Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Vienna, Austria

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Simply the best “Introductory Tour” covering “Inner City Highlights”
"Walk Vienna with Friends" is the motto we live.
We meet our guests at their "doorstep" - at all hotels/vacation homes in town and at the city pier or main train station. This way we eliminate the hassle in finding meeting points.
Other meeting points can be arranged!
This half-day tour introduces three mayor attraction in Vienna – Belvedere Hill, the monumental parts of the Ring boulevard/Hofburg and St. Stephen’s cathedral in the heart of the city.
We introduce our efficient, simple and save public transportation system.
This Private Walking-Tour is perfect for individual travelers and small groups and can be adjusted to accommodate personal preferences.
After booking we provide planning help even beyond bookable services.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Belvedere Schlossgarten
The Belvedere View is Vienna‘s best and the and the palace is a good example for Baroque.
2. Ringstrasse
A scenic tram-ride along the “Golden Mile” of the Ring boulevard, past the Soviet Monument, Staatsoper, Mueseum Quarter to Rathausplatz.
3. Rathausplatz
Rathausplatz Rathausplatz is surrounded by city hall, university, Burgtheater and Freud’s favorite café. There in summer you’ll find the food & music film festival, before Christmas the largest of Vienna’s many Christmas markets followed by the “Ice Dream”
4. Volksgarten
The Temple of Theseus, Parliament, City Hall and Burgtheater are elements of one of the most impressive historic City Panoramas.
5. Osterreichisches Parlament
The Austrian parliament built in neo-Hellenistic style features a number of symbols waiting to be deciphered.
6. Heldenplatz
The newest of the Hofburg courtyards is dominated by two outstanding statues of horsemen and yes, the notorious “Hitler balcony”.
7. The Hofburg
For 650 years the ruler’s residence first the Dukes of Austria, then the Emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and finally the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Only the Vatican palace has more continuity!
8. Goldenes Quartier Vienna
Amidst the ubiquitous chain-shops like Prada, Chanel, Cartier, Gucci, D&G, Tiffani – the “Schwarze Kameel” is a real jewel from the early 1900ies. Here Viennese enjoy an after work get to gather – happy to pay full price!
9. Graben and Kohlmarkt
Connecting the Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral those are the most prestigious streets of the Inner City, and it shows.
10. Plague Column (Pestsaule)
Best of its kind in Central Europe, it’s a good example for the struggle of religions in the 1600 and 1700-hundreds. – Let’s unlock the story!
11. Stephansplatz
The St. Stefan-Cathedral is am marvel in itself – but, is it just a manmade rock of faith? Let’s decipher some of its massages!

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Posted By : Jeanne_W
Walter was a walking history book! We had a fantastic first time tour of Vienna and learned so much. We were so lucky to have booked him for a second day as it was just as informative and enjoyable. He truly loves his city and his cities history and we’re delighted that he shared his knowledge with us!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 11:52:44

Posted By : Mark_R
Our guide Walter was great, he was very knowledgeable and his English was excellent. I highly recommend him.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 02:21:07

Posted By : Liz_S
Vienna is a hub of history, art, museums, shopping and great food.

Our guide, Walter, covered all of the above and more. We had a 4 hour walking tour in which the rail systems was integrated in, which gave us an opportunity to cover more ground in the 4 hours.

Walter was perfect. He covered from past to current events and every aspect of the social going ons.

Take the tour, get the lay of the land. Doing this gives you a better understanding of your area you are visiting.
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Posted On : 2024-04-14 16:36:24

Posted By : Susan_H
Walter was a spectacular guide. He met me right on time outside of my apartment. He has a great knowledge of the city and we saw many hidden areas as well as all of the highlights. Great introduction to Vienna.. He has a wonderful sense of humour too… I had a great time, thank you Walter
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 13:01:47

Posted By : lul15652
Even if you have been to Vienna many times, this tour is really worthwhile.

With our guide Sabine, the three hours flew by.

The tour didn't just string together historical facts one after the other every second, but instead packaged the most important facts into entertaining stories.

This means that many points stay in your memory.

We would therefore like to thank Sabine once again!
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Posted On : 2024-03-26 15:15:23

Posted By : Gregory_S
Andrea is wonderful. We did a private over 3 hour tour and it was the best I have ever had. Andrea is very pleasant and personable, her English is excellent and her knowledge of everything Vienna is amazing. We road the train and bus and did lots of walking with her. Saw amazing buildings, churches, gardens and coffee shops. Best way ever to get to know Vienna.
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Posted On : 2024-03-24 13:10:54

Posted By : Ben_C
We only had one day in Vienna and booked this tour hoping to get a quick overview of the city. We are very glad we did. Our guide Walter was a wealth of information and had a wonderful, dry sense of humor. He really brought the history and culture of the city to life for us. He also provided tremendous perspective on Austria’s role in WWII and how its citizenry has reckoned with and reconciled their role. It really made for an interesting and thought-provoking tour for our family of four with two college-aged kids. Cannot recommend this tour more highly. It made us wish we had more time in Vienna.
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Posted On : 2024-03-22 17:38:57

Posted By : Nancy_M
Quick and easy process. Show QR code to entry agent and you’re in! All the Klimt greats! And the most famous napoleon painting.
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Posted On : 2024-03-04 16:47:24

Posted By : DavidSullivan
This tour was indeed a great introduction to Vienna. Our tour guide, Sabine, was friendly and knowledgeable. She did a great job of giving the history and modern day perspective of the city. We got some great photos, learned a lot about Vienna and appreciated the recommendations for good cafés and places to visit later in our stay!
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Posted On : 2024-02-29 07:09:01

Posted By : Victor_B
Great way to get oriented to the city and public transportation. Walter was a wealth of information.
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Posted On : 2024-02-17 14:23:04