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Join us in exploring Vienna and get to know this city with TripAdvisor’s most popular Free Tour!
Summertime is tourist time in Vienna!
Yes, it can get hot, even very hot! Still, there are so many parks, the Vienna Woods and of course swimming pools and the Danube, all offering cooling. So bring enough water and our guides will tell you not only where you can best refresh yourself, but also where to get the best ice cream outside of Italy.
Free Tour auf Deutsch
täglich ab 14:00 Uhr
English Free Tour
daily at 10:00 am and 02:00 pm
Free Tour en Español
todos los días a las 10:00 am
Really for free! Just tips!
We believe your budget shouldn’t keep you from enjoying premium sightseeing services.
Show your appreciation and how much you valued the tour, simply by tipping your guide.
You’ll see the best of Vienna
Our guides will make sure you see the best that the city has to offer with a fun and informative free tour.
The Free Tour
From Albertina to Hofburg
Your guides will make Vienna speak to you in its own way
Through history, anecdotes and the famous personalities
From the oldest coffee house to St. St. Stephen’s Cathedral
The Free Tour
From Albertina to Hofburg
From the oldest coffee house to St. St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Through history, anecdotes and the famous personalities
Your guides will make Vienna speak to you in its own way
- Duration
2 stunden 30 minuten
choose english, german or spanish
max. 35 Gäste per tour
maximum up to 5 people per booking, multiple bookings for groups will not be accepted
The Free Tour
„Mozart, Emperors, Schnitzel and Strudel (nope, no noodles!).
Is that really all you need to know about Vienna? Absolutely not!
For the 10th year running, Vienna has been chosen as the most livable city in the world. Join our passionate licensed Austrian Guides on a free walking tour around the old town, that will make you feel what Vienna is all about.
Starting from Albrechtsbrunnen (the Albrecht´s fountain) at Albertinaplatz you will walk past some of the most important highlights of the city of Vienna. From the Opera to the Hofburg, from the oldest coffeehouse to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, we will lead you through history, anecdotes, and the famous personalities, that have made Vienna a cultural international capital.
Our free walking tour is the perfect way to start your experience in Vienna, as it will give you an overview of all the city has to offer, while inspiring you on what to do next. Whether you are into history, food, music, or architecture, our guides will make Vienna speak to you in its very own way. And all of this, without even having to learn German!“
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Customer Reviews
Great experience The guide was knowledgeable and engaging. She studied history and had a lot of little known stories to tell. Skip the line was a big bonus
Excellent tour Stephan was very knowledgeable. He was quite candid about how Hitler’s antisemitism was formed in Vienna, and how Austrians in the 1930s and 1940s often embraced Nazism. He left us with complicated questions about how to remember the sites made infamous by Hitler in Vienna.
A thought provoking and memorable tour!
Hella lit It was mad tight my homies. Straight up bussin. Yall needa be all up in this ish YO. This be on some straigjt up FACTS.
Fascinating History!! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the subject matter and showed us elements of Vienna that we would not have known about if he had not mentioned them!
Totally recommend this walk!
Excellent Tour of Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens Our tour of the Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens was an excellent experience. Our guide, Eddie, did a fabulous job of shepherding our group of about 20 people through the principal rooms of palace and the best parts of the gardens on a day when the palace was crowded with many other tourists. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the palace and the Hapsburg family and presented the information in a manner that was easy to understand and made the historical facts come alive and seem interesting. We highly recommend this tour.
Highlight of our trip to Vienna Our guide was fabulous - knowledgeable and interesting. Extraordinary palace and grounds. Highlight of our trip to Vienna!
Fascinating and Emotional Tour Extremely interesting walk through the heart of Vienna, our guide had a professorial demeanor which made the experience intellectually stimulating and at times emotional. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Vienna.
Surprisingly informative and incredibly enjoyable! We did the free walking tour with Lisa. Was a wonderful experience. She was very knowledgeable and shared the history about the main sites of Vienna. We were appreciative, because she introduced us to sites we would have missed otherwise. We were able to go back to some of the sites after the tour on our own to get a better look. We would highly recommend and don’t forget to tip!!
Beautiful and worth seeing! The Schönbrunn tour was well worth the time and the money. Our tour guide, Dieter, was excellent and very knowledgeable. Though the tour is a highlight tour, we were able to see the entire palace and the key parts of the gardens. Though, you can do this tour using an electronic guide, we enjoyed the personal guide and we still saw the entire palace and the content was not overwhelming. Make sure to combine this tour with the Sisi Museum and it will give you a nice overview of the Habsburg dynasty.
Schonbrunn tour We found the tour extremely interesting with our kindest guide Lisa. She explained very well with a lot of details and she kept our attention every second during the tour. An amazing place to book absolutely while your vacation in Vienna.
Great Tour! It was such a fun tour! Lisa really made the history come alive and it was one of the most engaging tours I’ve ever been on.
Great tour - worth the money! This tour is so worth the money!! Our tour guide Allie was fantastic!: she knew so much history (Masters in Austrian history), high energy and funny! She talked about history, architecture, botany, scandals, art and more - so many topics- something for everyone! This was the first time I’ve taken a tour with earphones to hear the live tour guide and it really added to the experience bc for the first time, I could hear everything. Really great tour - worth the money!
Amazing tour guide Our tour was so interesting! The tour guide made the history, stories, legends of this palace and the empire so fascinating to hear. What a fantastic guide!!!
A lovely visit to Schönbrunner… Our guide was great! He told us his name was Franz-Josef, but I’m not sure we really believed that… Nice guy, a great mix of interesting facts and good humour, we really enjoyed the tour.
Great walking tour of Vienna - informative, engaging, and enjoyable We took part in the free walking tour of Vienna, which was great - especially thanks to our tour guide Michael. Lots of great information about the city, including recommendations for places to eat, drink and shop, and about the history of the city & Austria. Michael kept us all engaged with interesting stories and his great sense of humour.
The tour was about 2.5 hours long but included lots of opportunity to sit in the shade & fill up water bottles. Easy to book online.
Free Walking tour! Michael Rosar is an awesome tour guide. He is the right combination of funny and informative. We loved his stories, historical perspectives and tips. We walked a lot, but he gave us plenty of breaks and still kept us engaged and entertained. He even shared where to grab the best pastries and delicious food. Bravo!
Should be tops on everyone's list... I missed the scheduled start time due to my ride canceling minutes before I needed to leave BUT... Julia was fantastic, going above and beyond, coordinating with the Palace ticket office to reschedule my Skip the Line Tour when I was finally able to arrange transportation.
Touring this Palace and all areas of the Gardens (go to the zoo immediately afterwards that's adjacent to the gardens too!) should be tops on everyone's list visiting this region; not just Vienna.
History, art, culture, politics, military, architecture, nature... this is the capital of all of it for the greater region of Europe.
Excellent and funny tour of Vienna with Lisa One of the best free walking tours I have joined. Lisa was a super friendly, funny, and knowledgeable guide. Even under the rain, she excitedly shared historical and fun facts with us, giving Viena a whole new perspective. Would recommend her tour to anyone who wishes to learn more about the city's history, appreciate its architecture, and understand better the Austrian culture.
Great Schonbrunn tour Great way to explore Schonbrunn palace. Skipping the line saves a lot of time. However, inside the palace things can still be pretty crowded during peak season. The guide, Lisa, was very knowledgable.
Fabulous tour and Guide Dieter is an excellent guide and knowledgeable historian. The tour is a well paced and covers Hitler’s time in Vienna, as well as his impact on Austria and the world wars. You will visit many sites in Vienna and enjoy Dieter’s narrative. A great tour!
Schonbrunn palace with guided tour Schonbrunn palace with guided tour was such a great experience. My family is always preferring knowledgeable guides like the one we experienced in palace and garden. Thank you so much for a wonderful few hours and skipping the long line.
Great Tour! This was a fantastic and informational tour! We learned about several buildings and monuments that we had simply passed days before; so this tour gave us great information about the city during WWII. Our tour guide was fantastic.
Great tour! Really interesting tour, learnt about things a normal audio tour wouldn’t give you like gossip about the royal family! Tour guide was very dynamic and personable and it was nice to be able to skip the queue and go in a ‘VIP entrance’. Also included entrance to the gardens which were beautiful. Overall would definitely recommend but keep in mind this is a large group tour. Not the right thing if you want a more personal experience, but if you’re not worried about that then this is perfect!
Free Vienna walking tour I was on the free Vienna walking tour with 3 family members with Lisa as our guide. We had a group of about 15 but that was no problem. Lisa was very informative and would throw in a humerous antedote every now and then. She kept it very interesting and answered any questions. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Lisa as your guide.
Exceptional walking tour of Vienna - not to be missed! We took the free walking tour. Our tour guide Lisa was exceptional in bringing Vienna’s history and architecture to life with her impressive knowledge, gift of story telling and friendly humour. The two hours flew by and the experience was an absolute pleasure. Highly recommend.
A worthy experience Sigrid has been a perfect guide, full of insights and willing to answer every question we had with extreme competence and sensitivity. Very recommended experience indeed
Very good tour Lisa the guide provided us with a good explanation of the palace and the old town in Wien.
The tour started on time and was driven in a very professional way.
She provided us also with good tips to continue our stay in Wien.
Amazing tour Everything was good. We didn't have a reservation but they took us on the fly.
Allie was amazing as a guide providing us quick entrance with very professional orders (advices) to get in and have a confortable tour.
She provided us with tons of interesting information inside the palace but also outside in the gardens.
Must to take tour.
Do You Have Any Unanswered Questions?
Why a Free Walking Tour?
For many tourists, the free walking tour concept is an alternative to traditional guided tours. Free Tours are already available in many cities around the world and are designed for solo travelers or couples. Contrary to regular tour services, there is not a set price that you have to pay in advance for taking a tour. Instead, you pay the amount that you consider appropriate after your tour experience by tipping your guide. ´Free´ doesn´t mean worthless by any stretch of the imagination – in fact, quite the opposite.
Our guides don´t receive any other income apart from the tips from their guests, so they work extra hard to make sure that you have a great time on the tour. Instead of lapsing into routine, their motivation to provide a top-quality tour has to be extremely high – day by day, and tour by tour. In Vienna, guided walking tours generally cost 20 to 40 Euro per person and you have to pay regardless of whether you are satisfied with the tour or not. Our Tours let you decide how much the tour is worth.
Who will be my Guide?
In Austria, all city tour guides must be officially licensed. As a result, we are immensely knowledgeable professionals and have completed a two-year apprenticeship. So, why do these Vienna experts work for free? It’s because they realize that their level of income directly reflects the level of effort they put into their tours and they love this concept! Our guides know that the better the tour, the better the tips, so they always strive to be the best of the best.
How can I join?
Demand for our free walking tours is very high, especially during the summer season, so we advise you to make a reservation in advance. You can book up to 5 spots per tour through our website if there are still free places on your desired date.
After booking, you will receive a confirmation. On the day of your free tour you should arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your tour starts and ´check-in´ with our day manager. Please note that your reservation expires 5 minutes before the start of the tour. If you have not arrived by this time, your place in the tour will be offered to willing guests who have not made reservations. If you couldn’t book online in advance, you can come to the meeting point early and if we have enough places available or any no-shows, we will take you on a ´first come, first served´ basis.
How can we join if we are a group of 6 or more?
Free tours are designed for individual travelers and small groups. If you are a bigger group of 6 or more we have a special, private offer for you. Just send an e-mail to info@goodviennatours.eu for requests and further information.
Where does the tour start and end?
Our meeting point is in front of the Albertina building, right next to the fountain ´Albrechtsbrunnen´ (on the street level, not upstairs at the museum´s entrance!) – just look for our green umbrella! To get to Albertina by public transport use metro lines U1, U2, or U4, disembark at Karlsplatz and take the exit “Oper” (State Opera
House). Also, tram lines 1, 2, 71, and D take you to the stop “Kärntner Ring/Oper”. Our walking tour will end close to Schwedenplatz next to the Danube canal.
What will I see on the tour?
Our free walking tours lead through the historic centre of Vienna and focus on the inner city’s highlights, like St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Imperial Palace (Hofburg), the Jewish Quarter, and many more. Please note: you won’t enter any sights or museums and therefore the tour does not include any entry fees. In addition to architecture and history, you will learn quite a lot about local traditions and hear some interesting gossip and legends about the city!
What happens when it rains cats and dogs, snows, or is 40° C in the shade?
We are 100% weather-resistant. Our tours operate 365 days per year, seven days a week. Just make sure to bring proper equipment such as raincoats, umbrellas, sunscreen, hats or caps, water bottles, and wear appropriate shoes.
How big are the groups?
Due to the nature of walking tours, we aim to keep tour groups small and below 35 guests. There are rare exceptions during the high season, but 40 guests is our absolute maximum tour group size.
Which languages are available?
Our free walking tours are available in English and German. Occasionally, we also offer free walking tours in Spanish. Please check available dates on our website.
What happens if I´m late?
As we try to start our tours on time, we ask our guests to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before starting time. If you have a reservation, it will expire 5 minutes before starting time. To preserve tour quality for our other guests, it is not possible to join halfway through a tour or catch up with the group somewhere along the route.
What about tipping the guide?
Our guides don’t receive any set income from the company, they work on a tips-only basis. You get to decide how much his or her tour was worth to you. It’s recommended to bring small notes with you on the tour, so you can adapt the amount you want to tip based on the tour quality and your level of satisfaction.
Can children join the tour?
Children under 16 accompanied by a parent are very welcome on our free walking tours. There is no need to book for them in advance.
Do you offer private tours?
Yes, Good Vienna also offers private tours. If you are a bigger group or interested in a tour in another language or focused on a special topic, feel free to send an e-mail to info@goodviennatours.eu for requests and further information, or simply fill in our inquiry form.
Are there any restrooms on the way?
Don´t worry! When you have a sudden need during the tour, there are several restrooms on the way. Just let your guide know and they will look for an appropriate stop. Most guides also offer a little tour break in a restaurant, where you can find food, drinks, restrooms, and free Wi-Fi.
Why aren't all of your tours free?
We think that a free walking tour is the best way to be introduced to a city – and everybody should have the opportunity to join it regardless of their budget. However, a 2.5 hour tour can provide general information. It’s impossible to squeeze in all the interesting things to see in Vienna into such a small space of time. That’s why we offer other tours that give a deeper insight into specific topics. As we have to contract – and pay – specialized guides for these tours in advance, we also have to ask our guests to pay an attendance fee in advance. Tourism is one of the biggest
businesses in the world, and we want to be part of it – but as a fair player. That’s why our prices for paid tours are very reasonable and we promise that you will receive only the best quality with us!
Is there a minimum of participants?
There is a minimum of 10 participants for our free walking tours. If fewer than 10 people show up, the tour will unfortunately be canceled.