Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers

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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Jardines de Belvedere, Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, Vienna 1030 Austria

The Belvedere View is Vienna‘s best and the and the palace is a good example for Baroque.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Ringstrasse, Vienna Austria

A scenic tram-ride along the “Golden Mile” of the Ring boulevard, past the Soviet Monument, Staatsoper, Mueseum Quarter to Rathausplatz.

Stop At: Rathausplatz, Vienna Austria

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”


Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Volksgarten, Burgring 1, Vienna 1010 Austria

The Temple of Theseus, Parliament, City Hall and Burgtheater are elements of one of the most impressive historic City Panoramas.

Stop At: Osterreichisches Parlament, Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring 3, Vienna 1010 Austria

The Austrian parliament built in neo-Hellenistic style features a number of symbols waiting to be deciphered.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Heldenplatz, Volksgarten Hofburg Palace, Vienna 1010 Austria

The newest of the Hofburg courtyards is dominated by two outstanding statues of horsemen and yes, the notorious “Hitler balcony”.

Pass By: The Hofburg, Michaelerkuppel, Vienna 1010 Austria

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!

Pass By: Goldenes Quartier Vienna, Vienna 1010 Austria

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!

Pass By: Graben and Kohlmarkt, Vienna Austria

Connecting the Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral those are the most prestigious streets of the Inner City, and it shows.

Pass By: Plague Column (Pestsaule), Graben 26, Vienna 1010 Austria

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!

Stop At: Stephansplatz, Vienna 1010 Austria

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!

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We meet our guests at the "doorstep" - at all hotels/vacation homes in town and at the city pier “Handelskai 265”.

Other meeting points can be arranged!


Ports

• Reichsbruecke, Handelskai 265, 1020 Vienna

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station

Not Included

• Public trasportation where useful

Facilities