Vienna Easter Tour:
What’s the story behind Easter, the Easter Bunny, and the Habsburgs’ unique Easter rituals? Join us for a fascinating journey through Vienna’s Easter traditions, uncovering history, myths, and customs along the way.
At St. Stephen’s Cathedral, we’ll explore the festival’s ancient origins and hear tales of wooden donkeys and flying bells. Strolling toward the Hofburg Palace, we’ll dive into traditional Easter dishes and the lore of the Easter Bunny—plus a few of his lesser-known animal companions. Did you know the Habsburgs had peculiar Easter rituals? Empress Sisi, for example, was often conspicuously absent from one particular tradition. And while Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” is famous in Milan, you’ll discover how this masterpiece has a surprising connection to Vienna.
Our journey concludes at the vibrant Easter market at Freyung Square, brimming with colorful eggs, artisanal crafts, and seasonal treats. Between history and festive cheer, this tour promises to put you in the Easter spirit!
This tour is available as a public tour only in German. You can still book it in English as a private tour.
Book a public tour in German here!
Why book our Easter tour?
This tour offers a unique perspective on Vienna’s Easter traditions, blending history, culture, and festive charm into a single experience. From uncovering fascinating rituals of the Habsburgs to exploring the seasonal delights of a bustling Easter market, it’s a journey filled with surprises and insights. Perfect for those curious about the stories behind the holiday, this tour invites you to connect with Vienna’s past while enjoying its vibrant celebrations.
Important details:
Tour type: This tour is currently available as a private tour.
Duration: The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Guide: Our guide Ben Mayer is looking forward to meeting you. See him and the rest of our guides here.
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 this tour as 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.
Tour conditions:
Minimum number of participants: The tour takes place as a private tour in English and as a public tour in German. It can also be opened as a public tour in English 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.
