Free Walking Tour: Vienna Essential
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Experience Vienna’s iconic sights on a 2-hour walking tour. Beyond the Opera and Cathedral, dive into the stories of the Habsburgs and WWII. Explore the Imperial Palace with a local guide who brings the city’s history to life.
Join us on a two hour tour to find out what makes vienna so special. Our walk starts behind the famous vienneese opera house and includes the imperial palace, the lippizaner horses, treasure chamber, sisi museum and much more.
Vienna, located in the center of europe, a 2-million-metropole with a history going back thousands of years has a lot to offer: impressive architecture of the gilded age (victorian), youth style (art nouveau) and modernism shaped the city center and gave it`s unique charme. We end of course at St.Stephens the gothic heart of vienna.
While we walk through the city we also walk through history from Habsburg to Hitler. Beethoven, Mozart, Freud, Strauss are only a part of the vienneese picture. Be also prepaired for darker chapters of history during the nazi years. Truth has to be told.
Our guides, all locals, love to present you their city!
Meeting point
Helmut Zilk Platz
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h
- Languages
- English, Italian, German
- Usual start times
- 11:00, 11:30, 15:00 (Vienna time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 17 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.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Helmut Zilk Platz. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English, Italian and German. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 17 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00, 11:30 and 15:00. 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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