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The Cultural Heart of Vienna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

21 Reviews 4.52 out of 5 stars Based on 21 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 95% of reviewers | Vienna, Austria

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Overview

Explore Vienna at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio tour of Vienna.  Beginning from the Opera House, you'll weave your way through timeless streets while discovering the stories that the city hides in plain sight.  The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. If you've got an hour and want to see all the major historical and cultural themes that Vienna has to offer – this is the tour for you! You can take the tour either in English or in Mandarin Chinese.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap Application
  • Lifetime access to 'The Heart of Vienna' tour
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1010 Vienna
Austria

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Dom zu St. Stephan
1010 Wien, Austria

Our tour ends at the Stephansdom in the center of the city.

What To Expect

Historic Center of Vienna

The tour takes you on a wandering walk beginning at the Vienna State Opera House and ending with a dramatic and fun-filled lap around the city's crown jewel - the Stephansdom.  Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let your guide direct you through the streets.  The total walking distance is approximately 1km and takes about an hour without stopping, but you can pause anytime!  Most people will opt to stop for a Würstelstand snack or for photography opportunities along the way.  The narration is crisply mastered by a professional audio engineering staff, and the tour integrates sound effects and music to create an engaging experience that is suitable for all ages that can wear ear buds. Key landmarks include:   • Vienna State Opera House   • Albertina Art Museum   • Monument Against War and Fascism   • Capuchin Church   • St. Stephan's Cathedral The exact route can be seen upon downloading the tour or previewed in the app, and it works offline.  Audio from the tour can be listened to anytime.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Wiener Staatsoper (Pass By)

The famous Opera House in the 'City of Music' is a tremendous source of pride to the Viennese, and has hosted countless classical luminaries.
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Memorial Against War & Fascism (Pass By)

Hear the somber story behind this hallowed site in Vienna, and discover the meaning behind the statues before you.
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St. Stephen's Cathedral (Pass By)

The Stephansdom is the crown jewel of the city. We'll do a full lap and take in her best stories.
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Capuchin Church (Kapuzinerkirche) (Pass By)

The Capuchin church originally built in the early 1600's is the home to the imperial crypt containing the hearts of the Hapsburg dynasty and a variety of rich tales I'll share with you on the tour.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: VoiceMap Application.Lifetime access to 'The Heart of Vienna' tour.Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata. The following is NOT included: Smartphone.Transportation.Food/drinks.Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P23

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4.52
21 reviews

Average 4.52 out of 5 stars based on 21 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Lifetime access to 'The Heart of Vienna' tour
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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