St Stephen's Cathedral, Top Churches of Vienna Old Town Tour

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About this activity

Discover the history, architecture and art of Vienna’s beautiful churches: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Peterskirche and Minoritenkirche! Optional: visit Karlskirche and its viewing terrace, and see the Hofburg Palace, Albertina, State Opera, and more!

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

3-hour: Vienna Top 3 Churches

Book a 3-hour tour of Vienna's Old Town to visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Peterskirche, and Minoritenkirche, and see the Hofburg, Column of Pest, Votivkirche and other top sights.

4-hour: Vienna Top 4 Churches

Book a 4-hour tour of Vienna Old Town to visit Karlskirche, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Peterskirche, and Minoritenkirche, and see Hofburg, Votivkirche, State Opera and other top sights.

If you ever heard about Vienna, you probably pictured a city full of beautiful churches, cathedrals and other sacral buildings. This is true, so let's see the best churches in Vienna!

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 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, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Vienna Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
Included: Private walking tour of Vienna’s Old Town and Top Churches
Included: Tickets to Karlskirche (4-hour option only)
Included: Free entry to St. Peter Church and Minoritenkirche
Included: Tickets to St. Stephen's Cathedral

Not included

Not included: Tickets to Karlskirche (4H option only)
Not included: Tickets to Votivkirche (optional, 5 euro per person)
Not included: Tickets to St. Stephen’s Cathedral Towers
Not included: Entry to Schottenkirche

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide in front of Cafe Francais. Währinger Str. 6-8, 1090 Vienna, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Sigmund-Freud-Park

30 min

Private tour of Vienna’s churches begins in Sigmund Freud Park, right in front of Votivkirche. Your Expert Guide will tell you interesting facts about this 19th-century neo-Gothic church, then lead you on a walking tour through Vienna’s Historic Center.
Schottenkirche

30 min

You will pass Schottenkirche (the basilica of “Our Lady of the Scots”) and head to Minoritenkirche. It is one of the oldest and most artistically valuable churches in Vienna. Inside, you will discover a hidden gem of Italian Renaissance - a mosaic version of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.
The Hofburg

Passing by

The tour will pass the imperial palace complex of Hofburg, offering a chance to learn about the spiritual life of the House of Habsburgs.
Stop 5

one hour

You will also see the Column of Pest (the Holy Trinity Column), built in the late 17th-century to commemorate victims of the plague. Nearby is the Church of St. Peter (Peterskirche). From outside it looks inconspicuous, but the interior of this Baroque church will amaze you with beautiful frescoes, paintings, and a domed roof with lots of gilding.
St. Stephen's Cathedral

50 min

The true highlight of this tour lies ahead - a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Austria's most prominent national symbol. Entrance tickets are included, so you can admire the Cathedral’s unique roof with colorful tiles and towers, which are the highest point of the Old Town skyline, and its tranquil interior filled with sacred art and stunning altars.
Stop 7

one hour Admission included

Visit the magnificent St. Charles Church (Karlskirche)! It is one of the city's greatest buildings, featuring beautiful frescoes, splendor and incredible colors in 1250 square meters cupola. The entrance ticket includes access to the panoramic terrace, which offers an amazing view of Karlsplatz and nearby monuments. This extended walking tour is also a chance to discover more highlights and hidden gems of Vienna, as you will pass the Donnerbrunnen, the Imperial Crypt beneath the Capuchin Church, Albertina, and the world-renowned Vienna State Opera! Don't miss out!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Cafe Francais. Währinger Str. 6-8, 1090 Vienna, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

Meet your guide in front of Cafe Francais. Währinger Str. 6-8, 1090 Vienna, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Using your ticket

Information for the customer (Know before you go)

Please check your email a day before your tour for important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
Entry to churches during mass and scheduled events is restricted and the opening hours may vary. In such a case, the guide will provide all the commentary from the outside.
Tickets to St. Stephen’s Cathedral are for the main nave, altar and chapels. Admission to the towers and catacombs is not included.
Tickets to Karlskirche are for the church and the viewing terrace.
Tickets to Votivkirche cost 5 euro per person, payable on the site. The church can be visited Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm.

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
Service animals allowed
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 a day before your tour for important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
Entry to churches during mass and scheduled events is restricted and the opening hours may vary. In such a case, the guide will provide all the commentary from the outside.
Tickets to St. Stephen’s Cathedral are for the main nave, altar and chapels. Admission to the towers and catacombs is not included.
Tickets to Karlskirche are for the church and the viewing terrace.
Tickets to Votivkirche cost 5 euro per person, payable on the site. The church can be visited Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm.

Options

4-hour: Vienna Top 4 Churches

Duration: 4 hours: Book a 4-hour tour of Vienna Old Town to visit Karlskirche, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Peterskirche, and Minoritenkirche, and.

,: Minoritenkirche, and see Hofburg, Votivkirche, State Opera and other top sights.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATVI030.
3-hour: Vienna Top 3 Churches

Duration: 3 hours: Book a 3-hour tour of Vienna's Old Town to visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Peterskirche, and Minoritenkirche, and see the.

,: Hofburg, Column of Pest, Votivkirche and other top sights.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI030