Vienna Old Town Walking Tour & Danube Cruise Highlights

See Vienna's monuments on foot, then from the water

A private walking tour of Vienna's Old Town combined with a sightseeing cruise on the Danube Canal. Your licensed guide leads you past the Rathaus, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Burgtheater and St. Peter's Church on a 2- or 3-hour walk, then you board a boat to view Media Tower, Urania observatory, Schützenhaus and other landmarks from the river. The guide takes you to the pier and introduces the sights before the cruise departs.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Vienna City Hall30m
2. Burgtheaterpassing by
3. Danube River1h 50m · entry included

Vienna Old Town tour and river cruise

• Meet guide at Wien Museum musa
• Walking tour starting at Rathaus
• Pass Burgtheater and city center
• See St Peter’s Church and St Stephen’s Cathedral
• Board boat at Danube Canal
• Enjoy 1-hour 15-min Danube river cruise
• View Media Tower, Urania observatory, and more

The experience

The tour starts in front of the Rathaus, Vienna's massive Neo-Gothic city hall, where your guide meets you to begin the walking portion. You'll pass the Burgtheater and move through the Old Town's grand streets, seeing the Column of Pest, the Baroque St. Peter's Church, and the stunning St. Stephen's Cathedral, where you can walk inside for free, though only silent sightseeing is allowed. The walking route changes depending on which option you choose: the 3-hour 15-minute version covers the core highlights, while the 4-hour 15-minute extended tour adds the Wiener Minoritenkirche, a 13th-century Gothic church with a distinctive roof, and the Hofburg Palace, the Baroque Habsburg complex that once housed the imperial court.

After the walking portion, your guide takes you to the Danube Canal, where you board a comfortable boat for a 1-hour 15-minute sightseeing cruise. Your guide won't join the boat (they'll give you the tickets and brief you on what you'll see from the water), but the live commentary on board walks you through the architecture as you pass Media Tower, the Urania observatory, Badeschiff, Ringturm, Roßauer barracks, Zaha-Hadid-Haus and Schützenhaus. The Danube is Europe's second-longest river and carries the history of Vienna and Austria in its course. Seeing it from the water gives a different angle on the city's scale and layout.

Your guide speaks one of eleven languages fluently and holds an official Vienna license. Bring warm clothes (the water is colder than the streets), and check your email the day before for any last-minute details. The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout, and infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller.

What’s included

• Your private guide with an official Vienna license speaking your chosen language.
• a 2-hour or 3-hour walking tour of the Old Town depending on your selected option.
• free entry to St. Stephen's Cathedral.
• tickets for a 1-hour 15-minute sightseeing cruise on the Danube Canal with live commentary.

Options for this experience

2 options

Basic Old Town + Cruise, 3H15MGuide in 12 languages · 09:00, 11:00, 12:30 and 14:00This option comprises a 2-hour walking tour and a 1-hour 15-minute boat cruise, taking in the Rathaus, St Peter's Church, St Stephen's Cathedral and more. Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who is an expert in this kind of tour and speaks the chosen language fluently. ATVI002

4H15M: ExtendedOldTown+CruiseGuide in 12 languages · 08:00, 10:00, 11:30 and 13:00This option covers a 3-hour walking tour plus a 1-hour 15-minute boat cruise, and you can join it to see more Old Town highlights such as Wiener Minoritenkirche and the Hofburg Palace. Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes. Expert guide: an official 5-star guide who specializes in this type of tour and speaks the chosen language fluently. ATVI002

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Japanese, Polish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosotravel - Vienna Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 3-hour 15-minute option if you want the main sights and a manageable pace through the Old Town. Pick the 4-hour 15-minute extended tour if you're interested in the Hofburg Palace and the Minoritenkirche and have the time to explore them with your guide.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Croatian and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 5).

How much of St. Stephen's Cathedral can I see on this tour?

St. Stephen's Cathedral is free to enter on this tour, and you can walk inside to see it, but only silent sightseeing is allowed. Tickets to paid sections of the cathedral are not included, and entry is restricted during masses and special events.

What happens during the boat cruise part?

The boat cruise lasts 1 hour 15 minutes and departs from the Danube Canal. Your guide takes you to the pier and gives you the tickets, then introduces the sights you'll see from the water (Media Tower, Urania observatory, Schützenhaus and others) before the boat departs. Your guide does not travel on the boat itself, but live commentary is provided on board.

What's the difference between the two tour options?

The 3-hour 15-minute option includes a 2-hour walking tour and the 1-hour 15-minute boat cruise, covering the core Old Town highlights. The 4-hour 15-minute extended option adds an extra hour of walking to include the Wiener Minoritenkirche and Hofburg Palace, plus the same boat cruise.

Is this tour accessible for people using wheelchairs?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

What should I bring or know before I go?

Bring warm clothes, as it's colder on the water than on the streets. Check your email the day before the tour for important information. Public transportation options are available near the meeting point in front of the Rathaus.