Private Guided Walking Tour of Vienna

Maria Theresa entered the history of the Austrian Empire as a great reformer and mother of 16 children. I will tell you about the life of this amazing woman and the role she played for Austria.
The Historical Museum and the Natural History Museum are two of Vienna's most iconic museums. Both were built during the reign of Maria Theresia, and their collections were mainly assembled by her husband, Francis Stephan. The Kunsthistorisches Museum houses one of the world's finest art collections with masterpieces by artists such as Titian and Rembrandt. The Museum of Natural History has an extensive collection of scientific specimens, including an extensive collection of minerals and fossils. These two museums are a testament to Maria Theresa's support of art and science, and today they continue to delight visitors from around the world.

The Hofburg complex is one of the most outstanding architectural achievements in European history. Built over 600 years, it reflects the changing tastes and styles of the Habsburg dynasty. Today it is home to many museums and cultural institutions, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vienna.
Despite its size and complexity, the Hofburg was conceived as a city in its own right, with everything the inhabitants needed within its walls. This included a palace, stables, chapel and even a cemetery. Exploring the Hofburg will give you a glimpse into the lives of the Habsburgs, both famous and infamous. I will tell you many intriguing behind-the-scenes stories, and you will appreciate its scale and grandeur.

The Church of St. Augustine has been the site of many Habsburg weddings and funerals over the centuries. Empress Maria Theresia and Franz Stephan of Lorraine, Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth, popularly known as Sissi, were married here.

The hearts of the Habsburg dynasty are kept here in silver urns. I will tell you about the Habsburg burial ceremony.

The imperial stables breed a special breed of horse, which the Habsburgs began breeding back in the 16th century, and the tradition lives on to this day. Amazing animals are born black and then become white.

Roman Ruins - Roman Camp Vindobona, you will learn the history of the founding and conditions of the city during the time of the Roman legionaries. Also, we will discuss how and when the ruins were opened for viewing.

St. Michael's Church is the most interesting church in terms of Viennese architecture. The movie "Sissi" was filmed here

Demel is the royal imperial confectionery. History of the founding of the coffee house and the emergence of coffee in Vienna, Empress Sissi's favorite sweets and many other stories

The Plague Column is a masterpiece of the Baroque period, such columns in memory of those who died during the plague were erected all over Europe and Austria.

St. Stephen's Cathedral - a symbol of Vienna, the history of the cathedral, the legends, in this place are the catacombs - can be visited for a fee and only with a guided tour of the cathedral, you can climb the highest tower on foot 343 steps, also independently and for a fee.

We will visit Mozart's house, where Mozart lived for 3 years and wrote The Marriage of Figaro, you will learn many interesting facts about Mozart's life

We will visit the Habsburg Crypt, where there are 156 sarcophagi three stories below ground level and talk about the details of the Habsburg burial ceremony

We will end our walk in Albertina Square, named after the Albertina Palace, home to the museum with the largest collection of graphics in the world. At the Vienna Opera House, I will tell you the history of balls, how they are held in Vienna and throughout Austria. You will learn the history of the Hotel Sacher and the cake of the same name.