Tour description:
Celebrate the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II with us on our Johann Strauss Tour – Becoming the King of Waltz. In honor of the city-wide festivities dedicated to Strauss’s legacy in 2025, we are proud to offer Vienna’s first comprehensive tour focusing on the life and music of the King of Waltz.
Walk in the footsteps of Johann Strauss II as we explore the story of the composer who shaped Vienna’s musical landscape and global waltz culture. Known for his timeless compositions like The Blue Danube and Tales from the Vienna Woods, Strauss was not only a prolific artist but also a key figure in the development of the Viennese waltz and the city’s renowned ball culture.
On this tour, our expert guide will introduce you to the life of Strauss, exploring his family background, his rise to fame, and the challenges he faced in becoming Vienna’s most celebrated composer. We recommend combining this tour with visiting one of the museums dedicated to Strauss or a concert that celebrates his music!
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Why book our Johann Strauss Tour?
This tour is an exclusive opportunity to connect with Vienna’s musical heritage as the city commemorates Johann Strauss II’s 200th birthday in 2025. Be part of the celebration and gain a deeper appreciation for the music that has defined Vienna for centuries.
Important details:
Tour type: This tour is currently available as a private tour.
Duration: The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Guide: One of our awesome guides is looking forward to meeting you. See our full team of guides here.
Children: This tour is excellent for children who love stories, secrets and history.
Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair accessible.
What to wear: Comfortable shoes! Also, always check the weather forecast to bring the right clothes.
Interested in a public tour?
Upon request we can publish a public tour to reduce the tour’s price per person. A public tour costs 25 euros per participant and requires a minimum of 6 participants.
Tour conditions:
Minimum number of participants: The tour takes place as a private tour but can also be opened as a public tour upon request. It will take place as a public tour if at least 6 people are registered. In case there aren’t enough participants, we will unfortunately cancel the tour and issue you a full refund.
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.
