St. Stephen´s Cathedral The Gothic Cathedral of St. Stephen is not only the geographic but also the spiritual centre of Vienna. Countless stories and myths have grown up around its origins. Even today archaeologists are uncovering new and unknown facts about the church. During our walk you will learn much about its 400-year building history. […]
Most popular Tours There is much to discover in Vienna’s city centre. Imperial Vienna, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and many insider tips await you. All sights can be easily reached on foot. Choose from among the following tours:
Christmas in Vienna The Viennese Christmas markets will once again open their doors at the end of November. Their magical ambience and surroundings will delight visitors of all ages throughout the Christmas holiday. Experience the advent season in Vienna in front of the Vienna Rathaus (town hall), Belvedere Palace, Schönbrunn Palace, at the artisans’ market […]
Hidden corners During this walk we will guide you through the narrow, winding lanes of one of Vienna’s oldest districts: From the Greek Quarter with its medieval flair to the area of the Old University which was founded in 1365, to the Blutgasse. Here the historic houses, badly damaged in World War II, were renovated […]
Spittelberg The Vienna Spittelberg neighbourhood is located right behind MuseumsQuartier. The area is famous for its romantic alleys and charming Biedermeier-style houses. However, in times past, this neighbourhood was known as the “Mountain of Venus”, given the many small taverns where patrons could purchase more than just food and drink. Take an outdoor guided tour […]
Schoenbrunn Palace The Imperial Palace of Schoenbrunn, together with its numerous outbuildings, its extensive park, and historic zoo became a Unesco World Heritage site in 1996. The whole ensemble served as the former summer residence of the Imperial family. The history of the palace remains alive to this day, and the forty state rooms which […]
Ring Boulevard A few years ago, Vienna’s renowned Ringstrasse Ring Boulevard was celebrating a momentous date – its 150th anniversary. This ensemble in the style of Historicism, enriched with parks and monuments of outstanding personalities, is one of the largest of its kind worldwide. The “Ring” – as the Viennese call it – built on the […]
Love and desire in Vienna Stories about love and desire in Vienna are a universally intriguing and almost inexhaustible topic. Viennese have partaken in the pleasures of the flesh for centuries – sometimes in clandestine ways, sometimes openly. The so-called Hübschlerinnen (prostitutes) of the Middle Ages and the courtesans of the famous Graben street of […]
Imperial Vienna The focus of this tour is the Imperial Residence, the Hofburg. For more than 640 years the Habsburg dynasty ruled Austria, and the building of the Hofburg took nearly as long! Architectural styles from Gothic to Art Nouveau can been seen in this building complex, and they recount the history of one of […]
Coffee and Cake Since 2011, the Viennese coffee house culture has been part of the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. There is hardly a better way to relax than by enjoying a cup of “Melange,” a traditional coffee, and a slice of “Guglhupf” (Austrian cake) while reading the newspaper at a café. During this walk, we […]