The Heart of Vienna

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This is a 0.9mi walking tour

It takes an average of 75 mins to complete.

Vienna

Austria

$11.99

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About the Tour

Let Vienna's most fascinating stories take you into the city's rich 2000 year long history. This self-guided walking tour runs through the heart of the city, from the Vienna State Opera House to the city’s crown jewel – the Stephansdom. Along the way, you’ll experience the Viennese culture and be amazed at the incredible stories hidden in plain sight, including:

How Vienna's Ring Road came to be
The fiery origins of Stephansdom Boomer churchbell
The birth of the Cappuccino and modern Viennese Coffee Culture
The Hapsburgs' unusual burial tradition

You'll also see sights like:

Vienna State Opera House
Famous Vienna Star Walk
Hotel Sacher
Albertina Art Museum
Monument Against War and Fascism
Capuchin Church

If you've got an hour and want to see all the major historical and cultural themes that Vienna has to offer – this is the tour for you!

Music featured:

Johann Strauss II - Radetzky March
Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5
Johan Strauss II - An der schönen blauen Donau
Jingle Punks - Extinction Level Event

Tour Producer

Alex Parkhill

3 tours

Hello. I am an American Expat working in Vienna, Austria. Together with my friend and colleague Daniel Davison, we have been giving guided tours of Vienna for over 5 years. We are pleased to bring these experiences to you!

Preview Location

Location 21

North Tower

On your left is the North tower.

Lets stop here for a moment in front of it.

[2 SECOND PAUSE]

Let's go back to the Turkish siege of 1683. When the Polish king routed the Turks, the Turks left two things on the field of battle that greatly influenced Vienna's culture. ... Read More

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Major Landmarks

Vienna State Opera
Hotel Sacher Wien
Albertina
Augustinerkirche
Monument Against War and Fascism
Capuchin Church
Imperial Crypt
Neuer Markt
Donnerbrunnen
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Stephansdom Nordturm
Stephansdom Südturm
Stephansplatz

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Getting There

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Start location
Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria
Total distance

1km
Final location
Brandstätte 1, 1010 Wien, Austria
Distance back to start location

729.56m

Directions to Starting Point

Vienna State Opera House, Opernring 2, 1010 Wien, Austria

The starting point is in front of the southern face of the opera house, in between the opera house and the Ring road. You can take the U-bahn to Karlsplatz, or by street tram get off at the Kärntner Ring Oper stop. This tour is wheelchair friendly.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Directly on the tour recommended eateries include the Bitzinger Würstelstand and the Sacher Hotel Cafe. You may also want to visit inside of the Albertina Art Museum, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the Habsburg Imperial Crypt.

Best time of day

This tour can be enjoyed anytime day or night. If you would like to enter the museums or churches that we pass, be aware that some of these close at 6pm.

Precautions

The crime rate in Vienna is very low. Nevertheless, be aware of your belongings as there is always the potential for pick pockets in major European cities.

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