Vienna Old Town Highlights Walking Tours
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Discover Vienna’s rich history and stunning architecture with our Vienna: Old Town Highlights Private or Group Walking Tour. Whether you prefer a quick overview or an in-depth exploration, there’s a tour option tailored to your interests.
Stroll through the heart of Vienna’s Old Town, marvel at iconic landmarks like St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace, and learn fascinating stories about the city’s imperial past from a knowledgeable guide. For those wanting a deeper experience, select tours that include inside visits to St. Peter’s Church, the Imperial Treasury, and the Sisi Museum in Hofburg Palace.
Enjoy the flexibility of private tours with personalized attention or join a lively group tour in your preferred language. All tours include skip-the-line access to key attractions, ensuring you spend more time exploring and less time waiting.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duration of the tour?
Tours range from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the option you choose.
Are the tours suitable for all ages?
Yes, the tours are designed for children aged 0-17 and adults up to 399. They are accessible for wheelchair users and infants in strollers.
What languages are available for the guided tours?
Guides speak multiple languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, Polish, Croatian, and Arabic.
Are the tours private or group experiences?
You can choose a private tour for a more personalized experience or join a group tour with up to 15 participants.
What is included in the tour?
All tours include a licensed guide, skip-the-line tickets to major attractions (like the Imperial Treasury and Hofburg Palace, depending on the tour), and hotel pickup within the Old Town area for private tours.
Can I cancel the booking if my plans change?
Yes, you can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour for a full refund.
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Duration 2 hours – 6 hours
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Live tour guide
Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, CMN, Japanese, English, HR, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Free entry to St. Peter’s Church (for 3, 4, 6-hour private tours only)
- Sightseeing in Vienna Old Town (2-hour private or group tour)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Imperial Treasury (for 4 and 6-hour private tours only)
- Hotel pickup within Old Town (private tours only)
- Guided walking tour of Vienna’s Old Town highlights
- Skip-the-line tickets to Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments in Hofburg Palace (6-hour private tour)
- Licensed guide fluent in your chosen language
Not included
- Entry to St. Peter’s Church (for 2-hour tour)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Imperial Treasury (for 2 and 3-hour tours)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments (for 2, 3, and 4-hour tours)
- Hotel pickup outside the Old Town area
Itinerary
A comprehensive walking tour exploring Vienna’s historic Old Town, including key landmarks, royal palaces, and cultural sites, with options for inside visits and skip-the-line access.
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Meet your guide
Gather in front of Demel Vienna cafe at Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Wien. The staff is not informed about the tour, so please do not enter the restaurant.
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Explore Vienna’s highlights
Walk through the courtyards of Hofburg Palace, learn about Sisi and the Habsburgs, and admire St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna Opera House, and other iconic sights. Your guide shares stories about Vienna’s imperial past.
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Visit St. Peter’s Church (optional extension)
For the 3-hour tour, enter this beautiful Baroque church to see its gilded interiors and frescoes. The extended tour also includes the Rathaus, University, and Burgtheater.
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Skip-the-line Imperial Treasury
Gain exclusive access to see priceless relics like the Imperial Crown and Holy Lance. Pass by Wiener Minoritenkirche on the way.
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Imperial Apartments & Sisi Museum
Tour the luxurious rooms and learn about Empress Elisabeth’s life through personal artifacts and opulent decor.
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Discover Vienna’s Old Town
Join a group or private guide to explore landmarks like the State Opera, Hofburg Palace, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. This part offers a lively, engaging experience.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the designated starting point in Vienna’s Old Town.
Meet the guide in front of Demel Vienna cafe at Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Wien. Please do not enter the restaurant, as it’s only a meeting point.
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Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled 24 hours or more before the tour
- No refund if canceled within 24 hours of the tour
Instant confirmation
Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $193.19 per person
- Free cancellation
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