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The Heart of Vienna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(29) Reviews
Vienna
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Let Vienna's most fascinating stories take you into the city's rich 2000 year long history. This self-guided walking tour runs through the heart of the city, from the Vienna State Opera House to the city’s crown jewel – the Stephansdom. Along the way, you’ll experience the Viennese culture and be amazed at the incredible stories hidden in plain sight, including:
▪️How Vienna's Ring Road came to be ▪️The fiery origins of Stephansdom Boomer churchbell ▪️The birth of the Cappuccino and modern Viennese Coffee Culture ▪️The Hapsburgs' unusual burial tradition
You'll also see sights like:
▪️Vienna State Opera House ▪️Famous Vienna Star Walk ▪️Hotel Sacher ▪️Albertina Art Museum ▪️Monument Again...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap Application
Lifetime access to 'The Heart of Vienna' tour
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/drinks
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Oper, Karlsplatz U
Start in front of the southern face of the opera house, in between the Opera House and the Ring road. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.
Return
Saint Stephen's Cathedral
Our tour ends at the Stephansdom in the center of the city.
The Heart of Vienna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(29) Reviews
Vienna
About
Let Vienna's most fascinating stories take you into the city's rich 2000 year long history. This self-guided walking tour runs through the heart of the city, from the Vienna State Opera House to the city’s crown jewel – the Stephansdom. Along the way, you’ll experience the Viennese culture and be amazed at the incredible stories hidden in plain sight, including:
▪️How Vienna's Ring Road came to be ▪️The fiery origins of Stephansdom Boomer churchbell ▪️The birth of the Cappuccino and modern Viennese Coffee Culture ▪️The Hapsburgs' unusual burial tradition
You'll also see sights like:
▪️Vienna State Opera House ▪️Famous Vienna Star Walk ▪️Hotel Sacher ▪️Albertina Art Museum ▪️Monument Again...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap Application
Lifetime access to 'The Heart of Vienna' tour
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/drinks
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Oper, Karlsplatz U
Start in front of the southern face of the opera house, in between the Opera House and the Ring road. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace.
Return
Saint Stephen's Cathedral
Our tour ends at the Stephansdom in the center of the city.
The tour takes you on a wandering walk beginning at the Vienna State Opera House and ending with a dramatic and fun-filled lap around the city's crown jewel - the Stephansdom. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let your guide direct you through the streets. The total walking distance is approximately 1km and takes about an hour without stopping, but you can pause anytime! Most people will opt to stop for a Würstelstand snack or for photography opportunities along the way. The narration is crisply mastered by a professional audio engineering staff, and the tour integrates sound effects and music to create an engaging experience that is suitable for all ages that can wear ear buds.
Key landmarks include:
• Vienna State Opera House
• Albertina Art Museum
• Monument Against War and Fascism
• Capuchin Church
• St. Stephan's Cathedral
The exact route can be seen upon downloading the tour or previewed in the app, and it works offline. Audio from the tour can be listened to anytime.
1 hour
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Wiener Staatsoper
The famous Opera House in the 'City of Music' is a tremendous source of pride to the Viennese, and has hosted countless classical luminaries.
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Memorial Against War & Fascism
Hear the somber story behind this hallowed site in Vienna, and discover the meaning behind the statues before you.
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St. Stephen's Cathedral
The Stephansdom is the crown jewel of the city. We'll do a full lap and take in her best stories.
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Capuchin Church (Kapuzinerkirche)
The Capuchin church originally built in the early 1600's is the home to the imperial crypt containing the hearts of the Hapsburg dynasty and a variety of rich tales I'll share with you on the tour.
