Stories from the city of spies in the 3rd district

Vienna has always been a hub for spies from east and west. In this tour our professional guide will lead you in their footsteps and tell you the incredible stories and well kept secrets of Vienna’s spies.
Stories from the city of spies:

Vienna has been a hub for spies for ages. Not only in the movies like „The Third Man“ or „James Bond – The Living Daylights“ but in reality as well. On this special Secret Vienna spy tour you will hear about the most spectacular espionage cases from the past to our days. From scouting services with major consequences during the 2nd Turkish Siege in 1683, the work of secret services from the East and West during the Cold War or scandals of present days. This walk is as exciting as an agent thriller und shows Vienna’s „top secret“ side.

Tour highlights:
  • Spectacular espionage cases
  • Stories from the Cold War
  • Present day spying scandals
  • Wonderful sights in Vienna’s 3rd district

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

Landstraße
(3rd district)

Why this tour?

Vienna is known as the city of spies, and so we see no better way to explore it than in this Secret Vienna spy tour! Unlike our Mission TSA Spy Tour, this tour takes place mainly in the 3rd district and includes great places to visit such as Karlsplatz, Schwarzenbergplatz and Belvedere. 

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.

City Of Spies
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!
  • 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).
  • 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.

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