Exciting history tour and discovery of Vienna's secrets

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Stephansdom

  for any questions & service: weinberg(at)gmx.at I'll show you the ancient back of the cathedral, also the Gothic south side and the tallest tower in the world in the Middle Ages. I will also show you the medieval and baroque frescoes and the interior of the cathedral with interesting explanations.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Mozarthaus Vienna

  I'll take you through the capital of classical music and the most famous composers starting with the Mozart House, Beethoven Monument and Residence, Brahms, Schubert... I'll show you the State Opera and the most important concert halls in Vienna.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Spanish Riding School

  I'll show you the baroque riding school, which is a UNSECO world heritage site. We visit the white Lippizan stallions in their stables and watch a film about the baroque riding arena and the white horses. Then we walk through the baroque streets of Vienna's old town and explore original shop displays from the monarchy and visit some fascinating baroque churches.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  The Hofburg

  Visit the largest non-sacral building in Europe: the Hofburg Palace. First we see the Monumental Heroes' Square with the equestrian monuments. We enter the courtyard of the palace and see the medieval castle and hear the visions of King Richard the Lionheart and his imprisonment in Austria. We look at the palace from its most beautiful side at Michaelerplatz and see the first modern building in the world. We then see the National Library, which is considered the most beautiful in the world. We visit the church where Empress Sisi got married and see the heart of the imperial family. We visit the Albertina and the palace gardens.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Ringstrasse

  We walk along Ring Street and look at the most magnificent buildings, such as museums, cathedrals, parliament, town hall, university, gardens and palaces on the magnificent Ring Boulevard.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6

  We enter the Scotish Convent and see the green courtyard. Afterwards we see the Rococo church with depictions of the history of Vienna with interesting stories about the first monks.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Volksgarten

  I will guide you through the most beautiful rose garden in Central Europe with its fascinating monuments to Empress Elisabeth, poets and temples. We marvel at the baroque ornaments and the harmony of nature.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 8

  Enter the fascinating Cathedral of the Greek Orthodox Bishop of Vienna with its oriental architecture with interesting descriptions of the Orthodox denomination.

  8 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 9
  Jardines de Belvedere

  If you have more time, you can visit the beautiful palace park with the guide, where you will be amazed at the view of Vienna's famous baroque cityscape. First we will walk through the old town of Vienna past the baroque Karls Church, beautiful squares and gardens to reach the Belvedere Palace gardens. There we meet the greatest hero in Austrian history: Prince Eugen! We will visit one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in the world: Belvedere Palace! Here you have the opportunity to admire the world-famous paintings by Gustav Klimt.

  1 minute • Admission ticket included
• 10
  Schonbrunner Gardens

  If you ask for a 1/2 day tour directly: weinberg@gmx.at (5 hour: 180 Euro) or a separate 2 hour Schoenbrunn tour (80 Euro): we will see the fascinating Baroque Gardens of Schönbrunn with their world famous colorful floral ornaments, fountains, secrets and monuments. You will also enjoy the royal family's stunning baroque palace. You can also marvel at the imperial historic carriages with me. In the park we find the beautiful palm house and the oldest zoo in the world. At the highest point we visit the Gloriette Pavilion and drink coffee with Viennese cake and marvel at the view over the entire city of Vienna.

  1 minute • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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