Wien City Walk 3h - Highlights & Hidden Places (EN/DE)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

First time in Vienna?
Excellent! Serve and welcome to your hand-picked guided tour!
This tour will show you not only the most Unpacked sights like St. Stephen's Cathedral and Hofburg, but also the hidden nooks, mystical places and charming insider tips that make Vienna truly special.
In 3 hours we explore the real Vienna on foot – away from the crowds of tourists, with exciting stories, bizarre facts and insights into culture, architecture and everyday life. Real Viennese way of life included!

I am Moritz, state-certified Viennese tourist guide, founder of Vienna – handpicked and your local guide.
With this tour I want to give you a personal insight into my hometown – with a lot of heart and Viennese charm!
Looking forward to seeing you!
Moritz

STARTING POINT IS NOT END POINT!

PS : Start time doesn't fit well?
Write to me! Subject to availability.

Here for Christmas?
Complete your day with my Christmas walk!

What's Included

Orientation & inspiration for your further stay
Discover narrow streets and hidden places on this tour
Sights & insider tips – the best of both worlds
Compact overview of Vienna and its history – perfect for starting your holiday
Walk with a state-certified guide
Small groups or exclusive individual bookings possible
Personal recommendations for food, culture & hidden places
Flexible start time – bookable daily, in German or English
Tipping

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet vis a vis from McDonald's restaurant at the bike racks, corner Schwedenplatz/Rotenturmstraße If you want to come by subway, you can take the line U1 (red) or by U4 (green), station Schwedenplatz, exit "Rotenturmstraße"

End point

We finish our tour at the Vienna State Opera. Right next to it is the Karlsplatz underground station with the same lines U1 (red) and U4 (green). So you can continue exploring the city immediately!

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    St. Rupert's Church (Ruprechtskirche)

    Dive deep into the history of this city here at Vienna’s oldest church and learn how it all began in Vienna.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stop by an important place of the Jewish community in Vienna and learn what it is about.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hoher Markt

    Feel the pulse of the city in one of the oldest squares in Vienna and listen to the bizarre stories that have happened here.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Stephansdom

    Marvel at Vienna’s largest church and landmark and learn about the exciting legends that surround it.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Colonna Della Peste (Pestsaule)

    Rats, death and a radiant monarch. How does that fit together?

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Peterskirche

    Marvel and be fascinated by what splendor and representation meant in the age of Baroque.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Café Central (Pass by)

    In this place you can still feel a touch of inspiration from days gone by. Let him cast his spell on you!

    Admission ticket free
  • Rathaus (Pass by)

    Marvel at the heart of the city and see why it looks much older than it is!

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Volksgarten

    Fragrant roses, cozy park benches, shade and recreation and Napoleon blowing up the city walls. How does that fit together?

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Osterreichisches Parlament (Pass by)

    The heart of Austria beats here. Let yourself be fascinated by the architecture and learn what all this has to do with Greek deities!

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

    A novelty! At least back then. Find out what groundbreaking things happened in this place!

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Heldenplatz

    Who were the heroes in this square? And why did they put them there?

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien

    Where did the emperors keep their treasures? What is it about them?

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    The Hofburg

    Explore the largest castle area in Europe and learn the stories about the Habsburgs! But where is the castle?

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Spanish Riding School

    Vienna and its Lipizzaners! See where they have their home and maybe even catch a glimpse of their proud heads. Learn what Spanish horses do in Vienna and the tradition behind them.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 12
    Albertina

    Why is Albertina called that? Did anything else happen here? Hear the gruesome history of this square.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 13
    Wiener Staatsoper

    Vienna, the city of music! Marvel at one of the most important opera houses in the world and learn why the Viennese didn’t like it at first.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We'll climb a few stairs
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