Greatness and innovation in Vienna:
Throughout history, some achieved greatness through power, while others did so through innovation. This tour focuses on the second path. It looks at how new ideas and developments shaped Vienna over time. From small steps to major breakthroughs, innovation played an important role in the city’s history.
On this tour, you’ll learn about key thinkers and innovations and how they influenced Vienna. We also look at how people reacted to change—sometimes with openness, sometimes with hesitation. The stories show how new ideas affected everyday life and the direction of the city. This tour is suitable for teams, students, and private groups looking for a practical and engaging perspective.
Tour highlights:
- Explore innovation in Vienna’s history
- Learn about key thinkers and their ideas
- Understand how people responded to change
- See how innovation shaped everyday life
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?
On our “In the Footsteps of Greatness” tour series, we aim to dive deeper into history and derive conclusions that can serve as life lessons. Instead of focusing on the “what”, we focus on the “how” and the “why” for a more profound experience.
In our eyes, every historical figure can serve as a mentor if we only walk in their footsteps. It can tell us what to do, how to think as well as what to avoid. For teams, learning from historical innovators and creators can bring a new and unique perspective and show that we have a lot in common with many of history’s greatest figures. They, like us, needed to adapt to new situations, to find ways to realise their ideas, to make the ideas commercially attractive and to avoid listening to critics while still taking constructive feedback. We are convinced that the added value of this tour will go even beyond our regular, fascinating walking tours in 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!
