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Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers

Vienna, Austria
Vienna at First Glance a Walking Tour for First Time Visitors

From $282.42

per group (up to 10)

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 3 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Ideally suited to first-time visitors to Vienna, this private, half-day walking tour gives an in-depth overview of the culturally-rich Austrian capital. Enrich your visit with informative background from your own personal guide as you cover landmarks like the Belveder garden-view and city panorama, the imperial palace of Hofburg, and the iconic cathedral at Stephansplatz, plus many more.
  • A half-day, private morning or afternoon walking tour of Vienna’s top sights
  • Cover the city’s top landmarks in just a few hours of sightseeing—the perfect introductory tour
  • Learn about the capital’s tumultuous history, from imperial heritage to the Art Nouveau movement
  • Travel like a local using the city’s efficient public transportation systems, with front-door hotel pickup

What's Included

  • Professional Austria Guide - from doorstep/pier/train station
  • Public trasportation where useful

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We meet our guests at the "doorstep" - at all hotels/vacation homes in town and at the city pier “Handelskai 265”. Other meeting points can be arranged!

What To Expect

Jardines de Belvedere

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ringstrasse (Pass By)

Rathausplatz

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Volksgarten (Pass By)

Osterreichisches Parlament

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Heldenplatz (Pass By)

The Hofburg (Pass By)

Goldenes Quartier Vienna (Pass By)

Graben and Kohlmarkt (Pass By)

Plague Column (Pestsaule) (Pass By)

Stephansplatz

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Vienna Lay of the Land
Liz_S, Apr 2024
Vienna is a hub of history, art, museums, shopping and great food. Our guide, Walter, covered all of the above and more. We had a 4 hour walking tour in which the rail systems was integrated in, which gave us an opportunity to cover more ground in the 4 hours. Walter was perfect. He covered from past to current events and every aspect of the social going ons. Take the tour, get the lay of the land. Doing this gives you a better understanding of your area you are visiting.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you, Liz - for the positive feedback. Glad you liked the “mix”. That’s what our “First Glance” wants to be – much more than just a history lesson. It’s fun to host guests with a keen interest in a wide spectrum of information.
Best tour of Vienna
Susan_H, Mar 2024
Walter was a spectacular guide. He met me right on time outside of my apartment. He has a great knowledge of the city and we saw many hidden areas as well as all of the highlights. Great introduction to Vienna.. He has a wonderful sense of humour too… I had a great time, thank you Walter
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you, Susan! Your vivid interest in a great variety of things made it a pleasure to accompany you in my city. I wish you, your daughter and her friends great days in Vienna. Happy Easter! Walter
Best tour ever
Gregory_S, Mar 2024
Andrea is wonderful. We did a private over 3 hour tour and it was the best I have ever had. Andrea is very pleasant and personable, her English is excellent and her knowledge of everything Vienna is amazing. We road the train and bus and did lots of walking with her. Saw amazing buildings, churches, gardens and coffee shops. Best way ever to get to know Vienna.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Great to hear about you enjoying your tour with Andrea. Our introductory tours are designed to present Vienna in its variety and invite our guests to explore on their own. Happy Travels
Fascinating history from a tremendous guide
Ben_C, Mar 2024
We only had one day in Vienna and booked this tour hoping to get a quick overview of the city. We are very glad we did. Our guide Walter was a wealth of information and had a wonderful, dry sense of humor. He really brought the history and culture of the city to life for us. He also provided tremendous perspective on Austria’s role in WWII and how its citizenry has reckoned with and reconciled their role. It really made for an interesting and thought-provoking tour for our family of four with two college-aged kids. Cannot recommend this tour more highly. It made us wish we had more time in Vienna.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you, Ben! Your complex interest in my city made it a pleasure to introduce Vienna with its sights and history.
Easy and quick for short tour of upper belvedere
Nancy_M, Mar 2024
Quick and easy process. Show QR code to entry agent and you’re in! All the Klimt greats! And the most famous napoleon painting.
Great Vienna tour
DavidSullivan, Feb 2024
This tour was indeed a great introduction to Vienna. Our tour guide, Sabine, was friendly and knowledgeable. She did a great job of giving the history and modern day perspective of the city. We got some great photos, learned a lot about Vienna and appreciated the recommendations for good cafés and places to visit later in our stay!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
David, thank you for the positive feedback! Looks like Sabine’s mix of history and present Vienna and her suggestions for further explorations ere helpful. That’s exactly what this tour was designed for. “Happy Travels”
Wunderbar!
Victor_B, Feb 2024
Great way to get oriented to the city and public transportation. Walter was a wealth of information.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you, Viktor! Glad you liked it and hope you enjoyed adding another city to your list. Have a save trip home!
Explore the city with Walter
Martin_L, Jan 2024
Walter was our guide on this private tour and explained the history as we walked past all the major sights in the old town. Walter was very interesting and spoke honestly and directly. He had a great sense of humour and we enjoyed a drink with him in one of the cafes in the centre. Don't miss Demel chocolate shop.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you, Martin! Glad you liked your freezing afternoon with me in Vienna. I know, it’s a challenge to leave summer in Australia behind to visit us midwinter. So, Demel was a kind of well-deserved compensation.
Highly suggest walking tour of Vienna!
Nancy_C, Jan 2024
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and adaptable to meet our needs. She was able to teach us how to use public transport at our request. She gave an amazing walking tour/overview of Vienna !
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Nancy, glad you liked Daniela’s tour. Our all private tours give us flexibility to adjust itineraries to some extent. Using public transportation is our contribution to substantiality in travel. Happy 2024 and many more travels!
Walter was great. Great...
Diego_G, Jan 2024
Walter was great. Great guide It was fun. I recommend him. Great way to get to know the city atca glance
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hello Diego, glad we were able to walk Vienna “in quite” – before the last day of the year traditionally turns into Vienna’s busiest afternoon/evening of the year. All the best for 2024!
Vienna with Walter
Elena_R, Dec 2023
Walter was a very knowledgeable guide . After he heard about what we already saw in Vienna he adapted his tour to our needs. There were a lot of interesting details. One of them was regarding the norms of genocide on minority populations for official reasons. Rather than it being institutionalised by the nazis, it was appropriated from a much older historical practice. Another was that Beethoven economised on electricity costs by building south facing windows because he was unable to find other landlords that would house him. This is the range of facts that Walter would present, with the ability to be poignant and amusing at a drop of a hat. 10/10 overall, would recommend him to any of my friends (or anyone) as a top guide to book!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you Elena, for your positive feedback! Yes, it’s a pleasure to re-welcome so many “travelers” that passed Vienne in search for a saver/freer live in the 70-90ies. A result of overloading you with information and time-jumps – Beethoven (Luigi, as some of his female friends called him) did not worry about his electricity bill – he spent his summers close to the wine in the suburbs and was looking for south-side accommodation in winter just to benefit from the bit of warmth winter sun could provide. All the best for you and your family in 2024. Walter
Personalized tour
Lauren_P, Nov 2023
Our guide asked us what we wanted to see and personalized our tour. We had already seen many of the attractions, so we didn't waste time seeing anything twice.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you Lauren! Although this was created as an introductory tour – a 3hrs PRIVATE TOUR is what we provide. We avoid overlap if our guests share their other Vienna plan with us. Glad you liked it!
Our guide was friendly...
Perry_E, Oct 2023
Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable - this was a great experience and set us up to get the best from our visit. Treat yourself
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you, Perry! We are glad to have Sabine in our team. Her warm and welcoming style combined with profound knowledge make her walks a great start exploring Vienna.
Wonderful Vienna guide
Kim_B, Oct 2023
Walter Schindl is an inspiring, knowledgble, entertaining and fun guide. Many facts, thoughts, good tips. We give him our best recommendations as we are sure everyone will enjoy his guidance
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thanks Kim, Glad you liked my/our hosting style – we try to be infotaining. Happy Travels!
Private walking tour
Jonathan_F, Oct 2023
Bridgett was most personable, knowledgeable and helpful during this tour. She walked us through gardens and around old town. She toured us through some unique, out of the way courtyards and buildings, with rich descriptions as well as pointing out the usual buildings, museums and govt buildings. It was a very enjoyable walking tour as Bridgett is engaging, helpful and full of interesting stories and tips.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hello and many thanks for your positive Feedback dear Jonathan! Our Tours may take a bit longer than the "usual" ones, but we love to show a mix of highlights and hidden corners:-) It´s always a pleasure to spend time with engaged guests like you, all the best!
Wish we had more time for this tour.
Harry_T, Oct 2023
Great quick (three hours) tour of Vienna. After initial stop, mostly all walking tour which was thoroughly enjoyable.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback. With our tours we introduce our guests to public transportation and the rewards of walking the historic center. Our tours can be combined to a more comprehensive experience and we offer special arrangements upon request. Happy Travels
Great Overview of Vienna
Richard_A, Sep 2023
This was an excellent tour. Our guide, Brigitte, was knowledgeable and engaging, and gave us a solid understanding of Vienna’s long history. She also provided us with plenty of food and entertainment suggestions for our stay. I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you, Richard! Glad you liked this introductory tour with Brigitte and found her leads useful.
Outstanding
Rick_F, Sep 2023
Stefano is the best. Very knowledgeable and flexible. Showed us some hidden gems like beer garden in park. He also helped with our Oktoberfest travel plans. Highly recommend this tour.
Great tour
Thamer_Y, Sep 2023
The tour was excellent with many interesting historical explanations, the knowledge of the guide was great and added a lot of value on the overall experience
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hello Thamer, thanks for your feedback! I also found it interesting to share some of your “history”. We like to “trade” personal and “grand” history in our tours. Many more Happy Travels!
A great tour by Walter!
Janice_W, Sep 2023
We enjoyed the informative tour with Waller. He was responsive to our requests and spent lots of time giving us historical and cultural information.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hello Janice, thank you! Glad you liked it; we try to make guiding an “exchange” of stories and experiences . . . it’s rewarding when it works!
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