Vienna: Full-Day Private Tour
ID: GYG56122-78167
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Country: Austria
Country: Austria
Duration: 07:00 hours
Description
See the imperial monuments and major sights of Vienna on a private 6-hour city tour. Stop in several of Vienna’s acclaimed parks, experience the fabled Ringstraße ring road, go to the fancy boutique stores of the Kohlmarkt, and much more.
Explore the imperial city of Vienna from a local perspective on a full-day city tour with a private guide.
Following a pick-up from your hotel, soak up the atmosphere of the Austrian capital’s city center on foot and by tram. Take the tram to the impressive Ringstraße (Ring Road), opened by Emperor Franz Joseph on 1 May 1865 to a grand fanfare. Marvel at the eclectic architecture of some of Vienna’s most significant buildings, such as the neo-romantic Vienna State Opera,
See the city's splendid sights, such as Vienna State Opera, Austrian Parliament Building, Rathaus (City Hall), Museum of Applied Arts, Academy of Fine Arts, Natural History Museum, and Vienna Stock Exchange. Admire the neo-Gothic façade of the Votive Church, and discover some of Vienna’s picturesque parks. Stop to admire the wide span of the Danube River.
Then, enjoy a walking tour, starting at the Vienna Opera House. Pass the famous Sacher Café coffee house, and Albertina Museum, home to one of the largest and most important print rooms in the world. Continue to explore the Innere Stadt at the Capuchin Church with its Imperial Crypt.
Window shop along the Kärtnerstraße to St. Stephen's Cathedral in the heart of the city. Continue past the baroque buildings of the Graben, one of Vienna’s most famous boulevards. Pause at the Pestsäule (Plaque Monument), erected after the epidemic of 1679.
Discover the site of the famous Demel Café pastry shop, former purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court of Austria-Hungary. End at the impressive Hofburg Palace, center of the Habsburg dynasty during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Next, go to Schönbrunn Palace to see the Rococo-style summer residence of the Habsburgs. Stroll in the beautiful Schönbrunn Palace Gardens, and explore the imperial rooms (own expense).
Explore the imperial city of Vienna from a local perspective on a full-day city tour with a private guide.
Following a pick-up from your hotel, soak up the atmosphere of the Austrian capital’s city center on foot and by tram. Take the tram to the impressive Ringstraße (Ring Road), opened by Emperor Franz Joseph on 1 May 1865 to a grand fanfare. Marvel at the eclectic architecture of some of Vienna’s most significant buildings, such as the neo-romantic Vienna State Opera,
See the city's splendid sights, such as Vienna State Opera, Austrian Parliament Building, Rathaus (City Hall), Museum of Applied Arts, Academy of Fine Arts, Natural History Museum, and Vienna Stock Exchange. Admire the neo-Gothic façade of the Votive Church, and discover some of Vienna’s picturesque parks. Stop to admire the wide span of the Danube River.
Then, enjoy a walking tour, starting at the Vienna Opera House. Pass the famous Sacher Café coffee house, and Albertina Museum, home to one of the largest and most important print rooms in the world. Continue to explore the Innere Stadt at the Capuchin Church with its Imperial Crypt.
Window shop along the Kärtnerstraße to St. Stephen's Cathedral in the heart of the city. Continue past the baroque buildings of the Graben, one of Vienna’s most famous boulevards. Pause at the Pestsäule (Plaque Monument), erected after the epidemic of 1679.
Discover the site of the famous Demel Café pastry shop, former purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court of Austria-Hungary. End at the impressive Hofburg Palace, center of the Habsburg dynasty during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Next, go to Schönbrunn Palace to see the Rococo-style summer residence of the Habsburgs. Stroll in the beautiful Schönbrunn Palace Gardens, and explore the imperial rooms (own expense).
Highlights
- Discover the imperial sights of Vienna on foot and by tram
- Go to some of Vienna's most picturesque parks
- Marvel at the monuments of the Ringstraße, including the Vienna State Opera
- Stroll in the beautiful gardens of Schönbrunn Palace
- Admire the neo-Gothic façade of the Votive Church
- Experience Vienna's legendary café culture at venues such as Demel and Sacher Café
- Window shop the upscale stores of Kärtnerstraße and Graben
- Learn about the plague epidemic of 1679 at the Pestsäule (Plaque Monument)
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
- Transfer
- Private guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
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.