Prince Eugene’s Upper Belvedere “home” of Klimt’s Kiss

Burgtheater - International food fair and “Music Film Festival” at Rathausplatz (Jul./Aug.)

The walk ends at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the heart of the city

Scenic tram ride past Mozart (Burggarten)

“Christkindl Market” at Rathausplatz/City Hall (Nov./Dec.)

“Ice Dream” at Rathausplatz/City Hall (Jan./Mar.)

Emperor F.J. poses as Zeus/Jupiter at the parliament gable

“Volksgarten” is the city’s rose-garden, next to “Heldenplatz/Hofburg”

Vienna’s treasury holds the longest serving crown – the one of the Holy Roman Empire – in use from 962 to 1806.

“Michaelertor” is the most impressive gateway to enter/leave Hofburg Palace

Detail from the Trinity/Plague Column – Ecclesia defeating the plague

St. Stephen’s Cathedral from the NE rear – yes, those are ca. 200.000 glazed roof tiles

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Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers

4.9(148 reviews)Vienna, AustriaOperated by SCHINDL Local Services & Day Tours

Duration3 hours
GroupPrivate tour
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish

About this activity

The best introductory tour for first‑time visitors, covering Vienna’s essential highlights at a calm, enjoyable pace. Doorstep pickup at hotels, vacation homes, the river‑cruise pier, or the main train station — no need to find a meeting point. Ideal for daytime layovers of 7+ hours (Hilton Park Hotel pickup available on request). Combines three major areas: Belvedere Hill, the monumental Ring boulevard/Hofburg, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Includes an introduction to Vienna’s simple, safe, and efficient public transportation system. Fully private and adjustable to personal interests — perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups. “Walk Vienna with Friends” is the motto we live. After booking, we offer planning help beyond the tour itself

What to expect

3 hours10 stopsPrivate tour

Upper Belvedere Palace
Prinz Eugen Strasse, Vienna, 1030, Austria
20 minutes
Enjoy Vienna’s most famous panorama from Belvedere Hill and learn how this Baroque ensemble shaped the city’s skyline.
Ringstrasse
Vienna, Austria
20 minutes
A scenic ride past the Soviet Monument, Vienna State Opera, Museum Quarter, and Parliament — the “Golden Mile” of imperial architecture.
Rathausplatz
Vienna, 1010, Austria
15 minutes
Surrounded by City Hall, the University, Burgtheater, and Café Landtmann. Seasonal highlights include the summer Film & Food Festival and Vienna’s largest Christmas Market.
Osterreichisches Parlament
Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring 3, Vienna, 1010, Austria
10 minutes
A striking example of 19th‑century historicism.
Volksgarten
Vienna, 1010, Austria
10 minutes
See the Theseus Temple and the elegant garden layout.
Heldenplatz
Vienna, 1010, Austria
10 minutes
The newest Hofburg wing, framed by two monumental equestrian statues — and the site of the infamous 1938 balcony.
Hofburg
Heldenplatz, Vienna, 1010, Austria
20 minutes
Walk through 650 years of Habsburg history. Only the Vatican has more continuity.
Goldenes Quartier Vienna
Tuchlauben 3-7A, Vienna, 1010, Austria
10 minutes
Vienna’s luxury district. Amid global brands, discover the historic “Schwarze Kameel,” a beloved local meeting spot since the early 1900s.
Graben and Kohlmarkt
Vienna, Austria
20 minutes
Prestigious pedestrian streets linking Hofburg and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. See the dramatic Plague Column — a masterpiece of Baroque symbolism.
Stephansdom
Doktor Karl Lueger Platz, Vienna, 1010, Austria
15 minutes
Vienna’s spiritual heart. Learn how to “read” the cathedral’s messages and stories hidden in stone. Your guide leaves you at the cathedral so you can explore the interior on your own. Admission not included.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations266

The operator lists 266 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

Hotel Pension WalzerstadtZieglergasse 35, Vienna, 1070, Austria
HeyMi Apartments StephansdomWollzeile 31, 01. Innere Stadt, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Hotel ViennaGrosse Stadtgutgasse 31, Vienna, 1020, Austria
Arcotel KaiserwasserWagramer Strasse 8, Vienna, 1220, Austria
Steigenberger Hotel HerrenhofHerrengasse 10, Vienna, 1010, Austria
La Scala ApartmentsSchutzengasse 19, Vienna, 1030, Austria
Radisson Blu Style Hotel, ViennaHerrengasse 12, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Elaya city centerWildpretmarkt 5, Vienna, 1010, Austria
The Amauris ViennaKarntner Ring 8, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Campanile Vienna SouthTriester Strasse 91, Vienna, 1100, Austria
Haydn HotelMariahilfer Strasse 57-59, Vienna, 1060, Austria
Hotel Saint SherminRilkeplatz 7, Vienna, 1040, Austria
Pension a und aHabsburgergasse 3 Floor M, Vienna, 1010, Austria
The Weekend HotelHalbgasse 3-5, Vienna, 1070, Austria
Ruby MarieKaiserstrasse 2-4, Mariahilfer Strasse 120, Vienna, 1070, Austria
Melia ViennaDonau-City-Strasse 7, DC Tower 1, Vienna, 1220, Austria
Hotel Wien-SchonbrunnRechte Wienzeile 223, Stiegenhaus 1, Vienna, 1120, Austria
Leonardo Hotel Vienna HauptbahnhofGerhard-Bronner-Strasse 5, Vienna, 1100, Austria
Ruby Lissi Hotel Vienna by IHGFleischmarkt 19, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Renaissance Vienna Schonbrunn HotelLinke Wienzeile/Ullmannstrasse 71, Linke Wienzeile, Vienna, 1150, Austria
Vienna Marriott HotelParkring 12a, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Arcotel Wimberger WienNeubauguertel 34-36, Vienna, 1070, Austria
Pakat Suites HotelMommsengasse 5, Vienna, 1040, Austria
LivingInn6Innstrasse 6, Vienna, 1020, Austria
Eurostars JosefineEsterhazygasse 33, Vienna, 1060, Austria
Premier Inn Wien City HauptbahnhofSonnwendgasse 8, Vienna, 1100, Austria
Zeitgeist Vienna Hotel + LokalSonnwendgasse 15, Vienna, 1100, Austria
Jufa Hotel Wien CityMautner-Markhof-Gasse 50, Vienna, 1110, Austria
Hotel Imlauer WienRotensterngasse 10, Vienna, 1020, Austria
Grand FerdinandSchubertring 10 - 12, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Simm's HotelSimmeringer Hauptstrasse 55, Vienna, 1110, Austria
Living Hotel an der OperKaerntner Strasse 44, Vienna, 1010, Austria
HeyMi Apartments StadtparkUngargasse 9, Vienna, 1030, Austria
Hotel Josefshof Am RathausJosefsgasse 4-8, Vienna, A-1080, Austria
Austria Trend Hotel MaximilianHietzinger Hauptstrasse, 16, Vienna, 1130, Austria
Hotel Raphael Vienna, a member of Radisson Individuals BoutiqueWallgasse 23, Vienna, 1060, Austria
SO/ ViennaPraterstrasse 1, Vienna, 1020, Austria
Hotel Carlton OperaSchikanedergasse 4, Vienna, 1040, Austria
Hotel MottoMariahilfer Strasse 71A, Eingang: Schadekgasse 20, Vienna, 1060, Austria
Hotel Topazz LameeLichtensteg 2-3, Vienna, 1010, Austria

You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

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's included

Included

Professional Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station

Not included

Public trasportation where useful

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Pets are not permitted in certain areas visited

Traveller requirements

Minimum 1 traveller per booking
Maximum 10 travellers per booking
Age bands: Traveler (0–120)

Languages

Guide: German, English, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off: Bookings close 18 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation: Manual
Tickets: One per booking
Local time zone: Europe/Vienna
Product code: 14244P15

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Traveller reviews

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Upper Belvedere Palace

Ringstrasse

Rathausplatz

Osterreichisches Parlament

Volksgarten

Heldenplatz

Hofburg

Goldenes Quartier Vienna

Graben and Kohlmarkt

Stephansdom