Private Tour
Available languages
Mobile ticket
In 1869, two architects unveiled Vienna’s State Opera House—and the public backlash was so devastating that one took his own life before the building was even finished. Beneath a Capuchin church, over 100 Habsburg rulers lie in an imperial crypt, where a haunting ‘Three Knocks’ ritual was performed as recently as 2011.
This self-guided audio tour takes you through such stories in 12 stops across Vienna’s historic first district, from the grand Ringstrasse to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Hear stories about Empress Sisi’s secret chocolate obsession and how Ottoman coffee beans left behind after a siege gave birth to Vienna’s legendary café culture. This tour is the perfect orientation for those who are first time visitors to Vienna and want to view the main attractions and discover stories they would otherwise miss
You can start this tour at anytime and pause whenever you want. Listen to stories at the café over a Sachertorte, or walk the full 4km route in about 2 hours.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop, listening to audios and time required to walk through all the stops.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Wiener Staatsoper
Start off by learning about the Ringstrasse and how Emperor Franz Joseph demolished medieval walls to build Europe’s most ambitious boulevard. Then look upon masterpiece with a tragic backstory
Albertinaplatz
Discover a haunting war memorial, a world-class art collection, and Vienna’s most beloved sausage stand
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Entry fees to monuments or food and drink
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Transport
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kerri B,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Good self guided tour that you can do in your time and at your own pace
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