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Vienna City Classic Walk

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Vienna City Classic Walk
Downtown walking tour
Graben , Central Vienna
St. Stephen’s cathedral
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Overview

Get personalized attention on this small-group walking tour of Vienna. With an intimate group of just 15 people or fewer, see highlights such as St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace. Learn about the history, culture, and famous residents of Vienna from your guide as you walk.
  • Classic walking tour of Vienna
  • See highlights such as St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace, and Graben Street
  • Small group of 15 people or fewer
  • Personalized attention from your guide
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Local certified english speaking tour guide
Private Vienna's historic centre walking tour. Tour duration is 2 - 2.5 hours
Food & drinks
Gratuities
Please keep in mind our tour does not visit the inside of any museum.

Departure Point

Maria-Theresien-Platz, Burgring 5, 1010 Wien, Austria

Departure Time

10:30 AM

Return Details

Stephansplatz, 1010 Wien, Austria
Meet your guide and group in central Vienna. From there, take off through the city, exploring its most important sights. Travel with a group of just 15 people, which ensures personalized attention from your guide and the chance to ask plenty of questions. 

After checking out the museums around Maria-Theresien-Platz, head for the Ring Road, which borders the historic city center. On the way, pass the neo-Gothic Town Hall and the impressive Austrian Parliament Building. Continue through the Volksgarten, check out Heroes Square, and pass the Hofburg Palace. Listen to your guide's commentary on the history, culture, and people of Vienna as you walk around Burggarten, the former Emperor's private garden, and the Augustinian Church. End with visits to St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Vienna State Opera, and the bustling Graben shopping street. Your tour ends at St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna's most famous landmark; you are free to explore further on your own from there.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
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.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Maria Theresia Denkmal
The most impressive monument on Ringstrasse with grand Empress Maria Theresia and many another figures including W.A.Mozart.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Ringstrasse
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.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Burgtor
Neoclassical main castle gate built after napoleonic wars.
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Duration: 1 minute
Admission Ticket Free
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Heldenplatz
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.
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Duration: 2 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Neue Burg
The New Castle houses several museums like Austrian History Museum, World Museum, Imperial Armoury and National Library. Also Hofburg Congress Centre is located here. From balcony of the Neu Castle Adolf Hitler proclaimed the "Anschluss" of Austria into the Third Reich.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Bundeskanzleramt Oesterreich
Office of Federal Chancellor of Austria
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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
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Sisi Museum
Perfect place to explore the tragic personality and life of fascinating Habsburg empress
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Volksgarten
Volksgarten At the center of the park stands the Theseus Temple- small replica of Hephaisteion In Athens- was originally designed to present Antonio Canova’s sculpture. The Cortisches coffee house in Volksgarten was a popular place where even Austrian composer Johann Strauss used to play his waltzes.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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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.
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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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.
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Augustinerkirche
former Court Church – today famous because of its classic music. Here numerous weddings of the royal family took place: Maria Theresia married Franz Stefan von Lothringen, Emperor Franz Joseph married Elisabeth and even the French Emperor Napoleon married the Austrian Princess Marie Louise in the Church of the Augustinian Friars. Secret gem is the monument for of Archduchess Maria Christine by Antonio Canova, a masterwork of classicism sculpture.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
State Hall of the Austrian National Library
the Austrian National Library is one of the most important libraries in the world
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Burggarten
Former court garden
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Schmetterlinghaus
Former green house of royal family
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Albertina
Graphic collection
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Vienna State Opera
One of the most famous Opera houses in the world
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Graben and Kohlmarkt
Most elegant pedestrian street in Vienna
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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St. Stephen's Cathedral
Cathedral and symbol of Vienna
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Stephansplatz
Heart and soul of Vienna, most central square
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Tours will be held in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Please keep in mind our tour does not visit inside of any museums
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Dace Schaerf

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Vienna City Classic Walk?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Vienna City Classic Walk.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Vienna City Classic Walk?
A:
The policy on sanitization is:

  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Vienna City Classic Walk.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Vienna City Classic Walk?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Vienna City Classic Walk.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Vienna City Classic Walk?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Vienna City Classic Walk.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Vienna City Classic Walk?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Vienna City Classic Walk.

Traveler Tips

  • "very well worth the time and money ,so in lieu of a tip, thank you for the experience!!" See review
  • "Totally worth taking a tour whilst in Vienna to learn more the history of this cultural and historical city!" See review
  • "This tour is a good introduction of Vienna but it certainly does not include other main attractions (schonbrunn palace, belvedere) and you will have to spend more time doing this on your own." See review

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Excellent walking tour
Yvonne_M
, Mar 2020
Highly recommended as a great opportunity to see the old city & get lots of background info. A friendly & informative host.
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Thank you so much! It was my pleasure meeting you in Vienna! Warm regards Dace
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Vienna walk
Walesgirls
, Mar 2020
Angelika was very knowledgeable . Good pace and helped us understand much of the history of Vienna in the short time we had there . Ear pieces were a brilliant way to ensure we heard her clearly throughout . Excellent tour would highly recommend
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Hightlights of Vienna
Mary_W
, Mar 2020
A nice even spaced walk through the important sections of Vienna, highlighting important historical dynasties, military heroes and dignitaries.
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Thank you, Mary! With best regards Dace
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Informative
Avril_A
, Mar 2020
Group was small which was good for navigating around the sights of Vienna. Pace of walk was good. Guide very informative when you could hear her. I would have given more stars if there were earphones provided to get a fuller experience.
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Dear Avril , Thank you for taking your time to write a review. I am sorry to read that you did not enjoyed your Vienna tour so much, but we are always using earphones if group has more then 9 participants. Maximum size of our city tour group has 15 participants. Thank you and have a wonderful day! With best regards from Vienna, Dace
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Excellent
JDB1000
, Dec 2019
Great tour with the very knowledgeable, personable and humorous Dace. Would recommend as an introduction to Vienna.
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Awesome walking tour
Edith C
, Dec 2019
Dance gave everyone a ear piece so that we can hear her when we walk as a group . This is awesome as it gave her a lot of time explaining to us the sights . As she walked’ she talked and she doesn’t need to waste time waiting for everyone to gather around her. We can listen and take pictures at the same time. After our walk with her , we definitely knows more about Vienna and know our way around the city .
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Extremely enjoyable
snakepasswonder
, Nov 2019
Dace is very knowledgeable and interacts well with her clients. She takes you to plenty of interesting places to see and is informative and patient to allow you to take photographs. The walk was at our own pace and was not rushed we had her for a very enjoyable 2 and a half hours
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Classic City Walk
Psychmck
, Oct 2019
Dace did an amazing tour through historic Vienna. She enhanced the tour by using pictures to show us the city from a historical perspective. Her vast knowledge of the city and its history was impressive.I would strongly recommend her tour for anyone in Vienna.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2019
Thank you for joining my tour and taking your time to write a wonderful review! Warm regards, Dace
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Knowledgeable guide!
shlyhopwood
, Oct 2019
Good way to see the city highlights from a knowledgeable guide. The walk wasn't difficult and the guide provided a headset so we could hear her clearly.
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our last tour of the vacation
33douglasl
, Oct 2019
We would have liked to have gone inside some of the buildings with details of the features inside. Of course this would reduce the number of places visited.
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