Imperial Elegance Private Tour

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Hello, and welcome to the tour.

Whether you are visiting Vienna for the first time or returning to rediscover its magic and elegance, this walk is the perfect way to experience the city.


For first-time visitors it is the ideal introduction to Vienna's most famous landmarks, imperial history and elegant streets. For returning guests, it offers fresh perspectives, hidden details and stories you missed the first time.

Each step reveals something new, a fascinating anecdote, a hidden courtyard or a stunning architectural detail.

What's Included

Legends and myths
Facts and figures
Historical insights

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will wait for you with a sign and the tour name.

End point

We finish our tour at this historic square, where the Baroque Thunder Fountain stands and which is surrounded by elegant townhouses and cafes, the perfect place to relax after your walk.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    They start at the city's most prestigious opera house, a jewel of Neo-Renaissance architecture and one of the world's leading stages. Learn more about its history and why it is the pride of the Viennese musical tradition. We will visit the sites from outside. No admissions are included in the tour.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Albertinaplatz

    Admire the Albertina, home to one of the world's most important graphic Collections, including works by Dürer, Picasso, Klimt and more. You will visit from the outside. No admissions are included in the tour.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Burggarten

    You will walk through this romantic garden, once reserved for the Habsburg family, and today you can find statues of Mozart and Emperor Franz Joseph.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Heldenplatz

    Join us on the grand Heroes' Square, framed by monumental architecture and linked to history from imperial competition to defining events of the 20th century.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    The Hofburg

    Enter the realm of the Habsburgs in their majestic winter residence. From lush courtyards to the Spanish Riding School, the palace embodies centuries of imperial power. You will visit the buildings from the outside. No admissions are included in the tour. A short break at the stables of the world-famous white stallions. Learn more about their centuries-old training tradition and the unsurpassed horsemanship of the Spanish Riding School.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Graben and Kohlmarkt

    Stroll through this elegant Shopping street, where imperial court suppliers once served the Habsburgs, and now luxury boutiques line the way. Continue on to Vienna's bustling promenade, adorned with the Baroque Plague Column, where history, architecture and chic cafes meet.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Stephansplatz

    Join us for Vienna's Gothic masterpiece, the city's landmark. Learn more about the cathedral, the colorful tile roof and the role as the heart of Vienna.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    You will finish the tour at this historic square, where the Baroque Thunder Fountain stands and which is surrounded by elegant townhouses and cafes, the perfect place to relax after your walk.

    10 minutes 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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Guide Vienna Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

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