Discover Vienna at the turn of the century
Vienna has some incredible stories of lust and crime to tell. Vienna around 1900 – the dawn of new architecture, music and literature with dazzling personalities and glamor! But also brutal murders, the abysses of the soul and the whirlwind towards world wars! Let our guide Ben take you back to this exciting time. Meet Sigmund Freud and Anna Sacher and find out more about scandals, spectacular criminal cases and the both sensual and tragic lives of prostitutes. The tour is rounded off with insights into the breathtaking technical progress of the time and fatal political developments.
Tour highlights:
- St. Stephen’s cathedral
- Franciscan Square
- Hotel Sacher
- Hofburg Palace
- Cafe Central
- Danube Canal
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 a great way to explore a different side of Vienna. As you might know already, we specialise in dark and mysterious tours and this new addition, created by our guide Ben, will take you on a dark and murderous path through some of the cities seemingly calm streets and alleyways.
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!
