Vienna: 2-Hour Historical Crimes Guided Walking Tour

Vienna: 2-Hour Historical Crimes Guided Walking Tour

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Uncover the macabre side of Vienna on this 2-hour guided city crime tour. Visit the eery sites of the infamous deeds and historical scandals that left their mark on Vienna's history.

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Highlights

Uncover the crimes of Viennese historical nobles
Hear the dark history of the city's most popular cathedral
Discover the history of the infamous Bloody Countess

Description

Explore the dark side of Vienna and uncover the hidden histories lurking behind every corner. Hear the infamous legends from your professional guide as you pass historical monuments with eery secrets. Visit the Palais Bathory, home of the infamous Elizabeth Bathory. Learn about her many deeds and how she bathed in the blood of virgins, earning her the name the 'Bloody Countess.' Turn a corner and arrive at the magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral, famous for its medieval crypts and tombs that hide a sinister past. Continue to the Himmelpfortgasse in the first district, known for its bloody history. Uncover the dark histories behind over ten locations in Vienna and hear the bloodcurdling crimes, many of which were committed by historical Viennese nobles.