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A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music

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75 minutes
English

Embark on a captivating journey through Vienna‘s rich musical history guided by Context Travel expert, Gilles Gubelmann. On this self-guided walking tour, he‘ll be your maestro, connecting tales of musical prodigies with the history of the city.

Guided by Gilles, delve into the city's musical legacy in the Old Town (Innere Stadt). Uncover the lives of musical luminaries like Beethoven and Mozart at venues such as Stadtpalais Todesco and Café Frauenhuber. Culminating at St. Stephen's Cathedral, the tour unveils Vienna's soul through its musical past. Explore renowned opera houses, hear symphonies, and trace the footsteps of Mahler and Schönberg. Learn the triumphs of Jewish musical geniuses, visit Mozart's Mozarthaus, and stroll through Helmut Zilk Square, ending at the Monument Against War and Fascism. Experience Vienna's melodic history resonating through its streets with Gilles as your guide.

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A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music

FromAUD $31.37Per Person

What's included in A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music

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Itinerary

Start your musical journey in front of the Vienna State Opera, where the history of Vienna's rich musical tapestry begins to unfold. Take in the grandeur of this iconic venue as your guide sets the stage.

Stadtpalais Todesco
Pass-by Only

As you explore Vienna's charming Old Town, pass by Stadtpalais Todesco, an exquisite building with a musical history, where your guide shares tales of early musical prodigies.

Wander past Hotel Sacher Wien, built on the site of the hospice where Vivaldi died. Acknowledge the historical significance as you continue your musical journey.

Inclusions

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • The tour begins at the Vienna Operahouse (2 Opernring, Vienna). The nearest subway station, or U-Bahn, is Karlsplatz and the nearest tram station is Opernring. Visitors can use the U1 or U4 subway lines or the 62, 71, BB or D tram lines.

End Points

  • The tour ends at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to you or your hotel

VOICEMAP CODE
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 ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT
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