Gods and Heroes – The Secrets of Vienna’s Greek Mythology

Uncover the secrets of Vienna’s greek mythology and learn about the mysteries and legends of the gods and heroes who can be seen everywhere in the inner city.

Tour description:

When walking down the streets of Vienna’s inner city, one cannot miss the many magnificent statues, fountains and signs featuring greek gods and mythological heroes. The world of the antique gods has largely shaped European culture – in symbolism, language, religion and art. Why are the greek statues placed in Vienna? what do they mean? Join our guide Tatjana, learn their stories and uncover their secrets in this Vienna Greek Mythology walking tour!

Tour highlights:

  • Josefsplatz
  • Michaelerplatz
  • Kohlmarkt
  • The Graben

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 Vienna’s greek mythology. 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 in a fun and entertaining way. We are looking forward to seeing you on our Vienna Greek Mythology walking tour.

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 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 in advance and dress accordingly to fully enjoy.

Tour conditions:

Minimum number of participants: The tour takes place if at least 5 people are registered. In case there aren’t enough participants, we will have to cancel the tour and issue full refund 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 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 the result of the hard work done by our team of licensed guides. Therefore, recording the tour or taking pictures of artefacts and material used by the guide is strictly forbidden.

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