Vienna: Hidden Gems near St. Stephen's & Old University

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Get off the beaten track to visit typical Viennese locations and hidden treasures. Explore quiet streets and squares, see Baroque buildings and palaces, and discover beautifully renovated courtyards on a 2-hour walking tour.

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Highlights

Discover hidden courtyards, lanes, and passages
Explore the Old University Quarter with its impressive Baroque church
Learn about Mozart's life in Vienna including some common false stories about him
Admire Prince Eugene's breathtaking palace
Get the inside scoop on where to get the best food and drinks

Description

Start your walking tour from Albertina Square, and see highlights often missed by tourists to Vienna. Visit locations linked to famous personalities such as the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the military leader Prince Eugene of Savoy. See the impressive Baroque church at the Old University and learn about the destruction of this area during World War II. Marvel at the innovative post-war reconstruction efforts. Your guide will share local tips about Viennese cuisine and the best restaurants to eat at, famous coffeehouses and bars to visit, and popular sausage stalls and ice cream shops. Learn the secrets of the Greek Quarter and the Viennese Bermuda Triangle. Hear the stories about Vienna, from scandals to myths and legends, as your guide paints a vivid picture of Viennese life today and in the past. Your tour will end at Schwedenplatz.