Elitist and discreet societies in Vienna:
Elitist and discreet societies and mysterious knightly orders captivate most of us. They lived or still live among us, yet keep quiet and act behind closed doors. What was or is their influence on Vienna’s leadership? What is the connection of some of Vienna’s most important personalities to these secrets groups? How did their presence and actions shape the Viennese society? Join us as we try to answer these questions and uncover the secrets of Vienna’s elitist and discreet societies. In this two-hour tour, you will hear amazing stories about legendary knightly orders, pious brotherhoods, secret rites, signs and symbols and much more.
Tour highlights:
- Stephansplatz
- The courtyard of the German order
- Important freemasons sights
- The Maltese church
- Albertinaplatz
- Josefsplatz
Book this private tour here!
Choose the payment option based on your group size. We will then check our guides’ availability and get back to you with the confirmation and details.
Time/Duration
Approx. 2 Hours
(Private: Flexible)
Language
English
(German on request)
Group Size (public tours)
Public: 6-15
Private: up to 30
Location
Old Town
(1st district)
Why this tour?
Instead of taking an ordinary sightseeing tour, dig a bit deeper to learn the unique stories and secrets of Vienna’s secret societies. These stories are new even to most locals and so this could be a great activity for anyone who wants to explore and learn about Vienna in a fun and exciting way.
Interested in joining a public tour?
Upon request we can publish a public tour to reduce the tour’s price per person. A public tour costs 35 euros per participant and requires a minimum of 6 participants.
Important Details
- Tour type: Available both as a private tour and a public tour (upon request)
- Duration: The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
- Guide: See our full team of guides licensed Austria Guides here.
- Accessibility: This tour is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
- What to wear: Comfortable shoes and water. Also, always check the weather forecast!
Cancellation Policy
- Full refund for cancellations made up to 48 hours in advance.
- No refunds for cancellations within 48 hours.
- We reserve the right to cancel 48h prior if the minimum of 6 participants for public tours isn’t met (full refund issued).
Privacy & Copyright
Recording the tour or photographing guide materials is strictly forbidden.
Photos/videos may be taken during the tour (please inform your guide if you wish to opt-out).
Book this private tour here!
Choose the payment option based on your group size. We will then check our guides’ availability and get back to you with the confirmation and details.
Licensed Experts Only
At Secret Vienna, every tour is led by a government-certified specialist. We uphold the highest standards of historical accuracy and professional storytelling.
Group & Private Events
Planning a corporate team-building, a school trip, or a private event? We specialize in tailoring our tours for private groups!
