Vienna: Private Central Cemetery and Church Walking Tour
ID: GYG408966-760453
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the history of Vienna's most important burial site on a private walking tour of the Vienna Central Cemetery. See graves of celebrities and enjoy a tour of the art nouveau church.
The Vienna Central Cemetery - the most significant burial place in Vienna. From what was initially a much criticized cemetery, today it is one of the most beautiful and splendid cemeteries in Vienna.
As the old saying goes, everyone is equal in death. On Vienna's Central Cemetery, this probably only applies to the area below the earth. Splendor and glory, reputation and prosperity are impressively documented beyond lifetime. See monumental tombs of many famous people.
Numerous tombs and memorials were erected in the Vienna Central Cemetery for eternal remembrance and as a warning reminder of senseless death. See the graves for the victims of the Ringtheater fire in 1881 and the graves for the Soviet soldiers who died in the Battle of Vienna in 1945.
At a dominant position, almost in the center, is the magnificent cemetery church in Viennese Art Nouveau. During a guided tour of the church, you will learn about the exciting architecutural history.
At the end of the private tour at the Vienna Central Cemetery you will see the forest cemetery. The modern burial has arrived in our society.
Highlights
- Look forward to a morbid encounter with Viennese death.
- Explore on a private guided tour the second largest cemetery in Europe.
- Hear exciting stories from the realm of the dead between past and present.
- See a structure work, that rules the entire Central Cemetery.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The exact meeting point for the tour is the 2nd gate of the Vienna Central Cemetery (2. Tor Wiener Zentralfriedhof). The guide is on the left after the main entrance by the large board with a map of the cemetery.
The Vienna city guide has an Austria Guide logo.
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.