Vienna: Hidden Gems near St. Stephen's & Old University Private Tour in English or German
ID: GYG218802-575263
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Get off the beaten track to visit typical Viennese locations and hidden treasures. Explore quiet streets and squares, see Baroque buildings and palaces, and discover beautifully renovated courtyards on a 2-hour walking tour.
Start your walking tour from Albertina Square, and see highlights often missed by tourists to Vienna. Visit locations linked to famous personalities such as the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the military leader Prince Eugene of Savoy. See the impressive Baroque church at the Old University and learn about the destruction of this area during World War II. Marvel at the innovative post-war reconstruction efforts.
Your guide will share local tips about Viennese cuisine and the best restaurants to eat at, famous coffeehouses and bars to visit, and popular sausage stalls and ice cream shops. Learn the secrets of the Greek Quarter and the Viennese Bermuda Triangle. Hear the stories about Vienna, from scandals to myths and legends, as your guide paints a vivid picture of Viennese life today and in the past. Your tour will end at Schwedenplatz.
Highlights
- Discover hidden courtyards, lanes, and passages
- Explore the Old University Quarter with its impressive Baroque church
- Learn about Mozart's life in Vienna including some common false stories about him
- Admire Prince Eugene's breathtaking palace
- Get the inside scoop on where to get the best food and drinks
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
