Vienna: VIP Half Day History Walking Tour + Imperial Palace!｜Austria

Begin your tour with your friendly tour guide - a historian - in the heart of Vienna’s Old Town: Stephansplatz (20 min.)
There, you’ll discover the city’s ancient Roman roots and explore Roman ruins. Learn about the famous Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who died in Vienna after fighting off Germanic attacks for 13 years and see his palace.

Explore the medieval cathedral - over 1,000 years old - with fascinating facts and secrets. See the stunning interior. We´ll visit also other Gothic churches.
You’ll see the tallest building in the world from the Middle Ages.

Stroll past Mozart’s former homes and explore the first Mozart House in Vienna, where Brahms also lived. (25 min.)

Visit the 700-year-old university and be enchanted by the university’s Baroque hall. (30 min.)
Admire the breathtaking marble-filled interior of the Baroque Jesuit Church with it´s unique ceiling fresco and organ instrument.

Visit the Greek Quarter and see the oldest restaurant as well as the extraordinary Orthodox cathedral of Central Europe. Hear about true legends of medieval times. (30 min.)

Stroll through Vienna’s oldest alley and visit the 1,200-year-old St. Rupert’s Church as well as a 4th-centurys Roman chapel. Learn about the life of Roman soldiers in Vienna, who become famous saints. (20 min.)

Visit the interesting Jewish Quarter, see the oldest synagogue, and learn more about the fate of the Jewish people over the centuries. (20 min.)

Discover breathtaking palaces and historic city squares, and learn more about the Ottoman attacks on the city over the course of 200 years. (30 min.)

Explore historic monasteries with churches and gardens and see the remaining parts of the city walls.

Visit Beethoven’s former home. (10 min.)

Stroll along Europe’s most beautiful and magnificent boulevard, lined with architectural masterpieces. (30 min.):
Magnificent New-Gothic cathedral
New University
Stunning National Theater
Iconic gothic city hall
Fantastic greek-style Parliament
Beautiful museum buildings
Unique State Opera

Enjoy a walk through the colorful Baroque rose garden. (15 min.)

Explore Europe’s largest palace: the Imperial Palace, with its various sections dating from different centuries. (20 min.)
Discover where John F. Kennedy met Khrushchev.
Get to know the most important figures in Austrian history and see their monuments. Learn about the darkest period in Austrian history during WW II.
Visit the medieval castle and garden.

See the stables and horses at the Spanish Riding School in the castle, as well as the church, where Napoleon married his second wife, Empress Marie Luise. (20 min.)

See Michaeler Square + Albertina Square, where you will find the most interesting buildings of Vienna. (20 min.)