An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover Vienna's multi-faceted history on a 2.5-hour small-group, history walking tour with an expert scholar guide. Marvel at the city's iconic buildings and admire their prestigious history and breath-taking architecture. Admire Stephansdom, Museum Quartier, and many other iconic sites.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Secession Building (Secessionsgebaude)
At the unique Secession building, learn of the city’s turn-of-century avant-gardism, including figures like Klimt and Mahler.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
See the national architectural icon of Austria: Stephansdom.
What‘s Included
2.5-hour guided walk in the company of an historian guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Small Group Tour
3-hour guided walk in the company of historian
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour walking around...
Megan D,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour walking around Vienna - seeing important places and hearing good and also troubling history, during war time. Elisabeth was a delight and we enjoyed our time with her as we walked around beautiful Vienna
Great tour
Escape760346,,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This ended up being a private tour for us and Kristina did a fabulous job! She was excited to show us the many important sites in Vienna and we appreciated her historical background.
A beautiful tour
Darlene J,,Oct 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was incredible. She was very knowledgeable and we had tons of questions. The tour was lovely as it ended up being just my friend and myself. We had a private tour of Vienna. Based on her recommendations we are touring several sites today on our own. I would highly recommend the three hour walking tour to anyone coming to Vienna. We loved every minute of it.
Excellent way to plunge into the heart of the city
Rossella080566,,May 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Selin is an excellent guide, she has thorough knowledge of the city both history and socio-cultural aspects of everyday life. Extremely professional and competent as well as empathic and jovial. A pleasure working for almost three hours with her and exchanging views and comments. Would do again.
Great experience!
Anonymous,,Apr 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Christina was fantastic. A fund of knowledge. We learned so much! She was flexible with our itinerary and made it very comfortable.
Don't think twice about booking this amazing tour!
Matthew K,,Dec 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Annelie was amazing! She was more than a tour guide -- someone with deep interest and knowledge about Vienna from both an academic and lived experience. We've been on a lot of tours over the years, and this was hands down one we will not forget. The little touches -- playing music of Mozart and Haydn, tasting Sisi's favorite candies, stopping for a Viennese snack that you wouldn't find in an ordinary guidebook – set it apart. Bonus points for not cutting any corners even in the terrible rain and wind. The small tour size was well worth the cost. Don't think twice about booking!
Enjoyable but overpriced
ddizon726,,Nov 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
3.00Billie was a fun and helpful guide. Turns out my wife and I were her only guests in this slot so she gave us 100% attention. We saw the Hofburg, St Stephen’s cathedral, and art deco buildings. She also showed us alternative cafes to get sacher torte without lining up at the overrated Sacher Hotel. Plus gave tips on where we can get good schnitzel and sausages. We would have loved to also visit the city hall, parliament and plague column, and would’ve wanted to see the Holy Lance but these weren’t part of the itinerary. For a purely walking tour, this was too expensive at $125 per person. Maybe opt for the cheaper big group tour.
A true professional
Y1734XMdenisem,,Sep 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Katarina, was a very informative and professional person. She took extra time to answer all of our questions so we could learn more of Vienna’s history. Knowledgeable also of world affairs. She was calm while being challenged by a person in the public domain. She did not let the rude interruption derail the rest of our tour. We would recommend her to everyone!!
Very informative and a good walk all around downtown.
F6120XIjackiew,,Aug 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an intense walking tour with lots of information. Our guide was very informed and kept us moving throughout the downtown and I would highly recommend. We were a group of two families and by a happy coincidence their son is attending the university that my son will be attending next year.
First time in Vienna.
220julios,,Aug 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a wonderful activity. Kristina, our tour guide, was very professional, knowledgeable and fun. She was able to show us most the important landmarks of the city. We really enjoyed it and I highly recommend this activity.
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