Hidden Vienna: Secret Courtyards Tour

Durationaround 2 hours, extendable on request

Group sizeup to 25 people

LanguagesEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Meeting pointStephansplatz, Albertinaplatz, hotel or cruise berth

Vienna has more to offer than the cathedral and the Ringstrasse: quiet courtyards, unassuming passageways and pockets of the old town many locals barely know themselves. This walk takes you into that quieter, second layer of the city.

Highlights

Hidden courtyards away from the crowds

Stories behind secret passageways

Quiet lanes instead of tourist streams

A fresh angle even for Vienna regulars

The route

Meeting point St. Stephen's Square

starting away from the main flow, straight into a quiet side lane.

Domgasse and surroundings

narrow streets show how fine-grained the medieval city layout still is today.

A passage house

you walk through one of Vienna's typical passages that secretly link two streets.

Judenplatz

a quiet square carrying centuries of Jewish history right in the heart of the city.

A hidden courtyard ensemble

baroque courtyards you would barely guess at from the street.

Greek quarter and Fleischmarkt

narrow lanes with a trading history, far from the tourist crowds.

A finish in a quiet neighbourhood

where Vienna still feels like a village inside the city.

Included

Certified local guide

Tour in the language of your choice

Individual route and timing

Contact person around the clock

Not included

Entrance fees and tickets

Food, drinks and tastings

Travel allowance outside the guide's home town (min. €30)

Tour guide system (€3.75 per person)

Who this tour suits

Great for repeat visitors, or anyone who already knows the famous sights and wants to go a layer deeper.

Meeting point

Stephansplatz, Albertinaplatz, hotel or cruise berth

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do we enter private courtyards?

We walk through courtyards and passages that are publicly accessible. Some belong to residential buildings, so we move through them quietly and respectfully.

Is this route suitable for a small group?

Yes, in narrow lanes and small courtyards the walk works best with a manageable group size, which we agree with you when you book.

Do we need sturdy shoes?

Comfortable shoes are a good idea, since some lanes and courtyards still have cobblestones. The overall distance is short with no notable inclines.

from

270 €

group rate, not per person