Vienna Highlights and hidden gems - 3 hours walking Tour:
Have you ever walked through a city that feels both familiar and unknown at the same time? That’s Vienna. The grand palaces, elegant streets, and café terraces feel timeless — but between them lie quieter places most visitors never notice. On this Vienna highlights and hidden gems tour, we explore both worlds. You’ll see the landmarks that make Vienna world-famous and the hidden corners that reveal its personality — the courtyards, the stories, the small details that turn history into something alive. It’s three hours of discovery, perfect for anyone meeting Vienna for the very first time — or for those who thought they already knew her.
Tour highlights:
- Albertinaplatz and the monument against war and fascism
- Josefsplatz and the Augustinian church
- Hofburg palace
- Heroes Square
- Michaelerplatz and Kohlmarkt
- The Graben
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
- Quite corners and lesser known gems you’ll discover on the tour
And much much more!
Join this public tour here!
Pay a pre-payment of 12 euros to join this tour. The rest is to be paid directly to our guide Moritz at the tour itself.
Why this tour?
Because Vienna deserves more than a checklist. This 3-hour walk gives you the best of both worlds — Vienna highlights and hidden gems that together tell the story of a city shaped by power, art, and everyday life. You’ll see the sights everyone talks about, but through the eyes of a storyteller who knows what most people miss. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to rediscover Vienna, this tour lets you experience the city with curiosity, depth, and a sense of wonder.
Important details:
Tour type: This tour is currently available as a daily public tour.
Duration: The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
Guide: This tour is guided by our guide Moritz Hantschel. See our full team of guides here.
Fee: This tour costs 42 euros per person. 12 euros are paid in advance to guarantee your participation. The remaining 30 are paid directly to the guide at the tour.
Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair accessible, though some of the older streets can be challenging for a wheelchair.
What to wear: Comfortable shoes! Also, always check the weather forecast to bring the right clothes.
Interested in a private tour?
Upon request we can offer you this tour as a private tour exclusively for your group. The price depends on the group size and you can simply contact us to receive an offer.
Tour conditions:
Minimum number of participants: The tour takes place as a public tour daily at 9:00, 13:00 and 17:00, if the minimal number of participants is reached (4 participants). If we don’t reach this number we will inform you in advance and offer alternatives.
Cancellation policy: You can cancel your booking up to 48 hours in advance. If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours before the tour we won’t be able to issue a refund. Certain exceptions apply such as emergency situations. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to 48 hours in advance too. We will do so if our guide is unavailable due to a sudden change or if we do not have the minimum number of participants required for the tour.
Pictures and videos: Please be aware that we might take photos and videos during the tour. If you don’t want to appear in any Secret Vienna promotional pictures, please let us know by sending us a message.
Copyrights: The content of the tour is produced by our hard working team of licensed guides. Therefore, recording the tour or taking pictures of artefacts and material used by the guide is strictly forbidden.
