Vienna: Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide Vienna : 3 Hours Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG631964-1051582
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Vienna's charm and history on a walking tour, discovering iconic landmarks like Maria-Theresien-Platz, Burgtheater, St. Michael's Church, City Hall, Kunsthistorisches Museum, and more.
Embark on a walking tour of Vienna’s highlights. Traverse the expanse of Maria-Theresien-Platz, where the twin edifices of the Natural History Museum and the Art History Museum stand sentinel, flanking the grand statue of Empress Maria Theresa, while narratives of the square's past unfold.
Follow the meandering path of Ringstrasse, once a bastion of medieval fortifications now transformed into a boulevard adorned with architectural marvels like City Hall, Parliament, Burgtheater, and Vienna State University, each a testament to Vienna's eclectic architectural heritage.
Then, enter the regal domain of Kunsthistorisches Museum, housing royal artistry within a palatial façade. Continue to the neoclassical splendor of Burgtor, once part of the old defensive walls of Vienna, and the Hofburg cultural enclave.
End your tour at Heldenplatz, a verdant expanse borne from the annals of history, and immerse yourself in the storied ambiance of St. Michael's Church, a venerable testament to Vienna's enduring legacy.
Highlights
- Feel the allure of imperial palaces and the elegance of baroque architecture
- Find yourself surrounded by several prominent landmarks on Maria-Theresien-Platz
- See the Burgtor, an arch commemorating Vienna and its allies' defeat of Napoleon
- Follow your guide to Ringstrasse, home to important architectural masterpieces
- Marvel at one of the city's oldest churches, the Romanesque St. Michael's Church
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet your guide at Babenbergerstraße 9.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
