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Take a step into 1683 Vienna with this immersive 7 km walking tour! Retrace the city's desperate defense against the Ottoman siege, from St. Stephen's Cathedral to the legendary cannonball in the wall. Explore historic bastions, militia headquarters, museum artifacts, and the fabled arrival of the Winged Hussars. Each stop blends vivid storytelling, real locations, and fascinating trivia. Experience Vienna's most pivotal moment—one cobblestone at a time. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.
Itinerary
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Begin your adventure at St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna's iconic Gothic masterpiece and the city's historic heart. Explore its dramatic past, hunt for hidden details, and capture the spirit of resilience that echoes through its stones.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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At Stubentor, discover Vienna's medieval city walls—silent witnesses to the epic 1683 Ottoman siege. Hunt for ancient masonry hidden in modern buildings and relive the city's dramatic defense.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Explore the Wien Museum at Karlsplatz and discover artifacts from the epic 1683 Ottoman siege. Photograph captured banners, weapons, and relics from the Türkenschanz encampment, and uncover Vienna's dramatic past.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Stand atop the historic Augustinerbastei and relive Vienna's dramatic 1683 siege. Explore strategic viewpoints, imagine daring countermines, and discover how ingenuity saved the city from disaster.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Explore Minoritenplatz, Vienna's historic diplomatic hub during the 1683 siege. Discover the buildings where alliances were forged, and relive the dramatic arrival of news that saved the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Step into Am Hof Square, Vienna's historic nerve center during the 1683 siege. Explore the plaza where civilians became heroes, discover the iconic plague column, and uncover stories of courage, chaos, and survival beneath your feet.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Hunt for Vienna's legendary 'Türkenkugel'—an Ottoman cannonball from 1683, still lodged in a city wall! Snap a photo with this curious relic and relive the drama of the siege.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Conclude your adventure atop Kahlenberg, where the fate of Vienna was decided in 1683. Relive history with a short run along the ridge, channeling the courage of King Sobieski's legendary Winged Hussars. Panoramic views and epic stories await!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No physical tour guide
- Not recommended for visually impaired people
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
- Not recommended for seniors over 80
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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