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Discover the history, architecture and art of Vienna’s beautiful churches: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Peterskirche and Minoritenkirche! Optional: visit Karlskirche and its viewing terrace, and see the Hofburg Palace, Albertina, State Opera, and more!
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3-hour: Vienna Top 3 Churches
Book a 3-hour tour of Vienna's Old Town to visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Peterskirche, and Minoritenkirche, and see the Hofburg, Column of Pest, Votivkirche and other top sights.
4-hour: Vienna Top 4 Churches
Book a 4-hour tour of Vienna Old Town to visit Karlskirche, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Peterskirche, and Minoritenkirche, and see Hofburg, Votivkirche, State Opera and other top sights.
If you ever heard about Vienna, you probably pictured a city full of beautiful churches, cathedrals and other sacral buildings. This is true, so let's see the best churches in Vienna!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of Cafe Francais. Währinger Str. 6-8, 1090 Vienna, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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Meet your guide in front of Cafe Francais. Währinger Str. 6-8, 1090 Vienna, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Private tour of Vienna’s churches begins in Sigmund Freud Park, right in front of Votivkirche. Your Expert Guide will tell you interesting facts about this 19th-century neo-Gothic church, then lead you on a walking tour through Vienna’s Historic Center.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Schottenkirche
You will pass Schottenkirche (the basilica of “Our Lady of the Scots”) and head to Minoritenkirche. It is one of the oldest and most artistically valuable churches in Vienna. Inside, you will discover a hidden gem of Italian Renaissance - a mosaic version of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
The Hofburg (Pass by)
The tour will pass the imperial palace complex of Hofburg, offering a chance to learn about the spiritual life of the House of Habsburgs.
Admission ticket free -
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You will also see the Column of Pest (the Holy Trinity Column), built in the late 17th-century to commemorate victims of the plague. Nearby is the Church of St. Peter (Peterskirche). From outside it looks inconspicuous, but the interior of this Baroque church will amaze you with beautiful frescoes, paintings, and a domed roof with lots of gilding.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5St. Stephen's Cathedral
The true highlight of this tour lies ahead - a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Austria's most prominent national symbol. Entrance tickets are included, so you can admire the Cathedral’s unique roof with colorful tiles and towers, which are the highest point of the Old Town skyline, and its tranquil interior filled with sacred art and stunning altars.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit the magnificent St. Charles Church (Karlskirche)! It is one of the city's greatest buildings, featuring beautiful frescoes, splendor and incredible colors in 1250 square meters cupola. The entrance ticket includes access to the panoramic terrace, which offers an amazing view of Karlsplatz and nearby monuments. This extended walking tour is also a chance to discover more highlights and hidden gems of Vienna, as you will pass the Donnerbrunnen, the Imperial Crypt beneath the Capuchin Church, Albertina, and the world-renowned Vienna State Opera! Don't miss out!
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email a day before your tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Entry to churches during mass and scheduled events is restricted and the opening hours may vary. In such a case, the guide will provide all the commentary from the outside.
- Tickets to St. Stephen’s Cathedral are for the main nave, altar and chapels. Admission to the towers and catacombs is not included.
- Tickets to Karlskirche are for the church and the viewing terrace.
- Tickets to Votivkirche cost 5 euro per person, payable on the site. The church can be visited Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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