Free Walking Tour of Vienna

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30,861 reviews | 293,304 travellers

A very pleasant guide, he shared many details about Vienna's history, with a tour outside of several iconic sites!

 10 Natalí

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Magnificent façade of the Hofburg Imperial Palace

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A very pleasant guide, he shared many details about Vienna's history, with a tour outside of several iconic sites!

  Natalí

On this free walking tour of Vienna, we'll explore the historic centre of Austria's capital city to discover its most iconic monuments and points of interest. An unmissable tour of one of Europe's most beautiful cities!

Description

On this free walking tour of Vienna, we'll explore the historic centre of Austria's capital city to discover its most iconic monuments and points of interest. An unmissable tour of one of Europe's most beautiful cities!

Tour Details

Our free guided tour of Vienna will start at the central Helmut Zilk-Platz, located between the Albertina building and the Tourist Information Office. First of all, we'll see the Danubius fountain at the Albertinaplatz—do you know the origin of this fountain?

We'll continue our sightseeing tour through Burggarten Park towards the majestic Hofburg Imperial Palace. As we gaze at its refined façade, we'll learn about the history of this emblematic building, whose past is closely linked to intrigues, love affairs and conspiracies...

Our next stops will be in front of Josefsplatz and the Memorial against War and Fascism, which will give us an insight into the sad past of the Austrian capital during the first half of the 20th century. Passing through the Neuer Markt square, we'll head towards other iconic buildings in Vienna, such as the Mozart House or St. Stephen's Cathedral. From the outside of both, we'll review the origins of these iconic places of the city.

Finally, we'll end our free tour of Vienna 2 hours later in front of the Vienna State Opera, one of the musical temples of Europe!

Group Size

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 4 people. If your group is larger, we recommend checking out our private tour of Vienna.

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Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

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When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Accessibility

Most areas are accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

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Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

Printed material is avoided.

No single-use plastics are used.

The show represents local culture.

No printing of documentation required.

Promotes local employment.

Has a gender equality policy.

Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets

Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - How many people can participate in the free tour?

A - Groups can be of a maximum of 35 people.

Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

A - This activity requires a minimum of 8 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Plaza Helmut Zilk-Platz, 1010.

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5 out of 30,861 reviews

8.4 / 10

 8.4046738602119 30,861 reviews | 293,304 travellers

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Jul / 07 / 2024

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Anonymous

Spain

El guía no hablaba correctamente el español, en ocasiones se hacía difícil entender lo que quería decir o seguir el hilo de la explicación, con todo se notaba que se esforzaba en hacerlo bien. Aún así me gustó la experiencia y lo recomiendo igualmente. Por otro lado, éramos demasiadas personas en el grupo, alrededor de 40, y el propio guía comentó que solo fuimos algo más de la mitad, ¿entonces hubiésemos sido un grupo de entre 60-70 personas? Una locura Translate this opinion into English.

The guide did not speak Spanish correctly, at times it was difficult to understand what he meant or follow the thread of the explanation, yet it was clear that he was trying to do it well. Still, I liked the experience and I recommend it anyway. On the other hand, there were too many people in the group, around 40, and the guide himself commented that there were only a little more than half of us, so we would have been a group of between 60-70 people? Crazy Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

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May / 19 / 2025

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Pilar

Spain

Fue muy ameno, con un gran conocimiento de la historia y cultura de la ciudad, pero además lo transmitió todo con entusiasmo, cercanía y un toque de humor que hizo el recorrido muy agradable. Supo adaptar las explicaciones al grupo. ¡Una visita enriquecedora y muy agradable! Translate this opinion into English.

He was very engaging, with a wealth of knowledge of the city's history and culture, but he also conveyed everything with enthusiasm, warmth, and a touch of humor that made the tour very enjoyable. He was able to adapt his explanations to the group. An enriching and very enjoyable visit! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

 10

May / 16 / 2025

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Antonio

Sevilla, Spain

️️️️️ Una forma perfecta de descubrir Viena Hicimos el free tour por Viena con Civitatis y fue una experiencia excelente. Nuestro guía fue muy amable, cercano y con un conocimiento impresionante sobre la historia y cultura de la ciudad. El recorrido estuvo muy bien organizado, con paradas clave. Totalmente recomendable si es tu primera vez por la ciudad. ¡Gracias por la experiencia! Translate this opinion into English.

️️️️️ A perfect way to discover Vienna. We took the free tour of Vienna with Civitatis and it was an excellent experience. Our guide was very friendly, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history and culture. The tour was very well organized, with key stops. Highly recommended if it's your first time in the city. Thank you for the experience! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

 10

May / 16 / 2025

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Maribel

Madrid, Spain

Selma ha sido una guia perfecta. Ha realizado explicaciones muy detalladas, amenas, captando la atención y gestionando el tiempo. El recorrido ha sido muy extenso. Ha explicado detalles historicos, arquitectónicos, anécdotas y consejos para la visita. Agradezco que hayan dividido el grupo en dos porque había mucha gente. Translate this opinion into English.

Selma was a perfect guide. She gave very detailed and engaging explanations, capturing our attention and managing our time well. The tour was very comprehensive. She explained historical and architectural details, anecdotes, and tips for the visit. I appreciate that they split the group into two because there were a lot of people. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

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May / 16 / 2025

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Raquel

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain

A mi marido y a mí nos encantó el free tour con René. Contó un montón de historia de la ciudad y de su arquitectura. Lo único malo es que el grupo era demasiado grande, incluso dividido en dos, porque eran dos guías los que llegaron al punto de encuentro. Éramos tantos que tenían que haber sido tres o cuatro guías. Translate this opinion into English.

My husband and I loved the free tour with René. He shared a ton of information about the city's history and architecture. The only downside was that the group was too large, even split in two, because only two guides arrived at the meeting point. There were so many of us that it should have been three or four guides. Opinion translated. Show original.

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