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Vienna: Meet Beethoven Life Private Guided Walking Tour

5.0(5 reviews)Vienna, AustriaOperated by Rosotravel - Vienna Tours
  • Duration3 hours – 5 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesArabic, German, Russian
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Austria is known around the world for many reasons, surely one of them is Beethoven’s music. This outstanding musician was especially related with Vienna. Here he developed himself and brought value to local culture and died. Follow his trail with private guide.

Highlights: - Find out true history of outstanding Vienna musician - Ludwig van Beethoven - Step inside Beethoven Pasqualatihaus where he lived and invented the most recognizable symphonies - Marvel at Secession building, Beethoven Statue and Theater an der Wien - Experience amazing concert of classical music with some of Beethoven songs - Enjoy a private tour only with your family and friends in vibes of classical music

There is no need to be a fan of Beethoven, but there is need to get familiar with his history if you visit Vienna. Here he invented symphonies which gave him a world-known fame! Collect all points on Vienna map related with him, see magnificent buildings and sights

What to expect

3 hours – 5 hours17 stopsPrivate tour
  1. Secession Building (Secessionsgebaude)

    Friedrichstrasse 12, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    Here you will meet the guide, simply find your name on a holding card and start your sightseeing tour.The golden dome of the Secession building is definitely what will amazed you, also with combination of white colours. Find out how it is related with Beethoven from your guide.

  2. Historic Center of Vienna

    Vienna, 1010, Austria

    1 hour

    Explore the huge and fascinating historic centre of Vienna with great commentary from your private 5-Stars guide. Find out interesting facts related with Beethoven. Admire its rich and beautiful architecture, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.

  3. Beethoven Statue

    Beethovenplatz, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    25 minutes

    A bronze statue of the great composer Beethoven in his very own public square, called the Beethovenplatz. It’s like a meeting with him!

  4. Wiener Staatsoper

    Opernring 2, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutes

    It’s a prime for Vienna, especially that for years Vienna is famous for its musicians. Look at the place where most of them had the finest music performance!

  5. Albertina

    Albertinaplatz 1, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutes

    Look at the building of Albertina with a fantastic horse-rider statue on top of it. Albertina houses one of the most important art collections of the world, like masterpieces by Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Duerer, Rembrandt etc.

  6. Theatermuseum

    Lobkowitzplatz 2, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    Look at the building of Theatermuseum where Beethoven conducted a private Viennese premiere of his 3rd Symphony "Eroica".

  7. 10 minutesAdmission not included

    Pass the magnificent Hofburg Palace, already from the outside it delights its size, architecture and of course history. In this tour only from outside. Possible to enter in our other tours.

  8. Volksgarten

    Vienna, 1010, Austria

    25 minutes

    During your Old Town walking tour you can always take relaxing moments, this place is perfect for this as it’s a bit quiet and peaceful park full of green colours and rose garden.

  9. Burgtheater

    Universitatsring 2, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    Nextly see Burgtheater and enjoy its amazingly detailed exterior. It is one of those great civic buildings and architecture on the Ringstrasse.

  10. Rathaus

    Friedrich-Schmidt-Platz 1, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutes

    Be amazed by massive municipal buildings built using some 30 million bricks! It's a monumental and very impressive town hall.

  11. Rathausplatz

    Vienna, 1010, Austria

    Pass by

    Walk around the square where you will see marvelous Rathaus, but also in close vicinity is fantastic Austrian Parliament Building and University of Vienna.

  12. Ringstrasse

    Vienna, Austria

    10 minutes

    Ringstrasse is one of the more important streets which make Vienna alive, from Opera to Rathaus you will see multiple sights and there are some fascinating facts about them.

  13. Beethoven Pasqualatihaus

    Moelker Bastei 8, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Visit authentic residence where Beethoven was living, also a part of the remains of the old city fortifications. It presents an interesting collection of his notes, piano, photos and paintings. Find out what stories stand behind his most known “Fur Elise” or “Fidelio”.

  14. Stephansplatz

    Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutes

    The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there. It's interesting mix of new and old architectural styles and a wonderful place to simply hang out and watch the world pass by.

  15. St. Stephen's Cathedral

    Stephansplatz 3, Vienna, 1010, Austria

    10 minutes

    The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there. It’s Austria's most prominent national symbol and one of the highest cathedrals in Europe.

  16. Karlsplatz

    Vienna, 1040, Austria

    10 minutes

    The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there.

  17. Karlskirche

    Karlsplatz 10, Vienna, 1040, Austria

    10 minutesAdmission not included

    The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there.

Pickup & meeting point

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

Start

in front of Secession building, Friedrichstraße 12, 1010 Wien, Austria

End / drop-off

in front of Secession building, Friedrichstraße 12, 1010 Wien, Austria

Redemption

Know before you go: • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information • Concerts of classical music take place in multiple venues in Vienna Old Town. Depends on size of the group, day, time and availability it may changed with consider about your best experience always. Concert is separated attraction in the evening and starts usually between 5:30-8 pm, please ensure you are on time. Exact time of concert is on your concert ticket attached in e-mail.

What's included

Included

  • Entrance ticket to Beethoven Pasqualatihaus
  • Private walking tour in Vienna about Beethoven’s life led by licensed guide
  • Sightseeing of places related with Beethoven
  • Ticket for concert of Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss or Schubert’s music (in extended option)

Not included

  • Entrance fee to step inside Secession (optional 4,5 - 9,5 EUR)

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Adult (0–99)

Additional information

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
  • Concerts of classical music take place in multiple venues in Vienna Old Town. Depends on size of the group, day, time and availability it may changed with consider about your best experience always. Concert is separated attraction in the evening and starts usually between 5:30-8 pm, please ensure you are on time. Exact time of concert is on your concert ticket attached in e-mail.

Languages

Guide
Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, CMN, Japanese, English, HR, Italian, French, 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 10 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Vienna
Product code
265552P19

What you'll be asked when booking

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Traveller reviews

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  • 55

Ratings aggregated from Viator (4) and Tripadvisor (1).

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