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Vienna: Old Town Highlights Private or Group Walking Tour

4.817 reviews

  • 2–6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 12 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests. 2H: Old Town Highlights (Private Tour) Enjoy guided walking tour of Vienna's Old Town, see its highlights such as St. Stephen's Cathedral & Hofburg Palace (outside only) 3H: Old Town & St. Peter's Church Book extended guided walking tour of Vienna's Old Town, see its highlights such as St. Stephen's Cathedral & enter St. Peter Church. 4H; Old Town, St. Peter's Church & Imperial Treasury Book 4H tour to explore Vienna's Old Town, enter the Imperial Treasury & St. Peter Church & see St. Stephen's Cathedral. 6H: Old Town, St. Peter's Church, Treasury & Hofburg Spend half a day exploring Vienna's Old Town & visit the Sisi Museum & Imperial Apartments in Hofburg Palace, the Imperial Treasury & St. Peter Church. 2H Group Tour in Italian/English Discover the history and highlights of Vienna: explore the Old Town, visit St. Peter's Church and see St. Stephen's Cathedral, State Opera Hofburg Palace & more.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Free entry to St. Peter’s Church (3, 4, 6-hour private tours only)
  • Sightseeing in Vienna Old Town (2-hour private or group tour option)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Imperial Treasury (4 and 6-hour private tours only)
  • Pickup from hotel / accommodation (private tours only, limited to Old Town area)
  • Walking tour of Vienna Old Town Highlights
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments in Hofburg Palace (6h private tour )
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
  • - (tour type and number of attractions depends on the selected option)

What's not

  • Free entry to St. Peter’s Church (in 2-hour tour)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Imperial Treasury (in 2 and 3-hour tours)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments in Hofburg Palace (in 2, 3 &4H tours)
  • Pickup from hotel / accommodation located outside the Old Town

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide in front of Demel Vienna cafe; Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Wien, Austria. Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

    10 min

  2. Explore Vienna’s highlights, starting with the courtyards of the grand Hofburg Palace. As you walk, your guide will share intriguing stories about Sisi, the Habsburg dynasty, and the city’s role in the Holy Roman Empire. Admire the stunning Gothic architecture of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Austria’s most iconic landmark. See the ornate Column of Pest, the elegant Albertina Palace, and the world-famous Vienna Opera House, where Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms once performed.

    50 min

  3. Choose a 3-hour private tour to visit St. Peter’s Church, a true Baroque masterpiece. Step inside to marvel at its richly decorated interior, from gilded stuccoes to breathtaking frescoes. This extended tour also takes you past the striking Rathaus (Old Town Hall), the historic Vienna University, and the grand Burgtheater, deepening your understanding of the city's rich cultural and academic traditions.

    1 h

  4. private tour for exclusive skip-the-line access to the Imperial Treasury (Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien), home to the priceless relics of the Holy Roman Empire. See the magnificent Imperial Crown, the legendary Holy Lance, and the prestigious Order of the Golden Fleece. Along the way, pass the impressive Wiener Minoritenkirche, a Gothic church with a remarkable Italian mosaic.

    1 hAdmission included

  5. Explore the lavish Imperial Apartments and the Sisi Museum, where personal artifacts and opulent rooms reveal the true story of Empress Elisabeth. Walk through exquisitely decorated halls adorned with chandeliers, antique furniture, and stunning Bohemian crystal. This in-depth tour offers an unforgettable journey through Vienna’s imperial past.

    1 hAdmission included

  6. Explore Vienna’s Old Town with a Licensed Guide and other like-minded tourists. Our group tours are a fun and affordable way to discover the city’s highlights without compromising on a quality of experience. From the prestigious Vienna State Opera, through the imperial Hofburg Palace, to the majestic St Stephen’s Cathedral - immerse yourself in history and heritage! Reserve your spot today!

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Meet the guide in front of Demel Vienna cafe; Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Wien, Austria. Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Rosotravel - Vienna Tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

How it compares in Vienna

  • Its from-price is 18% below the median of the 1219 experiences we list in Vienna.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 255 of 1219.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Vienna

Vienna is Austria's elegant capital on the Danube, a city of imperial palaces, grand coffeehouses and a musical heritage known the world over.

The Ringstrasse circles the old centre with monumental buildings: the State Opera, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. Inside the ring, St Stephen's Cathedral, with its patterned tile roof, rises above lanes of shops and cafés, and the Hofburg palace complex holds the imperial apartments, the Spanish Riding School and a museum devoted to Empress Elisabeth.

Top-ranked sights in Vienna: Hofburg Imperial Palace (Hofburg Wien) , Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn), Rathaus.

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