Small-Group History Walking Tour in Vienna: The City of Many Pasts

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Wien, Austria

Small-Group History Walking Tour in Vienna: The City of Many Pasts

From $92.02

Price varies by group size

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3 hours (Approx.)

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Offered in: English

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Go deep into Vienna’s rich history on a 3-hour, small-group walking tour with an expert guide. Start your tour in the former seat of the Habsburg Empire, and hear about the city’s kings, queens and revolutionaries. Spot architectural and historic landmarks as you explore a pair of vibrant shopping districts. Learn about Habsburg religion and ritual at a trio of extraordinary churches, and see traces left by waves of invading forces from Ottomans to Nazis. Take in Vienna’s highlights and enjoy unique historic insights on the capital city.

3-hour, small-group history tour of Vienna
Explore the city with an expert guide
Visit important landmarks and overlooked sites
Hear stories about Austria's diverse past
Great overview and orientation of the city
Small-group tour ensures a personal experience

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From $92.02

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What's Included

3-hour guided walk in the company of an historian guide

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Wien, Austria

Departure Point: Café Demel The famous pastry shop and chocolaterie established in 1786 Address: Café Demel Kohlmarkt 14, 1010 Vienna The famous pastry shop and chocolaterie established in 1786 Dates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday

Return Details

Vienna, Austria

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
OPERATED BY Insight Cities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the maximum group size during Small-Group History Walking Tour in Vienna: The City of Many Pasts?

A:This activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers.

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Best Vienna tour you can take

Ann_P

, Aug 2021

I ended up being the only person on the tour with Annelie Pichler. It was AMAZING. I can't speak highly enough of my time with her. I recommend everyone take her tour. It's one of the most enjoyable ones I've gone on. She is incredibly knowledgeable, great personality, and took me to the famous and secret places in Vienna. Definitely take this tour.

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Response from Host , Sep 2021

Thanks so much for the wonderful review. We're really proud of Annelie's touring along with all her colleagues in Vienna and in our other cities. We hope to see you again on Insight Cities tours in Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Berlin, Salzburg or on our expanding selection of live stream tours! Thanks again.

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Walking through History in Vienna

Lisa L

, Dec 2019

My husband and I enjoyed learning about the history of this beautiful city during this walking tour. Our guide, IIse, was extremely knowledgeable, personable, professional, and spoke excellent EnglishWe highly recommend this tour!

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Wonderful!!!

isobelmitchell

, Dec 2019

Ilse was a fantastic guide who shared so much knowledge with us about the History of Vienna, especially what we were interested in. Having a smaller group tour is definitely recommendable!

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Great

re_nunes_o

, Jul 2019

Fantastic tour! Historical, great way to start in Vienna! The Guide Angelika was amazing! Brilliant!

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We leant all about the Hapsburg...

Claire T

, Nov 2017

We leant all about the Hapsburg dynasty and their affect on Austria over the 700 years of rule. Saw the various palaces they lived in from the outside and visited prominent churches.

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Ilse is a fantastic guide, her...

ELENA F

, Oct 2017

Ilse is a fantastic guide, her strong academics and interpersonal skills makes the tour an unforgettable experience. We recommend to do it at the beginning of your stay. She will give you a lot of relevant advice

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One of the best tour I had. Full of...

Patty

, Aug 2017

One of the best tour I had. Full of information, from someone who knows what's he is talking about. A must do.

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I did my tour with Ilse and she was...

Sankalpa G

, Jan 2017

I did my tour with Ilse and she was brilliant. Informative, interesting and friendly. It is a good way to get to know the city and its fascinating history before exploring on your own and also a great way to make the most of the city if you are visiting for a very short time.

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We were very lucky to have had...

Mark K

, Dec 2016

We were very lucky to have had booked this tour, we were the only couple. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very proud of her City. She took us to places larger tours couldn't go and discussed the significance of places to the history. She pointed out places to explore on our on and suggested several wonderful coffee houses to visit which we did. Overall it was a great tour in a very special city.

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Very knowledgeable and professional...

Sherry B

, Oct 2016

Very knowledgeable and professional tour guide. Learned many interesting insights about Vienna's history

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