The Secrets of the Old General Hospital

Many discoveries, inventions and groundbreaking operations made Vienna world-famous in the early 1900s. And where did these discoveries happen? You guessed right, in the old AKH, the old Vienna General Hospital.
The secrets of Vienna's General Hospital:

This Vienna city tour takes you through the hospital grounds, where the famous second Viennese medical school was once located. Today, this area is a campus of the University of Vienna. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a doctor to enjoy this Altes AKH walking tour! Just bring your Secret Vienna spirit of discovery and uncover the incredible secrets of this fascinating hospital.

Tour highlights:
  • The Josephinum
  • A walk through the inner courtyards of the Old General Hospital
  • The medical history of Vienna

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

Old Town
(1st district)

Why this tour?

Instead of taking a classic tour, dig a bit deeper to learn the unique stories and secrets of Vienna’s general hospital. These stories are new even to most locals and so this could be a great activity for anyone who wants to explore and learn about Vienna’s medical history in a fun and entertaining way. 

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.

The Secrets Of Vienna's General Hospital
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 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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