Highlights of Vienna with Cathedral, Private Walking Tour

Highlights of Vienna with Cathedral, Private Walking Tour

Name: Highlights of Vienna with Cathedral, Private Walking Tour
Address: Austria

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Explore Vienna's highlights with your top-rated private guide during this captivating walking tour that concludes at the breathtaking St. Stephen's Cathedral with North Tower elevator ticket included.

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Highlights

Explore the highlights of Vienna with an expert private guide
Learn about the city’s history, architecture, cuisine and character
Admire iconic buildings from the Opera House to the Hofburg Palace
Wander through the famous squares of Michaelerplatz, Graben, and Kohlmarkt
At St Stephen’s Cathedral enjoy aerial views of the city from the North Tower

Description

Commencing at the Opera House, your top-rated English-speaking guide will assist you in exploring the picturesque streets and squares of Vienna. Witness the city's iconic landmarks, such as the stables of the Lipizzaner horses at Josefsplatz, the grand Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Michaelerplatz and Graben squares. Gain insights into Vienna's profound impact on European society and culture over centuries! Nestled along the Danube River, Vienna is renowned for its imperial palaces, grand squares, and breathtaking architecture, embodying a rich and illustrious history. Embark on a captivating walking tour through the city's streets and squares, where you'll delve not only into the stories of its architectural wonders but also into the lives of influential figures who shaped and were shaped by Vienna, from the Imperial family to Mozart, Sigmund Freud to Gustav Klimt. Vienna stands as a cultural, political, and social epicenter in European history. Your expert English-speaking private guide awaits you outside the iconic Vienna State Opera, a magnificent structure dating back to the 1870s, hosting 350 performances of 60 shows annually, solidifying its status as a premier global opera house. The journey begins with exploration through central Vienna, traversing Albertinaplatz, home to a museum showcasing Impressionist masterpieces and modern art, and proceeding to Josefsplatz, where the renowned Lipizzaner horses grace the iconic Spanish Riding School. The vast imperial complex of the Hofburg unfolds before you, with its Schweizerhof (Swiss court) and main facade revealing the intricacies of Austria's regal history. Despite the Imperial family's deposition in 1918, the palace remains a hub of government activity, boasting 2600 rooms, 18 wings, and 19 courtyards. Vienna's charming squares, adorned with baroque and neo-classical architecture, come to life as you visit Michaelerplatz and Kohlmarkt, Vienna's upscale shopping street, leading to Graben, a bustling thoroughfare steeped in 17th and 18th-century charm. Your journey concludes with an exploration of the awe-inspiring St. Stephen's Cathedral, a Gothic and Romanesque masterpiece from the Middle Ages. As a grand finale, your guide presents tickets for the elevator ascent to the unaccompanied exploration of the North Tower, offering splendid views over the city you've just discovered.

Includes

Private Tour Guide Walking tour of Vienna’s Highlights Opera House (outside) Albertinaplatz Stables of the Lipizzaner horses (outside) Schweizerhof Hofburg to Heldenplatz Michaelerplatz Graben and Kohlmarkt St. Stephen’s Cathedral (inside) North tower with elevator access (unguided)