From its imperial grandeur, a legacy of the powerful Habsburg monarchy, to the musical heritage that includes composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Josef Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johann Strauss (father and son), Johannes Brahms and Gustav Mahler, among countless others, Vienna offers a lot to every traveller. Discover Vienna’s highlights during our comprehensive walking tour and listen to the stories of one of the greatest dynasties in the world – the Habsburgs.
You will learn about:
Beginnings as Vindobona
Romans and the Middle Ages
House of Babenberg
The rise of the Habsburgs
Holy Roman Empire
Austro-hungarian empire
The ottomans and the Siege of Vienna
19th century, Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna
19th and 20th century boom of the Fine-Arts
The circumstances that lead to World War I
The end of the Empire and The First Republic
Austrofascism, annexation by Nazi Germany and the Second World War
Allied occupation and the building of the Second Republic
What's included
- Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot
- Private guided Tour
- Local Guide who will be with your group only
What's not included
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Languages spoken by guide
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels