The Ringstrasse Project Walking Tour

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Ringstasse Vienna — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Vienna State Opera House — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

On a 2.5-hour history tour, embark Vienna’s most famous boulevard, the Ringstasse, which was meant to dramatically prove the city’s cosmopolitanism and modernity. In the company of a scholar guide, learn about the controversies of the boulevard’s construction, it’s brilliant architectural completion, and how the Ring became the social hub of Vienna city life.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Insight Cities

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: 2.5-hour guided tour of Vienna’s Ringstrasse

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Rathaus

15 min

Vienna City Hall is the seat of local government of Vienna, located on Rathausplatz on the Ringstrasse. Constructed from 1872 to 1883 in a Neo-Gothic style, it houses the office of the Mayor of Vienna as well as the chambers of the city council and Vienna Landtag diet.
Wiener Staatsoper

20 min

The 1,709-seat Vienna State Opera was the first major building on the Vienna Ring Road, showing the vital importance of opera and music to Viennese culture. It was built from 1861 to 1869.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

20 min

The term Kunsthistorisches Museum applies to both the institution and the main building. It is the largest art museum in the country and one of the most important museums worldwide.
Postsparkasse

20 min

The Austrian Postal Savings Bank building is a famous building in Vienna, designed and built by the architect Otto Wagner. The building is regarded as an important work of Vienna Secession, branch of Art Nouveau.
Stadtpalais Todesco

15 min

Palais Todesco is a Ringstraßenplatz was constructed from 1861 to 1864 for the aristocratic Todesco family. One of the inhabitants was Baroness Sophie von Todesco, who established a renowned salon for artists and intellectuals.
Stop 6

25 min

Café Schwarzenberg is a traditional Viennese coffee house, located on the Ringstraße boulevard. The interior is notable for having remained largely unchanged since it was opened in the 19th century.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Get a real feel for the elegant 19th century Vienna Coffee House by meeting in front of the iconic Cafe Landtmann.

End point

Conclude with a visit to Cafe Schwarzenberg, established in 1861, to get an insight into the thriving Vienna café culture in the latter half of the 19th century, which made the Ring a place to see and be seen from the moment of its completion.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour can also be booked as a children’s family tour where your guide focuses on the symbols on various buildings and on everyday life in Vienna around 1900