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Vienna: Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Vienna: Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Experience a walking tour of a different kind and follow your guide on a tour through possibly the largest cemetery in Austria. The Vienna Central Cemetery, with its three million inhabitants, offers an abundance of history, architecture, and intrigue. Learn everything about the spaciously laid out cemetery in Vienna's south, which was opened in 1874, and discover the graves of honor for numerous personalities from the world of art, culture, and politics. See soldiers' graves, memorials, graves of different religious beliefs, and of course, the graves of many Viennese people. The individual areas you will encounter during the walking tour will represent the traditions of religions, their cultures, and many personal life stories.

Vienna: Private Walking Tour of the Central Cemetery

Vienna: Private Walking Tour of the Central Cemetery

The Vienna Central Cemetery - the most significant burial place in Vienna. From what was initially a much criticized cemetery, today it is one of the most beautiful and splendid cemeteries in Vienna. As the old saying goes, everyone is equal in death. On Vienna's Central Cemetery, this probably only applies to the area below the earth. Splendor and glory, reputation and prosperity are impressively documented beyond lifetime. See monumental tombs of many famous people. Numerous tombs and memorials were erected in the Vienna Central Cemetery for eternal remembrance and as a warning reminder of senseless death. See the graves for the victims of the Ringtheater fire in 1881 and the graves for the Soviet soldiers who died in the Battle of Vienna in 1945. At a dominant position, almost in the center, is the magnificent cemetery church in Viennese Art Nouveau. During a guided tour of the church, you will learn about the exciting architecutural history. At the end of the private tour at the Vienna Central Cemetery you will see the forest cemetery. The modern burial has arrived in our society.

3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery

3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery

Discover Europe’s second-largest cemetery in Vienna. The Vienna Central Cemetery is an important part of Viennese cultural history, the resting place of 3 million people, and also a huge park. Outstanding presidents, architects, composers, actors, singers, writers, engineers, explorers, painters, and many others found their final place of rest in this cemetery. See the graves of famous people and learn more about their lives. Admire the imaginative designs of the graves with impressive sculptures. You can also visit the Karl Lueger Memorial Church, one of the masterpieces of Viennese Art Nouveau.

Vienna Central Cemetery Walking Tour with Transfers

Vienna Central Cemetery Walking Tour with Transfers

Our private tour of Vienna's Central Cemetery is not only a journey through the city’s history and art but also a unique way to connect with its rich cultural heritage. Come and enjoy a tranquil walk through the graves and monuments dedicated to the people of Vienna, including famous musicians, composers, artists, and historical figures. Book a 2-hour private tour of the Central Cemetery in Vienna. This cemetery is not just a place of mourning but also a cultural symbol that reflects Vienna's unique approach to death and remembrance through the interplay of art and history. Your Private Local Guide will show you the cemetery’s most interesting architectural and artistic treasures and share the stories of the people resting on this tranquil burial ground. You will see graves and monuments of Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, and Johann Strauss II and other notable musicians, composers, artists, and historical figures. Come and discover how this cemetery has become a testament to Vienna's identity and artistic soul! Choose the 3-hour option to book a 2-hour walking tour of Vienna's Central Cemetery with an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from the accommodation address provided when making a booking. Despite its name, the Central Cemetery is not located in the city center, but on the southern outskirts, so our private car transfers at a fixed price will save you a lot of time and effort! This option includes a convenient pickup and drop-off service with transfers by a clean private vehicle.

Vienna: Group Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery

Vienna: Group Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery

Follow your guide through the Vienna Central Cemetery and discover more about the remarkable individuals that have been buried there from your local guide. Be greeted by your guide at gate 2 of the Vienna Central Cemetery. Walk through the tombstones as you listen to your guide tell you stories about this unusual place. Find out more about people like Beethoven and Salieri, who are buried there.

Vienna Central Cemetery: Our most recommended tours and activities

Vienna: Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Vienna: Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

Experience a walking tour of a different kind and follow your guide on a tour through possibly the largest cemetery in Austria. The Vienna Central Cemetery, with its three million inhabitants, offers an abundance of history, architecture, and intrigue. Learn everything about the spaciously laid out cemetery in Vienna's south, which was opened in 1874, and discover the graves of honor for numerous personalities from the world of art, culture, and politics. See soldiers' graves, memorials, graves of different religious beliefs, and of course, the graves of many Viennese people. The individual areas you will encounter during the walking tour will represent the traditions of religions, their cultures, and many personal life stories.

Vienna: Private Walking Tour of the Central Cemetery

Vienna: Private Walking Tour of the Central Cemetery

The Vienna Central Cemetery - the most significant burial place in Vienna. From what was initially a much criticized cemetery, today it is one of the most beautiful and splendid cemeteries in Vienna. As the old saying goes, everyone is equal in death. On Vienna's Central Cemetery, this probably only applies to the area below the earth. Splendor and glory, reputation and prosperity are impressively documented beyond lifetime. See monumental tombs of many famous people. Numerous tombs and memorials were erected in the Vienna Central Cemetery for eternal remembrance and as a warning reminder of senseless death. See the graves for the victims of the Ringtheater fire in 1881 and the graves for the Soviet soldiers who died in the Battle of Vienna in 1945. At a dominant position, almost in the center, is the magnificent cemetery church in Viennese Art Nouveau. During a guided tour of the church, you will learn about the exciting architecutural history. At the end of the private tour at the Vienna Central Cemetery you will see the forest cemetery. The modern burial has arrived in our society.

3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery

3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery

Discover Europe’s second-largest cemetery in Vienna. The Vienna Central Cemetery is an important part of Viennese cultural history, the resting place of 3 million people, and also a huge park. Outstanding presidents, architects, composers, actors, singers, writers, engineers, explorers, painters, and many others found their final place of rest in this cemetery. See the graves of famous people and learn more about their lives. Admire the imaginative designs of the graves with impressive sculptures. You can also visit the Karl Lueger Memorial Church, one of the masterpieces of Viennese Art Nouveau.

Vienna Central Cemetery Walking Tour with Transfers

Vienna Central Cemetery Walking Tour with Transfers

Our private tour of Vienna's Central Cemetery is not only a journey through the city’s history and art but also a unique way to connect with its rich cultural heritage. Come and enjoy a tranquil walk through the graves and monuments dedicated to the people of Vienna, including famous musicians, composers, artists, and historical figures. Book a 2-hour private tour of the Central Cemetery in Vienna. This cemetery is not just a place of mourning but also a cultural symbol that reflects Vienna's unique approach to death and remembrance through the interplay of art and history. Your Private Local Guide will show you the cemetery’s most interesting architectural and artistic treasures and share the stories of the people resting on this tranquil burial ground. You will see graves and monuments of Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, and Johann Strauss II and other notable musicians, composers, artists, and historical figures. Come and discover how this cemetery has become a testament to Vienna's identity and artistic soul! Choose the 3-hour option to book a 2-hour walking tour of Vienna's Central Cemetery with an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from the accommodation address provided when making a booking. Despite its name, the Central Cemetery is not located in the city center, but on the southern outskirts, so our private car transfers at a fixed price will save you a lot of time and effort! This option includes a convenient pickup and drop-off service with transfers by a clean private vehicle.

Vienna: Group Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery

Vienna: Group Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery

Follow your guide through the Vienna Central Cemetery and discover more about the remarkable individuals that have been buried there from your local guide. Be greeted by your guide at gate 2 of the Vienna Central Cemetery. Walk through the tombstones as you listen to your guide tell you stories about this unusual place. Find out more about people like Beethoven and Salieri, who are buried there.

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(773 reviews)

great toor, a guide, that knows great and very interesting stories, congratulations - the guide was absolutely professional - what i missed, the typical vienna "raunzing" a'la https://music.youtube.com/search?q=extremschrammeln+er+hat+an+abgang+gemacht will recommend your tour of sure

This tour is a must in Vienna. Such a great experience. Christian is a great and very entertaining guide. We had such an exiting and fun time on the cemetery. Definitely recommend!!

An entertainingly presented tour with lots of interesting stories, graves and historical figures. The guide was in a good mood and was able to answer all questions. Recommended!

A topic that is important to many people, conveyed superbly. A super guide.

Super Guide Mr. Rossi exciting and very interesting story