Vienna City Walk 3h - Unpacked & Hidden Places

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Vienna, Austria

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.3

· Stephanie_S ·

Feb 2026

Moritz was incredibly knowledgeable and a fun tour guide. He even did the tour when it was just two of us. For first timers to Vienna (and Austria), he gave a lot of history which helped understand and appreciate the country more. I think of it as seeing it in a different light. I definitely recommend starting your trip with this walking tour.

· Mitchell_P ·

Jan 2026

Moritz was a great guide around the historic parts of Vienna. Great appreciated him running the tour even though it was just me. Enjoyed our conversation. Definitely recommend this tour!

Overview
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What's Included

Walk with a state-certified guide
Discover narrow streets and hidden places on this tour
Compact overview of Vienna and its history – perfect for starting your holiday
Orientation & inspiration for your further stay
Personal recommendations for food, culture & hidden places
Sights & insider tips – the best of both worlds

Tipping

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Franz-Josefs-Kai 27, 1010 Wien, Austria
We meet vis a vis from McDonald's restaurant at the bike racks, corner Schwedenplatz/Rotenturmstraße If you want to come by subway, you can take the line U1 (red) or by U4 (green), station Schwedenplatz, exit "Rotenturmstraße"

End point

Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz
Opernpassage 9, 1010 Wien, Austria
We finish our tour at the Vienna State Opera. Right next to it is the Karlsplatz underground station with the same lines U1 (red) and U4 (green). So you can continue exploring the city immediately!

Itinerary

Schwedenplatz

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Rupert's Church (Ruprechtskirche)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoher Markt

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ankeruhr Clock

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stephansdom

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colonna Della Peste (Pestsaule)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Peterskirche

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Café Central

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Molker Bastei

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rathaus

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Osterreichisches Parlament

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Volksgarten

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Hofburg

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Heldenplatz

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial Against War & Fascism

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wiener Staatsoper

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
We'll climb a few stairs
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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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

4.3

based on 50 reviews

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Tour with Moritz

Mary_Z, Mar 2026

Excellent tour of the hidden and historic parts of beautiful Vienna. I would highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure to explore the hidden and historic corners of Vienna together. Sharing these places and stories with you was something very special for me as well. I feel honoured to have been part of your time in this city and to have shared those moments with you. Wishing you all the very best, Moritz

Amazing Tour With Moritz

Stephanie_S, Feb 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure guiding the two of you and starting your time in Vienna together. I’m especially glad to hear that the historical context helped you see the city – and Austria – in a different light. That deeper perspective is exactly what I aim to offer. I appreciate your recommendation and hope the rest of your stay in Vienna was just as inspiring. All the best, Moritz

Great start to visiting Vienna

Mitchell_P, Jan 2026

Moritz was a great guide around the historic parts of Vienna. Great appreciated him running the tour even though it was just me. Enjoyed our conversation. Definitely recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much, Mitchell, for your kind words. I truly enjoyed having you on the tour and really appreciate that you took the time to share your experience!

A walk around historical Vienna

Lorraine_M, Dec 2025

Maurice was a very Charming and Knowledgeable guide who displayed a real interest in the history of his country. He brought the history to life through a combination of stories and facts. He was fun to be with and I would certainly recommend him to anyone interested in finding out more about Vienna.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m very happy to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the tour.

Great tour, almost a...

GUILHERME_G, Oct 2025

Great tour, almost a private tour in the center of Vienna. moritz was a pleasant guide, a lot of information, history lessons. Very good for a view of center Vienna. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for your lovely review. I’m very happy that you enjoyed the tour. It was an honor for me to show you around. Cheers!

Perfect tour with Moritz

BonnieDelConte, Sep 2025

The tour was excellent, exactly how it was described and even more. Moritz was knowledgeable, friendly, and added more history than we expected. He is an excellent guide and went above and beyond. We can say one of our best walking tours and we travel extensively! Thank you Moritz! And for giving us extra time and wonderful recommendations!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Bonnie, Thank you a lot! I feel truly honored by your kind words. It was a pleasure having you on the tour. I’m glad you enjoyed it and hope you had a fantastic time in Vienna! All the best, Moritz Founder of Vienna-handpicked

Favourite Tour Guide!

Olivia_G, Sep 2025

My dad and I traveled to 3 different countries on this trip, went on 8 different tours, and Moritz was our favourite guide out of all of them. From his vast knowledge, to his kindness, and sense of humor, Moritz made our first day in Austria a memorable one. His storytelling ability and passion for Vienna makes the city come alive - it felt like history was happening right there in front of us. We learned so much about everything - Vienna's past and present included. This tour was fun, fascinating, and I'm so grateful I booked it! I completely fell in love with Vienna!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Olivia, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear that you and your dad enjoyed the tour and that it made your first day in Austria memorable. It was such a pleasure to share Vienna’s stories, history, and hidden gems with you. I’m glad you felt the city come alive and that the tour was both fun and informative. I hope the rest of your travels were just as amazing, and I would be delighted to welcome you back to Vienna someday! All the best, Moritz Founder of Vienna-handpicked

Thieves! Stole my money, no show

Marvin_A, Sep 2025

I went to the meeting place ten minutes earlier but nobody showed up. I tried to call the guide but the phone was turned off. If they were decent they would have sent a refund!!! But money gone. Don't trust them!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Marvin, Thank you for your feedback. I’m very sorry we were not able to meet for the tour. I always arrive on time at the meeting point and try to call guests if they have trouble finding it, so I truly regret that we missed each other. There seems to be a technical issue with how the app displays the meeting point. Occasionally, it shows only the postal code, which can be confusing. To avoid this, I always provide the precise address in the tour description and am happy to assist by phone if needed. I’m actively working to make this clearer for future guests. Please know that I always strive to provide the best experience for my guests and run a professional and reliable service. According to the platform’s policies, refund requests submitted after a 24-hour cutoff are no longer visible to me as the tour operator. Nevertheless, if you would like, you are very welcome to send me your booking number by email at hallo.wien-handverlesen@gmx.at, and I will gladly arrange a refund for you. I truly hope to have the chance to welcome you on a future tour and provide you with a great experience. Once again, I’m very sorry for your experience and will continue improving communication so this does not happen in the future. All the best, Moritz Founder of Vienna-handpicked

Good beginning

Kenneth_K, Sep 2025

I was the only one on the tour. Moritz gave me the full experience and tour. He was also able to take some pics of me which was nice being a solo traveler. It was a great way to get the lay of the land for my next few days in Vienna

Better than expected

John_R, Sep 2025

This tour was as stated in the description but much better than expected as our guide, Moritz, was excellent. The pace of the tour and information provided was excellent. Highly recommended.

An absolute MUST DO!

Kim_P, Sep 2025

Outstanding! I’ve done dozens of city tours and none have compared to this well-planned and executed tour. We saw dozens and dozens of the most important, beautiful parts and art works of gorgeous Vienna. Moritz was outstanding! He is knowledgeable and entertaining with facts and stories. This truly made our trip unforgettable.

Fabulous tour with Moritz!

Arlene_W, Aug 2025

We had a terrific afternoon with Moritz showing us the most interesting and beautiful places in Vienna. Moritz was easy going, friendly and tailored the tour to our interests. He was very knowledgeable and made the history come to life with great anecdotes and stories. He was very patient with our questions and answered them fully. Moritz really seemed to go out of his way to ensure we enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend him, and would definitely ask for him again if I’m ever back in Vienna for another visit.

Excellent guide. Good...

susan_t, Jul 2025

Excellent guide. Good knowledge of history and culture and anecdotal stories made things interesting. Covered a large number of points of interest in a reasonable time. We gained a good overall view of the city.

Brilliant Tour & Guide

Gina_S, Jun 2025

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR!!! Moritz is a dream guide. He has mapped out a brilliant route, gives you fun facts and stories, and is charming and SUPER knowledgeable!!! I loved getting to know Vienna with him… Thank you! 🎉

Best walking tour ever

Melissa_D, May 2025

This was an excellent tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and goes at a lovely pace. You will learn history, facts, myths, advice and more! I highly recommend this tour!!

Fantastic-Insist on Moritz As Your Guide

Robert_B, May 2025

Great tour. Try to get Moritz as your guide. He was fantastic. He asked us at the start what we were particularly interested in. We replied the history of Vienna. And boy did we learn about that during the tour. While we had spent several days in Vienna before taking this tour, we missed so much about the city and its history that Moritz and this tour explained. This tour made our trip to Vienna!