St Stephen's Cathedral, Top Churches of Vienna Old Town Tour

Vienna, Austria

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Designed with religious architecture buffs in mind, this private Vienna walking tour showcases the city’s most interesting churches. As you explore at a pace that suits your personal group, check off interior visits to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Peterskirche, and the Minoritenkirche, and pass the Hofburg Imperial Palace and other top Vienna attractions. Choose between different durations when you book, with the chance to see additional churches (extra costs may apply).

Take advantage of flexible durations and timings to suit your plans
Go beyond the basic guidebook info with stories from a private guide
Orient yourself around Vienna’s famous monuments and churches
Chat with a private guide unselfconsciously and ask questions as you wish

What's Included

Private walking tour of Vienna’s Old Town and Top Churches
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
Tickets to St. Stephen's Cathedral
Free entry to St. Peter Church and Minoritenkirche
Tickets to Karlskirche (4-hour option only)

Tickets to Karlskirche (4H option only)
Tickets to Votivkirche (optional, 5 euro per person)
Tickets to St. Stephen’s Cathedral Towers
Entry to Schottenkirche

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cafe Francais
Währinger Str. 6-8, 1090 Wien, Austria
Meet your guide in front of Cafe Francais. Währinger Str. 6-8, 1090 Vienna, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Cafe Francais

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sigmund-Freud-Park

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Schottenkirche

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Hofburg (Pass By)

Column of Pest

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

St. Stephen's Cathedral

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Charles's Church

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Please check your email a day before your tour for important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
Entry to churches during mass and scheduled events is restricted and the opening hours may vary. In such a case, the guide will provide all the commentary from the outside.
Tickets to St. Stephen’s Cathedral are for the main nave, altar and chapels. Admission to the towers and catacombs is not included.
Tickets to Karlskirche are for the church and the viewing terrace.
Tickets to Votivkirche cost 5 euro per person, payable on the site. The church can be visited Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm.
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.

Reviews

5.0

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Masterclass in Austria's History

Chris_M, Dec 2025

The tour covers the arc of Austrian history from the Roman times to our modern day. It highlights the preeminent role of the church from humble beginnings to a great civilization.

Wonderful!

Brad_B, Sep 2025

Susanne was fabulous! She customized our walking tour to fit our wants and needs. She was extremely knowledgeable about everything Viennese and gave us great insight into this fascinating city!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Susanne made your walking tour in Vienna so special and tailored it to your interests. It’s fantastic to know that her knowledge and insights helped you discover the city in such a meaningful way. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another tour with us in the future! Best regards, RosoTravel Team

A detailed tour of many of the old churches of the Vienna

Samuel_K, May 2025

Dave set up the order of the churches in this tour to ensure we built on the knowledge at each stop and further emphasizes what we learned at prior stops. He has detailed knowledge each site and could tie that into local history. All of the churches and cathedrals we visited as gems in their own way, but the visit to the beautiful Karl’s church, which includes a view of Vienna from the roof,was a fitting cap to a wonderful tour.

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Samuel, Thank you for your positive feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and had a great experience with our guide Dave! We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team