Austria · WALKING TOURS
35 reviewed
Austria books out in summer and at Christmas, and the good walking tours go first. This shortlist runs to 15, priced as of today, with the hours each one swallows and why it sits above the next.
2-hour Vienna city-center walk with a guide, coffee-house legends, Hofburg and Spanish Riding School exteriors, Blutgasse, ending at St. Stephen’s.
“Sandra was lovely. the tour was exactly what we wanted as an introduction to the city with some history. Two hours is a good amount of time for the tour. Excellent!!”
A 2-hour guided walk through Vienna Central Cemetery, spotting famous graves, honor memorials, the Luegerkirche, and quiet corners.
“Imposant zu sehen! Sehr interessant gestaltet von unserem Guide Johann, der sein grosses Wissen mit Humor Preis gab!”
Vienna highlights on a 2-hour exterior walking tour, from Minoriten Church Last Supper mosaic to St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
“Michael was an excellent guide. We learned a lot about Austria’s history. We enjoyed the tour even in the cold weather.”
Tour Vienna’s underworld in 1 to 2 hours. See WWII relics, pharmacy cellars, shelters, and stories with German guide plus English audio.
Vienna’s WWII historical walking tour links Hitler’s early years, bomb damage, and Holocaust memory to the city’s postwar division, guided live.
“Our guide, Wolfgang, was extremely knowledgeable. He didn't just reel off facts but put them in context and offered his interpretation of events, linking and evaluating the importance of different aspects. I have taught the period of history this your covers but learned a new perspective from this tour. Really excellent. The headpieces made it easy to facilitate a large group walking around city streets and were as technically easy as they can possibly be.”
Small-group Vienna historic center walk, 2.5 hours, capped at 15, with audio devices, Ringstrasse sights, Hofburg, and St. Stephen’s finish.
“Very interesting and informative, delivered with passion and humour. A tour for all age groups and easy to get about.”
Meet a local Lokafy guide for a private Vienna walking tour tailored to your interests, with food and transit tips plus flexible pacing.
“My guide Aida was amazing! I was traveling solo and did not want to join a group tour with random strangers. Aida was like having a good friend show me around the city she loves. She made sure to customize what I wanted to see and do, and at the pace I wanted as well. Aida is extremely knowledgeable in the history and culture of Vienna. I learned so much. I booked a 5 hour tour, and Aida covered a lot, which was exactly what I wanted. She also help teach me how to navigate the public transit system for the rest of the days I was staying in Vienna.…”
Walk Vienna underground for 100 minutes, starting at St. Michael’s Church, then Roman remains and mummies in a Baroque crypt.
“Really enjoyed this tour and the guide was excellent. Fascinating to see the underground cellars all over the city, a must do tour!”
2-hour night walk through Vienna’s haunted core, from Hofburg Palace to St. Stephen’s, mixing legends, true crimes, and Dracula lore.
“Awesome tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was quite funny.”
A 2.5-hour Salzburg walking tour from Mirabell Palace to Old Town Mozart sites, churches, and Mönchsberg views with a pro guide.
“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.”
Private Vienna walking tour with hotel pickup, a customizable route, and expert local guidance, $55 per person.
“Amazing, we got to know all Vienna in one day. Also, Augusto knew so much about history!”
2.5-hour Vienna walk tracing Hitler's rise, the Vienna State Opera, Heldenplatz speech, and Holocaust memorials. English guide, mobile ticket.
“Siggy walked us through history with a lot of knowledge and honesty. It was a cold windy day but I enjoyed every minute of it.”
A 2-hour Vienna history walk with expert guides Herbert and Wolfgang, from Hofburg to St. Stephen’s, for $33.
“It was marvellous! We learned so much. We only wished that we’d taken it on our first day to help us choose the best things to see. An example was the fact that I didn’t know the Lip Lippizaner Stallions don’t do their full show in the summertime. Well worth the money!!!”
2-hour small-group walk with Maria through Vienna’s top sights, including Hofburg, Opera, Spanish Riding School, and St. Stephen’s.
“Amazing tour - so much knowledge and passion. We packed a lot into 2 hours. Highly recommend”
2-hour Salzburg Old Town walk with Mozart sights and Mirabell Gardens, plus Sound of Music filming spots. Free garden entry. $45
“Lots of specific and interesting information given throughout the tour.”
