Vienna City Walk 3h: Highlights & Hidden Places (DE/EN)
Overview
If you’re visiting Vienna for the first time and want to take just one tour, this is the perfect way to start.
This walking tour connects the city’s most important sites with their historical context.
Over the course of three hours, a clear overall picture of Vienna’s Old Town emerges, from its early structures through the major stages of its development to the city as it is today.
The route includes well-known landmarks such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg, but also leads through quieter areas away from the main paths.
The focus is not on isolated sights, but on the connections that help you understand Vienna.
The tour is deliberately designed to be clear and structured.
It is aimed at guests who seek orientation and want to explore the city independently afterwards.
After this walk, you will not only have seen Vienna, but also understood it: historically, spatially and culturally.
You’ll also receive specific recommendations for the rest of your stay.
Runs in all weather and with any group size.
What's Included
- Personal recommendations for food, culture and hidden gems
- Discover narrow alleyways and hidden spots on this tour
- Sights & hidden gems – the best of both worlds
- Orientation and inspiration for the rest of your stay
- A concise overview of Vienna and its history – perfect for the start of your holida
- City walk with a state-certified guide
- Tipps and gratuities
Meeting Location
Franz-Josefs-Kai 27
1010 Wien, Austria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Opernpassage 9
1010 Wien, Austria
Please note: Startpoint is not endpoint of the tour!Endpoint: Vienna State OperaConnections from here: subway line U4 (green line) to Schönbrunn palace, tramway line D to Belvedere palace
What To Expect
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Schwedenplatz
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Rupert's Church (Ruprechtskirche)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hoher Markt
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ankeruhr Clock
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stephansdom
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Colonna Della Peste (Pestsaule)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Peterskirche
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Café Central
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Molker Bastei
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rathaus
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Osterreichisches Parlament
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Volksgarten
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Hofburg
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heldenplatz
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Memorial Against War & Fascism
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wiener Staatsoper
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is one staircase on the route.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5498916P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Personal recommendations for food, culture and hidden gems.
- Discover narrow alleyways and hidden spots on this tour.
- Sights & hidden gems – the best of both worlds.
- Orientation and inspiration for the rest of your stay.
- A concise overview of Vienna and its history – perfect for the start of your holida.
- City walk with a state-certified guide.
- Tipps and gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 9. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vienna City Walk 3h: Highlights & Hidden Places (DE/EN) is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vienna City Walk 3h: Highlights & Hidden Places (DE/EN) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Personal recommendations for food, culture and hidden gems
- Discover narrow alleyways and hidden spots on this tour
- Sights & hidden gems – the best of both worlds
- Orientation and inspiration for the rest of your stay
- A concise overview of Vienna and its history – perfect for the start of your holida
- City walk with a state-certified guide
- Tipps and gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is one staircase on the route.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
