1. Vienna: Private Guided Beethoven Walking Tour
Visit all the Beethoven-related sites in Vienna, see magnificent buildings, and gain exclusive knowledge from your private guide, who knows the secrets of this city. Meet your guide in the historic Old Town. First, visit the Beethoven Pasqualatihaus, where the composer used to live, and admire the remains of the old city fortifications. Explore the exciting collection, including Beethoven's notes, piano, photos, and paintings. Find out the backstories behind Für Elise and Fidelio. Next, take in some architectural masterpieces like the Rathaus, Hofburg Palace, and Burgtheater on the way to the Theatermuseum, where Beethoven conducted a private Viennese premiere of his 3rd Symphony Eroica. Then, admire the fabulous Vienna State Opera. See Klimt's 34 meter-long and 2 meter-tall Beethoven Frieze at the Secession Building, an homage to the maestro. Finally, visit Beethoven's great bronze statue and reflect on his life. As an option, you can extend your tour to include a classical music concert in the evening. Listen to talented musicians play classics by Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss, or Schubert in one of Vienna's many venues: the Theater an der Wien, Vienna State Opera, or Musikverein Concert Hall.