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Highlights Vienna short and compact Start your holiday with us

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First time in Vienna?

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Forget the standard tours! Come on a trip through my hometown. I don't just want to show you the most important places in the city, but also let you feel the charm and history of the city.

Enjoy with me a carefully compiled walk through the real Vienna – off the beaten path. Exciting stories, mystical places, fascinating places and whimsical facts await you!

Immerse yourself in a world of smells and tastes when visiting a traditional Viennese coffee house.

Along the way, you will get a good overview and orientation of what Vienna has to offer and I will give you tips on what else you can experience at each location so that you know which places you might want to visit again!

Get inspired and enjoy this walk as the perfect start to your holiday.

I'm looking forward to seeing you!

What's Included

  • Discover narrow streets and hidden places on this tour
  • Tips for further holiday planning for a good time in Vienna
  • Exterior tour of the city's main squares with their stories
  • Tea and coffee personal consumptions
  • Tipping
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1010 Vienna
Austria

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End point

Opernpassage
1010 Wien, Austria

We finish our tour at the Vienna State Opera. Right next to it is the Karlsplatz underground station with the same lines U1 (red) and U4 (green). So you can continue exploring the city immediately!

What To Expect

St. Rupert's Church (Ruprechtskirche)

Dive deep into the history of this city here at Vienna’s oldest church and learn how it all began in Vienna.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stadttempel (Pass By)

Stop by an important place of the Jewish community in Vienna and learn what it is about.
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Hoher Markt

Feel the pulse of the city in one of the oldest squares in Vienna and listen to the bizarre stories that have happened here.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stephansdom Monument

Marvel at Vienna’s largest church and landmark and learn about the exciting legends that surround it.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plague Column (Pestsaule)

Rats, death and a radiant monarch. How does that fit together?
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peterskirche

Marvel and be fascinated by what splendor and representation meant in the age of Baroque.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Café Central (Pass By)

In this place you can still feel a touch of inspiration from days gone by. Let him cast his spell on you!
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Rathaus (Pass By)

Marvel at the heart of the city and see why it looks much older than it is!
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Volksgarten

Fragrant roses, cozy park benches, shade and recreation and Napoleon blowing up the city walls. How does that fit together?
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Osterreichisches Parlament (Pass By)

The heart of Austria beats here. Let yourself be fascinated by the architecture and learn what all this has to do with Greek deities!
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Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

A novelty! At least back then. Find out what groundbreaking things happened in this place!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Heldenplatz

Who were the heroes in this square? And why did they put them there?
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien

Where did the emperors keep their treasures? What is it about them?
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Hofburg

Explore the largest castle area in Europe and learn the stories about the Habsburgs! But where is the castle?
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spanish Riding School

Vienna and its Lipizzaners! See where they have their home and maybe even catch a glimpse of their proud heads. Learn what Spanish horses do in Vienna and the tradition behind them.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Albertina

Why is Albertina called that? Did anything else happen here? Hear the gruesome history of this square.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wiener Staatsoper

Vienna, the city of music! Marvel at one of the most important opera houses in the world and learn why the Viennese didn’t like it at first.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We'll climb a few stairs
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Highlights Vienna short and compact Start your holiday with us?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Discover narrow streets and hidden places on this tour
  • Tips for further holiday planning for a good time in Vienna
  • Exterior tour of the city's main squares with their stories
  • Walk with a state-certified guide
  • Tea and coffeepersonal consumptions
  • Tipping

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We'll climb a few stairs
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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