Vienna: Ghosts and Legends 2-Hour Walking Tour by Night Public Tour in English
ID: GYG41067-52332
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the scariest places in the center of Vienna on this 2-hour walking tour by night. Learn more about the historical background, myths, legends, and true stories of the city, and see many of the famous sights including Hofburg Palace and Neuer Markt.
Enjoy a tour of Vienna by night, when the tourist crowds have died down, and discover mysterious stories hidden behind every corner of the city. Walk in the footsteps of ancient legends and modern myths, and see the city from a different perspective. Discover the background of various myths, but consider this: behind every story is a nugget of truth. You may even find some answers to questions that come up along the way.
Find out whether witches or even vampires wreaked havoc in the city, learn about the role Vienna played in the beginning of the “Dracula” novel, and discover which buildings in the city are the most haunted.
The walking tour takes you along the walls of the Hofburg Palace past the Augustinian Church. You’ll then visit the Neuer Markt, where you’ll hear numerous scary and strange stories. You’ll then continue on through the Blutgasse district, one of the oldest parts of the city center. At the end of the tour you’ll see the legendary St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Highlights
- Visit the most haunted locations in the center of Vienna
- Hear creepy historical stories about the city
- Learn more about real historical criminal cases
- Discover Vienna's "Count Dracula"
- See the Hofburg Palace, Augustinian Church, the Neuer Markt, and many other sights
- Explore the Blutgasse district and see St. Stephen's Cathedral
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months
Hofburg Palace: Inner Castle Court, in front of the Swiss Gate (gateway to the treasury chamber)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
