Vienna Like a Local: Hidden Gems Free Walking Tour
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Discover the real Vienna on this free walking tour made for true travelers. Explore hidden gems, vibrant local life, and cozy neighborhoods like Spittelberg, Palais Auersperg, and Piaristenkirche. Guided daily in EN, ES, IT, and DE!
Most Vienna tours stay inside the tourist postcard. This one doesn’t.
This tour takes you into the neighborhoods where Viennese actually eat, drink, and live. You will see baroque churches that are practically empty, Biedermeier lanes that tourists never find, and the political history that shaped modern Austria.
The route covers roughly 3 km on mostly flat ground.
Highlights: Spittelberg (the finest Biedermeier quarter in the city), the Piaristenkirche (frescoes by Maulbertsch), Justizpalast and the July Revolt of 1927, the 7th District's independent cafés and shops, and Lange Gasse at its most photogenic.
The tour is free to join. You tip your guide on what the experience was worth to you at the end. Group size is capped so you can always hear your guide. Tours run daily in English, Spanish, Italian, and German. We start at Maria-Theresien-Platz, next to the Maria Theresa statue between the two museums.
Meeting point
Maria-Theresien-Platz
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 30min
- Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Usual start times
- 10:15, 10:45, 14:45 (Vienna time)
- Coming up
- 36 departures in 3 months, 3 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Maria-Theresien-Platz. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English, German and Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
36 departures are listed in the next three months, 3 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:15, 10:45 and 14:45. Times are local to Vienna.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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