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An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour

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Vienna, Austria
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover Vienna's multi-faceted history on a 2.5-hour small-group, history walking tour with an expert scholar guide. Marvel at the city's iconic buildings and admire their prestigious history and breath-taking architecture. Admire Stephansdom, Museum Quartier, and many other iconic sites.

What's Included

  • 2.5-hour guided walk in the company of an historian guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Dorotheergasse 6
1010 Wien, Austria

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Vienna
Austria

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Secession Building (Secessionsgebaude) (pass by)

At the unique Secession building, learn of the city’s turn-of-century avant-gardism, including figures like Klimt and Mahler.
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St. Stephen's Cathedral (pass by)

See the national architectural icon of Austria: Stephansdom.
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The Hofburg (pass by)

See the Hofburg – the Habsburg’s imperial palace and the seat of power since the 13th century
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Naschmarkt (pass by)

Pass by the Viennese Naschmarkt, the colorful traditional food market where the Viennese meet to mingle and shop.
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Graben and Kohlmarkt (pass by)

Kohlmarkt and the Graben – currently one of the city’s most fashionable shopping districts, and home to such varied sights as a plague column commemorating the 17th-century outbreak of bubonic plague
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Michaelerplatz (pass by)

Our tour begins at Michaelerplatz, where the Hofburg – the Habsburg’s imperial palace and the seat of power since the 13th century – dominates the square.
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Ringstrasse (pass by)

We stroll along the Ringstraße, a grand boulevard built in the middle of the 19th century, where most of Vienna’s luxury hotels have been established within the walls of old palaces.
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Looshaus (pass by)

Clockwise from the Hofburg is the green and gray Loos House, designed by Austrian architect Adolf Loos (1870-1933).
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Maria Theresia Denkmal (pass by)

Maria-Theresien-Platz, home to the city’s largest concentration of museums.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour?

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 (CET). 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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Activity code: C-10847P25

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What's Included

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  • 2.5-hour guided walk in the company of an historian guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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