Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers
(135) Reviews
Vienna
About
The best introductory tour for first‑time visitors, covering Vienna’s essential highlights at a calm, enjoyable pace. Doorstep pickup at hotels, vacation homes, the river‑cruise pier, or the main train station — no need to find a meeting point. Ideal for daytime layovers of 7+ hours (Hilton Park Hotel pickup available on request). Combines three major areas: Belvedere Hill, the monumental Ring boulevard/Hofburg, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Includes an introduction to Vienna’s simple, safe, and efficient public transportation system. Fully private and adjustable to personal interests — perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups. “Walk Vienna with Friends” is the motto we...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station
Public trasportation where useful
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pets are not permitted in certain areas visited
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers
(135) Reviews
Vienna
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About
The best introductory tour for first‑time visitors, covering Vienna’s essential highlights at a calm, enjoyable pace. Doorstep pickup at hotels, vacation homes, the river‑cruise pier, or the main train station — no need to find a meeting point. Ideal for daytime layovers of 7+ hours (Hilton Park Hotel pickup available on request). Combines three major areas: Belvedere Hill, the monumental Ring boulevard/Hofburg, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Includes an introduction to Vienna’s simple, safe, and efficient public transportation system. Fully private and adjustable to personal interests — perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups. “Walk Vienna with Friends” is the motto we...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station
Public trasportation where useful
Itinerary
1
Upper Belvedere Palace
Enjoy Vienna’s most famous panorama from Belvedere Hill and learn how this Baroque ensemble shaped the city’s skyline.
20 minutes
2
Ringstrasse
A scenic ride past the Soviet Monument, Vienna State Opera, Museum Quarter, and Parliament — the “Golden Mile” of imperial architecture.
20 minutes
3
Rathausplatz
Surrounded by City Hall, the University, Burgtheater, and Café Landtmann. Seasonal highlights include the summer Film & Food Festival and Vienna’s largest Christmas Market.
15 minutes
4
Osterreichisches Parlament
A striking example of 19th‑century historicism.
10 minutes
5
Volksgarten
See the Theseus Temple and the elegant garden layout.
10 minutes
6
Heldenplatz
The newest Hofburg wing, framed by two monumental equestrian statues — and the site of the infamous 1938 balcony.
10 minutes
7
New Hofburg
Walk through 650 years of Habsburg history. Only the Vatican has more continuity.
20 minutes
8
Goldenes Quartier Vienna
Vienna’s luxury district. Amid global brands, discover the historic “Schwarze Kameel,” a beloved local meeting spot since the early 1900s.
10 minutes
9
Graben and Kohlmarkt
Prestigious pedestrian streets linking Hofburg and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. See the dramatic Plague Column — a masterpiece of Baroque symbolism.
20 minutes
10
Stephansdom Monument
Vienna’s spiritual heart. Learn how to “read” the cathedral’s messages and stories hidden in stone.
Your guide leaves you at the cathedral so you can explore the interior on your own.
Admission not included.
