Sample the best of our Vienna tours: palaces, cathedrals, concert halls, and golden-domed art in one self-guided tour of the city’s signature sights. On your phone with a live GPS map and narration.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided cell-phone tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Experience Vienna’s greatest hits in a single walk—hand-picked from our Imperial Icons, Music & Modernity, and After Dark tours. From palace courtyards to Gothic towers, concert halls, rose gardens, and a golden-domed art landmark, this route captures the highlights of empire, music, and modern spirit that define Vienna.
Highlights
Hofburg Palace — imperial residence complex; trace courtyards, domes, and state rooms where Habsburg power shaped a multi-national empire.
Karlskirche (St Charles Church) — baroque church with a dramatic dome; step inside staged architecture and learn the vow that set its soaring silhouette in motion.
Kunsthistorisches Museum — grand art museum on Maria-Theresien-Platz; see Bruegel and Old Masters presented in palatial galleries built to honor art and empire.
Musikverein (Golden Hall) — historic concert hall of the Vienna Philharmonic; hear how acoustics and tradition forged a home for world-famous performances.
Parliament Building — Greek-revival parliament on the Ringstrasse; stand by Athena’s fountain and witness where Austria’s modern debates unfold.
Secession Building — golden-domed Secession art pavilion; discover Klimt’s Beethoven Frieze and why “To every age its art” challenged old rules.
St Stephen’s Cathedral — Gothic cathedral at the city’s heart; learn how towers, tiles, and bells anchor Vienna’s skyline and stories.
University of Vienna — historic university complex; follow arcades and lecture halls from 1365 that shaped scholars, science, and public life.
Vienna City Hall — neo-Gothic city hall and square; see where markets, festivals, and winter events keep civic life in motion.
Vienna State Opera House — neo-Renaissance opera house; trace 1869 glory, wartime damage, and the nightly rhythm of world-class opera.
Volksgarten — formal rose garden and park; stroll quiet paths between palaces, monuments, and columns that soften the Ringstrasse.
Votive Church — nineteenth-century twin-spired church; learn the royal vow behind its construction and why it became a symbol of gratitude.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Distance: ~2.5 miles (4 km) • Time: 2.5 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: Mostly flat, broad boulevards and cobblestones
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone and tap the compass icon on the map to show where you are. Simply walk to the nearest stop and tap its marker to start the story. Then just visit any other stops you like, in any order, at your own pace.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
