Vienna Secrets Walking Tour to Backyards and Hidden Locations
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Listen to the exiting stories about the city. Starting at Stephansplatz, you’ll walk around St. Stephen’s Cathedral to the picturesque Ballgasse. Here you’ll discover the story behind the streets name. See Vienna’s cat café and admire the façade of the Franciscan Church. Learn about how the nobility once lived and stroll through the beautiful courtyards. That tour offers different aspects of Vienna. Marvel at the impressive Baroque architecture. Learn more about the former city wall and get to know Viennese cuisine.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for child aged 13 and under
What To Expect
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Starting at Stephansplatz to discover the city center of Vienna
You will receive the answer why that allay is called "Ball alley"
Options
Deutschsprachige 12h Tour
Duration: 2 hours Stadtspaziergang auf DEUTSCH!: This walking tour ins given in GERMAN only!
English 12 PM Tour
Duration: 2 hours ENGLISH walking tour: This tour is given in ENGLISH only!
What‘s Included
Professional local and certified tourist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attraction
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Same Same Same
Christine Joy J,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00All guided tours in Vienna take you more or less to the same places and tell you more all less the same stories with the same boring style. We think we had enough this time!
Okay but a bit boring
Hershe P,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We could not find the meeting point so easily, so we were delayed and had to catch up later on the way. The guide gave recommendations but in general he was talking about battles and other info that we would forget in a day, it was unnecessary. We prefer a more modern approach when visiting places.
Fair but too much detail
Maurene B,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This tour took us to several hidden gems but it was a bit too much for my taste. Can feel overloaded for a first time visitor. Think twice before you book.
Highly recommended
PETER K,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Herbert was a super guide who told and showed a lot of interesting things about Vienna and the spots. Highly recommended. Thank you so much!
On the road through the history of the city of Vienna.
Wander03633575836,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were lucky enough to be bad with the 2 of us in the tour. So basically a private guide. Vell fun facts about life in Vienna in early times. How people lived in this beautiful city back then. Despite the hustle and bustle of the many tourists, they soon walked into the back streets where many memories of Vienna's history can still be found. Everything is very clear to follow English. We were very satisfied.
This is THIS best secret Vienna tour.
abbfam5,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I joined Herbert on this very informative and fun tour this afternoon. The tour started on time, and he was easy to find in a very busy location. He will point out buildings and streets and other landmarks that you would never have noticed without his knowledge. He definitely took us in back alleys and streets that we wouldn't have found ourselves. Herbert is the guy to give you ins and outs of Vienna. He knew so much and was also able to give us recommendations along the way for out-of-the-way dining experiences, coffee shops, and other lesser-known sites to visit. We learned so much, and Herbert has a great way of interacting with his guests. This was our second tour in two days with Herbert, and I wish we were staying longer to take his other ones. Adult groups and older teens will love this.
Hidden beauties.
AboveTheDiel,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hidden beauties, authentic stories and fun. History, architecture, life in the city, insights and insider tips. Real value.
Excellent Tour
MichelefromSeattle,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Herbert is an excellent guide who did, indeed, show us many interesting secrets, backyards and mysterious locations. He corrected various pieces of false or incomplete information that we'd seen online, and pointed out a lot of items we never would have noticed or understood on our own. For instance, watch for concrete pillars at the corners of buildings—they served as bumpers to keep carriages from hitting the buildings. Herbert honored our tour reservation even though it was only the two of us, which we really appreciated. His tour was very enjoyable, and we learned a lot.
Great tour!
Olga P,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My son and I had a lovely time. Our guide was very friendly and informative. Would certainly recommend!
Secret ways, great knowledge – the perfect Vienna tour with Herbert”
monikahQ8797IT,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unforgettable Vienna tour with Herbert – our best guide! We were very lucky to be able to experience Vienna with Herbert as our guide – and what can we say: Just fantastic! Herbert is not only incredibly professional, but also has an impressive knowledge of the history of Vienna, which he conveys with a lot of humor and enthusiasm. We especially loved the fact that he led us through Vienna on secret routes – off the beaten track. So we discovered places we would never have found on our own! He also gave us plenty of exciting tips and information for many other sights – perfect for getting to know Vienna even better. A huge thank you, dear Herbert! We can highly recommend this tour – for us the best guide you could wish for! 🙏👏
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