This fascinating welcome tour will take you to Vienna’s most popular attractions in a city filled with stunning gilded palaces, monuments, bronze statues, grand mansions, and dome-topped royal buildings.
On your private tour of Vienna, you will:
- Explore some of the most iconic and historic sites in the city's historic centre;
- Admire the impressive architecture of the Rathausplatz built in the 19th century along the Ringstrasse;
- See Caffee Landmann, a charming café - said to be Freud's favourite café in Vienna - which has been serving coffee and pastries for over 140 years;
- Take a stroll through the nearby Volksgarten and enjoy the beauty of the Rosengarten;
- Head to Maria Theresien Platz, and discover the Monument of Maria Theresia, the magnificent buildings housing The Museum of Natural History Vienna and the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien;
- Visit Heldenplatz, the "Heroes' Square" in German, surrounded by monumental buildings and landmarks including the Neue Burg, built as an extension of the Hofburg Palace;
- Learn about the Spanish Riding School, home to the world-renowned Lipizzaner horses;
- Continue to Michaeler Platz where you can admire the symbols of the Habsburgs at the main entrance of the palace;
- Pass by Michaeler Church, where the first two movements of Mozart's Requiem were performed just five days after his death;
- Admire Augustine Church, a 14th-century stunning building in Gothic architecture;
- Hear about The Holy Trinity Monument built in gratitude for the end of the Great Plague and the Turkish War, which ravaged the city in the 17th century;
- Step outside St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Vienna;
- Explore the old Jewish district, home to the haunting Holocaust Monument, also known as the "Nameless Library";
- End your tour at the famed Anker clock. If you book the 9.30 am start time, you will be there just in time to hear the clock chime and admire the 12 historical figures parade in front of the clock face!
As one of Europe's grandest capitals, Vienna is rich in handsome architecture and cultural relics that reflect the city’s storied history. On your walking tour, you will explore the best of the city’s architecture, including the Austrian Parliament Building, the Alte Burg, the Spanish Riding School, and the Austrian National Library.
The architectural finery of Vienna's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a bounty of Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Art Deco, and "Jugendstil" architecture under the gaze of the 370-foot steeple of St. Stephen's Cathedral.
After taking this walking tour, you will not only have seen its most popular highlights, but learnt about the city’s rich history through its many monuments, buildings, and statues erected by its former royals and famed musicians.
Tour duration2.5 hours 30 minutes
Type of tourWalking tour: no transportation is included
Attractions along this route:
Vienna RathausA neo-Gothic city hall built in 1883, it's regarded as the pinnacle of the Ringstrasse's 19th century sites.
Hofburg Imperial PalaceThe home of the Habsburg dynasty between the 13th and 20th Century, it is built with stunning architecture.
St. Stephens CathedralA defining symbol of the city, Vienna's beloved Stephansdom was built in the 1137 and is a Gothic gem.
Mozart MonumentOne of Vienna's most beloved composers, Mozart created 24 operas in his short 35 years of life.
MozartHausThis museum and concert venue is the last remaining of the apartments in which Mozart lived.
Kunsthistorisches MuseumBuilt at the end of the nineteenth century to house the royal family's extensive art collection, the museum has one of the great art collections of Europe and unparalleled ornate architecture.
AnkerclockThe stunning art-nouveau clock stands in the city center and has twelve different figures, each one appearing for a designated hour of the day.
Spanish Ridding SchoolHome to the famed Lippizaner dressage horses, the Spanish Riding School maintains an air of tradition and elegance where you can see traditional dressage practiced.
Maria Theresien PlatzBuilt by her successor, the square devoted to the Hapsburg's only empress houses several notable museums and a festive Christmas market in winter.
BurggartenThe park was originally built for the royal family and is now a green space for escaping the city center's crowds. It's also where you'll find the statue erected to Mozart.
