Fall in Love with Vienna Tour in a Small Group
by LG Vienna
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This small-group walking tour of Vienna’s city center lasts three hours and includes between 4 and 18 participants. The tour begins at Mozarthaus Vienna, where the guide explains Mozart’s life and offers assistance with booking classical music concert tickets upon request. Next, the group visits the Manner Shop near Stephansdom Cathedral to see a popular wafer and candy store. The tour continues to Stephansdom, Vienna’s 11th-century cathedral, followed by the Colonna Della Peste, a baroque plague memorial ordered by Emperor Leopold II. Peterskirche, a Roman Catholic church known for its high baroque architecture, is the next stop. The group then visits Julius Meinl Am Graben coffee shop to learn about the history of Vienna’s coffee culture. St. Michael’s Church, dating back to the 12th century, is also included. The tour proceeds to the Hofburg Palace, focusing on the lives of the Habsburgs and palace history. Connected to the Hofburg, the Sisi Museum provides insight into Empress Elisabeth’s life. Heldenplatz, the entrance to the Winter Palace and home to several museums and the palace ballroom, is explored next. The group then visits Volksgarten, known as the Garden of the 1000 Roses, including a Greek-style temple reflecting the Habsburgs’ admiration for Greece. The Pallas-Athene-Brunnen fountain in front of the Austrian Parliament is shown with an explanation of its symbolism. The tour passes Rathaus (City Hall), known for its new-gothic architecture and hosting Vienna’s largest Christmas market in December. Burgtheater, a 17th-century royal theater, is included, as well as Freud’s favorite coffee house. The route continues past Beethoven Pasqualatihaus, now a museum, and Schottenkirche, a 13th-century church and monastery. Palais Ferstel offers a chance to admire architecture and visit shops and cafes. The tour includes a stop at Vienna’s most famous historic coffee house. A visit follows to the favorite cake shop of Empress Elisabeth near the Winter Palace, known for chocolates and cakes. The Spanish Riding School is featured with information on its history and horses. Augustinerkirche, housing a chapel with the hearts of Austrian emperors and empresses, is next. Albertinaplatz, the last part of the Winter Palace with the Albertina museum, a Jewish community memorial, and the tourist information office, is included. The birthplace of the Sacher cake is visited, with the story behind the original cake explained. The tour ends by passing the Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna’s opera house built in 1869 on Ring street. From January to November, the tour includes a 30-minute break at a traditional Viennese coffee house. In December, the break takes place at the largest Christmas market in front of Vienna City Hall. Participants receive a printed Vienna city map and an information package with practical tips on museums, venues, restaurants, and coffee shops. Entrance fees to museums are not included. The guide can assist with booking classical music concert tickets upon request. The tour highlights the attractions and stories that inspire affection for Vienna, encouraging participants to fall in love with the city through its history, architecture, and traditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mozarthaus Vienna
The tour visits the former residence of Mozart in Vienna, where guests learn about his life in the city. The guide can assist with booking concert tickets at Vienna's main concert halls upon request.
5 min
Manner Shop
Participants see the central outlet of the Manner Shop near Saint Stephen's Cathedral, known for its Neapolitan-style wafers and a variety of candies.
Stephansdom
The group visits Saint Stephen's Cathedral, an 11th-century church that is one of Vienna's primary landmarks.
5 min
Colonna Della Peste (Pestsaule)
The tour stops at the high baroque plague memorial commissioned by Emperor Leopold II to thank God for ending the epidemic in Vienna.
5 min
Peterskirche
The guide shows the Roman Catholic church rebuilt after the 16th century, noted for its high baroque architecture and art gallery-like interior.
5 min
Julius Meinl Am Graben
Participants learn about the history of Vienna's coffee culture while visiting the Julius Meinl coffee shop on Kohlmarkt street, a central and upscale shopping area.
St. Michael's Church
The group views St. Michael's Church, dating back to the 12th century.
The Hofburg
The tour includes a detailed look at parts of The Hofburg Palace where Empress Elisabeth, Franz, and Maria-Theresa lived, including stories about the Habsburg dynasty and palace life during their 700-year rule.
10 min
Sisi Museum
Visitors see the museum dedicated to Empress Elisabeth, connected to the Emperor's Apartments, with the guide narrating her story.
10 min
Heldenplatz
The group visits Heldenplatz, the entrance square to the Winter Palace, surrounded by six museums and the palace's largest ballroom.
10 min
Volksgarten
The tour stops at the Volksgarten, created in 1821 and known as the "Garden of 1000 Roses," where the guide explains its significance.
10 min
Greek Style Temple in Volksgarten
Participants see a Greek-style temple within Volksgarten, symbolizing the Habsburg emperors' admiration for Greece.
Pallas-Athene-Brunnen
The group views the fountain of Pallas Athena in front of the Austrian Parliament, with explanations about the goddess and the symbols she holds.
5 min
Rathaus
The tour includes a presentation of Vienna’s city hall, notable for its new-gothic architecture and its role as a venue for festivals and the largest Christmas market.
Burgtheater
Visitors see the Royal Theater built in the 17th century by Empress Maria Theresa.
5 min
Sigmund Freud's Favorite Coffee House
The tour passes by the coffee house favored by the psychologist Sigmund Freud.
5 min
Beethoven Pasqualatihaus
Participants pass the residence of composer Beethoven, now a museum.
5 min
Schottenkirche
The group visits the 13th-century Schottenkirche, a church, monastery, and museum representing Vienna’s early churches.
5 min
Palais Ferstel
Visitors walk through Palais Ferstel, noted for its architecture, shops, coffee houses, and a fountain in the passage.
5 min
Historic Coffee House in Palais
The tour includes a stop at Vienna's most famous coffee house located in a historic palais.
5 min
Empress Elisabeth's Favorite Cake Shop
The group visits a cake shop near the Winter Palace known for chocolates, pancakes, and cakes, favored by Empress Elisabeth.
10 min
Spanish Riding School
The guide explains the tradition of the Spanish Riding School, its origins with Emperor Maximilian, and the training of its four-horse teams.
10 min
Augustinerkirche
The tour visits this church where a small chapel holds 50 hearts of Austrian emperors and empresses, preserved since the 17th century.
5 min
Albertinaplatz
The group sees the last part of the Winter Palace with the Albertina museum, a Jewish community memorial, and Vienna's central tourist information office.
10 min
Sacher Cake Birthplace
Participants learn about the origin of the Sacher cake and visit the place where the original is made and served.
5 min
+ 1 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
In front of the entrance of Mozart House and Museum.
End point
This tour ends at Ringstrasse in front of the Viennese Opera house.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Fall in Love with Vienna Tour in a Small Group
by LG Vienna
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€120Overview
This small-group walking tour of Vienna’s city center lasts three hours and includes between 4 and 18 participants. The tour begins at Mozarthaus Vienna, where the guide explains Mozart’s life and offers assistance with booking classical music concert tickets upon request. Next, the group visits the Manner Shop near Stephansdom Cathedral to see a popular wafer and candy store. The tour continues to Stephansdom, Vienna’s 11th-century cathedral, followed by the Colonna Della Peste, a baroque plague memorial ordered by Emperor Leopold II. Peterskirche, a Roman Catholic church known for its high baroque architecture, is the next stop. The group then visits Julius Meinl Am Graben coffee shop to learn about the history of Vienna’s coffee culture. St. Michael’s Church, dating back to the 12th century, is also included. The tour proceeds to the Hofburg Palace, focusing on the lives of the Habsburgs and palace history. Connected to the Hofburg, the Sisi Museum provides insight into Empress Elisabeth’s life. Heldenplatz, the entrance to the Winter Palace and home to several museums and the palace ballroom, is explored next. The group then visits Volksgarten, known as the Garden of the 1000 Roses, including a Greek-style temple reflecting the Habsburgs’ admiration for Greece. The Pallas-Athene-Brunnen fountain in front of the Austrian Parliament is shown with an explanation of its symbolism. The tour passes Rathaus (City Hall), known for its new-gothic architecture and hosting Vienna’s largest Christmas market in December. Burgtheater, a 17th-century royal theater, is included, as well as Freud’s favorite coffee house. The route continues past Beethoven Pasqualatihaus, now a museum, and Schottenkirche, a 13th-century church and monastery. Palais Ferstel offers a chance to admire architecture and visit shops and cafes. The tour includes a stop at Vienna’s most famous historic coffee house. A visit follows to the favorite cake shop of Empress Elisabeth near the Winter Palace, known for chocolates and cakes. The Spanish Riding School is featured with information on its history and horses. Augustinerkirche, housing a chapel with the hearts of Austrian emperors and empresses, is next. Albertinaplatz, the last part of the Winter Palace with the Albertina museum, a Jewish community memorial, and the tourist information office, is included. The birthplace of the Sacher cake is visited, with the story behind the original cake explained. The tour ends by passing the Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna’s opera house built in 1869 on Ring street. From January to November, the tour includes a 30-minute break at a traditional Viennese coffee house. In December, the break takes place at the largest Christmas market in front of Vienna City Hall. Participants receive a printed Vienna city map and an information package with practical tips on museums, venues, restaurants, and coffee shops. Entrance fees to museums are not included. The guide can assist with booking classical music concert tickets upon request. The tour highlights the attractions and stories that inspire affection for Vienna, encouraging participants to fall in love with the city through its history, architecture, and traditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mozarthaus Vienna
The tour visits the former residence of Mozart in Vienna, where guests learn about his life in the city. The guide can assist with booking concert tickets at Vienna's main concert halls upon request.
5 min
Manner Shop
Participants see the central outlet of the Manner Shop near Saint Stephen's Cathedral, known for its Neapolitan-style wafers and a variety of candies.
Stephansdom
The group visits Saint Stephen's Cathedral, an 11th-century church that is one of Vienna's primary landmarks.
5 min
Colonna Della Peste (Pestsaule)
The tour stops at the high baroque plague memorial commissioned by Emperor Leopold II to thank God for ending the epidemic in Vienna.
5 min
Peterskirche
The guide shows the Roman Catholic church rebuilt after the 16th century, noted for its high baroque architecture and art gallery-like interior.
5 min
Julius Meinl Am Graben
Participants learn about the history of Vienna's coffee culture while visiting the Julius Meinl coffee shop on Kohlmarkt street, a central and upscale shopping area.
St. Michael's Church
The group views St. Michael's Church, dating back to the 12th century.
The Hofburg
The tour includes a detailed look at parts of The Hofburg Palace where Empress Elisabeth, Franz, and Maria-Theresa lived, including stories about the Habsburg dynasty and palace life during their 700-year rule.
10 min
Sisi Museum
Visitors see the museum dedicated to Empress Elisabeth, connected to the Emperor's Apartments, with the guide narrating her story.
10 min
Heldenplatz
The group visits Heldenplatz, the entrance square to the Winter Palace, surrounded by six museums and the palace's largest ballroom.
10 min
Volksgarten
The tour stops at the Volksgarten, created in 1821 and known as the "Garden of 1000 Roses," where the guide explains its significance.
10 min
Greek Style Temple in Volksgarten
Participants see a Greek-style temple within Volksgarten, symbolizing the Habsburg emperors' admiration for Greece.
Pallas-Athene-Brunnen
The group views the fountain of Pallas Athena in front of the Austrian Parliament, with explanations about the goddess and the symbols she holds.
5 min
Rathaus
The tour includes a presentation of Vienna’s city hall, notable for its new-gothic architecture and its role as a venue for festivals and the largest Christmas market.
Burgtheater
Visitors see the Royal Theater built in the 17th century by Empress Maria Theresa.
5 min
Sigmund Freud's Favorite Coffee House
The tour passes by the coffee house favored by the psychologist Sigmund Freud.
5 min
Beethoven Pasqualatihaus
Participants pass the residence of composer Beethoven, now a museum.
5 min
Schottenkirche
The group visits the 13th-century Schottenkirche, a church, monastery, and museum representing Vienna’s early churches.
5 min
Palais Ferstel
Visitors walk through Palais Ferstel, noted for its architecture, shops, coffee houses, and a fountain in the passage.
5 min
Historic Coffee House in Palais
The tour includes a stop at Vienna's most famous coffee house located in a historic palais.
5 min
Empress Elisabeth's Favorite Cake Shop
The group visits a cake shop near the Winter Palace known for chocolates, pancakes, and cakes, favored by Empress Elisabeth.
10 min
Spanish Riding School
The guide explains the tradition of the Spanish Riding School, its origins with Emperor Maximilian, and the training of its four-horse teams.
10 min
Augustinerkirche
The tour visits this church where a small chapel holds 50 hearts of Austrian emperors and empresses, preserved since the 17th century.
5 min
Albertinaplatz
The group sees the last part of the Winter Palace with the Albertina museum, a Jewish community memorial, and Vienna's central tourist information office.
10 min
Sacher Cake Birthplace
Participants learn about the origin of the Sacher cake and visit the place where the original is made and served.
5 min
+ 1 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
In front of the entrance of Mozart House and Museum.
End point
This tour ends at Ringstrasse in front of the Viennese Opera house.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.