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Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers

95 Reviews 4.96 out of 5 stars Based on 95 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 99% of reviewers | Vienna, Austria

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3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Simply the best “Introductory Tour” covering “Inner City Highlights”.
The tour also works for day-time layovers of min. 7hrs. starting at the Hilton Park Hotel (mark as special request).
"Walk Vienna with Friends" is the motto we live.
We meet our guests at their "doorstep" - at all hotels/vacation homes in town and at the city pier or main train station. This way we eliminate the hassle in finding meeting points.
Other meeting points can be arranged!
This half-day tour introduces three mayor attraction in Vienna – Belvedere Hill, the monumental parts of the Ring boulevard/Hofburg and St. Stephen’s cathedral in the heart of the city.
We introduce our efficient, simple and save public transportation system.
This Private Walking-Tour is perfect for individual travelers and small groups and can be adjusted to accommodate personal preferences.
After booking we provide planning help even beyond bookable services.

What's Included

  • Professional Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station
  • Public trasportation where useful
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Meeting and Pickup

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We meet our guests at the "doorstep" - at all hotels/vacation homes in town and at the city pier “Handelskai 265”.Other meeting points can be arranged!

What To Expect

Jardines de Belvedere

The Belvedere View is Vienna‘s best and the and the palace is a good example for Baroque.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ringstrasse (Pass By)

A scenic tram-ride along the “Golden Mile” of the Ring boulevard, past the Soviet Monument, Staatsoper, Mueseum Quarter to Rathausplatz.
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Rathausplatz

Rathausplatz Rathausplatz is surrounded by city hall, university, Burgtheater and Freud’s favorite café. There in summer you’ll find the food & music film festival, before Christmas the largest of Vienna’s many Christmas markets followed by the “Ice Dream”
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Volksgarten (Pass By)

The Temple of Theseus, Parliament, City Hall and Burgtheater are elements of one of the most impressive historic City Panoramas.
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Osterreichisches Parlament

The Austrian parliament built in neo-Hellenistic style features a number of symbols waiting to be deciphered.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Heldenplatz (Pass By)

The newest of the Hofburg courtyards is dominated by two outstanding statues of horsemen and yes, the notorious “Hitler balcony”.
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The Hofburg (Pass By)

For 650 years the ruler’s residence first the Dukes of Austria, then the Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and finally the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Only the Vatican palace has more continuity!
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Goldenes Quartier Vienna (Pass By)

Amidst the ubiquitous chain-shops like Prada, Chanel, Cartier, Gucci, D&G, Tiffani – the “Schwarze Kameel” is a real jewel from the early 1900ies. Here Viennese enjoy an after work get to gather – happy to pay full price!
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Graben and Kohlmarkt (Pass By)

Connecting the Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral those are the most prestigious streets of the Inner City, and it shows.
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Colonna Della Peste (Pestsaule) (Pass By)

Best of its kind in Central Europe, it’s a good example for the struggle of religions in the 1600 and 1700-hundreds. – Let’s unlock the story!
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Stephansplatz

The St. Stefan-Cathedral is am marvel in itself – but, is it just a manmade rock of faith? Let’s decipher some of its massages!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Pets are not permitted in certain areas visited
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers?

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

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  • Professional Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station
  • Public trasportation where useful

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Pets are not permitted in certain areas visited
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Free Cancellation

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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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