Vienna: Meet Beethoven Life Private Guided Walking Tour

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About this activity

Austria is known around the world for many reasons, surely one of them is Beethoven’s music. This outstanding musician was especially related with Vienna. Here he developed himself and brought value to local culture and died. Follow his trail with private guide.

Highlights:

Find out true history of outstanding Vienna musician - Ludwig van Beethoven
Step inside Beethoven Pasqualatihaus where he lived and invented the most recognizable symphonies
Marvel at Secession building, Beethoven Statue and Theater an der Wien
Experience amazing concert of classical music with some of Beethoven songs
Enjoy a private tour only with your family and friends in vibes of classical music

There is no need to be a fan of Beethoven, but there is need to get familiar with his history if you visit Vienna. Here he invented symphonies which gave him a world-known fame! Collect all points on Vienna map related with him, see magnificent buildings and sights

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At a glance

Duration: 3–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Croatian, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Vienna Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance ticket to Beethoven Pasqualatihaus
Included: Private walking tour in Vienna about Beethoven’s life led by licensed guide
Included: Sightseeing of places related with Beethoven
Included: Ticket for concert of Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss or Schubert’s music (in extended option)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fee to step inside Secession (optional 4,5 - 9,5 EUR)

Itinerary

Secession Building (Secessionsgebaude)

10 min Admission not included

Here you will meet the guide, simply find your name on a holding card and start your sightseeing tour.The golden dome of the Secession building is definitely what will amazed you, also with combination of white colours. Find out how it is related with Beethoven from your guide.
Historic Center of Vienna

one hour

Explore the huge and fascinating historic centre of Vienna with great commentary from your private 5-Stars guide. Find out interesting facts related with Beethoven. Admire 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.
Beethoven Statue

25 min

A bronze statue of the great composer Beethoven in his very own public square, called the Beethovenplatz. It’s like a meeting with him!
Wiener Staatsoper

10 min

It’s a prime for Vienna, especially that for years Vienna is famous for its musicians. Look at the place where most of them had the finest music performance!
Albertina

10 min

Look at the building of Albertina with a fantastic horse-rider statue on top of it. Albertina houses one of the most important art collections of the world, like masterpieces by Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Duerer, Rembrandt etc.
Theatermuseum

10 min Admission not included

Look at the building of Theatermuseum where Beethoven conducted a private Viennese premiere of his 3rd Symphony "Eroica".
Stop 7

10 min Admission not included

Pass the magnificent Hofburg Palace, already from the outside it delights its size, architecture and of course history. In this tour only from outside. Possible to enter in our other tours.
Volksgarten

25 min

During your Old Town walking tour you can always take relaxing moments, this place is perfect for this as it’s a bit quiet and peaceful park full of green colours and rose garden.
Burgtheater

10 min Admission not included

Nextly see Burgtheater and enjoy its amazingly detailed exterior. It is one of those great civic buildings and architecture on the Ringstrasse.
Rathaus

10 min

Be amazed by massive municipal buildings built using some 30 million bricks! It's a monumental and very impressive town hall.
Rathausplatz

Passing by

Walk around the square where you will see marvelous Rathaus, but also in close vicinity is fantastic Austrian Parliament Building and University of Vienna.
Ringstrasse

10 min

Ringstrasse is one of the more important streets which make Vienna alive, from Opera to Rathaus you will see multiple sights and there are some fascinating facts about them.
Beethoven Pasqualatihaus

2 hours Admission included

Visit authentic residence where Beethoven was living, also a part of the remains of the old city fortifications. It presents an interesting collection of his notes, piano, photos and paintings. Find out what stories stand behind his most known “Fur Elise” or “Fidelio”.
Stephansplatz

10 min

The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there. It's interesting mix of new and old architectural styles and a wonderful place to simply hang out and watch the world pass by.
St. Stephen's Cathedral

10 min

The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there. It’s Austria's most prominent national symbol and one of the highest cathedrals in Europe.
Karlsplatz

10 min

The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there.
Karlskirche

10 min Admission not included

The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

in front of Secession building, Friedrichstraße 12, 1010 Wien, Austria

End point

in front of Secession building, Friedrichstraße 12, 1010 Wien, Austria

Using your ticket

Know before you go:

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
Concerts of classical music take place in multiple venues in Vienna Old Town. Depends on size of the group, day, time and availability it may changed with consider about your best experience always. Concert is separated attraction in the evening and starts usually between 5:30-8 pm, please ensure you are on time. Exact time of concert is on your concert ticket attached in e-mail.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
Concerts of classical music take place in multiple venues in Vienna Old Town. Depends on size of the group, day, time and availability it may changed with consider about your best experience always. Concert is separated attraction in the evening and starts usually between 5:30-8 pm, please ensure you are on time. Exact time of concert is on your concert ticket attached in e-mail.

Options

4,5Hour - Beethoven Life

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: During 4,5-hours version you have guided walking tour of Beethoven’s life including visit at Beethoven Pasqualatihaus.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language.
3Hours-Beethoven Life

Duration: 3 hours: During 3-hours version you have guided walking tour of Beethoven’s life including visit at Beethoven Pasqualatihaus.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language.