Vienna: Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights - Small Group
Description
Vienna Highlights Walking Tour with Local Tips (Small Group). A personal experience with a licensed local guide plus insider tips on where to go and what to explore. See iconic sights in the historic center and hear amazing stories that only locals know. Explore externally Vienna’s top landmarks , including Hofburg Palace, Vienna State Opera, the Spanish Riding School, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and more. Discover Vienna’s imperial heritage and follow in the footsteps of legendary composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Johann Strauss. Immerse yourself in the city's renowned coffeehouse culture, where great minds gathered for inspiration. Personal experience Small group only, max. 12 people or fewer Perfect for first-time visitors or those with limited time No hidden costs Licensed & certified guide Our journey ends at the magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral, the symbol of Vienna. Theire are no public toilets, water or coffee purchase option at the meeting point.
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Meet your guide directly in front of the big Monument of Maria Theresia. Guide with orange sign. No water, coffee purchase option. Nearest public restroom/toilets are 5 minutes away. With a group limited to just 10 people, enjoy a more intimate experience and personalized attention from your guide, ensuring a unique tour.
The Museum of Fine Arts / Arts History Musuem developed from the art collections of the royal House of Habsburg. The collection of the picture gallery is one of the largest and most important of its kind in the world today. Among the other highlights in the Picture Gallery are its holdings of pictures by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, which are unique worldwide, as well as masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Raphael, Caravaggio, Velázquez and Italian Baroque painters.
The Natural History Museum origins date back to the imperial collections of the 18th century. "Dedicated to the kingdom of nature and its exploration", the building, exhibitions and collections form a total work of art with a unique atmosphere.
We cross the Ringstraße. The Ringstraße is a circular grand boulevard that serves as a road around the historic central part of Vienna.
Palace gate. When Napoleon came along in 1809, he did serious damage to the city walls. Between 1821-1824 they built a new gate for the Hofburg, which is known as the Burgtor; it is the only remaining gate of the city’s walls.
Historic Heldenplatz (Heros Place), once planned as an extensive imperial forum, is dominated by the monumental equestrian statues of Prince Eugen and Archduke Karl. This spot affords the best view of the Imperial Palace as well as the adjacent Volksgarten.
The Imperial Palace, which until 1918 was inhabited by the imperial family houses today the office of the Federal President as well as an important congress centre and numerous art collections.
The imperial palace (Hofburg) was originally a castle built in the thirteenth century, which was extended to a splendid residence in accordance with the increasing power of the Habsburgs and the expansion of their realm.
Gothic Imperial Chapel, where the Vienna Boys’ Choir performs during High Mass on Sunday, is a remnant of the Imperial Palace during the Middle Ages.
The Hofburg Palace Gardens. The Burggarten, formerly known as the Emperor’s Garden, was created in 1819. It was constructed on top of the foundations of a former fortified compound, the Augustinerschanze.
The Palm House in the Burggarten. The Butterfly House in the center of the town.
The Graphic Art Collection of the ALBERTINA Museum offers a truly panoramic survey of art: founded in 1776 by Duke Albert of Saxe-Teschen, this collection now contains over one million drawings and prints from the late Gothic to the present. From Michelangelo and Dürer to Rembrandt and Rubens, and from Klimt and Schiele to Picasso on to Richter and Lassnig, the ALBERTINA Museum’s collection affords a rich overview of 600 years of art history. Due to their light-sensitivity, the museum’s masterpieces cannot be put on permanent display. For this reason, we show you these works in accordance with strict conservation standards as part of our special exhibitions.
One of the most famous and fascinating Opera houses in the world.
See the Augustinerkirche and baroque State Hall of Austrian National Library. One of the most important Libraries in the world and Redoutensäle at Joseph square.
Stallburg. Horse Stables of the elegant white Lipizzans.
St. Michael’s Church dates back to year 1220.
Kohlmarkt and Graben as the most exclusive shopping miles in Vienna.
The beautiful 300 year old catholic church. Famous for its amazing classical concerts.
The heart of the city. Saint Stephans Cathedral
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity is limited to 12 people or fewer
- Please keep in mind our tour does not visit inside of any museums
- Not suitable for People with mobility impairments Wheelchair users
- Not suitable for use with baby strollers
- Not allowed Luggage or large bags
- Not allowed Audio recording
- The tour includes stairs/steps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommend for travelers with walking disorders
Reviews(51)
We had a wonderful tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable about both history and great places to eat/drink. She gave us tons of facts and tons of tips. Overall a very interesting tour.
It was a very engaging tour, our guide was excellent in anticipating the groups needs, shade at all stopping points. Water breaks, it was 30 degrees. Apart from her deep knowledge of the history of Vienna/ Austria, she was funny and very friendly. I highly recommend her.
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It was a wonderful tour. Maria was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We would recommend her to anyone.
Maria was a wonderful tour guide. She gave us a lot of history of Vienna and also provided local candy to keep up our energy!
It was a fantastic walking tour with a very energetic guide!! She was friendly and clearly loves her job.
Amazingly friendly and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend this tour. Lots of history mixed in with stories and pop culture.
Dear Michael and family, wonderful to hear you had a great tour and loved the mix of different topics while covering the top highlights of Vienna’s old historic center. I highly appreciate that you recommend me 😊 Wish you all the best, Maria
Maria was amazing. The tour was informative and a lot of fun. It was so helpful to orient us and help us understand more about such a beautiful city and its culture. Maria was very helpful with recommendations to enjoy in the city, too
Dear Anne, it sounds like you had a top tour with Maria and that you benefited from her local recommendations. I´m also happy to hear it helped you orient yourself in the city and discover the culture and beauty of the highlights of Vienna’s city center. Warm Greetings from Vienna, Maria
This was a lovely walking tour, all the highlights with some surprises mixed in. She is so knowledgeable and passionate. We thoroughly enjoyed her and the small setting.
Dear Cristina, I´m so glad you enjoyed this boutique small-group walking tour with its mix of top highlights and surprises. It’s wonderful to hear that the guide’s knowledge and passion made the experience so special and personal. I truly appreciate your recommendation! Kind Regards, Maria
This was such an informative tour! Maria our tour guide was so friendly and knew so much about the beautiful city of Vienna! She told us so much about the history of the city, taking us to all the interesting places and her timing was absolutely perfect at the Spanish horses school as they walked them out right in front of us! A great start to our holiday, I would definitely recommend this tour.
Dear Chris, I’m really happy you felt like it was a personal experience and you enjoyed walking through Vienna with Maria a licensed guide showing the city like a local. I truly appreciate your recommendation! Warm regards, Maria
