Walking Tours in Austria: 15 Routes Worth the Shoe Leather

1.Guided Walking Tour of City Center Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,989 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Our pick

Start near the Sacher Hotel and walk Vienna’s historic center with a German- or English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Hofburg exterior, Spanish Riding School, famous coffee houses, Blutgasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Guides such as Alex, Sandra, Wolfgang, and Stephan are known for clear stories, humor, and local detail.

“Sandra was extremely knowledgeable and planned everything perfectly, there’s nothing more i can say other than that I recommend it wholeheartedly”

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2.Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,307 reviews · 2 hours

Spend two hours walking Vienna Central Cemetery with a live English or German guide, including Johann on selected dates. See honor graves, Udo Jürgens and Falco’s graves, soldiers’ memorials, religious sections, and Luegerkirche while learning how this enormous 19th-century cemetery reflects Vienna.

“Imposant zu sehen! Sehr interessant gestaltet von unserem Guide Johann, der sein grosses Wissen mit Humor Preis gab!”

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3.Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,180 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

See Vienna’s major sights from the outside on a fast-moving two-hour walk with a local guide. Visit the Last Supper mosaic at Minoriten Church, Michaelerplatz, Hofburg Palace, Heldenplatz, the Spanish Riding School, Albertina, the State Opera, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. English, German, and Italian tours are available, with private groups offered.

“Our guide was Virginia and she was brilliant, knowledgeable, friendly,funny a great guide. Tour lasted two hours and was well worth the cost.,”

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4.Viennese Underworld Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,865 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $37

Descend beneath central Vienna with a German-speaking guide such as Bella, using an optional English audio guide on your phone. Choose a 1, 1.5, or 2-hour route through private cellars linked to wartime relics, old pharmacy spaces, air raid shelters, and refuge sites. Bring a flashlight, sturdy shoes, and clothes that can get dirty.

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5.World War II Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,772 reviews · 2h 30m · from $31

This 2.5-hour English walking tour begins by the Albertina and Opera House, then follows Vienna’s WWII story through Hitler’s early years, the annexation, persecution of the city’s Jewish community, bombing, liberation, and postwar Allied occupation. Guides including Dieter, Stefan, Michael, Wolfgang, and Siggi use stories, photos, and headsets to make difficult history clear.

“The tour guide was very informative and posed very thought provoking questions!”

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6.Vienna Historic Center Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,746 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Top rated

Spend 2.5 hours walking Vienna’s central sights with a certified English-speaking guide such as Dace, Giselle, Gabriela, or Beatrice. See the Hofburg, Ringstrasse, Rathaus, Graben, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Audio devices help you hear, while local tips point you toward cafés, restaurants, and further sights.

“Great tour! Giselle was a fantastic guide who definitely knew her stuff! I did this tour on my first day in Vienna so I could familiarize myself with the city before spending a few more days there. It definitely helped!”

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7.Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,420 reviews · from $55

Meet a Lokafyer at your accommodation or a central landmark and shape a private Vienna walk around your interests. Guides such as Aida, Ernst, Felix, Marietta, and Yenny have helped visitors understand the city, find good food, use public transport, and see both major sights and quieter corners. Choose 2 to 6 hours.

“We had a great tour with Jeff, our guide. He is French but now lives in Vienna. He is definitely now a local and gave us a great perspective from a resident of Vienna. We only booked a two hour tour, so Jeff suggested a meeting place that allowed us to see more of this beautiful city. He took his time to answer our questions and included all of our family in quiz questions that kept us engaged and interested. We saw a lot in the time we had even though our visit coincided with the Vienna marathon. We ended the tour at a great restaurant that Jeff found for…”

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8.1.5-Hour Underground Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,146 reviews · 1h 40m · from $32

Start at Michaelerplatz, where Roman ruins, a 17th-century cellar, and old city walls lie below Vienna’s center. Then enter St. Michael’s Baroque crypt, home to preserved mummies and more than 4,000 burials. A German-speaking guide leads the 100-minute tour, with occasional English help sometimes possible.

“What an experience! Definitely do this tour. Our guide was absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable and funny.”

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9.Ghosts and Legends Guided Nighttime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,088 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Walk Vienna’s old center at night with a live English- or German-speaking guide, often Astrid Stangl. Hear documented crimes, vampire and witch legends, and the story linking Vienna with Dracula while visiting Hofburg Palace, Neuer Markt, Blutgasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

“good tour, lot of history (not scary at all), Astrid's spoken English was excellent.”

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10.Salzburg 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Mozart, Old Town & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 987 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53

Begin at Mirabell Palace and cross the Makartsteg into Salzburg’s Old Town. Your English or German guide leads you to Getreidegasse, Mozart’s Birthplace, historic churches, squares, and medieval buildings. Guides such as Junko and June are known for lively storytelling, local tips, and, when appropriate, a beautiful song inside a church.

“Our guide June was so lovely. We learnt so much about Salzburg's history with many interesting facts and stories. We highly recommend doing this tour with June.”

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11.Private Walking Tour with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 962 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $55

Explore Vienna privately for 2 to 8 hours with a guide in English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian. Your route can focus on imperial sights, music, art, cafes, or lesser-known corners. Guides such as Guram, Hande, Ernst, and Fouad Augusto are praised for clear storytelling and useful advice. Museum interiors and attraction tickets cost extra.

“Caleb was one of the best guides we've experienced with using guides in frequent travels to many locations. His knowledge of history and current events within the country and city, its various influences and his perspective of the same was fresh and enlightened. We highly recommend him. He is definitely in the right profession.”

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12.Historical Hitler Walking Tour of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 887 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

This 2.5-hour English walking tour follows Hitler’s early Vienna years and Austria’s Nazi-era history from Albertinaplatz to Schwedenplatz. Guides such as Dieter, Wolfgang, Stephan, Charles, and Siggy use stories, maps, and historic images to explain the State Opera, Heldenplatz, Jewish memorials, and Gestapo sites. Expect steady walking, sensitive topics, and a group of up to 25.

“Excellent value for money. Dieter is a warm and knowledgeable guide and shared unique insights into the historical significance of Vienna pre and post WWII.”

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13.History Highlight Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 602 reviews · from $33

Walk from Michaelerplatz to St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a local English or German-speaking guide. See the Hofburg, Heldenplatz, National Library, Albertina, Imperial Crypt, and more while hearing sharp stories about Habsburg rulers, wartime Vienna, architecture, and local customs. Guides include Herbert Stojaspal and Wolfgang.

“Very informative and interesting. Our guide has a good sense of humor. It was fine.”

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14.Small Group Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 540 reviews · from $40

Join Maria Tours Live for a two-hour English walking tour through central Vienna. Visit exterior sights including Hofburg Palace, the Opera, Spanish Riding School, Austrian National Library, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral while learning about the Habsburgs, Sisi, Mozart, and Viennese coffeehouse life. Groups are limited to 14 people.

“Maria was friendly and engaging. She knew the detail of all the sites and provided information not widely known. She made every one feel welcome and was interested in us. Maria provided us insightful stories about the places we visited. We really enjoyed this tour!”

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15.Old Town, Mozart, & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Walk from Mirabell Palace through Salzburg’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Annabelle, Florian, or Andreas. You’ll see filming spots from The Sound of Music, Mozart’s Birthplace, major churches, Residenzplatz, and the fortress view from Kapitelplatz. Expect a brisk, story-filled introduction rather than museum visits.

“Our guide was fantastic. He kept us entertained and interested the entire tour. Would highly recommend.”

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