music walking tour vienna

App-Guided: Walking Tour Music

Adults 15.00€ | Children 15.00€

This music tour allows you to discover the classical music highlights of Vienna on your own. When you book the tour, you receive headphones and a map that you can follow at your own pace from sight to sight. A total of 25 highlights connected to music from old Vienna are located along the route.

Tour stops: • State Opera • Musikverein • Mozart Fountain • Arnold Schönberg Center • Konzerthaus • Beethoven Memorial • Kursalon • Schubert Memorial • Mozarthaus Vienna • St. Stephen´s Cathedral • Mozart Death House • Haus der Musik • Mozart Memorial • Haydnhaus Vienna • Haydn Memorial • Musemsquartier • Michaelertor Hofburg • Beethoven Pasqualatihaus • Strauss Museum • Schubert Birth Place • Beethoven Eroicahaus • Beethoven Museum • Johann Strauss Apartment • Schubert Death House • The Third Man

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• Vienna State Opera
• Beethoven Statue
• Vienna Konzerthaus
• House of Music
• Beethoven Museum
• QuietVox Guiding App
• Headphones (2.5mm headphone jack)
• HOP ON HOP OFF tickets 
• Admission to sights

German, english

4.5 hours, individual start time

Operngasse 8 , 1010   Vienna

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Classical Music of Vienna - A Walking Concert Tour

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• Kärntner Str. 47, 1010 Wien, Austria You will be able to find us easily in front of the Vienna Opera House, on the corner across from Hotel Sacher.
• Café Prückel, Stubenring 24, 1010 Wien, Austria This tour will end at one of Vienna's famous Coffee houses. The Coffee house is located very centrally and close to public transportation. We are happy to help you get to where ever you need to go afterwards.
• Wheelchair accessible
• Pushchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Kärntner Str. 47 Kärntner Str. 47, 1010 Wien, Austria You will be able to find us easily in front of the Vienna Opera House, on the corner across from Hotel Sacher. See address & details
• Pass by Wiener Staatsoper
• 1 Albertina Stop: 10 minutes See details
• 2 Burggarten Stop: 20 minutes See details
• 3 Heldenplatz Stop: 20 minutes See details
• 4 Maria Theresien Square Stop: 20 minutes See details
• 5 Café Prückel Stop: 40 minutes See details
• You'll end at Café Prückel Stubenring 24, 1010 Wien, Austria This tour will end at one of Vienna's famous Coffee houses. The Coffee house is located very centrally and close to public transportation. We are happy to help you get to where ever you need to go afterwards. See address & details

• timothyrY4666AW 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles An amazing and informative food tour that should NOT be missed on your visit to Vienna. My wife and I are fortunate to travel a great deal and almost always book a food tour on day 1 or 2 of visiting a new place. This food tour was one of the best. Our guide, Peter, was extraordinary. The tour was intended to be from 9:30AM-2:30PM , but Peter asked if anyone had a hard stop first thing in the morning as he warned we might go later than 2:30. He wanted to not only give us a fabulous food experience, which it was, but also to share the history of Vienna. His knowledge of the city and country was amazing and the tour flew by. If you are wondering what tour to take, stop wondering and join Peter for one of the best tours of your life. Oh and BTW the food was spectacular, local and plentiful. Read more Written 22 May 2024
• F7797ONmarka 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Lots of food and fun! Had an amazing time traveling through different spots in Vienna and trying great food! Maria was an awesome tour guide and offered great recommendations and advice on how to maximize the rest of our stay in Vienna. Highly recommend! Read more Written 22 May 2024
• Melster 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic evening out. If you are looking for some delicious food, drinks and company you need to look no further than this terrific tour. Wolfgang is a fantastic host and ambassador for Vienna. He takes you to some lovely local hot spots and you get to try some very delicious Austria cuisine and drinks. Would highly recommend. Read more Written 20 May 2024
• Globetrot1979 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent way to orientate yourself to the city. And lots of food! Highly recommend. We had Peter who was lovely and there was nothing he didn’t know about Vienna. He was a very knowledgeable man and his love for the city is clear to see. We got to know a little bit about him over the space of the tour and we learnt a lot about Viennese history. I have done one walking food tour before, in Budapest, so I knew I’d enjoy it but this one was even better, especially as we opted for the private tour so we could ask all the questions we wanted. We had to cancel our dinner reservations as were too full by the end! Recommend doing this the on the first full morning of your holiday because you really get a feel for the city once you’ve done it. We travelled by tram and underground as well as on foot of course. Don’t hesitate to book, I’m so glad we did, it was one of the highlights of our long weekend. Read more Written 20 May 2024
• rosscB2185JO 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Highlight of our time in Vienna! Wolfi gave us the best tour! He was very knowledgeable about Vienna and Austria and was very friendly. We went to 5 different places and had about 12 desserts and dinner. This is a wonderful tour if you love food and want to see more of Vienna! 100% would recommend and it was a great way to start our trip! Read more Written 19 May 2024
• LondonMcTraveller 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Would highly recommend! What a fun experience! Wolfy was a great guide, knowledgeable, friendly and took us to some great spots. The group were also great. Really delicious food & drinks…so many standouts…melange coffee, schnitzel, hazelnut ice cream and my favourite a great food market with truly amazing goulash, pork belly & sausages…who knew grated horseradish could be so tasty too! Read more Written 18 May 2024
• Mishil D 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Must try in Vienna Great tour guide! I had a good time during this tour. Maria was excellent at explaining the Austrian history in tandem with the food. Read more Written 18 May 2024
• danasE6662UE 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic experience! A wonderful experience with Wolfy - outstanding food, drinks, conversation, and venues. Highly recommend this excursion which takes you to some special spots in Vienna off the touristy beaten path. Read more Written 17 May 2024
• debramA5041JU 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles This is a must do tour! Maria was wonderful! This was an amazing tour. The food and fellowship was magical. There were so many things to taste! Many of them were something I've never seen before. If you are in Vienna, you must take this tour! Read more Written 16 May 2024
• GraceW801 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles What a Food Tour Should be! We love food tours, but this was the best we’ve experienced in our years of traveling. Maria was a terrific guide sharing her passion for and knowledge of the many gastronomical gems to find in Vienna. The amount of food and the variations that we got to sample was amazing. We used public transportation and went to several districts somewhat off the beaten track. We loved that most about this tour. Instead of going to typical tourist trap locations we sampled and dined in areas where we were the only tourists in sight. A special shout-out to Thomas in his 16th district food cart (Würstelstand Vienna). He was exuberant and proud of the many dishes he prepared for us. This is a tour well-done and a fabulous way to spend a day in Vienna absorbing the food culture and more! Read more Written 15 May 2024
• ABitSpoiled 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must do on your 1st day in Vienna! Great food tour with Christoph - absolutely highly recommend it, especially on your first day in Vienna. Just be aware: lots of food!!! Don't eat breakfast before this tour, you will be fed plenty. One thing that we liked besides the great food was that we got to learn how to use the public transportation system. In order to visit the many unique restaurants we had to use the subway, surface train, and the bus - we really appreciate the fact that the guide showed us and explained to us how things work. 5 stars all the way!! Read more Written 15 May 2024
• 736LauraG736 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Don't miss it! This tour exceeded all my expectations! The variety of neighborhoods, the efficiency with which we were whisked around the city, the delights of both high and 'low' cuisines, the wonderful unique flavor combinations, and the charm and knowledge of our guid3 Chistophe, were the perfect Viennese melange! Read more Written 15 May 2024
• kaylacH8626XT 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Experience! Our guide Christoph was wonderful! He was so full of knowledge on all aspects of Viennese culture. We ate sooo much food, but it was hard to turn anything down because it was all so good. Definitely recommend this tour for any type of group. Read more Written 14 May 2024
• Dreamer05170382585 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Breakfast, Dinner and Tea Viennese style A delightful day out! Maria was a friendly and knowledgeable guide to the districts of Vienna, and the food was wonderful. A special mention to Thomas, who entertained us to delicious goulash (own recipe), and sausages, all washed down with local beer. I can't believe how much we ate, but somehow we found room for it. Read more Written 14 May 2024
• Evelyn H 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Sweet tour of Vienna. Our guide, Patrick was very nice and good. The tour itself could have been more user friendly. I would think a van would be better than metro and endless walking. Read more Written 13 May 2024

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Self-Guided Music Walking Tour Vienna in Vienna

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Vienna: Self-Guided Music Walking Tour

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Embark on a unique self-guided walking tour to explore the classical music highlights of Vienna at your own pace. No need to keep up with a tour group or strain to hear your guide. Simply pop on your headphones, use the map, and let the special app lead the way. Discover 25 music-related stops, including the House of Music, Beethoven Museum, Vienna State Opera, and more!

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TERRIBLE. App is slow, doesn’t allow flebiliti to pick your own thing. It is not an independent app so once you close it you need to scan it. Worse: the map is not part of the app so you still walk around with Paper map from stoneage. Then they give these old fashioned earphones which no phone supports anymore. Terrible terrible . This could be do much better

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Vienna: City of Music - 3 hour private tour

• Pick Up at Your Central Hotel or Flat
• Expert Licensed Guide
• Entry/Admission - Mozarthaus Vienna
• Entry/Admission - Wiener Staatsoper
• Entry/Admission - Mölker Bastei
• Entry/Admission - The Hofburg
• When you book your tour, we send you your historian guide's photo, phone number and bio. Your guide is delighted to meet you at your hotel or holiday flat. If you should need to use public transport to get to the tour sites, we do not include your tram or metro tickets but your guide will help you to purchase if you don't have a pass. If you prefer a central meeting point, your guide can meet you at Café Mozart, Albertinaplatz 2.
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travelers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• The Hofburg
• Beethoven Statue
• Mozarthaus Vienna
• Wiener Staatsoper
• Mölker Bastei

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• You'll get picked up See departure details
• 1 St. Stephen's Cathedral Stop: 20 minutes See details
• 2 Mozarthaus Vienna Stop: 20 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• 3 Beethoven Statue Stop: 20 minutes See details
• 4 Wiener Staatsoper Stop: 20 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• 5 The Hofburg Stop: 20 minutes - Admission excluded See details
• 6 Inner City Stop: 45 minutes See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• catherinepY1880XC 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles No Backup Plan My tour was canceled one hour before it was supposed to start because the tour guide’s father was sick. What kind of company doesn’t have a backup plan! Read more Written May 22, 2024
• Rossella080566 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent way to plunge into the heart of the city Selin is an excellent guide, she has thorough knowledge of the city both history and socio-cultural aspects of everyday life. Extremely professional and competent as well as empathic and jovial. A pleasure working for almost three hours with her and exchanging views and comments. Would do again. Read more Written May 11, 2024
• austinfirehub 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Katarina was a excellent guide Katarina was fantastic! Great communicator and extensive historical knowledge- highly recommend! The Schönbrunn Palace and gardens are deserving of a full day. Bring a picnic and enjoy strolling the grounds after the tour. There’s a cafe and an excellent restaurant if you need sustenance. It gets very busy so go early- enjoy! Mary Ann Read more Written May 8, 2024
• LAF48 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Our guide was wonderful very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the art, grounds and history of Belvedere. Would definitely recommend this experience Read more Written May 3, 2024
• LAF48 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great experience Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative and made the visit to Schonbrunn exciting and interesting. Would definitely recommend Read more Written May 3, 2024
• lizbadiz 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Insightful visit to Schönbrunn We thoroughly enjoyed our private tour of the Schönbrunn palace. Katarina was very knowledgeable and provided fun and engaging insights throughout the entire tour. Read more Written January 17, 2024
• gorilbrita 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles High Quality Guiding in a beautiful setting. A little hick-up on the day, diligently and swiftly sorted out by Bonita from Insightcities, with a small re-scheduling of start time. Katarina, our super knowledgeable, specialised, local guide gave us a fact- and fun- filled generous 2 1/2 hours at this stunning venue. As an extra treat, 'Judith' by Gustav Klimt was actually in the house ! ( This painting is on tour a lot ) This experience is a magnificent treat for all art and history lovers. Read more Written December 9, 2023
• Mavellaneda 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Unmissable if you love Art Nouveau! Can’t say enough great things about our Art Nouveau tour with Ilse. Her knowledge of the topic as well as her ability to put art nouveau in Vienna in the context of the political and architectural development of the time and the city was extremely informative and interesting. She also went above and beyond to show and share so many examples and interesting facts. Absolutely LOVED this tour! Wish we had arranged a similar tour with Insight Cities in Budapest as we also found beautiful art nouveau there. Also did the Vienna City of Music tour with Annelie. Insight Cities has amazing guides and very special tours… highly recommended! Read more Written November 10, 2023
• Mavellaneda 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fabulous your, super knowledgeable guide Can’t say enough about our guide Ilse. Very knowledgeable… and such a pleasure to listen to… provided great context of the history of art nouveau in Vienna relative to the political and architectural development of the city. AMAZING… don’t miss it! Start with this tour as you will want to explore even more on your own afterwards! Enjoy! Read more Written November 8, 2023
• Europe B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A wonderful tour that brought jewish Vienna to life! Annellie was a terrific guide who used stories and her knowledge of Jewish Vienna to make it alive for us. Very impressed. Read more Written October 19, 2023
• dogmommy13 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Belvedere Museum Private Tour with Katarina. Katarina was absolutely one of the best your guides we have ever had. She met us at our hotel and we decided to walk to the Belvedere and gave us a fantastic history lesson along the way. Her knowledge is extensive and it was also demonstrated as we toured the museum and artwork. Of course Klimt’s The Kiss was a highlight, but there is so much to see. Katarina was enthusiastic, personable, and we were thrilled at the end of our your. Do not miss this tour! Read more Written October 18, 2023
• Y1734XMdenisem 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A true professional Our tour guide, Katarina, was a very informative and professional person. She took extra time to answer all of our questions so we could learn more of Vienna’s history. Knowledgeable also of world affairs. She was calm while being challenged by a person in the public domain. She did not let the rude interruption derail the rest of our tour. We would recommend her to everyone!! Read more Written September 25, 2023
• helencL2167JH 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour of Schönbrunn!! Katarina gave us an excellent in-depth tour of Schōnbrunn palace. She teally made the tour interesting and informative . Highly recommend!! Read more Written September 25, 2023
• HayKay1 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic Tour with Annelie This private tour was all I could ask for. Annelie was fluent in both English and French so we elected for the tour in French which was easier for my partner. Annelie was really good at explaining the diverse influences (Rodin, Munch Van Gogh among other artists as well as Klimt's own previous decorative work that shaped Klimt into becoming an agent of change incorporating powerful human emotions and desires. Women became more powerful in their sexuality, reflecting the bohemian nature of Klimt's Viennese environment. We saw how Klimt's landscapes followed those of Van Gogh and Monet in a more structured way, Annelie not only explained the art but brought it to life so that you didn't just observe the changes but felt them. We then left the Upper Palace and strolled through the gardens accompanied by some inspirational music from her phone. What I really appreciated about Annelie was her passion for art in all its forms including music, as a living, breathing thing that continues to evolve. A great tour with a great guide. Read more Written September 13, 2023
• NG1818 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Wolfgang Augsten is a wonderful, intelligent, interesting, and very thoughtful tour guide! Wolfgang provided excellent service, an interesting tour, and is very smart and well informed. I highly recommend Wolfgang Augsten for any tour you would like to take in Vienna! Read more Written August 31, 2023

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn in 1770, and died 1827 in Vienna. He was a representative of Viennese Classicism and the pioneer of Romanticism.

After a study trip that led Beethoven to Vienna; he acquired a lifelong fascination with the city. In 1792 Vienna became his permanent residence. His virtuoso piano playing impressed the Viennese society and made him a successful composer. In Vienna Beethoven created numerous piano works, symphonies, masses, string quartets, songs and the opera Fidelio.

Stroll with us through the old streets of Vienna and visit Beethoven’s favorite places he liked to visit together with his performance venues. We look forward to entertaining you in Vienna.

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5. Albertinaplatz 6. Theater Museum * 7. Josefsplatz 8. Michaelerplatz *

9. Mölker Bastei * 10. Freyung 11. Bognergasse * 12. Graben 13. Stephansplatz *

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Vienna Walks – Six Exciting Sightseeing Routes With Maps

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[todaysdate format=”F Y”] Which Vienna walks will best roll out the city to you? First, almost all major Vienna landmarks and attractions line up within the three square kilometres of Old Vienna, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Second, not just the city centre lends itself to walks but also many central neighborhoods.

Walking through the likes of Wieden, Mariahilf and Josefstadt with their typical townhouses and shops will give you a good insight into local urban lifestyles. To help you plan your time in Wien I have pulled together my favourite Vienna walks which are also mapped out.

Is Vienna a walkable city?

As soon as you enter central Vienna you will notice its well-designed urban layout with wide pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, well-maintained streets, and numerous pedestrian zones. As one of Europe’s greenest metropolises more than half of Vienna’s city (53 percent) is green space. In a few parts of the city, designated pedestrian zones hand over the city entirely to walkers. Beyond the city center, many local neighborhoods such as Josefstadt or Mariahilf are pedestrian-friendly, with low traffice zones, shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions within walking distance. The sidewalks in Vienna are generally well-maintained and accessible, making it comfortable for pedestrians.

Interestingly, more than three quarters of local Viennese walk for more than 10 minutes every day (source: Mobilitätsagentur Wien, 2019). And more than 30 per cent of errands are done on foot. 

Old Vienna Walk

This walk combines sightseeing of Vienna landmarks , such as the Vienna Opera House, the Albertina and the Stephansdom, with my tips for Vienna coffeehouses and traditional snack bars, and the occasional must see shops that will cross your way. Go to  Old Vienna Walk .

Vienna 1900  Walks

Unfortunately for travellers Wien’s fin-de-siècle highlights lie scattered across town. There is no ‘Vienna 1900’ quarter nor are there street signs to help you trace the most exciting and fruitful era of Viennese art and literature.

Hence I have cut, trimmed and aligned my experience of the best places to explore Vienna at the start of the 20th century. The result are two neat day itineraries of museum, coffeehouse and bar visits, street walks, a shopping tour and tips on concerts with music from that era. Get inspired by these Vienna 1900  walks.

To acquire a 360-degree understanding of the era, read my compact one pager about Fin-de-Siècle Vienna before your walk.

Vienna By Night

Once you arrive in Vienna, even if it’s later in the evening, don’t think it’s too late to explore the city. In fact, it’s the most brilliant time. Streets, squares, architecture, sculptures and monuments have that magical glow that you will rarely find during the day. If you are a photo enthusiast like me you will find it’s the best time to capture the city’s architecture. I am sharing this Vienna night walk with you for inspiration. Find out more  Vienna by night .

Art Nouveau Walk

Vienna Insider Walk

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Especially if you have a hang for interior design, art, fashion ,  music, architecture, multimedia design, advertising or marketing, you will feel at home during this Art and Design Walk. It is a very relaxed mixture of museums, art crowd cafés and artisan shops. You can easily scale it up or down, depending on the amount of time you would like to spend in one place. Visit  Art Walk .

Guided Vienna Walks

If you want to add intellectual depth – and fun – to your walk, consider hiring a great licensed guide: All trained guides know the city center like the back of their hand, and will share many exciting stories. Besides, you could also join one of the regular small group tours. As for neighborhood walks, a few guides also cover out-of-centre areas like the ‘art walk district’ Neubau, Wieden and Alsergrund. And some of these guides will even let you fill your shopping bags, like this award-winning shopping guide . To visit the former Jewish quarter Leopoldstadt and Path of Remembrance make sure you hire a specialised Jewish Vienna tour guide.

Learn more about guided Vienna tours and private tours .

Other Ideas For Self-Guided Tours In Vienna

Other than walking to explore Vienna, there are two further ideal means to roam the city just like a local: Either use one or more of Vienna’s 28 tramway lines, or rent a bike. In Vienna Tours, Self-Guided find inspiration for the best tramway lines and bike rental options to discover Wien.

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Walking tours & themed walks

Enjoy a selection of ways to tour Vienna on foot, including self-guided and guided alternatives, along with suggestions for some themed options.

• Book a walking tour * with a choice of themes
• Tours overview for Vienna
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Self-guided walk

(You start at the State Opera House…)

Many of the historical sights in Vienna live in the compact, largely flat, and eminently walkable city centre.

I’ve put together a set of suggestions for seeing the important locations on your own with photos, instructions, visitor tips, and links to more information on what you pass.

Wander the old town at your leisure (or take a total of around 90 minutes if you don’t hang around):

• Part 1 : you begin at the Staatsoper and walk to the edge of the Habsburg’s Hofburg palace complex
• Part 2 : historical Michaelerplatz square and through the Hofburg to Heldenplatz square
• Part 3 : along a stretch of the old town city limits flanked by many of Vienna’s most famous buildings
• Part 4 : back through the pedestrianised centre to end at Stephansdom cathedral

(…and end at the cathedral)

If you prefer a more rural wander around the city, Vienna has numerous formal and clearly-marked hiking routes . Most take you into the surrounding woods and hills, with a couple of notable exceptions (like the social housing walk).

Since Vienna has dozens of certified tour guides willing to take you on all sorts of trips, I would simply send you to three other websites:

• City tours *: various scheduled tours in Vienna for direct online booking. Many on foot, but also bus & bike tours
• Findaguide.at : the Chamber of Commerce directory of guides you can hire
• Guides-in-vienna.at : directory of the Association of Licensed Guides in Vienna

With few exceptions, working as a tour guide in Vienna needs a state license (awarded after completing a lengthy training & education programme and then passing an exam).

A strong alternative to a general guided walking tour is, of course, one of the hop on hop off bus services .

Themed tours

Aside from any specialist tours provided by the above, I have a few articles and links for those looking to explore particular themes. We begin with…

History & architecture

Many locations offer their own specialist in-house tours , notably the two Habsburg palace complexes, the cathedral, the Spanish Riding school, and traditional music venues like the State Opera House or Musikverein.

Architectural epochs

(The refurbished parliament building, constructed in the Hellenic style)

Within the following introductions to architectural and design eras relevant to Vienna, you’ll find tips on where to see examples.

• Baroque : an ostentatious style from the 1600s and early 1700s. Several of Vienna’s more popular palaces and churches date back to this period.
• Biedermeier : a more conservative, homely approach that developed in the first half of the 19th century as a consequence of what we’d probably call a police state today.
• Historicism : where architects and designers drew inspiration from the past. Particularly popular in the second half of the 1800s, which explains all the neogothic, neorenaissance and similar buildings from that time.
• Jugendstil : Vienna’s Art Nouveau movement whose heyday was the late 1800s and early 1900s. The pedestrianised centre has notable architectural examples , as does the rest of the old town .

Other themed historical location tips

(The Sisi memorial in the Volksgarten park)

• Empress Elisabeth : explore those sights closely associated with the famous Sisi , including her apartments and a dedicated museum
• Vienna Modernism : Vienna’s creative flame probably burned brightest around 1900 (though my current calender and to-do list are a remarkable experiment in modernist creativity).
• Jewish Vienna : the article covers significant locations.
• Social housing : experts consider Vienna a role model for urban development, thanks in large part to the availability of high-quality city-owned housing. This harks back to the remarkably farsighted social housing projects of post-WWI, whose legacy remains in the cityscape.

Music and art

As mentioned above, major concert venues have in-house tours. I can particularly recommend the tour of the Staatsoper . Quite apart from the gorgeous interiors, the guide has enough anecdotes to fill a 5-hour Wagner opera.

(The golden Strauss monument)

A musician-themed walking tour is very easy. Just stand anywhere in the older parts of Vienna and look around. Chances are you’re next to where some baton-wielding giant of classical music lived / died / composed / played (not necessarily in that order).

But for detailed tips on places to see, I have a famous footsteps page that lists locations for Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss (II), Haydn, Schubert, Brahms, Mahler, Liszt, Lehár and Bruckner.

Most of the composer guides split into three sections: life locations (residences and similar), music locations (venues for premieres and similar), and memorials & more (monuments, museums and similar).

Artists & architects

(Gustav Klimt’s final studio)

That same On the trail of… page also has location guides for the artists Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, the artist/architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, and the architect Otto Wagner.

All the guides cover places to see their works (or buildings in the case of Wagner and Hundertwasser) and those places associated with their life and legacy.

Vienna All-Inclusive Pass

As a final tip, the Vienna All-Inclusive Pass from Go City is the tourist pass with the greatest focus on tours and activities. At the time of writing, for example, it included one-time free access to 10+ walking, bike and bus tours.