Vienna Walking Tour: Discover Historic Gems

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Vienna’s city center, uncovering historic landmarks and hidden gems. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history, architecture, and fascinating stories.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Local certified tour guide
  • Walking tour of Vienna’s historic centre
What's Not Included
  • Food & drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Please keep in mind our tour does not visit the inside of any museum.
Additional Information

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…

Location
Maria-Theresien-Platz
Maria-Theresien-Platz, Burgring, 1010, Vienna. We meet next to the monument of Empress Maria Theresia ( HER FACE SIDE) , Guide will hold a green sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Gary_w
Mar 29, 2025
A must do especially if... - A must do especially if you have limited time in Vienna. Giselle was very knowledgeable and engaging. I personally learnt many things I never would have known.
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Dimitrios
Mar 29, 2025
Vienna walking tour - Great tour in the centre of Vienna. Our guide Dace was fabulous. Very knowledgeable and informative. I would definitely recommend if you have a couple of hours,
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Nadia_p
Mar 26, 2025
Vienna Historic Centre Walking Tour Overview - The Vienna Historic Centre guided walking tour offered a solid overview of the city's history and architecture, with knowledgeable commentary from the guide. However, the higher price made it feel slightly less accessible. Overall, it's a worthwhile experience if you're looking for a comprehensive introduction to Vienna's charm and heritage.
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Marfayvisovich
Mar 22, 2025
Thank you - GREAT JOB! - Highly recommend - great overview of Vienna: history, traditions, culture!. I guide was very well prepared and friendly. Thank you!
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Natalie_h
Mar 21, 2025
Fantastic - This walking tour is great. Dace is fantastic and even in the pouring rain we still had a good couple of hours. Absolutely essential. Would recommend doing this on your first full day in the city
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Julie_b
Mar 21, 2025
Fun and infirmational - This tour gives a great overview of old city Vienna. Our guide also gave us lots of historical information. I enjoyed the tour as it was very small, plus we had earbuds so we could easily hear our guide
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Amy_g
Mar 20, 2025
Absolutely wonderful... - Absolutely wonderful tour. We saw so much and learned so many things. It was customized to what our group wanted to do at times as well. Definitely recommend.
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Judytg6648mp
Mar 17, 2025
Great tour! - Beatrice was a wonderful tour guide! This was a great way to see the city. She was very knowledgeable…wish we had more time!
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P2888ihkellyo
Mar 17, 2025
Enjoyed an amazing walking tour of the incredible highlights of Vienna - Dace is a very welcoming and extremely knowledgeable guide. Made the best of the cold windy rainy day. Great experience to learn more of the rich history and tales of centuries past. Definitely recommend
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Andream344
Mar 17, 2025
A snooze-fest on foot. Dreadful. - I had high hopes for this walking tour, expecting an engaging journey through Vienna's history, full of fascinating stories and hidden gems. Unfortunately, what I got instead was a sluggish, uninspired lecture that barely justified the "walking" part of the title. From the start, our guide seemed completely uninterested, speaking in a monotone that made even the most dramatic historical events sound like a dull school assignment. Rather than weaving together an engaging narrative, they simply rattled off a dry list of rulers, battles, and dates, as if reading directly from Wikipedia. There was no effort to bring the past to life, no anecdotes, no personality—just a relentless barrage of facts that made my brain go numb. To make matters worse, there was hardly any actual walking. We stood around in a few locations for far too long while being bombarded with monotonous information, then shuffled a short distance to another equally uninspiring stop. The entire experience lacked the sense of movement and discovery that makes a city walking tour worthwhile. Overall, this tour felt like a missed opportunity. A city’s history should be exciting, filled with stories of intrigue, culture, and the people who shaped it. Instead, this was a passionless recitation that could have been delivered just as effectively (if not better) via an online article. If you’re looking for an immersive and entertaining way to explore the city, I’d strongly recommend finding a different tour—or just doing a self-guided walk. At least then, you can set your own pace and spare yourself the boredom.
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