St Stephen's Cathedral, Top Churches of Vienna Old Town Tour

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St Stephen's Cathedral, Top Churches of Vienna Old Town Tour

Name: St Stephen's Cathedral, Top Churches of Vienna Old Town Tour
Address: Austria

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Discover the history, architecture and art of Vienna’s beautiful churches: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Peterskirche and Minoritenkirche! Optional: visit Karlskirche and its viewing terrace.

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Highlights

Explore Vienna's sacred architecture and art with a 5-Star Private Guide
Discover the imperial history and heritage inside St. Stephan’s Cathedral
Visit the beautiful Peterskirche and Minoritenkirche
See the Old Town, the Trinity Column, Hofburg Palace, and more
Admire the city panorama from the magnificent dome of Karlskirche (4-hour tour o

Description

If you ever heard about Vienna, you probably pictured a city full of beautiful churches, cathedrals and other sacral buildings. This is true, so let's see the best churches in Vienna! Each of them offers a spiritual ambiance, impressive architecture and beautiful works of art. Come and discover these amazing religious sites and their history with a Local Expert! Your 3-hour private tour of Vienna’s churches begins in Sigmund Freud Park, right in front of Votivkirche. Your Expert Guide will tell you interesting facts about this 19th-century neo-Gothic church, then lead you on a walking tour through Vienna’s Historic Center. You will pass Schottenkirche (the basilica of “Our Lady of the Scots”) and head to Minoritenkirche. It is one of the oldest and most artistically valuable churches in Vienna. Inside, you will discover a hidden gem of Italian Renaissance - a mosaic version of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. The tour will pass the imperial palace complex of Hofburg, offering a chance to learn about the spiritual life of the House of Habsburgs. You will also see the Column of Pest (the Holy Trinity Column), built in the late 17th-century to commemorate victims of the plague. Nearby is the Church of St. Peter (Peterskirche). From outside it looks inconspicuous, but the interior of this Baroque church will amaze you with beautiful frescoes, paintings, and a domed roof with lots of gilding. The true highlight of this tour lies ahead - a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Austria's most prominent national symbol. Entrance tickets are included, so you can admire the Cathedral’s unique roof with colorful tiles and towers, which are the highest point of the Old Town skyline, and its tranquil interior filled with sacred art and stunning altars. Book an extended 4-hour tour of Vienna’s churches to also visit the magnificent St. Charles Church (Karlskirche)! It is one of the city's greatest buildings, featuring beautiful frescoes, splendor and incredible colors in 1250 square meters cupola. The entrance ticket includes access to the panoramic terrace, which offers an amazing view of Karlsplatz and nearby monuments. This extended walking tour is also a chance to discover more highlights and hidden gems of Vienna, as you will pass the Donnerbrunnen, the Imperial Crypt beneath the Capuchin Church, Albertina, and the world-renowned Vienna State Opera! Don't miss out!

Includes

Private walking tour of Vienna’s Old Town and Top Churches 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice Tickets to St. Stephen's Cathedral Free entry to St. Peter Church and Minoritenkirche Tickets to Karlskirche (4-hour option only)

Important Information

Please check your email a day before your tour for important information. Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Entry to churches during mass and scheduled events is restricted and the opening hours may vary. In such a case, the guide will provide all the commentary from the outside. Tickets to St. Stephen’s Cathedral are for the main nave, altar and chapels. Admission to the towers and catacombs is not included. Tickets to Karlskirche are for the church and the viewing terrace. Tickets to Votivkirche cost 5 euro per person, payable on the site. The church can be visited Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm.