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In 1869, two architects unveiled Vienna’s State Opera House—and the public backlash was so devastating that one took his own life before the building was even finished. Beneath a Capuchin church, over 100 Habsburg rulers lie in an imperial crypt, where a haunting ‘Three Knocks’ ritual was performed as recently as 2011.
This self-guided audio tour takes you through such stories in 12 stops across Vienna’s historic first district, from the grand Ringstrasse to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Hear stories about Empress Sisi’s secret chocolate obsession and how Ottoman coffee beans left behind after a siege gave birth to Vienna’s legendary café culture. This tour is the perfect orientation for those who are first time visitors to Vienna and want to view the main attractions and discover stories they would otherwise miss
You can start this tour at anytime and pause whenever you want. Listen to stories at the café over a Sachertorte, or walk the full 4km route in about 2 hours.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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The tour ends in front of St Stephen's cathedral
Itinerary
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Wiener Staatsoper (Pass by)
Start off by learning about the Ringstrasse and how Emperor Franz Joseph demolished medieval walls to build Europe’s most ambitious boulevard. Then look upon masterpiece with a tragic backstory
Admission ticket free -
1Albertinaplatz
Discover a haunting war memorial, a world-class art collection, and Vienna’s most beloved sausage stand
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Capuchin Church (Kapuzinerkirche) (Pass by)
Pause in front of this lesser known church with 100+ Habsburg tombs and the eerie ‘Three Knocks’ burial ritual
Admission ticket free -
The Hofburg (Pass by)
Learn about the palace, its 2,500 rooms, Lipizzaner horses, and the building that made an emperor boycott a gate
Admission ticket free -
Café Central (Pass by)
Learn about the cafe culture in Vienna and some famous people who lived in the city
Admission ticket free -
2
Hear about the a monument born from 70,000 death
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ankeruhr Clock
Discover an Art Nouveau masterpiece where 12 historical figures parade at noon
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Stephansplatz
End at the Cathedral with Ottoman cannonballs still embedded in the walls, catacombs below, and the square where a young Hitler once stood
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Home of the famous Sachertorte and the legal battle that made it legendary
Admission ticket free -
5
Find out why a prudish empress with 16 children ordered these statues removed
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop, listening to audios and time required to walk through all the stops.
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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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