The Historic Centre of Vienna: Private Tour including Mozarthaus

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Vienna is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene with a music tradition that attracts people to the city where Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Strauss and Mozart perfected their art.

On your walking tour, you will explore the best of the city’s architecture, including the Austrian Parliament Building, the Alte Burg, the Spanish Riding School, and the Austrian National Library. The architectural finery of Vienna's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a bounty of Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Art Deco, and "Jugendstil" architecture under the gaze of the 370-foot steeple of St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Your tour finishes at the entrance to MozartHaus Museum, where you will step into the life of the classical virtuoso and trace his enthralling backstory at your own pace. Your guide will part ways with you here so you can enjoy your self-guided tour!

What's Included

A professional, English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Entrance tickets to Mozart House for a self-guided tour
Food and drink
Gratuities
Transportation and hotel pickup/drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you beside the Rathausplatz underground parking Glass Elevator shaft with "BOE Parking" written in white, located at BOE Garage City Hall Park, Universitätsring 2.

End point
Wien Museum Mozart apartment

This tour ends at the Wien Museum Mozart apartment, Mozarthaus, Domgasse 5, 1010 Wien, Austria.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Rathausplatz

    Discover Vienna's historic centre on a three-hour guided walking tour. See the most important cultural and political sites, including the Rathausplatz, home to Vienna's impressive City Hall, with its towering Gothic spire and ornate facade.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Maria-Theresien-Platz

    Visit Maria Theresien Platz, flanked by two of the most iconic museums in the city.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Hofburg

    Admire the Hofburg, the seat of the Habsburg dynasty for centuries, and now housing museums and the Austrian president's office.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Pass by Michaeler Church, where the first two movements of Mozart's Requiem were performed just five days after his death, and admire the stunning Augustine Church, a 14th-century Gothic building.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    St. Stephen's Cathedral

    See the iconic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the centrepiece of Vienna's historic centre, and admire its towering spire and ornate facade.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Ankeruhr Clock

    Explore the old Jewish district, home to the haunting Holocaust Monument, also known as the "Nameless Library", and stop at the famous Anker Clock, an impressive example of Art Nouveau featuring individual figures that rotate in sequence to mark the hours of the day.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Mozarthaus Vienna

    End your tour with a self-guided tour in the MozartHaus Museum, a centre showing the life and work of the musical genius which you will be free to explore at your own leisure with an audioguide included after parting ways with your guide.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Music Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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