Step into the dark side of Vienna:
Vienna is often portrayed as a romantic city with charming streets and effortless beauty, but it’s only a part of the complete, much darker picture. Come and hear the baffling tales and the lesser-known stories of the city’s past, designed for the curious traveler. As you follow our guide, you will see the city in a different light and embrace the darkness which is an inseparable part of Vienna’s history. So, are you ready to join the dark side? Then come to our dark side of Vienna walking tour.
Tour highlights:
- Minoritenplatz and the forgotten cemetery
- Heldenplatz and the natural history museum
- Hofburg palace
- Josefsplatz
- Michaelerplatz
And much more!
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?
This tour is perfect for dark tourism lovers and history enthusiasts who want to see Vienna for what it really is- an eery and mysterious city. More often than not, history defies imagination and some of the stories you’ll hear will be truly surprising and interesting. Instead of taking an ordinary and generic walking tour, how about exploring the dark side of Vienna?
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 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!
