Highlights of Vienna City Center 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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Maria Theresien Square, Burgring 5, Vienna 1010 Austria
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maria Theresia Denkmal, Maria Theresa Square, Vienna 1010 Austria
The most impressive monument on Ringstrasse with grand Empress Maria Theresia and many another figures including W.A.Mozart.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ringstrasse, Vienna Austria
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna, Maria-Theresien-Platz, Vienna 1010 Austria
Royal art collection , this tour is beginning just next to this wonderful building.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Burgtor, Burgring, Vienna 1010 Austria
Neoclassical main castle gate built after napoleonic wars.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: New Hofburg, Heldenplatz, Vienna 1010 Austria
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Heldenplatz, Volksgarten Hofburg Palace, Vienna 1010 Austria
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.
Duration: 2 minutes
Pass By: Sisi Museum, Michaelerkuppel Hofburg, Kaiserappartements, Vienna 1010 Austria
Perfect place to explore the tragic personality and life of fascinating Habsburg empress
Stop At: The Hofburg, Michaelerkuppel, Vienna 1010 Austria
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
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Bundeskanzleramt Oesterreich, Ballhausplatz 2, Vienna 1010 Austria
Office of Federal Chancellor of Austria
Pass By: Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Josefsplatz 1, Vienna 1010 Austria
the Austrian National Library is one of the most important libraries in the world
Pass By: Spanish Riding School, Michaelerplatz 1 Unter der Michaelerkuppel, Vienna 1010 Austria
Baroque Winter Riding School at Hofburg Palace is the famous location where the elegant white Lipizzan Stallions are performing and training regularly.
Stop At: St. Michael's Church, Michaelerplatz 5, Vienna 1010 Austria
St. Michael’s Church dates back to year 1220. One of the most fascinating Vienna's churches with a very special atmosphere.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Historic Center of Vienna, Vienna 1010 Austria
Historic center of Vienna is main subject of this tour. We will discover main attractions of old historic part of Vienna.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rathaus, Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, Vienna 1010 Austria
Beautiful neo gothic City Hall is an excellent event location and the seat of Vienna’s government.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Burgtheater, Universitaetsring 2, Vienna 1010 Austria
One of the best theaters in the world.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Beethoven Pasqualatihaus, Moelker Bastei 8, Vienna 1010 Austria
A former residence of Ludwig van Beethoven, located in an exposed position on the ramp of the former town fortifications.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Café Central, Herrengasse 14, 1010 Wien, Austria
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.
Stop At: Volksgarten, Burgring 1, Vienna 1010 Austria
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Freyung Passage, Strauchgasse 4 Palais Ferstel, Vienna 1010 Austria
The Palais Ferstel originally housed the Austro-Hungarian National Bank and the Stock Exchange.
Stop At: Freyung, Vienna Austria
This square is one of the oldest in Vienna's city center and impresses with its intimate and picturesque atmosphere.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Graben and Kohlmarkt, Vienna Austria
Most elegant pedestrian street in Vienna
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Stephansplatz, Vienna 1010 Austria
Heart and soul of Vienna, most central square
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Stephansplatz 3, Vienna 1010 Austria
Cathedral and symbol of Vienna
Duration: 5 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"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 travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Not recommend for travelers with walking disorders."
"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"
Duración: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Lugar de comienzo: Maria-Theresien-Platz, Wien, Austria
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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