Free tour

A Free Walking Tour through unique Old Town of Vienna

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Excellent (95 ratings)

Vienna

Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Mirko

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Registered on 15 April 2021

Let me entertain You with tales of the Viennas’s past and present. Together we will explore and discover the fascinating stories that fill every corner of Vienna . Vienna’s varied architecture fascinated me, and the wealth of what this city has to offer – museums, art galleries, theatres. Above all, I love uncovering Vienna’s secrets and guiding groups around the City that I love. Come and join me for a walk.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome back to Vienna! If it's not your first time exploring the city, you've probably seen the classic highlights already.

Now, it's time to discover Vienna from a different perspective.

Join me for a walk-through unique Old Town of Vienna. Together we will explore and discover the stories, legends, and tales in the unique old part of Vienna.

Our tour is designed for those who want to go beyond the typical tourist attractions and delve into the lesser-known gems, hidden corners, and local secrets that make Vienna truly unique.

On a walking tour led by the Viennese stories, get a closer look at Vienna's most intriguing and distinctive locations while learning about the city's lengthy history and varied culture.

In the first district of the city, we will see the walls from the medieval time. I will tell you about the legend of “Dear Augustine”.

Vienna and music: A walk through Vienna is impossible without visiting one of the houses where the maestro Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived, which is a Museum now. This is the best place to talk about Mozart's legacy that moves Vienna’s concerts scene till today.

Coffee and croissant: In one of the alleys, we will discover how coffee has become an everyday ritual and since when bakers in Vienna have been baking the popular croissants and pretzels.

After ca. two hours, our walk ends at the Hoher Markt in front of the Anker clock. An extraordinary watch, that was invented by Franz von Matsch in the time of Art Nouveau at the beginning of the 20th Century.

Get ready for an exciting journey through the unconventional side of Vienna!

I’m looking forward to it !

Sincierly Yours Mirko!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Schwedenpl. 3-4, 1010 Wien, Austria

In front of Hotel Capricorno

Outside visit

Schick Hotel Capricorno

The tour starts in front of Hotel Capricorno near the metro station U1/ U4 Schwedenplatz. Together we will explore and discover the stories, legends, and tales in the unique old part of Vienna.

Outside visit

Griechenbeisl

In the first district of the city, we will see the walls from the medieval time. I'll share the legend of “Dear Augustine”.

Outside visit

Ankeruhr

At the Hoher Markt, we will see the Anker clock. An extraordinary watch, that was invented by Franz von Matsch in the time of Art Nouveau at the beginning of the 20th Century.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).