Christmas Markets & Tastes in Vienna
Vienna is at its most magical during the Christmas season, when the city sparkles with festive lights and charming markets. Explore the unique atmosphere of two Christmas markets while savoring seasonal delights such as mulled wine, filled dumplings, langós and other specialties. Along the way, you’ll also discover the Advent and Christmas traditions and customs […]
Tour In the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth (Sisi)
Empress Elisabeth of Austria, affectionately known as “Sisi,” was the glamorous and enigmatic wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I. Renowned for her beauty, charisma, and restless quest for freedom, she remains a timeless Habsburg icon. On this tour, we’ll explore her extraordinary life, visiting key Viennese landmarks including the Court Church, the Sisi Museum, and […]
Sigmund Freud Tour
This walk introduces you to the sites in Vienna’s 9th district that shaped the life and work of Sigmund Freud for over 40 years. Along the way, you’ll encounter Freud the pioneering scientist – founder of psychoanalysis – as well as the devoted family man. We’ll also paint a vivid picture of early 20th-century Vienna […]
In the Footsteps of Maria Theresa
Follow in the footsteps of Maria Theresa, one of the Habsburgs’ most remarkable rulers during their 640-year reign in Austria. The dynasty’s only female sovereign (1740–1780), she was both a formidable stateswoman and the mother of sixteen children. On this walk through the Hofburg and surrounding areas, you’ll gain insight into her life, her keys […]
Vienna Food Safari
This walk through downtown Vienna introduces you to the city’s exquisite culinary specialties: a traditional warm dish, local wines, regional cheeses, hearty organic breads, savory sausages, and delightful samples of Vienna’s famous sweets. Be surprised – and indulge! Along the way, you’ll also discover hidden gems that offer a feast for the eyes.
The Vienna Lifestyle Tour
Coffee, wine, music, sausages, and Gemütlichkeit (coziness) are essentials of Viennese life. On this walk through beautiful, romantic, off-the-beaten-path corners of downtown Vienna, you’ll experience, sample, and savor them all. By the end, you’ll be a Viennese convert – guaranteed!
The Ringstraße Boulevard
The Ringstraße is a magnificent boulevard encircling Vienna’s historic heart. Built between 1860 and 1913 on the site of former fortifications, it reflects the elegance and grandeur of 19th-century Vienna. Join me for a stroll past its splendid palaces and discover the rich architecture, history, and stories of notable residents – many of them Jewish […]
Imperial Vienna
This tour focuses on the Hofburg, the Habsburgs’ imperial winter residence, from which they ruled Austria for over 600 years. We’ll explore the complex of 18 buildings, developed over centuries around the original castle dating back to the 1200s. We then continue to the Imperial Apartments, home of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth, where […]
Downtown Vienna at Second Glance
Join me for a stroll through the narrow, winding lanes of the “Bermuda Triangle,” the Greek and Old University quarters, and the idyllic courtyards behind St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Along the way, captivating myths and legends bring this charming, atmospheric tour to life.
The Highlights of Downtown Vienna
This tour takes you on a leisurely walk through the historic city center, starting at the Hofburg Palace – the Habsburgs’ winter residence for centuries – and continuing along renowned avenues to St. Stephen’s Cathedral (outside visit), located at the very heart of the city. Along the way, you’ll experience the awe-inspiring splendor of Vienna’s […]