7
Would love to do it again
It was wonderful. Also for non-pharmaceutical experts.
Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $37 / person
- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 12 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Wien mal anders
- Meeting point
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the activiy. Your guide waits at the side entrance of the Schutzengel Apotheke in Taubstummengasse (opposite Taubstummengasse 17). The group will leave the meeting point on time and late customers will not be able to join the tour.
Description
Discover a hidden and non-publicly accessible historical pharmacy cellar in the heart of Vienna. Explore an old laboratory and medicine cellar and learn how medicine was made in the past. Acquire a new perspective on Vienna with a guided tour of the city's underground world. Travel underneath the city to discover the gloomy world that awaits. Walk around the hidden Vienna and learn about both the beautiful and ugly sides of the Viennese underground. Beneath the city of Vienna lies a hidden network of corridors, shafts, and subterranean buildings. Discover a former medicine cellar and learn about the history of one of the oldest pharmacies of Vienna. Go on a journey to a parallel world and see relics from the past and learn all about the history of medicine.. The Viennese underworld is larger and more extensive than in other cities and holds a world of mysteries.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7 times a day, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $37
- Youth (ages 10–15)
- $32
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:46 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 199 of the next 210 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Historic Center of Vienna
On our tour we will visit an exclusively open and private historical pharmacy cellar.
What's included
Included
Entrance to the private and hidden cellars
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
Bottled water
Snacks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
12 reviews
How it compares in Vienna
- Starting price $37 is 51% below the typical $74 for tours of similar length in Vienna
Excurgo comparison of 1,207 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour take?
Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $37 per person for this Vienna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Does Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour sell out?
It can: 199 of the next 210 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please arrive 10 minutes before the activiy. Your guide waits at the side entrance of the Schutzengel Apotheke in Taubstummengasse (opposite Taubstummengasse 17). The group will leave the meeting point on time and late customers will not be able to join the tour. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wien mal anders.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
History meets pharmacy
The guided tour of the historic cellar far exceeded our expectations - moody, rich information and exciting insights!
X
Super interesting tour
Super great and interesting tour. Our group leader was very personable, easy to understand and had great background knowledge. We'll be back!
L
Unique experience
It was great! The son of the pharmacist's owner held the tour and showed and told many interesting things. It was a hands-on tour, I can recommend it without restriction!
D
Just do it too!!!!
Extremely likeable young woman led us! A lot of explanation, she was funny and I can only be positive. Will surely also book other tours there
6
not again
The tour was very one-sided, only from the pharmacy's perspective. It quickly became very boring..., not recommended
C
Highly recommended!
The tour is also interesting for "real" Viennese people. Lots of information about the "underworld" too. More cellar tours are already planned.
A
Exciting trip into the cellar
A really interesting tour into the depths and the past. It's not very big, but it's worth seeing. Air raid shelters and old pharmacy cellars are silent witnesses to the times. It's good that nothing was thrown away here. I live in Vienna and am always happy to discover new aspects of my city.
I
Discover, marvel, scare
The tour through parts of the Vienna underground takes you back almost 100 years. Thanks to a good guide with extensive knowledge of history, this was a very impressive experience. There are moments of wonder, horror and situations that make you think when you try to put yourself in people's shoes back then. Highly recommended for the called price. If you may already know many places in Vienna, you will be presented with a completely different page.
I
Vienna Underground Tour
Great leadership. Jerry showed us all kinds of things in Vienna's basement. Were enthusiastic and would definitely recommend them
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