Vienna Festive Fairytale Trail Self Guided Holiday Magic Walk

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Vienna Festive Fairytale Trail Self Guided Holiday Magic Walk

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1h 40m
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Overview

Experience Vienna’s heritage through a premium, self-guided framework that transforms a simple walk into a story-driven journey. This audio tour-crafted by a traveller who knows how to separate signal from noise elevates your exploration with rich storytelling and intuitive, seamless technology.

Choose this experience if you want more than sightseeing—if you want something that truly moves the needle:

Exclusive Content
Discover 12 thoughtfully curated sightseeing stops, each delivered through high-fidelity narration designed to inform, inspire, and engage.

Robust Audio Experience
Enjoy approximately 60 minutes of polished, high-impact audio narration, carefully structured to heighten atmosphere and bring the city’s past to life.

Optimized Navigation
Follow a streamlined interactive map that guides you effortlessly from point to point, removing friction and letting you focus fully on the experience.

Activity location

Sacher Confiserie Vienna
- Karntner Strasse 38
- 1010, Vienna, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Opernring 28
- 28 Opernring
- 1010, Wien, Wien, Austria

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Vienna Festive Fairytale Trail Self Guided Holiday Magic Walk in English

1h 40m
Opening hours: Wed 07:00-21:00
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

£13.11 x 1 Adult£13.11

Total

What's included, what's not

Unlimited use for the duration of your stay
Top sights, historic events & famous people
Web app with map
1 step access: Link to easily activate and access your audio guide
Physical in-person guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry tickets
Food, drink, fees
Smartphone & headphones (bring your own)

Know before you book

Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Vienna State Opera (Pass by)

The Opera House originally sat one metre lower than the surrounding streets, earning it the nickname "the sunken treasure." Viennese critics were harsh, calling it "boxy" and comparing it to a "museum in a box." This criticism had a profound effect on its architects, one of whom, Eduard van der Nüll, tragically took his own life. Neither he nor his colleague, August Sicard von Sicardsburg, lived to see the inaugural performance attended by Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth, affectionately known as Sisi.

Sacher Confiserie Vienna

Just a few steps away is the legendary Hotel Sacher, founded in the 1870s by Eduard Sacher. His wife, Anna Sacher, known for her ever-present cigars, managed the hotel through World War II. Originally, only noble aristocrats could stay here, excluding wealthy traders like John D. Rockefeller. However, the hotel made exceptions for gentlemen accompanied by "lady friends," as this area was famously frequented by high-end courtesans.

Operngasse (Pass by)

As we walk along Operngasse, take in the vibrant atmosphere of the street, often filled with musicians and performers. Nearby, the famous Wuerstel Stand Bitzinger offers a traditional Austrian snack – the Käsekrainer, a cheese-filled sausage. The local government even debated banning it for health reasons, but fortunately, it remains a beloved indulgence.

Augustinerkirche

Step into the Raeapteek, one of Europe's oldest continuously running pharmacies, located right in the heart of Tallinn. Operating since the 15th century, this pharmacy blends a rich history with a curious collection of medieval remedies and modern medicines. It's a captivating mix of a museum and a working pharmacy where history meets healing.

Memorial Against War & Fascism (Pass by)

Crossing the street, we enter the sculpture garden, a sombre memorial against war and fascism. The ground beneath us once housed the Jockey Club of Vienna, where 200 people perished in a collapsed basement during WWII bombings. Their bodies were never recovered, and this garden honours their memory.

Concerts at Capuchin Church Vienna

The Imperial Crypt houses the bodies of Habsburg royals. A tradition during their funerals involved the Chamberlain knocking thrice on the crypt door and stating the deceased’s titles, only to be denied entry until he declared, "A poor sinner, a son of God, seeks entry." The most recent burial was in 2011, for Archduke Otto von Habsburg, who renounced his claim to the throne in 1961 to promote democracy.

Fuente de Donner (Pass by)

The Donner Fountain, named after its creator Georg Raphael Donner, represents the Danube River and its tributaries. During Maria Theresa’s reign, the statues were removed for being too scantily clad, but they were later restored. The current statues are replicas, with the originals displayed in the Lower Belvedere Palace.

St. Stephen's Cathedral (Pass by)

Turning onto Kärntner Straße, we head towards the iconic St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. The cathedral’s construction began in 1137, with significant additions made over centuries. The South Tower, at 443 feet, served as a lookout during the Turkish sieges of 1529 and 1683. You can still see Turkish cannonballs embedded in its walls.

Column of Pest (Pass by)

Our final stop is the Plague Column, erected in gratitude for the end of the 1679 plague. This Baroque monument stands as a testament to the city's resilience and faith during one of its darkest times. The Plague Column, or Pestsäule, was commissioned by Emperor Leopold I in 1679, during one of the deadliest plague outbreaks in Vienna's history. The column was completed in 1693 and is considered one of the most important Baroque monuments in the city. It stands as a symbol of hope, faith, and the triumph of life over death.

St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church, or Peterskirche, is one of Vienna's most iconic Baroque churches. Its origins date back to the early Middle Ages, but the current structure was built in the early 18th century, inspired by the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The church's ornate facade and richly decorated interior make it a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

Location

Activity location

Sacher Confiserie Vienna
- Karntner Strasse 38
- 1010, Vienna, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Opernring 28
- 28 Opernring
- 1010, Wien, Wien, Austria

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