The Secrets of Medieval Vienna

The secrets of medieval Vienna are uncovered in this fascinating tour, led by our professional tour guide. Learn about the daily routines of Vienna’s population under the rule of the Babenberg family.

Tour description:

Vienna was extremely interesting during those “Dark times” but not many visible parts are left in the city today. What happened during these centuries? How did the upper and lower classes live? Find out the answers and explore the secrets of this important period in the development of Vienna. Get to know the people of the past who called Vienna home and who laid the foundations in its early days. We are looking forward to exploring the secrets of Medieval Vienna with you.

Tour highlights:

  • Freyung and the Schottenstift monastery
  • Am Hof and the court of the Babenberg family
  • Herrengasse
  • Virgilkapelle

And much much more!

Why this tour?

Instead of taking an ordinary sightseeing tour, dig a bit deeper to learn the unique stories and secrets of medieval Vienna. These stories are new even to most locals and so this could be a great activity for anyone who wants to experience Vienna and learn about its history in a fun and entertaining way.

Important details:

Tour time: Please check the full schedule to see the tour’s availability.
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 mostly for adults but children with particular interest in medieval history may also enjoy.
Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair accessible.
What to wear: Comfortable shoes! Also, always check the weather forecast in advance to make sure you are dressed properly.

Tour conditions:

Minimum number of participants: The tour takes place if at least 5 people are registered. In case there aren’t enough participants, the tour will get cancelled and a full refund will be issued to those who paid.

Cancellation policy: You can cancel your booking up to 48 hours in advance. No refund will be given to those who cancel less than 48 hours before the tour. 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 photos and videos may be taken 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 the result of the hard work done by our team of licensed guides. Recording the tour or taking pictures of artefacts and material used by the guide is strictly forbidden.

Check out our most popular tours in English!

Book a Private Tour In Vienna

Most of our tours in Vienna are offered exclusively as private tours.
If you are looking for the perfect activity with your family, friends or colleagues, look no further!

Simply click on your preferred tour category, find a tour that looks interesting and fill the inquiry form.
We will then get back to you as soon as possible with an offer!