Exciting history tour and discovery of Vienna's secrets

5.0 (23 reviews) 2–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

weinberg(at)gmx.at

20 years of experienced guide who makes your tour entertaining and exciting! I´m a historian and native Austrian, who will introduce you to Austrian customs and traditions. I´m the best guide for wine, café and restaurant tour thanks to my many years of experience as a tourist guide. You can book me for day trips or over night trips through Austria and neighboring countries.

Now I would like to make you curious about my hometown Vienna: founded by the Romans, built by medieval knights, capital of Europe during the Holy Roman Emperors, attacked by the Turks and one of the largest cities in Europe during the monarchy. Visit Roman buildings, gothic cathedrals, baroque palaces, beautiful gardens, monasteries and breathtaking world-class art. Vienna is the capital of classical music! Visit the State Opera, concert halls, monuments of the most famous composers and their homes. Our tour is private and can be customized to suit your needs.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Spanish
Operated by: Secrets, exciting history, food and music of Vienna

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Youth (15–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Entrance fees: possible to book tickets in advance

Itinerary

Stephansdom

20 min Admission included

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I'll show you the ancient back of the cathedral, also the Gothic south side and the tallest tower in the world in the Middle Ages. I will also show you the medieval and baroque frescoes and the interior of the cathedral with interesting explanations.
Mozarthaus Vienna

10 min Admission included

I'll take you through the capital of classical music and the most famous composers starting with the Mozart House, Beethoven Monument and Residence, Brahms, Schubert... I'll show you the State Opera and the most important concert halls in Vienna.
Spanish Riding School

10 min

I'll show you the baroque riding school, which is a UNSECO world heritage site. We visit the white Lippizan stallions in their stables and watch a film about the baroque riding arena and the white horses. Then we walk through the baroque streets of Vienna's old town and explore original shop displays from the monarchy and visit some fascinating baroque churches.
The Hofburg

30 min Admission included

Visit the largest non-sacral building in Europe: the Hofburg Palace. First we see the Monumental Heroes' Square with the equestrian monuments. We enter the courtyard of the palace and see the medieval castle and hear the visions of King Richard the Lionheart and his imprisonment in Austria. We look at the palace from its most beautiful side at Michaelerplatz and see the first modern building in the world. We then see the National Library, which is considered the most beautiful in the world. We visit the church where Empress Sisi got married and see the heart of the imperial family. We visit the Albertina and the palace gardens.
Ringstrasse

20 min Admission included

We walk along Ring Street and look at the most magnificent buildings, such as museums, cathedrals, parliament, town hall, university, gardens and palaces on the magnificent Ring Boulevard.
Museum Schottenstift

10 min Admission included

We enter the Scotish Convent and see the green courtyard. Afterwards we see the Rococo church with depictions of the history of Vienna with interesting stories about the first monks.
Volksgarten

10 min Admission included

I will guide you through the most beautiful rose garden in Central Europe with its fascinating monuments to Empress Elisabeth, poets and temples. We marvel at the baroque ornaments and the harmony of nature.
Rumanisch-Orthodoxe Kirche in Wien

8 min Admission included

Enter the fascinating Cathedral of the Greek Orthodox Bishop of Vienna with its oriental architecture with interesting descriptions of the Orthodox denomination.
Jardines de Belvedere

1 min Admission included

If you have more time, you can visit the beautiful palace park with the guide, where you will be amazed at the view of Vienna's famous baroque cityscape.

First we will walk through the old town of Vienna past the baroque Karls Church, beautiful squares and gardens to reach the Belvedere Palace gardens. There we meet the greatest hero in Austrian history: Prince Eugen! We will visit one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in the world: Belvedere Palace! Here you have the opportunity to admire the world-famous paintings by Gustav Klimt.
Schonbrunner Gardens

1 min

If you ask for a 1/2 day tour directly: [email protected] (5 hour: 180 Euro) or a separate 2 hour Schoenbrunn tour (80 Euro): we will see the fascinating Baroque Gardens of Schönbrunn with their world famous colorful floral ornaments, fountains, secrets and monuments. You will also enjoy the royal family's stunning baroque palace. You can also marvel at the imperial historic carriages with me. In the park we find the beautiful palm house and the oldest zoo in the world. At the highest point we visit the Gloriette Pavilion and drink coffee with Viennese cake and marvel at the view over the entire city of Vienna.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

St. Stephans Square, Corner Graben, No. 31, U1 + U3 Metrostation Stephansplatz, Exit Graben at the blue "U" sign on the square

End point

St. Stephans Square, Corner Graben, No. 31, U1 + U3 Metrostation Stephansplatz, Exit Graben at the blue "U" sign on the square

Pickup points

Boutique Hotel Nossek
Buxbaum Boutique Hotel
Pension Neuer Markt
Hotel Vienna
Pension Aclon
Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof
Arthotel ANA Adlon
Pension City
Radisson Blu Style Hotel, Vienna
Elaya city center
Caratart Hotel Bombolo Wien
Welcome Apartments

and 148 more pickup points

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total Tour Duration includes travel time.
Not suitable for deaf and mute people
Not suitable for visually impaired people

Options

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Pickup included
Explore the Christmas Markets

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Duration: 2 hours

Punsch, hot wine, hot choclate: Snacks, deserts

Old city Vienna and the palace

Pickup included
Food, Wine and Beer Tour

Exploring Viennese Cuisine: Viennese coffee culture and sausage stands are UNESCO Heritage. Vienna is also a wine-growing region and produces it´own beer

Duration: 3 hours

Wine, Beer, Coffee, Desserts: Visit Viennese coffee houses, sausage stands, wine tasting cellars, beer gardens, markets, original restaurants

Old city and markets