Vienna: Private Walking Tour of Old Town Highlights & Historic Attractions
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Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and legends of Vienna with a private walking tour of Old Town. Explore highlights such as St. Stephen's Cathedral and Hofburg Palace with an expert guide.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Michaelerplatz - Begin your Old Town highlights tour with your private guide here. Experience the historic city center’s atmosphere and discover intriguing legends and unique facts near the magnificent Hofburg Palace and St. Michael’s Church.

  • Historic Center of Vienna - Explore the vast and captivating historic center of Vienna with insightful commentary from your private 5-star guide. Marvel at its rich and beautiful architecture, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments, and parks.

  • St. Stephen’s Cathedral - Your guide will lead you to St. Stephen’s Cathedral during this tour. Admire its exceptional roof design and style. It’s Austria’s most prominent national symbol and one of the tallest cathedrals in Europe. Step inside and be amazed by the stunning interior, fabulous altars, and rich chambers!

  • Stephansplatz - Explore the square in the center of Vienna named after its most prominent building, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and soak in the fantastic vibes of historic tenements and the city’s atmosphere!

  • Plague Column (Pestsaule) - Learn from your private guide about the interesting aspects of the Plague Column. This beautiful monument is definitely worth stopping for a few pictures and is a must-see when you are in Vienna.

  • Rathaus - Be impressed by the massive municipal buildings constructed using some 30 million bricks! It’s a monumental and very impressive town hall.

  • Rathausplatz - Stroll around the square where you will see the marvelous Rathaus, and nearby, the fantastic Austrian Parliament Building and University of Vienna.

  • Christmas Market on Rathausplatz - If you are fortunate enough to be in Vienna during Christmas time, you will definitely enjoy the fantastic vibes of the Christmas Market on Rathausplatz. Every year, this square transforms into a colorful place with music, decorations, and everything related to Christmas. Here you can buy amazing presents, souvenirs, and try local specialties!

  • Burgtheater - Next, see the Burgtheater and enjoy its amazingly detailed exterior. It is one of the great civic buildings and architectural highlights on the Ringstrasse.

  • Ringstrasse - Ringstrasse is one of the most important streets that bring Vienna to life. From the Opera to the Rathaus, you will see multiple sights and learn fascinating facts about them.

  • Volksgarten - During your Old Town walking tour, you can always take a relaxing moment in this quiet and peaceful park full of greenery and a rose garden.

  • Minoritenkirche - Pass by this monumental and one of the oldest and most artistically valuable churches in Vienna!

  • Albertina - Admire the Albertina building with a fantastic horse-rider statue on top. Albertina houses one of the world’s most important art collections, including masterpieces by Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Dürer, Rembrandt, and more.

  • Peterskirche - Opt for the 3-hour option to visit the stunning Peterskirche. Small from the outside but rich inside, you will enter with a guide and see the gorgeous interior. Its murals, paintings, and domed roof with lots of gilding are delightful. Peterskirche is included only in the 3, 4, and 6-hour options.

  • Universitat Wien - Right next to the Rathaus, you will see the massive University building. A grand piece of beautiful architecture with a lot of Nobel Prizes and history!

  • Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien - Choose the 4 or 6-hour option to get inside the Imperial Treasury. Use your tickets to explore one of the largest collections of Holy Roman Empire and Austrian heritage. Inside, you will find the Imperial Crown, the famous Holy Lance, the Order of the Golden Fleece, and more!

  • Wiener Staatsoper - A prime location in Vienna, especially since the city is famous for its musicians. See the place where many of them had their finest music performances!

  • The Hofburg - Discover the true Habsburg empire! In the 6-hour option, explore the entire palace complex with museums. Look around the rich residence with magnificent gardens. In the 4-hour option, enjoy a visit to the richest part of Hofburg - the Imperial Treasury - where the famous Holy Lance and Order of the Golden Fleece are displayed.

  • Sisi Museum - The Sisi Museum presents over 300 personal items that belonged to Elisabeth, such as her dresses, parasols, gloves, and beauty preparations. It showcases her beauty cult, obsession with being slim, and athletic performance. You will see it only if you choose the 6-hour option.

  • Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum) - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option. This fabulous building is a great presentation of our distant past, and people enjoy all the exhibitions.

  • Leopold Museum - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option.

  • Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option. Admire the beautiful facade of the Baroque State Hall. Inside, the ceiling has great frescoes, and it houses the National Library, including the papyrus and globe museum.

  • MuseumsQuartier Wien - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option. It’s an area in Vienna with different museums in close proximity.

  • Haus der Musik - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option. This very modern and interactive Sound Museum is one of a kind in the world. Five floors are dedicated to the fascinating world of music. It is possible to enter in our other tours.

  • Wiener Royal Orchester - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option. It’s a place with fantastic architecture and fantastic music concerts!

  • Stadtpark - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option. There is a big golden memorial dedicated to Strauss with fantastic sculptural details, a great monument of Beethoven, and a statue of Schubert. You can even call it Musicians Park!

  • Karlskirche - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option. This place offers a fabulous picture with its surroundings of water. Inside, you can see opulent frescoes in the cupola containing 1250 square meters of incredible splendor and beautiful colors.

  • Graben and Kohlmarkt - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option. One of the bustling shopping streets in the heart of the inner city with a plague column, historic tenements, and a gourmet market.

  • Musikverein - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option. Another fantastic place for music fans where many music performances take place each year.

  • Imperial Crypt - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option. This crypt beneath the Capuchin Church houses the tombs of Habsburg royalty, including emperors and empresses.

  • Votivkirche - The tour is fully adapted to your needs, so even though the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it can be visited upon request. If you wish, your private guide can take you there in the 4 or 6-hour option. Explore the neo-gothic Votivkirche and see the wonderful stained glass windows! The impressive altar catches the eye with its gilded retable and an elaborate ciborium over it made by artist Joseph Glasser.

  • Mariahilfer Strasse - This street offers a great selection of shops where you can find almost anything you want. The street is mostly pedestrianized, making it easy to get around. There is also a good selection of restaurants; simply ask your guide for recommendations. It is possible to visit upon request.

  • Palais Schonborn-Batthyany - Among all the alleys full of beautiful tenements with sculptured details, you may find this one as well. Here you can see the nice facade of another concert hall. Experience unforgettable moments during some classical music concerts - available to buy in our other tours.

  • MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art - Pass by the Museum of Applied Arts building, which is hard to miss due to its nice red facade with great small detailed sculptures in the walls. It has displays of fashion, furniture, and building design dating back to the 19th century. It is possible to visit upon request.

  • Church of the Jesuits - This church definitely deserves to be checked out from the inside. From the outside, it looks a bit plain, but once you pass the entry, you will see marvelous frescos, beautiful marble columns, a rich ceiling, and a lot of positive colors! It is possible to visit upon request.

  • Maria Theresia Denkmal - This statue truly shows the importance of one of Austria’s most interesting and impactful leaders - Maria Theresia. Its architecture is delightful and hides some secrets. Find out what exactly during your guided walking tour. It is possible to visit upon request.

  • Karlsplatz - One of the most beautiful squares in the city, especially thanks to the unique architecture of Karlskirche and its surrounding water reflections. It’s a bit out of the Old Town, so it is possible to visit upon request.

  • The Vienna Philharmonic - A big concert hall and another fantastic place for music fans where many music performances take place each year. It’s a bit outside the Old Town, but it is possible to visit upon request.

  • Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial - Head towards Judenplatz and learn the sad stories behind the Holocaust Memorial. This monument honors countless Austrian Jewish victims. It is possible to visit upon request or in our other tours.

What's Included
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments in Hofburg Palace (6-hour tour only)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Imperial Treasury (4 and 6-hour tours only)
  • Pickup from hotel/accommodation (Old Town only)
  • Private walking tour of Vienna Highlights
  • Free entry to St. Peter’s Church (3, 4, 6-hour tours only)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in the chosen language
What's Not Included
  • Free entry to St. Peter’s Church (in 2-hour tour)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Imperial Treasury (in 2 and 3-hour tours)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments in Hofburg Palace (2, 3 & 4-hour tours)
  • Pickup from hotel / accommodation located outside the Old Town
Additional Information

Delve into Vienna’s rich history, traditions, and folktales. Have a memorable tour of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the notable sights of the Old Town with a professional guide!

Pick the perfect tour option for you from our comprehensive range designed as per your preference and curiosity.

2-hour: Highlights of Old Town
Take a professionally-led tour to explore the iconic landmarks of Vienna’s Old Town, such as the St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the facade of the majestic Hofburg Palace.

3-hour: Old Town and St. Peter’s Church
Sign up for an extended walking tour around the timeless Old Town of Vienna to check out iconic landmarks such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and step inside the mesmerising St. Peter Church.

4-hour: Old Town, St. Peter’s Church, and the Imperial Treasury
Reserve a 4-hour tour to discover the charm of Vienna’s Old Town, penetrate the historic Imperial Treasury and St. Peter’s Church, and witness iconic spots like St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

6-hour: Old Town, St. Peter’s Church, The Treasury, and Hofburg
Take half a day to traverse Vienna’s Old Town, explore the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments within Hofburg Palace, the Imperial Treasury, and the entrancing St. Peter’s Church.

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information
  • Church tours during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
  • Skip-the-line tickets are reserved for a specific time slot, so it’s important to arrive at the meeting point on time. You will skip the ticket line.
  • 4- and 6-hour tours: Due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-15 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
  • Please note that as the Silver Collection will be closed from April 1, 2023 until further notice, you will temporarily visit only the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments of Hofburg Palace during the 6-hour tour.
  • Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels located in the Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
  • If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of Raiffeisenlandesbank at Michaelerplatz 3 ,1010 Vienna.
Location
Michaelerplatz 3
Michaelerplatz
Meet the guide in front of in front of the in front of Raiffeisenlandesbank, 1010 Vienna, Michaelerplatz 3 (3 minutes from the metro station Herrengasse line U3) Coordinates 48°12'29.86"N, 16°22'0.19"E, which is a part of old town vienna.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Patty_w
Apr 16, 2024
Fantastic way to explore Vienna - Our guide, Ute, was very personable and knowledgeable. She adapted the tour as we encountered interesting historical monuments that weren’t on the “schedule”. This private tour was a great introduction to Vienna, and I highly recommend booking Ute.
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Gert1287
Nov 6, 2023
Highlights of vienna - We have enjoyed this tour so much it was funny and educational. Our guys Merty was fantastic she gave us a lot of valuable insights about the city and viennies history. I recommend this tour to everyone
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Kathyg97
Jun 9, 2022
Great day in Vienna with this private tour! - Outstanding experience! Ute is an exceptional guide, allowing us to see so much more than we would have on our own. We thoroughly enjoyed the tours of the Hapsburg museums, the local restaurant for lunch, and the sights of the Old Town. What a great day in Vienna!
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