Overview

This 2.5-hour small-group walking tour offers an introduction to Vienna’s key historic and architectural sites. The tour begins at Michaelerplatz, dominated by the Hofburg, the Habsburg imperial palace and seat of power since the 13th century. From there, the group walks along the Ringstraße, a grand 19th-century boulevard lined with luxury hotels and historic buildings. The route includes a visit to the Secession Building, where participants learn about Vienna’s turn-of-the-century avant-garde artists such as Gustav Klimt and Gustav Mahler. The tour continues to St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom), Austria’s national architectural icon. The walk then passes through the Naschmarkt, a traditional food market and social meeting place for locals. Participants also walk along the fashionable shopping streets of Graben and Kohlmarkt, which feature landmarks including the plague column commemorating the 17th-century bubonic plague outbreak. Other highlights include the Looshaus, designed by architect Adolf Loos, and Maria-Theresien-Platz, known for its dense cluster of museums. The tour is limited to six participants and includes the services of a historian guide. Food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included.

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• Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

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