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Vienna: Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights - Small Group

4.9(59 reviews)Vienna, AustriaOperated by Maria Tours Live
  • Duration2 hours
  • GroupShared · max 10
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Vienna Highlights Walking Tour with Local Tips (Small Group). A personal experience with a licensed local guide plus insider tips on where to go and what to explore. See iconic sights in the historic center and hear amazing stories that only locals know.

Explore externally Vienna’s top landmarks , including Hofburg Palace, Vienna State Opera, the Spanish Riding School, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and more.

Discover Vienna’s imperial heritage and follow in the footsteps of legendary composers like Mozart, Beethoven, and Johann Strauss. Immerse yourself in the city's renowned coffeehouse culture, where great minds gathered for inspiration.

Personal experience Small group only, max. 12 people or fewer Perfect for first-time visitors or those with limited time No hidden costs Licensed & certified guide

Our journey ends at the magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral, the symbol of Vienna.

Theire are no public toilets, water or coffee purchase option at the meeting point.

What to expect

2 hours19 stopsShared tourMax 10 travellers
  1. Maria Theresia Denkmal

    Maria Theresa Square, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    Meet your guide directly in front of the big Monument of Maria Theresia. Guide with orange sign. No water, coffee purchase option. Nearest public restroom/toilets are 5 minutes away. With a group limited to just 10 people, enjoy a more intimate experience and personalized attention from your guide, ensuring a unique tour.

  2. Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

    Maria-Theresien-Platz, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    Pass by

    The Museum of Fine Arts / Arts History Musuem developed from the art collections of the royal House of Habsburg. The collection of the picture gallery is one of the largest and most important of its kind in the world today. Among the other highlights in the Picture Gallery are its holdings of pictures by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, which are unique worldwide, as well as masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt, Raphael, Caravaggio, Velázquez and Italian Baroque painters.

  3. Naturhistorisches Museum Wien

    Burgring 7, Maria Theresien Platz, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    Pass by

    The Natural History Museum origins date back to the imperial collections of the 18th century. "Dedicated to the kingdom of nature and its exploration", the building, exhibitions and collections form a total work of art with a unique atmosphere.

  4. Ringstrasse

    Vienna, Austria

    10 minutes

    We cross the Ringstraße. The Ringstraße is a circular grand boulevard that serves as a road around the historic central part of Vienna.

  5. Burgtor

    Burgring, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    Pass by

    Palace gate. When Napoleon came along in 1809, he did serious damage to the city walls. Between 1821-1824 they built a new gate for the Hofburg, which is known as the Burgtor; it is the only remaining gate of the city’s walls.

  6. Heldenplatz

    Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutes

    Historic Heldenplatz (Heros Place), once planned as an extensive imperial forum, is dominated by the monumental equestrian statues of Prince Eugen and Archduke Karl. This spot affords the best view of the Imperial Palace as well as the adjacent Volksgarten.

  7. Hofburg

    Heldenplatz, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    Pass by

    The Imperial Palace, which until 1918 was inhabited by the imperial family houses today the office of the Federal President as well as an important congress centre and numerous art collections.

  8. The Hofburg

    Michaelerkuppel, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutes

    The imperial palace (Hofburg) was originally a castle built in the thirteenth century, which was extended to a splendid residence in accordance with the increasing power of the Habsburgs and the expansion of their realm.

  9. Pass by

    Gothic Imperial Chapel, where the Vienna Boys’ Choir performs during High Mass on Sunday, is a remnant of the Imperial Palace during the Middle Ages.

  10. Burggarten

    Josefsplatz 1, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutes

    The Hofburg Palace Gardens. The Burggarten, formerly known as the Emperor’s Garden, was created in 1819. It was constructed on top of the foundations of a former fortified compound, the Augustinerschanze.

  11. Schmetterlinghaus

    Palmenhaus Hofburg Burggarten 1, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    Pass by

    The Palm House in the Burggarten. The Butterfly House in the center of the town.

  12. Pass by

    The Graphic Art Collection of the ALBERTINA Museum offers a truly panoramic survey of art: founded in 1776 by Duke Albert of Saxe-Teschen, this collection now contains over one million drawings and prints from the late Gothic to the present. From Michelangelo and Dürer to Rembrandt and Rubens, and from Klimt and Schiele to Picasso on to Richter and Lassnig, the ALBERTINA Museum’s collection affords a rich overview of 600 years of art history. Due to their light-sensitivity, the museum’s masterpieces cannot be put on permanent display. For this reason, we show you these works in accordance with strict conservation standards as part of our special exhibitions.

  13. Wiener Staatsoper

    Opernring 2, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    One of the most famous and fascinating Opera houses in the world.

  14. Austrian National Library

    Josefsplatz 1, Vienna, 1015, Austria

    5 minutesAdmission not included

    See the Augustinerkirche and baroque State Hall of Austrian National Library. One of the most important Libraries in the world and Redoutensäle at Joseph square.

  15. Spanish Riding School

    Michaelerplatz 1, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    Stallburg. Horse Stables of the elegant white Lipizzans.

  16. St. Michael's Church

    Michaelerplatz 5, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    Pass by

    St. Michael’s Church dates back to year 1220.

  17. Graben and Kohlmarkt

    Vienna, Austria

    15 minutes

    Kohlmarkt and Graben as the most exclusive shopping miles in Vienna.

  18. Peterskirche

    Peterspl. 1, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    Pass by

    The beautiful 300 year old catholic church. Famous for its amazing classical concerts.

  19. Stephansdom

    Doktor Karl Lueger Platz, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    The heart of the city. Saint Stephans Cathedral

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

Meeting Point: 10 min before the tour, meet at the Maria Theresia Monument (look for the lady’s face on top) in the middle of Maria Theresia Square. The guide will hold a sign: CITY HIGHLIGHTS ENGLISH TOUR – SMALL GROUP – Maria

End

Tour ends next to St. Stephens Cathedral (Stephansdom). In the heart of the historic city center of Vienna.

What's included

Included

  • Small group setting with max. 12 participants
  • Vienna Welcome Tour - City Highlights Walking Tour
  • Pictures and maps for visual assistance throughout the tour
  • Local certified and professional English speaking tour guide

Not included

  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities
  • No museum entries
  • External visits only

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommend for travelers with walking disorders

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 4 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Adult (12–99)

Additional information

  • The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity is limited to 12 people or fewer
  • Please keep in mind our tour does not visit inside of any museums
  • Not suitable for People with mobility impairments Wheelchair users
  • Not suitable for use with baby strollers
  • Not allowed Luggage or large bags
  • Not allowed Audio recording
  • The tour includes stairs/steps

Languages

Guide
English

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

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Vienna
Product code
325534P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

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