Top Vienna Running Tours

Vienna is particularly atmospheric during Advent. Historic squares, narrow alleyways and imperial architecture provide the backdrop for some of Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets. This guided winter walk combines a visit to five different Christmas markets with a tour of Vienna’s historic old town. Each market has its own character – from the arts and crafts stalls on Spittelberg to the festive setting in front of Vienna City Hall and the traditional market on Freyung. Along the route, there’s the chance to sample winter specialities such as roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and Christmas biscuits. At the same time, the tour places the markets within the historical context of Vienna and its winter traditions. You’ll learn how the city developed from a Baroque imperial capital into a modern metropolis. The walk also offers an ideal way to find your bearings in the historic centre and ends near St Stephen’s Cathedral. Perfect for rounding off the evening on your own afterwards.

Experienced educator/secondary school teacher and N/Manny leads through his city. I have already led school classes through Vienna and knows exactly what interests children/young people. Since every child can of course be very individual or have different interests, this private "tour" can be tailored to their individual needs. The duration is also flexible. The focus is on fun and great experiences! Some words, sentences, and phrases can also be taught/learned in the local language! Parents can of course accompany the tour! The attractions listed are just examples and should be visited depending on interests.

Discover Vienna’s spectacular Christmas Markets on this action-packed walking tour. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way, and you’ll save time by visiting at least three markets in one evening. See Vienna’s top sites illuminated at night, and learn about Viennese Christmas traditions from your guide. Itineraries vary but potential markets you’ll visit include the Arts & Crafts Market at St. Charles’ Church, and the Old Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Freyung.

What secrets are hidden in the MuseumsQuartier? Discover a public space full of ideas and inspiration on the overview tour of the art and cultural area. Did you know that the basalt panels of the mumok façade make a sound when tapped or that 2.35 million white dots cover the glass surface of the MQ Libelle like a shimmering net? Our guides will tell you more about the exciting history of how one of the world's largest cultural districts came about and its current significance as a melting pot for exchange, encounters and diversity. Let yourself be surprised in Vienna's largest living room - in a place that never stands still.

This walking tour offers a structured introduction to Vienna and is ideal for gaining an initial overview of the city. Over the course of two hours, key sites in Vienna’s Old Town – including Heldenplatz, the Hofburg and St Stephen’s Cathedral – come together to form a coherent overall picture. The focus is not only on the sights themselves, but on the broader historical context behind the development of modern Vienna: socially, politically, dynastically and in terms of urban development. The tour is deliberately relaxed and clearly structured, taking place in a small group of no more than 12 participants. It is intended for those looking for more than a standard sightseeing tour – namely orientation, context and a deeper understanding of the city. After the tour, you will be better able to place Vienna historically, spatially and culturally. It also provides an ideal foundation for further exploration on your own, along with specific recommendations for the rest of your stay. The tour takes place in all weather conditions and regardless of the number of participants.

Vienna is known for its historic coffee house culture. Take a deep dive into the sweet side of the city by visiting some of the best Viennese bakeries, pastry shops, and cafes to indulge in delectable tastings with a guide. Learn more about Vienna’s luscious specialties—from traditional sweet and savory pastries to contemporary confections—and discover the best spots in the city to satisfy your sweet tooth.

This walk explores the origins of Vienna. The focus is not on the city’s famous façades, but on the structures and developments that shaped Vienna into the city we know today. It is ideal for anyone who already knows Vienna to some extent or would like to understand it more deeply. The tour traces the city’s early development: from the first settlements and medieval Vienna to the processes that laid the foundations for its later rise during the Baroque period. At selected locations, it becomes clear how political power, urban structures and social change evolved over the centuries. The walk is deliberately calm, focused and clearly structured, and takes place in a small group of no more than 12 participants. It is intended for visitors who are interested in the broader historical context, not just individual sights. After the tour, Vienna’s city centre becomes easier to read and interpret, its structures, historical turning points and long-term development. The tour takes place in all weather conditions and regardless of the number of participants.

Take advantage of a guide’s local knowledge to visit places around Vienna you wouldn’t find on your own on this small-group walking tour. Walk around Vienna’s historical center as your guide tells you stories of the city and shows you both the city’s main sights, but also hidden spots that only locals know, such as secret passages, secluded courtyards, and even hidden paintings. Places on this shared tour are limited to 10 participants.

Whether you call it football or soccer, make sure you get your fix of it when you’re on vacation in Vienna. You’ll meet for a 6- or 7-aside friendly match, playing on an artificial pitch at an exclusive sports center near the Donau River. No rough tackles or sliding—the emphasis is on just having fun.

Many guests see St. Stephen's cathedral plus or minus passing by. Some even take their time to shoot a quick pic from the inside, but few people dedicate themselves to this architectonic jewel, which also experienced big part of the city's history. Special about this tour, is the fact, that it is never the same. This is due to being able to talk about St. Stephen's cathedral also a whole day long. Therefore also viennese people get a very unique and individual tour.

Walk in the footsteps of Vienna’s Empress Sisi, and learn of the challenges she faced that have led to comparisons between her and Lady Diana. The tour takes you right through the impressive complex of the Hofburg and through the gardens to her memorial, and gives you all the lowdown on the myths and the real history behind the 19th-century empress.

You will participate in a tour with a certified guide, you will discover the fascinating history of this city and the most interesting places, you will get to know the peculiar character of this city and its inhabitants, the Vienna of good food, Waltzers and cafes. I will introduce you to absolutely little-known aspects of the city, for example you will be surprised, among other things, to discover the importance that wine plays in the history, economy and culture of Vienna. We will walk together for two and a half hours while visiting the most important places of artistic and historical interest This tour is perfect for travelers who have little time to visit the city, but also for curious travelers who intend to start off on the right foot, getting the most important information first. Get all the important information that will allow you to explore the city on your own. Choose your languages. Other things to keep in mind. I ask you to be at the meeting place ten minutes before

Find out how the Jewish community helped shape the city of Vienna over its 900 years of history on this walking tour. Visit places tied to Vienna’s Jewish heritage as you learn about the community’s cultural impact. Hear stories about the lives of prominent members of the city’s Jewish community, including neurologist Sigmund Freud and composer Gustav Mahler. This small-group tour has a limit of 10 participants.