Vienna City Center Small-Group Walking Tour
Vienna City Center Small-Group Walking Tour
Vienna is home to a number of gorgeous landmarks, from the Hofburg Palace and Town Hall to the Austrian Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Discover these classical sights, as well as some of the city’s hidden gems, on this approximately 2,5-3 hour, walking tour.
As you wander around the city center, your guide will regale you with stories about the city’s history, architecture, and the many famous residents who have called Vienna home.
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Maria Theresien Square
Maria-Theresien-Platz is a large public square between Ringstrasse and the Museumsquartier. Facing each other from the sides of the square are two twin buildings, the Natural History Museum and the Art History Museum. Square is decorated by the grand statue of empress Maria Theresa.
10 minutesMaria Theresia Denkmal
The most impressive monument on Ringstrasse with grand Empress Maria Theresia and many another figures including W.A.Mozart.
5 minutesRingstrasse
The Ringstrasse is a circular grand boulevard that serves as a road around the historic central part of Vienna. Ringstrasse replaced the medieval city fortifications in the second half of 19th century. Today it is a beautiful complex of grand buildings including City Hall, Parliament, Burgtheater, Vienna State University, State Opera and many more. Historic Ring Road style is using elements of Classical, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Ringstrasse is designated by UNESCO as a part of Vienna’s World Heritage Site.
10 minutesKunsthistorisches Museum Vienna
Royal art collection , this tour is beginning just next to this wonderful building.
10 minutesBurgtor
Neoclassical main castle gate built after napoleonic wars.
1 minuteNeue Burg
From balcony of the Neu Castle Adolf Hitler proclaimed the "Anschluss" of Austria into the Third Reich.
15 minutesHeldenplatz
Heroes Square is a large open, green area attached to city after the old bastion adjacent to the palace was demolished during the Napoleonic Wars.
2 minutesSisi Museum
Perfect place to explore the tragic personality and life of fascinating Habsburg empress
The Hofburg
From 13th century until 1918 the grand royal palace complex in historic part of Vienna was the political centre of the Habsburg monarchy. Today Hofburg houses Austrian Federal President Office and several museums
10 minutesBundeskanzleramt Oesterreich
Office of Federal Chancellor of Austria
State Hall of the Austrian National Library
the Austrian National Library is one of the most important libraries in the world
Spanish Riding School
Baroque Winter Riding School at Hofburg Palace is the famous location where the elegant white Lipizzan Stallions are performing and training regularly.
St. Michael's Church
St. Michael’s Church dates back to year 1220. One of the most fascinating Vienna's churches with a very special atmosphere.
5 minutesHistoric Center of Vienna
Historic center of Vienna is main subject of this tour. We will discover main attractions of old historic part of Vienna.
2 hoursRathaus
Beautiful neo gothic City Hall is an excellent event location and the seat of Vienna’s government.
5 minutesBurgtheater
One of the best theaters in the world.
5 minutesBeethoven Pasqualatihaus
A former residence of Ludwig van Beethoven, located in an exposed position on the ramp of the former town fortifications.
5 minutesCafé Central
Some of the greatest writers and composers, architects and painters, psychoanalysts and revolutionaries have met here once- over coffee, cake and a cigar - in Vienna's most beautiful coffee house.
Volksgarten
The Cortisches coffee house in Volksgarten was a popular place where even Austrian composer Johann Strauss used to play his waltzes.
10 minutesFreyung Passage
The Palais Ferstel originally housed the Austro-Hungarian National Bank and the Stock Exchange.
Freyung
This square is one of the oldest in Vienna's city center and impresses with its intimate and picturesque atmosphere.
3 minutesGraben and Kohlmarkt
Most elegant pedestrian street in Vienna
5 minutesStephansplatz
Heart and soul of Vienna, most central square
5 minutesSt. Stephen's Cathedral
Cathedral and symbol of Vienna
5 minutesIncluded
- Local certified tour guide
- Vienna's historic centre walking tour.
Not Included
- Food & drinks
- Gratuities
- Please keep in mind our tour does not visit the inside of any museum.
Good to Know
- Please keep in mind our tour does not visit inside of any museums
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.