism.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Stephansdom
Vienna’s spiritual heart. Learn how to “read” the cathedral’s messages and stories hidden in stone. Your guide leaves you at the cathedral so you can explore the interior on your own. Admission not included.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Pets are not permitted in certain areas visited
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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