Highlights of Vienna: Private Walking Tour with Cathedral Tower

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About this activity

Embark on an enriching walking tour of Vienna led by a knowledgeable private guide, exploring the city's highlights before concluding at the splendid St. Stephen's Cathedral. The tour includes tickets for the North Tower elevator, providing breathtaking views of the city skyline.

Start your journey at the Opera House, where your English-speaking guide will guide you through Vienna's picturesque streets and squares. Witness iconic landmarks such as the Lipizzaner horse stables at Josefsplatz, the majestic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Michaelerplatz and Graben squares. Gain insights into Vienna's enduring influence on European society and culture throughout the centuries.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: LivTours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: North tower with elevator access (unguided)
Included: Albertinaplatz
Included: Graben
Included: Kohlmarkt
Included: Opera House (outside)
Included: St. Stephen’s Cathedral (inside)
Included: Schweizerhof
Included: Walking tour of Vienna’s Highlights
Included: Michaelerplatz
Included: Stables of the Lipizzaner horses (outside)
Included: Private tour guide
Included: Hofburg to Heldenplatz

Not included

Not included: Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Wiener Staatsoper

Passing by

Meet your knowledgeable English-speaking private guide outside the internationally renowned Opera House, marking the starting point of your walking tour. This exquisite structure, originating from the 1870s, hosts an impressive 350 performances encompassing 60 shows annually, solidifying its status as one of the premier opera houses globally. Embark from this cultural hub to delve into the myriad highlights of central Vienna.
Albertina

Passing by

Wander through Albertinaplatz with its beautiful museum housing Impressionist masterpieces from Monet to Degas and modern art from Chagall to Rothko.
Stop 3

20 min

Let your English-speaking guide lead you through the enchanting streets and squares of Vienna, unveiling the city's iconic landmarks. Discover the stables of the Lipizzaner horses at Josefsplatz, the grand Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Michaelerplatz and Graben squares. Gain insights into Vienna's profound and enduring impact on European society and culture across the centuries!
The Hofburg

Passing by

The Hofburg constitutes an expansive imperial palatial complex comprised of numerous buildings and palaces. As you traverse, you'll encounter the Schweizerhof (Swiss court) and the main facade, gaining insights into the nuances of Austria's regal and imperial history. Serving as the focal point of Austria's political and diplomatic life for seven centuries, the palace boasts 2,600 rooms, 18 wings, and 19 courtyards. Despite the deposition of the Imperial family in 1918, a significant portion of the palace continues to serve as government offices to this day.
Michaelerplatz

Passing by

Vienna is renowned for its numerous stunning squares adorned with baroque and neo-classical architecture. Witness the grandeur of Michaelerplatz, an impressively Baroque, star-shaped square that serves as a central hub leading to various roads and streets, including Kohlmarkt. This upscale shopping street in Vienna is flanked by luxurious jewelers and high-end fashion boutiques.
Graben and Kohlmarkt

Passing by

It guides you to Graben, a bustling street whose structures trace back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Laden with shops and cafes, this vibrant thoroughfare features alleys branching off, and it is also home to a baroque marble 'plague column,' finalized in 1694 as a monument commemorating the pestilence.
St. Stephen's Cathedral

20 min Admission included

Finally, your guide will lead you through the splendid interior of St. Stephen's Cathedral, a Gothic and Romanesque masterpiece with roots in the Middle Ages. The tour concludes with the presentation of tickets for you to independently access the elevator, ascending the North Tower to savor delightful views of the city you've just explored!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

At the intersection of Opernring and Kärntner Straße, in front of the Alban Berg Memorial (Abstract, curvy silver statue), located on the east side of the main entrance to the Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper).