Vienna Secrets Walking Tour to Backyards and Hidden Locations
Description
Listen to the exiting stories about the city. Starting at Stephansplatz, you’ll walk around St. Stephen’s Cathedral to the picturesque Ballgasse. Here you’ll discover the story behind the streets name. See Vienna’s cat café and admire the façade of the Franciscan Church. Learn about how the nobility once lived and stroll through the beautiful courtyards. That tour offers different aspects of Vienna. Marvel at the impressive Baroque architecture. Learn more about the former city wall and get to know Viennese cuisine.
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Itinerary
Starting at Stephansplatz to discover the city center of Vienna
You will receive the answer why that allay is called "Ball alley"
See Mozart’s most exclusive residence and find out why he was a millionaire.
On our way learn about how the nobility once lived and stroll through the beautiful courtyards.
Passing picturesque Ballgasse. Here you’ll discover the story behind the streets name. See Vienna’s cat café and admire the façade of the Franciscan Church.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for child aged 13 and under
Reviews(46)
All guided tours in Vienna take you more or less to the same places and tell you more all less the same stories with the same boring style. We think we had enough this time!
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your perspective on the tour content. Our guides aim to provide meaningful historical context to help visitors better understand the significance of the sites we visit. The full route is outlined in the tour description, which may also help identify any overlaps with other tours. At the same time, Vienna’s historic city center features a limited number of major landmarks, so some similarities between tours are inevitable. However, several of our guides offer specialized tours with unique themes and perspectives. Should you visit Vienna again, we invite you to explore these options at https://www.findaguide.at/en/. We also understand that preferences vary, and some guests favor a more modern, interactive, or story-driven approach. Your feedback is highly valuable and will help us continue refining the balance and style of our tours. We’re pleased you were able to join the tour along the way and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even more engaging experience in the future. Kind regards, H. Stojaspal
We could not find the meeting point so easily, so we were delayed and had to catch up later on the way. The guide gave recommendations but in general he was talking about battles and other info that we would forget in a day, it was unnecessary. We prefer a more modern approach when visiting places.
Thank you for your feedback and for joining the tour. We’re sorry to hear that you had difficulty finding the meeting point and that this affected your experience. We understand how frustrating it can be to start a tour feeling rushed, and we will review how we communicate directions to make them clearer and easier to follow. Regarding the content of the tour, we appreciate your honest perspective. Our guides aim to provide historical context to help visitors better understand the significance of the places we visit. However, we also recognize that preferences vary, and some guests prefer a more modern, interactive, or story-driven approach. Your feedback is valuable and will help us continue improving the balance and style of our tours. We’re glad you were still able to join along the way, and we hope to have the opportunity to offer you a more engaging experience in the future. Kind regards, Herbert Stojaspal
This tour took us to several hidden gems but it was a bit too much for my taste. Can feel overloaded for a first time visitor. Think twice before you book.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad you discovered some hidden gems during the tour—that’s something we’re really passionate about sharing. We also understand that the experience can feel a bit intense, especially for first-time visitors. Our goal is to offer a rich and immersive introduction, but we appreciate that everyone has a different pace and preference. Your comment is very helpful, and we’ll take it into account as we continue refining the experience. If you ever return, we’d be happy to recommend a more relaxed option that might suit you better. Best Herbert
Herbert was a super guide who told and showed a lot of interesting things about Vienna and the spots. Highly recommended. Thank you so much!
Lieber Gast, Vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung! Es freut mich sehr, dass Ihnen die Tour gefallen hat und Sie Wien von seiner interessanten Seite erleben konnten. Danke für die Weiterempfehlung – vielleicht darf ich Sie ja wieder einmal in Wien begrüßen. Alles Gute und beste Grüße H. Stojaspal
We were lucky enough to be bad with the 2 of us in the tour. So basically a private guide. Vell fun facts about life in Vienna in early times. How people lived in this beautiful city back then. Despite the hustle and bustle of the many tourists, they soon walked into the back streets where many memories of Vienna's history can still be found. Everything is very clear to follow English. We were very satisfied.
Hartelijk dank voor deze mooie review! Het doet me veel plezier te horen dat u genoten heeft van de tocht door de rijke geschiedenis van Wenen. Het is altijd bijzonder om de verhalen en verborgen details van de stad te mogen delen. Fijn dat deze ervaring voor u zo waardevol was. U bent van harte welkom om Wenen nog eens samen verder te ontdekken! Herbert
My friend and I joined Herbert on this very informative and fun tour this afternoon. The tour started on time, and he was easy to find in a very busy location. He will point out buildings and streets and other landmarks that you would never have noticed without his knowledge. He definitely took us in back alleys and streets that we wouldn't have found ourselves. Herbert is the guy to give you ins and outs of Vienna. He knew so much and was also able to give us recommendations along the way for out-of-the-way dining experiences, coffee shops, and other lesser-known sites to visit. We learned so much, and Herbert has a great way of interacting with his guests. This was our second tour in two days with Herbert, and I wish we were staying longer to take his other ones. Adult groups and older teens will love this.
Dear Guests, Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! It truly means a lot to hear that you enjoyed discovering Vienna’s secrets with me. Sharing the hidden stories and special corners of this city is my passion, and knowing that it came across makes me very happy. I’d love to welcome you back anytime for more secret Vienna moments! Kind regards Herbert
Hidden beauties, authentic stories and fun. History, architecture, life in the city, insights and insider tips. Real value.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your review! I truly appreciate your kind words and I look forward to serving you again soon. Kind regards Herbert
Herbert is an excellent guide who did, indeed, show us many interesting secrets, backyards and mysterious locations. He corrected various pieces of false or incomplete information that we'd seen online, and pointed out a lot of items we never would have noticed or understood on our own. For instance, watch for concrete pillars at the corners of buildings—they served as bumpers to keep carriages from hitting the buildings. Herbert honored our tour reservation even though it was only the two of us, which we really appreciated. His tour was very enjoyable, and we learned a lot.
Dear Guests, Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you enjoyed the tour and discovered some hidden details and stories along the way. It’s always a pleasure to share lesser-known history and correct a few online myths along the way. I truly appreciate your kind feedback and hope our paths cross again on another adventure! Best regards Herbert
My son and I had a lovely time. Our guide was very friendly and informative. Would certainly recommend!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your great review! It’s the best advertising for sole proprietors. Best regards H. Stojaspal
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unforgettable Vienna tour with Herbert – our best guide! We were very lucky to be able to experience Vienna with Herbert as our guide – and what can we say: Just fantastic! Herbert is not only incredibly professional, but also has an impressive knowledge of the history of Vienna, which he conveys with a lot of humor and enthusiasm. We especially loved the fact that he led us through Vienna on secret routes – off the beaten track. So we discovered places we would never have found on our own! He also gave us plenty of exciting tips and information for many other sights – perfect for getting to know Vienna even better. A huge thank you, dear Herbert! We can highly recommend this tour – for us the best guide you could wish for! 🙏👏
Liebe Gäste, herzlichen Dank für die tolle Bewertung! Ich würde gerne allen meinen Gästen versteckten und geheimnisvolle Orte zeigen, aber aus Zeitgründen geht es halt leider nicht immer. Außerdem müssen mich die Gäste erst finden, aber mit Hilfe dieser Bewertungen ist dies leichter möglich. Auf Wiedersehen in Wien! Herbert Stojaspal
