Austria's Quirkiest City Tours in Vienna

Coffee and Cake Tour

Explore Vienna's Central Cemetery

Opened in 1874, Vienna's Central Cemetery is home to more than 3 million graves and is now Europe's largest graveyard. The cemetery has a large number of celebrity graves, including musicians such as Beethoven, Schubert, Johann Strauss, and Falco, painters, architects, and sculptors as well as Austria's past presidents and Vienna's mayors. You will find sectors for a wide variety of religious affiliations here, including Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Islamic, and Buddhist parts of the cemetery. 

Duration: 1.5 – 2 h.  Book a guided group tour here
Take a self-guided tour by renting an audio guide at Gate 2
Take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the cemetery

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The Third Man Sewer Tour

Set in post-war Vienna, The Third Man is a classic of noir cinema, telling the story of an American investigating the suspicious death of his childhood friend Harry Lime (Orson Welles). Of course, nothing is quite as it seems, and thrilling pursuits through Vienna's sewer system ensue. With this tour, you can explore Vienna's sewers as shown in the film for yourself.English-language tours daily at 3 p.m.
Tickets: € 10 per adult, € 8 per student, € 5 per child (12-18)
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"Love Affairs and Immorality" Tour

Travel back in time and follow in the footsteps of Josefine Mutzenbacher. Perhaps Vienna's most famous prostitute, she became a fixture in Viennese society in the second half of the 19th century. Her memoir, written by "Bambi" author Felix Salten of all people, is still considered a classic of erotic literature. Learn more about Josefine and the erotic history of Vienna on this walking tour. Duration: 2 h

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Unknown Underground Vienna

Hidden from the eyes of locals and visitors alike, Vienna boasts a labyrinth of underground passageways, historic cellars, and burial crypts. Although many were badly damaged or destroyed in the last war or in the course of post-war re-developments, Vienna still offers plenty of surprises below its surface. The Unknown Underground Vienna tour includes a visit of the authentically preserved crypts of St. Michael's and the excavations on Michaelerplatz square.

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"Coffee and Cake" Tour

Since 2011, the Viennese coffee house culture has been part of the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. There is hardly a better way to relax than by enjoying a cup of “Melange” (a traditional coffee) and a slice of “Guglhupf” (Austrian cake) while reading the newspaper at a café. During the coffee and cake walk, you will be introduced to the oldest coffee house in Vienna that is still open today, you'll find out why a pastry shop is named after an opera, and you'll learn how the famous Sacher Torte was created. You will also learn about the so-called “coffee house poets” and get the opportunity to have coffee and cake at Demel, a pastry shop that used to cater to the royal court, and/or to visit the Demel museum.

Duration: 1.5 – 2 h

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The Dark Side of Vienna

Join the dark side! Whilst Vienna is usually portrayed as a romantic, charming city, there are quite a few mysterious, eerie tales hidden in its history. On this fascinating tour, you'll discover a forgotten cemetery and other lesser-known stories of the city’s past, designed for the curious traveller. Duration: approx. 2 h
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Dragon, Griffin, Unicorn: Magical Creatures in Vienna

Dragons, griffins, and other magical creatures have been part of Austrian folklore for a long time. Learn about the stories behind these tales and find out where can you find this creatures in Vienna today.
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