English Vienna Historic Center Guided Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Vienna on this captivating walking tour. Explore the majestic Hofburg Palace, the elegant Town Hall, and the stunning Austrian Parliament Building as you stroll through the city center. Marvel at the intricate architecture of St. Stephen's Cathedral and learn about its fascinating history.
But this tour isn't just about the famous landmarks – your knowledgeable guide will also lead you to hidden gems and lesser-known sights that only locals know about. Discover charming alleyways, picturesque squares, and quaint cafes as you uncover the secrets of Vienna.
As you walk, your guide will share captivating stories about the city's past, its notable residents, and the events that have shaped Vienna into the vibrant city it is today. Gain a deeper understanding of Vienna's culture and heritage as you explore its most iconic sights and hidden treasures on this unforgettable walking tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please keep in mind our tour does not visit inside of any museums
Not recommend for travelers with walking disorders.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
Maria Theresia Denkmal
The most impressive monument on Ringstrasse with grand Empress Maria Theresia and many another figures including W.A.Mozart.
What‘s Included
Local certified tour guide
Vienna's historic centre walking tour.
We use audio devices to ensure that everyone in group can hear the guide
Please keep in mind our tour does not visit the inside of any museum.
Options
English Tour
Reviews
1,726 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cold and Enjoyable.
adamsUSNJ,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Comprehensive and informative walking tour of the Ring area in Vienna. Tour Guide Gabriela personable and knowledgeable. Helpful orientation to historic Vienna for two people newly arrived in the city. Decent pace with needful breaks for warmth and comfort.
Great tour of Vienna
nadinehG6011OY,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I learned quite a bit a bout Vienna and it’s history. In addition the tour helped me orient to Vienna’s layout. The guide was very knowledgeable.
Excellent walking tour
Nancy R,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent walking tour with Annelie. Very informative and entertaining (lots of interesting facts and anecdotes) and a great introduction to Vienna. Thank you!
An Essential Walking Tour Not to be Missed
Poppy P,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dace leads one of the most entertaining and engaging walking tours we’ve had the pleasure to experience. Vienna will amaze you. A visual feast at every turn awaits, and thanks to the insights and information shared during the tour, the historical significance of this incredible city comes to life. Dace added humor, personal anecdotes, and overlooked historic and current gems to our tour so that we felt we could easily spend a whole day with her! This is an essential tour not to be missed.
Amazing!
Maureen S,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative— great way to start a visit to Vienna. We learned so much about the history and saw things we never would have on our own
Amazing tour!
Matt M,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great speed, saw a ton of stuff, our guide super knowledgeable and funny. Great tour and would definitely recommend!
Dace was extremely...
AnneLie S,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dace was extremely knowledgeable and positive. The walk was very educational with lots of humor sprinkled throughout. A highlight of our trip. Highly recommend.
Delightful!
62Kitty,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was easy to find and well run. Ear pieces so you could hear even if you weren’t at the front. Many hidden gems were described and points mentioned so you could come back to it after the tour! Gabriella was great and it was the best tour we have had so far!!
Excellent informative tour of Vienna
Adrian W,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was Gabriella. She was brilliant - not only with her knowledge and presentation style, but she also ensured we had plenty of stops to recharge and get warm! She was quite funny too and made sure everyone was happy with the tour. Her personal insights added to the quality of the tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to any new visitors to Vienna.
Excellent introduction to Vienna
MeMc6,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend. Giselle was lovely, knowledgeable, friendly and pitched the whole time perfectly. Well balanced length of time, great range of sites visited, informative, toilet stops! Good small size of group and able to hear everything using the earphones
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