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Vienna: Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights - Small Group

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Overview

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's Included

  • Small group setting with max. 12 participants
  • Vienna Welcome Tour - City Highlights Walking Tour
  • Pictures and maps for visual assistance throughout the tour
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities
  • No museum entries
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Maria-Theresien-Platz
1010 Wien, Austria

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Stephansplatz 3
1010 Wien, Austria

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

What To Expect

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Maria Theresia Denkmal

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna (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.
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Museum of Natural History Vienna (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.
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Ringstrasse

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

Burgtor (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.
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Heldenplatz

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

New Hofburg Palace (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.
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The Hofburg

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Wiener Hofburgkapelle / Wiener Hofmusikkapelle (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.
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Burggarten

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Schmetterlinghaus (pass by)

The Palm House in the Burggarten. The Butterfly House in the center of the town.
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Albertinaplatz (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.
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Wiener Staatsoper

One of the most famous and fascinating Opera houses in the world.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Spanish Riding School

Stallburg. Horse Stables of the elegant white Lipizzans.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Michael's Church (pass by)

St. Michael’s Church dates back to year 1220.
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Graben and Kohlmarkt

Kohlmarkt and Graben as the most exclusive shopping miles in Vienna.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Peterskirche (pass by)

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

The heart of the city. Saint Stephans Cathedral
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vienna: Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights – Small Group?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vienna: Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights – Small Group?
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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 (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is 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.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and Drink.
  • Gratuities.
  • No museum entries.
  • External visits only.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Vienna: Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights - Small Group is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommend for travelers with walking disorders
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vienna: Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights – Small Group will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

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

Additional Info

Activity name

  • 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
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommend for travelers with walking disorders
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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