“Grand City Tour” city tour with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Experience the sights of Vienna on the “Grand City Tour” city tour with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Your imperial “Grand City Tour Vienna with St. Stephen’s Cathedral” takes you along important sights of the old imperial city to the Gothic cathedral.
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Experience the sights of Vienna on the “Grand City Tour” city tour with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Your imperial “Grand City Tour Vienna with St. Stephen’s Cathedral” is an unforgettable journey through the history of the old imperial city, taking you to Vienna’s most important sights, including the magnificent Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Be enchanted by the unique blend of imperial splendor and medieval architecture as you immerse yourself in the city’s rich past.
The tour begins with a drive along Vienna’s famous Ringstrasse, which is lined with monumental buildings from the Wilhelminian era. Right at the beginning you will pass the Vienna State Opera, the “First House on the Ring”, which is one of the most renowned opera houses in the world with around 350 performances per season. Enjoy the view of this magnificent building, which is not only a landmark of Vienna, but also a center for music and culture.
The first stop on your “Grand City Tour Vienna with St. Stephen’s Cathedral” is the Vienna Hofburg, the heart of imperial power. This imposing building complex, which consists of 10 wings and around 2,600 rooms, was the seat of the Habsburgs for centuries and served as the center of the Holy Roman Empire. Today, the Hofburg houses the “Sisi Museum” and the Silver Collection as well as the official residence of the Austrian Federal President. A walk through the Hofburg and its historic rooms brings the past glory of the Habsburg dynasty to life.
Directly behind the Hofburg is the idyllic Burggarten, which was laid out as a private garden for Emperor Franz I at the beginning of the 19th century. Here you can discover monuments to Mozart and Emperor Franz Stephan, which symbolize the artistic and historical significance of Vienna. We particularly recommend a visit to the Palmenhaus, an architectural gem that now serves as a stylish café and offers a magnificent view of the Burggarten.
After this stop, the journey continues past the two magnificent museums on the Ringstrasse: the Natural History Museum and the Art History Museum, which are architectural twins and among the most impressive museums in the world. While the Natural History Museum boasts over 30 million objects , including the famous Venus of Willendorf, the Art History Museum houses one of the most important art collections in Europe with works by Bruegel, Rubens and many other masters.
The tour continues to the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel in the Prater, one of the city’s most famous landmarks. Built in 1897 in honor of Emperor Franz Joseph I’s 50th anniversary on the throne, the Giant Ferris Wheel offers a magnificent view over Vienna and is also known beyond the city limits thanks to its role in famous Hollywood films.
Another architectural highlight of your tour is Belvedere Palace, a baroque masterpiece built for Prince Eugene of Savoy. The palace complex consists of the Upper and Lower Belvedere, which are connected by a magnificent garden. The world’s largest Gustav Klimt collection awaits you in the Upper Belvedere, including the world-famous painting “The Kiss”. Works by Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka are also exhibited here and take you back to the art world of Vienna around 1900.
The crowning glory of your tour is a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, one of the most important Gothic buildings in Europe and Vienna’s landmark. Construction of the cathedral began in 1365 and since then it has shaped the cityscape and identity of Vienna like no other building. Particularly impressive is the “Pummerin”, the third largest free-swinging church bell in Europe, which is housed in the north tower of the cathedral. St. Stephen’s Cathedral is not only a masterpiece of architecture, but also a place full of history and legends. Your guide will tell you exciting anecdotes and details about the origins and significance of this fascinating building.
Experience Vienna’s golden age from the imperial era to the Gothic period on this tour and be enchanted by the incomparable beauty of this city. Your guide will show you Vienna’s cultural and historical treasures at every turn and offer you a unique experience!
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The price is for two people and includes 20% VAT.
