Hidden Gems in Vienna a Private Inner City Walk
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Vienna, Austria
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Vienna on a private 3-hour walking tour with your own private guide. Customize your itinerary with your private guide, and discover sights around Vienna’s old artisan district. Pass by the Jesuit Church and Basilisk House on Schönlaterngasse; learn about Mozart’s connections to St Stephen's Cathedral; and take in views over the city from the rooftops. Stop at the Judenplatz and the Holocaust Memorial, then stroll around the University and City Hall — a part of Vienna that retains characteristics from previous centuries.
- Private 3-hour walking tour of Vienna
- See the Jesuit Church, St Stephen's Cathedral, and the Basilisk House on Schönlaterngasse
- Head up to a secret rooftop for great views
- Visit the Judenplatz and Holocaust Memorial
- Learn about Mozart and Beethoven’s lives in Vienna
- Choose a tour that departs in the morning or afternoon
What's Included
- Private licensed Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station
- Transport to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Other meeting points can be arranged. We can meet our guest at restaurant or any other location within Vienna. A´Rosa Gäste treffen wir am jeweiligen Pier Handelskai 265, 1020 Wien
Itinerary
1
Stubentor U
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Church of the Jesuits
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basiliskenhaus (Pass By)
Figlmüller at Wollzeile (Pass By)
3
Sala Terrena im Deutschordenshaus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
St. Stephen's Cathedral
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Freyung (Pass By)
6
Palais Daun-Kinsky
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Rathausplatz
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Pets are not permitted in certain areas visited
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 137 reviews
Gregory_M, Dec 2025
Walter was extremely responsive before the tour. He also provided some suggestions on various Vienna matters before we arrived. He was timely meeting us at the hotel and very personable and, of course, very knowledgeable about all things Vienna. Overall we had an excellent experience with him.
AmyKalama_H, Oct 2025
On our first trip to Vienna, we wanted a guide to introduce us to the city. Having followed this guide on social media and appreciated his helpful posts, we thought he would be most helpful. I mistakenly signed up for the wrong tour but was told the tour could incorporate whatever we wanted. I expressed that we wanted the initial introductory tour in writing. Also that stairs and long walking was very difficult for us.
The day of the tour we were a little disorganized, having arrived the day before and rested. The hotel lobby was busy and my friends accompanying us were late. I was not clear and did not remind the guide of my previous request. And so the tour was the one originally booked not the change we requested. The pace of the walking was too fast for myself and our group. We wanted to linger in a church and sit for a bit but the guide hurried us along.
Finally we reached St. Stephens and our guide told us to meet him in a cafe down the street when we were done, after a short time. We did not have time to enter the main part of the cathedral or to spend much time there. The cafe was really a saloon where our guide was having a beer and we were invited to have water and use the restrooms, which were all down stairs. With some difficulty we managed to do so. As the tour resumed the guide was clearly irritated with our slower pace and need to rest. We let him know we were not able to complete the tour and he left pointing in the general direction of the subway. We had not yet had an experience using the subway nor signed up for any transit options. We eventually found it and found our way back to the hotel totally exhausted for the better part of the day. This was a disappointing experience for me and my partner and friends as well as a waste of euros. While we appreciated his knowledge, he was not really helpful to us or sensitive to our needs. Just be very clear about which tour you want and you will have a better experience than we did.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello Amy,
Thank you for your detailed feedback.
I was your guide and remember the tour well (Tue, Sep 30, 2025).
I’m sorry for the obvious mismatch – but thank you for sharing the experience to help future guests in planning a tour with our team here in Vienna.
Due to the exceptional limitation of your mobility, a walking tour of any kind was the wrong choice, I concede.
Although we make our fitness requirement clear in our tour description and only very rarely get misinterpreted – it happened with this tour.
Even by shortening as we went and putting in an “emergency break” you requested an abrupt tour end just at the beginning of the Hofburg palace area, which traditionally is the highlight of the tour.
You then stated that you will find your way back and there were taxis available too.
Yes, our walking tours are themed for 3 hours (there are shorter ones available by other operators.) – and an average of 8.000 steps.
Hope you had more pleasant travel experiences with the rest of your tour.
Leslie_K, Oct 2025
Walter was a great tour guide. Showed us interesting and wonderful parts of his city! We loved our private tour!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks Leslie,
Glad our short notice arrangement worked out and we could cover things you didn’t visit earlier.
Thanks also for an interesting conversation about “the world”.
Happy Travels
Philip_M, Oct 2025
Highly informative and interesting, Walter showed us some of the wonderful sights slightly away from the obvious tourist route.
We had a couple of restaurant recommendations from him, which were great.
We also noted a few places to go back to , like the cat cafe for the crazy cat woman in my life.
3 hours went very quickly, discussing the different architectural styles, the influences of successive occupiers of the city, the history and also a view of current world events through the Austrian perspective
Very glad we booked, happy to recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Philip, and the “cat woman” for you positive feedback!
Your “base in Vienna” always was interesting but recently improved tremendously – it was fun to re-discover it with you.
Thanks also for your interest and openness in discussing contemporary viewpoints.
Nellie_S, Sep 2025
We had a great time. The tour guide was really informative and funny and really tailored the tour to our interests
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Nellie!
Glad you liked our morning walk and for your interest in the different layers of our cities history and presence.
Patricia_F, Sep 2025
We had a great 3 hours with Walter - he’s extremely knowledgeable regarding the history and culture of Vienna and answered all our questions - there were a LOT of questions :) He was also extremely flexible in organizing our walk and the sights around our requests. He was a great guide!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks Tricia!
With your clear preview of expectations it was a pleasure to find a route avoiding crowds most of the time.
After travelling the world a bit, I returned to my hometown Vienna and love to present her ever since – only drawback, she does not age, I do.
Looks like you picked the perfect week for your cruise on the mighty Danube.
Happy Travels!
Traci_L, Sep 2025
We had toured several areas of Vienna and Walter made sure that we saw venues and learned about locations that were not on other tours. “The hidden secret gems” ! Walter is super knowledgeable on All of Vienna. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you, Traci!
You invested some extra time in exploring Vienna. It therefore was a pleasure to share your genuine interest in our city.
Glad you liked the package!
Happy Travels
James_A, Aug 2025
Hannas was an extremely knowledgeable guide, with facts and hidden corners to pop into at every turn. He did a great job of curating the tour to be a nice mix of larger venues and smaller side streets. I'm sure I could take the tour again and see an entirely new itinerary.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks James, for your immediate and positive review!
Starting at the “doorstep” and exchanging information about earlier visits and/or other plans makes it possible to curate in personalized ways.
Although “hidden” seems to have magic attraction to many guests – what would Vienna be without some highlights. If only from a slightly different angle where possible.
Yes, “Hidden Gems” works best with repeat visitors or long stay guests.
Sounds like you had a good time with Hannes.
Deborah_D, Jul 2025
Walter was a knowledgeable tour guide. He gave us insight on history and culture of Vienna. He also gave us some excellent tips for our adventures after the tour. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you, Deborah,
It was a pleasure to introduce Vienna to you two ladies – especially as you were spending some extra time in my city.
Happy Travels
Kevin_C, Jul 2025
Walter did a fantastic job of telling the history of all the areas we toured. We saw the main sights as well as the hidden gems they refer to. Great choice!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Kevin, thank you for your instant feedback!
Glad you liked the slightly revised introductory tour, mixing “hidden” aspects and some real musts.
Hope you take home nice memories despite the unusual summer weather.
Robert_C, Jun 2025
Walter was a wonderful guide, answered all questions, very knowledgeable. Easy walk with humor added in.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thanks Robert (& tribe), for reconfirming my perception – we had a good time and covered some ground and a lot of history.
Your “Junior” provided an interest/knowledge in European history . . . so I got motivated and enjoyed our time together.
Happy travels & great futures for the young ones!
Ryan_L, Apr 2025
Walter was really GREAT. Really enjoyed the walk and sites. His stories were informative and entertaining.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks for your positive review, Ryan!
Spending time with you three was a pleasure.
Your openness and awareness together with a glorious spring morning made it a great one for your Cicerone in old Vienna!
You picked a perfect week for your biking-adventure along our “muddy river”.
Gabriel_G, Mar 2025
It is personally catered to first time travelers or return travelers. Flexible and easy to talk to. Very open to questions.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Gabriel, thank you for your positive feedback.
Glad you liked Sabine’s tour and our approach.
Our “private tours” are all a mix of information and personal touch.
We choose the slogan “Explore Vienna with friends” for a reason.
Happy Travels!
Johnny_S, Jan 2025
Our experience was wonderful! We booked the tour without realizing that we would miss important sites, so our guide modified everything to adjust for our own preferences.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Johnny, thank you for letting Brigitte „harmonize“ your Vienna tour with us.
Vienna should be seen as a “four half day city”
Glad Brigitte was able to pack two of them into one!
We offer “touch down tours” like “First Glance”, “Highlights” or “Snapshots”.
We also provide some “expert guided tours” looking deeper, like “Hidden Gems” and “Kisses”.
And YES – we also have a “killer-tour” – “Perfect Day/Vienna Safari”.
We are confident that you found “your Vienna”!
Happy Travels 2025 and ever after!
Alina_P, Jan 2025
It was great because the experience was tailored to our situation. The guide Brigitte was very knowledgeable, accommodating and understanding, as we had two small kids with us. She did her best to make the tour interesting for everyone!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you, Alina!
Flexibility comes with our private tours “starting at the doorstep”.
Sharing travel experiences with kids can be challenging.
Brigitte was a travelling mother herself and will be a grandma soon . . .
Glad you liked her mix of knowledge and empathy.
Happy Travels & “Tribe”
James_L, Dec 2024
My family and I had a great time on this tour. It was a great way to dig a little deeper into the history and culture of Vienna. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thanks James, for your positive feedback.
Winter holidays is a challenging mix for our visiting families and guides.
Glad you had a good time with Brigitte.
Happy Travels in 2025 and ever after!
Michael_S, Dec 2024
Walter was very personable as well as knowledgeable. He explained a lot of the history and architecture in the old city and did so in perfect English. We would highly recommend this tour and can’t say enough good things about Walter.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for the nice feedback – Michael & “3 fairies”!
The walk with you was a great warm-up for my Christmas Eve too – thanks for taking me out!
I love to share “my city” . . . having spent some of my most exciting years in the US may have helped with my English.
Happy New Year – happy more travels!
Alex_P, Dec 2024
Bridgette was an excellent guide, tailoring our tour to fit our desires and providing lots of information that we would not have discovered otherwise.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks for the positive feedback, Alex!
Our Hidden Gems was designed for repeat visitors and explorers, bringing some extra time and special interests, complementing our “Highlights” or “First Glance” tours. Therefore, we keep it flexible.
Glad Brigitte’s mix was helpful.
Kimberly_M, Oct 2024
Learning about the history of Vienna. Saw areas we might not have seen on our own. She also gave great tips about local coffee shops and bread shops.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Kimberly, thank you for your positive feedback.
“Hidden Gems” is our tour for “advanced visitors” – repeat or longer stay.
It’s also our most flexible one when it comes to the Inner City.
We cultivate pre-tour communication to explore guests preferences.
Nevertheless, our Austria Guides are ready for “re-framing” at the start.
Sabine obviously found the right mix for you.
barbara_o, Sep 2024
Everything was interesting! We got a great overview of the old city. Our guide Walter was so knowledgeable and has a great sense of humir as well!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you, Barbara for your positive feedback and your “sporty” input!
Often it’s a bittersweet occasion to host guest that have a family history related to Vienna.
sylvain_d, Sep 2024
We had a tour with Sabine our local guide in Vienna. The tour was perfect away from the crowds. Sabine is very knowledgeable and we learn so much about the city culture and history. We had an amazing time.
Sylvain
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Sylvain, thanks for your positive review.
With our private walks we try to avoid crowded routes but still seeing the best.
Linda_M, Jul 2024
This was an amazing tour behind the scenes in Vienna. Bridgette was so knowledgeable and fun at the same time. Be ready to do a lot of walking and covering a lot of places. But hey, this IS a walking tour! So worth it!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
„Servus“ Linda
Thanks for your positive feedback, and glad Brigitte’s “infotainment” met your expectations.
YES, we do WALKING TOURS – and although Vienna’s center is compact, the pier is extensive and requires some pre-/post-walking.
Being familiar with their great base-package, we love to cooperate with Viking-guests – best though on day two in Vienna.
For afternoon arrangements we suggest a meeting point in town.
Glad you were happy the way you & Brigitte did it!
Mark_H, Jun 2024
The tour was great and our tour guide Sabine was amazing! She was very accommodating to our needs and willing to show us anything! I highly recommend this tour and Sabine!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hello Mark, glad you enjoyed your tour with Sabine!
A private walk offers the opportunity to “accommodate” within the time slot.
Our guide team is made of true locals or one “migrant” – Sabine, that lives her love for our city for 30+ years.
Vicki_D, Jun 2024
Your was informative and Bridgett was extremely knowledgeable and fun to interact with. The gardens were beautiful along with St Stephens Church.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Vicki, thank you for the positive feedback.
Hidden Gems concentrates on secondary inner sights for those that found other ways to explore Vienna’s highlights. Glad Brigitte found a mix you liked.
Meryl_B, May 2024
Danielle was amazing. She is so knowledgeable and showed us places that we would never have found in the guide books. She was also excellent company - nothing was hard!
I would thoroughly recommend her as a guide for Vienna. When we told her that we were heading to Bratislava - she suggested the boat on the Danube. Great choice on a wonderful sunny afternoon. Thanks Danielle.
Response from Host, May 2024
Meryl, thanks for your positive feedback.
Glad Daniela met your expectations and was able to “enrich” your travels beyond the booked service.
Dani is our “facetted diamond” – she guides in English, Spanish and German.
Catie_M, May 2024
Sabine was great. She was very helpful and shared wonderful history. We enjoyed our tour and all the things we got to see in a short time. We would highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you Catie for sharing your positive experience.
Our tours are built around flexibility, so Sabine was able to respond to your interests.
Scott_B, May 2024
Walter was a delight. He conveyed the history of Vienna in a captivating way. He has an excellent sense of humor and we quickly became friends. I would highly recommend his tour.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you, Scott!
It was a pleasure to share time in my city with both of you and reminisce about my second home, USA.
It was plain fun!
Yana_V, May 2024
Barbara was amazing. Highly recommended! She really knows the city and was able to customize the tour to our liking.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you Yana!
Glad you liked your tour in Vienna with BRIGITTE.
She is our most experienced and one of our most empathic guides with a rich live experience.
Kyle_S, Apr 2024
Brigitte was our guide and she was amazing! She showed us the ins and outs of Vienna that you never would’ve found on your own. She gave us meaningful history of the places we visited. We even returned to a centuries old pub to partake like a local after the tour was finished. This tour was key to really experiencing Vienna. Thank you Brigitte!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you, Kyle for your positive feedback.
Great that you enjoyed your shore excursion and Brigitte’s tour was adding to your Vienna experience.
Lawowl27, Jan 2024
This is an excellent tour if you have more than a day in the city. You will see more of Vienna which is off the beaten track, including some of the older buildings.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you – and YES – “Hidden Gems” was designed with the repeat visitor in mind or for those that spend more than one day in Vienna. “First Glance” is the tour for first timers on a tight schedule.
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