Introducing Vienna Walking Tour: The Capital of the Habsburgs

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Highlights

  • Save time navigating—your guide shows you many highlights in one day

  • See Vienna's top sites, such as the Imperial Palace, and learn about the Habsburgs

  • Great for first-time visitors to get their bearings of the city

Summary

Your Vienna tour begins by meeting at a prearranged central location. Being in a small group means having better access to your guide, if you have any questions. The day gives you insights into Vienna's fascinating history and the royal Habsburg dynasty. Visit the Imperial Palace, Imperial Apartments, Outer Gate, and Hero Square. If you're a museum fan, you'll enjoy seeing MuseumsQuartier, the Art History Museum, the Natural History Museum, and Albertina Museum. Vienna has many beautiful squares and you'll take in St. Michael's Square, St. Stephen's Square, and Josef's Square. Afterwar, learn about Vienna during World War II and see Parliament, City Hall, Imperial Treasury, and the National Library. See more than 20 attractions, including the State Opera House, New Market, Spanish Riding School, and the Imperial Crypt. Hear about famous Vienna residents, architecture, history, and legends, such as the one about Sissi’s diamonds.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
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Why take this tour?

This tour is the perfect introduction to Vienna. As it's a small-group tour, you enjoy a more personal experience with the ability to ask your guide questions along the way. Your guide helps you beat the crowds and takes you to the city's highlights, such as Hero Square and Parliament. Learn about history, culture, the best places to eat and drink, and get some local insider secrets, too.

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What’s included?

  • Professional Certified Tourist Guide

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas

All guests must prove prior to the start of the tour one of these proofs: vaccinated against Covid-19; recovered from a Covid-19 infection; or, tested against Sars-Cov-2 with a negative test result. The proof must be in German or English, either digital or as a print-out.

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Viennatour

About operator:

Certified tourist guide, professionally guided sightseeing tours - Vienna & Austria! “Introducing Vienna – The Capital of the Habsburgs” Our favorite 2 hours outdoor walking tour from St. Michael’s square to St. Stephens’s square, including Imperial palace, Heroes square” Josef square, Albertina square, etc. English scheduled tours each – Friday and Sunday at 9:30 AM. Meeting point: On Michaelerplatz # 3, in front of the Bank - Raiffeisen Only 3 min. from the U3 underground station “Herrengasse” Coordinates 48°12'29.86"N, 16°22'0.19"E OR Tour II – „Vienna’s Secrets – Backyards & Mysterious Locations“ Our new best selling 2 hours outdoor walking tour from „St. Stephens’s square“ to „Stubentor“, including Mozart’s last residence, „Ballgasse“, former University quarter, and much more. English scheduled tours each – Thursday and Saturday at 12 PM. Meeting point: “Drei – 3” telecom branch – 1010 Vienna, corner, St. Stephan’s square # 8A/Jasomirgottstraße.

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