Imperial Vienna Private Walk and Museum Tour

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

Experience Vienna at your own pace on a private tour through the city's historic heart. Your personal guide will meet you at your hotel and lead you on a walk past highlights like St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, and the Ringstrasse. Discover Vienna’s grand avenues, quiet courtyards, and hidden corners, where imperial history meets modern elegance.

Along the way, hear stories of the Habsburgs, world-famous art, and the city’s unique cultural charm.

To end your tour, enjoy a private visit to a museum of your choice:

Kunsthistorisches Museum: Marvel at masterpieces by Titian, Rembrandt & Bruegel in a stunning palace.

Imperial Treasury: See the Crown of the Holy Roman Empire and treasures of Habsburg rule.

Imperial Crypt: Visit the resting place of emperors and empresses — a peaceful, moving site.

What's Included

Private guide
Entry for the Museum
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

The guide will meet you at the agreed meeting point hotel or any place in the city center. All guides have a badge with their name on it. They are easy to recognize, but they will also contact you. Please make sure you are available. We will send you a description of the guide.

OR
Meeting point
Tourist-Info Wien

If you dont need a pick up at your hotel, we can meet in front of the tourist information center. Your guide will be there with his badge with his or her name on it. They will also contcat you in advance.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Wiener Staatsoper (Pass by)

    One of the world’s most renowned opera houses .It showcases a rich repertoire of operas and ballets and is an iconic example of Neo-Renaissance architecture.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Albertinaplatz

    A central square named after the nearby Albertina Museum, known for its vast graphic art collection. The square also features the Monument Against War and Fascism.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Hofburg

    The former imperial residence of the Habsburg dynasty, now home to the Austrian president’s offices, the National Library, the Sisi Museum, and several other institutions. A vast complex with architectural styles from different eras.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

    One of the most important art museums in Europe, featuring masterpieces by painters like Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Velázquez, as well as a significant collection of ancient artifacts. Museum option 1

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial

    A historic square linked to Vienna’s Jewish heritage. It houses the Holocaust Memorial by Rachel Whiteread and the Jewish Museum, which explores Jewish life in medieval Vienna.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    St. Rupert's Church (Ruprechtskirche)

    Believed to be Vienna’s oldest church, dating back to the 8th or 9th century. Located in the old Roman part of the city, it's a peaceful and historically rich site.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    St. Stephen's Cathedral

    St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom) Vienna’s most famous landmark and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Its towering spire dominates the city skyline and serves as both a religious and cultural center.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Graben and Kohlmarkt

    A prestigious shopping street in central Vienna, surrounded by historic buildings. It features the baroque Plague Column, commemorating victims of the 1679 plague.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Imperial Crypt

    The burial site of the Habsburg emperors and their families, located beneath the Capuchin Church. Notable tombs include those of Empress Maria Theresa and Emperor Franz Joseph I. Museum option 2

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien

    The Imperial Treasury, located within the Hofburg Palace, houses one of the most important treasure collections in the world. It displays the Austrian imperial regalia, including the Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Crown Jewels, royal robes, relics, and priceless artifacts from centuries of Habsburg rule. Museum option 3

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Spanish Riding School (Pass by)

    A world-famous institution dedicated to classical dressage and the training of Lipizzaner horses. Its traditions date back centuries and are recognized as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.

    Admission ticket free
  • Rathaus (Pass by)

    grand neo-Gothic building that houses the office of the mayor and the city council. The square in front hosts major events like Christmas markets and summer film festivals.

    Admission ticket free
  • 10

    One of Vienna’s oldest squares, once a center of medieval power and trade. Today, it's surrounded by baroque buildings and includes the Church "Nine Choirs of Angels."

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Velopold Vienna

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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