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Vienna: Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights & Hidden Gems

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Vienna: Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights & Hidden Gems
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Discover the highlights of Vienna on a guided walking tour of the city's most iconic landmarks. See the grand entrance to the Hofburg Palace, the Spanish Riding School, and the Vienna State Opera.

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Duration 2 hours
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Stephen – United States

Achim was amazing, humorous, and engaging. He answered any and all questions people asked. Would definitely do it again.

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Val – United Kingdom

Hakim was a Super Guide, very knowledgeable and humorous ☺️

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Leopold-Figl-Denkmal

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    Church of the Minorities

    Guided tour, Walk

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    Michaelerplatz

    Guided tour, Walk

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    Hofburg Palace

    Guided tour, Walk

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    Heldenplatz

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    Spanish Riding School

    Guided tour, Walk

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    Albertina Museum Vienna

    Guided tour, Walk

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    Vienna State Opera

    Guided tour, Walk

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    St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna

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  • Finish at:

    St. Stephen's Cathedral

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the history of Vienna on a guided walking tour of the city's landmarks
  • Learn about the history of the Spanish Riding School and the Vienna State Opera
  • See the Last Supper mosaic at the historic Minoriten Church
  • View the grand entrance to the Hofburg Palace at Michaelerplatz
  • Admire the stunning architecture of St. Stephen's Cathedral

Full description

Join a guided walking tour focusing solely on the exterior of Vienna's most significant landmarks, as you do not enter any museums. Explore the heart of Vienna with a knowledgeable local guide.

Begin at the historic Minoriten Church, where you will see a beautiful mosaic of The Last Supper. After that, walk through some of the city's most iconic sites. Visit Michaelerplatz, the grand entrance to the magnificent Hofburg Palace, before continuing to Heldenplatz and the renowned Spanish Riding School, where you’ll learn about Vienna’s imperial history and rich traditions.

Next, stop by the Albertina Museum, followed by the stunning Vienna State Opera, a true symbol of the city’s musical heritage. Conclude at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where you can admire its breathtaking Gothic architecture.

Includes

  • Exterior visits to Vienna's landmarks
  • Professional guide
  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Last Supper Mosaic visit
  • Transportation to/from the activity
  • Museum entrance fees
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

The meeting point is at Minoritenplatz, located just a 10-minute walk from Stephansplatz. Alternatively, you can take the U3 subway to Herrengasse station. Follow the signs for Minoritenplatz and exit there. Your guide will be waiting in front of the Leopold-Figl statue.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Water
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • Please note that during a mass at the Minoritenkirche, visiting the church is not possible
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • This is an exterior-only tour; no interior visits are included
  • For latecomers, a no-show policy will be applied
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Stephen – United StatesMay 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Achim was amazing, humorous, and engaging. He answered any and all questions people asked. Would definitely do it again.
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Val – United KingdomMay 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Hakim was a Super Guide, very knowledgeable and humorous ☺️
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Graham – United KingdomMay 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Guide was excellent, she made it fun as well as informative Liked having the headset Much easier to hear the guide

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