Vienna City Walk 2h : The Old City

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Vienna City Walk 2h : The Old City – Origins (DE/EN)

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Overview

This walk leads to the beginnings of Vienna.
The focus is not on the well-known facades, but on the structures and developments from which today's city was born.
Ideal for anyone who already knows Vienna or wants to understand it more deeply.

The tour follows the early strata of the city : from the first settlements to medieval Vienna to the developments that laid the foundations for the later Baroque city.

Selected locations show how political power, urban structures and social changes have built up over the centuries.

The walk is deliberately quiet and concentrated and guided in a small group of max. 12 people.
It is aimed at guests who want to understand connections, not just individual sights.

After this tour, today's city centre becomes legible : its structures, its fractures and its development.

Takes place in all weather conditions and number of participants.

Activity location

Schwedenplatz
- Schwedenplatz
- 1010, Wien, Wien, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Franz-Josefs-Kai 27
- 27 Franz-Josefs-Kai
- 1010, Wien, Wien, Austria

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The Old City DE

2h
German

German

Travellers

Language options: German

Starting time: 13:00

Price details

S$67.14 x 1 AdultS$67.14

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What's included, what's not

Excitement, fun and enthusiasm
Tips and hints for further travel planning
Exterior visit of the places visited
Can be combined with " Vienna - 2h Unpacked and Insights" - Info from the provider
City walk with a licensed guide to the origins of Vienna
Tipping

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Schwedenplatz

Starting point of the tour and entry into the early settlement structures of Vienna. This is where the view of the city's oldest layers of development begins.

St. Rupert's Church (Ruprechtskirche)

One of the oldest places in Vienna. Early religious and political structures that shaped the city can be seen in it.

Anker Clock

Adds a later layer of time to the historical space. She points to the city's handling of its own history.

Hoher Markt

Early economic and legal centre of the city. The square shows how public life in medieval Vienna was organised.

Am Hof (Pass by)

Early political and social centre. The square marks the link between urban development and stately presence.

Stephansdom Monument

Central building of medieval Vienna. The cathedral represents the city's aspirations and its growing importance.

Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial

A place where the complex history of Vienna's Jewish community is condensed. It shows both their significance and the fractures and persecutions in the late Middle Ages.

The Hofburg

Residence of the Habsburg family and starting point of their rule. Here begins the rise of a dynasty that will shape Vienna for centuries.

Freyung

One of the oldest squares in Vienna. The Freyung shows how early urban structures, church presence and economic use overlap and evolve.

Molker Bastei

One of the last surviving sections of the medieval city fortification. It marks the transition from the early city to a new phase of development. This is where the view of the early structures of Vienna ends. Finally, you will receive orientation and recommendations for further exploration of the city. This stop will end your journey through the early days of this venerable city. Of course, there are also practical tips and recommendations for your further stay in Vienna.

Location

Activity location

Schwedenplatz
- Schwedenplatz
- 1010, Wien, Wien, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

Franz-Josefs-Kai 27
- 27 Franz-Josefs-Kai
- 1010, Wien, Wien, Austria

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