City centre Vienna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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City centre Vienna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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1h 30m
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Overview

This self-guided audio tour takes you through Vienna's historic city centre, where the entire city once stood within medieval walls. You'll explore the Imperial Palace complex including the Spanish Riding School and Habsburg Wedding Church, then dive into the heart of city centre to discover the city's past through major landmarks like St Stephen's Cathedral and the Habsburg royal burial ground. Marvel at the bronze statue of Emperor Joseph II, the strangest Habsburg emperor who believed in equality, and visit Vienna's first Holocaust memorial while learning about the city's Jewish community that was once Europe's third largest. Stroll through elegant streets where you'll hear about both the glory and darker aspects of 650 years of Habsburg rule, ending at the controversial Looshaus that shocked imperial Vienna in 1909.

Activity location

Heldenplatz
- 21/4 Heldenplatz
- 1010, Wien, Wien, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Heldenplatz
- 21/4 Heldenplatz
- 1010, Wien, Wien, Austria

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City centre Vienna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in English

1h 30m
Opening hours: Sat 12:00 am-11:59 pm
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

NZ$26.09 x 1 AdultNZ$26.09

Total

What's included, what's not

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and Drink
Transport

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Heldenplatz (Pass by)

You'll stand before the impressive bronze statue of Prince Eugene on horseback in this grand imperial square. Marvel at how this military hero who defeated the Ottoman Empire still commands respect in the heart of Habsburg Vienna.

Hofburg (Pass by)

You'll walk through the sprawling complex that served as the imperial palace for over 600 years. Explore the courtyards and facades where Habsburg emperors once ruled an empire stretching across Central Europe.

Spanish Riding School (Pass by)

You'll pass the elegant baroque building where white Lipizzaner stallions have performed for centuries. Stroll by this living tradition that continues to showcase the refined equestrian arts of imperial Vienna.

Josefsplatz (Pass by)

You'll see the bronze statue of Emperor Joseph II, the enlightened ruler who shocked his subjects by abolishing serfdom. Walk through this peaceful square while learning about the Habsburg emperor who believed in equality and faced revolution for it.

Austrian National Library (Pass by)

You'll gaze up at the stunning baroque facade of one of the world's most beautiful libraries. Pass this intellectual treasure house that holds centuries of Austrian and European knowledge within its ornate walls.

St. Stephen's Cathedral (Pass by)

You'll stand before Vienna's towering Gothic masterpiece with its distinctive diamond-patterned roof tiles. Marvel at this medieval church that has witnessed 700 years of Vienna's triumphs and tragedies from its position at the city's heart.

Memorial Against War & Fascism (Pass by)

You'll encounter Vienna's powerful memorial dedicated to the victims of war and fascism. Stroll past this modern sculpture while reflecting on the city's darker chapters and commitment to remembrance.

Imperial Crypt (Pass by)

You'll walk by the modest entrance to the Habsburg family's final resting place beneath the Capuchin Church. Pass this underground vault where 150 members of Austria's imperial dynasty lie in elaborate bronze coffins.

Neuer Markt (Pass by)

You'll stroll through this charming square where Viennese nobility once gathered for markets and celebrations. Walk across these cobblestones where you might still spot members of Vienna's aristocratic families going about their daily lives.

Column of Pest (Pass by)

You'll stand before this dramatic baroque monument that spirals towards heaven with golden figures and cherubs. Marvel at this ornate column that commemorates Vienna's survival of the plague while serving as bold Habsburg propaganda.

Graben (Pass by)

You'll walk down Vienna's most elegant pedestrian shopping street lined with baroque and Art Nouveau buildings. Stroll past luxury boutiques and historic facades while soaking up the atmosphere of imperial Vienna's main thoroughfare.

Looshaus (Pass by)

You'll end your tour at this controversial modernist building that shocked Vienna in 1909 with its stark, undecorated facade. Pass this architectural rebel that caused such outrage Emperor Franz Joseph reportedly had his palace curtains drawn to avoid seeing it.

Location

Activity location

Heldenplatz
- 21/4 Heldenplatz
- 1010, Wien, Wien, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Heldenplatz
- 21/4 Heldenplatz
- 1010, Wien, Wien, Austria

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