Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Vienna, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Vienna.
Destination
Vienna, Austria
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano
Included
Private Guide
All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
Entrance to Attractions
Meals
6 reasons to book this tour
All the must-see sights & highlights
Tons of local insights & hidden gems
Take your time to discover Vienna
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
Connect with your local private host
Inspiring stories on the city’s history & culture
What you can expect
If you're wondering how to get a broader picture of Vienna, you only need this private city tour and a knowledgeable city expert by your side! Go to the city's must-sees and cover more ground on this extended city tour of Vienna. See the essentials and learn what makes Vienna such a fascinating place, from the most interesting landmarks to hidden gems, local food recommendations, and inspiring stories.
Get to know Vienna like the back of your hand and let your local host give you a more in-depth understanding of the city. Check out St. Stephen's Cathedral, Leopoldstadt neighborhood, and Karmelitermarkt, and many more highlights that your host has in store for you. Embrace the local culture as you get orientated with the city, thanks to the incredible insights, stories, and recommendations of the local host of your choice.
What makes this tour more attractive is each one of the hosts available will show you their city. Depending on the host, your tour will vary according to their expertise and passion, of course, also taking into consideration your interests and requests, making it a more personal and fulfilling experience. The best way to discover Vienna in just one day!
After this complete Vienna tour, you can enjoy the rest of your stay going further, off the beaten path, and taking in the local culture. So, why not a food tour or an evening experience? Now that you know everything about Vienna, it's time for you to enjoy it away from the touristy spots!
Any questions? Pick your favorite local and go ahead, ask them about anything that pops into your mind. Get all the answers you need for the perfect Vienna trip. Locals always know best. Did you know that this private tour can be personalized? Yes! Get in touch with your local host, and they'll make your wishes come true.
Choose your local
Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Anita
The native Viennese girl
5.017 reviews
Deutsch・English
Roxane
Your local Vienna enthusiast
5.0134 reviews
English・Français
Tobias
the sum up historian
5.0
Deutsch・English
Susanne
All the Wonders of Vienna
4.739 reviews
Deutsch・English・Italiano
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at In front of the Dom Museum - Vienna to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
City Highlights
See St. Stephen's Cathedral, Leopoldstadt neighborhood, Karmelitermarkt, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Vienna so special
Hidden Gems
long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience
Special Treat
Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions
More Things to See
With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Brian🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
31 May 2025
Sandie was fantastic. She was very flexible both before and during our tour to make adjustments about what we wanted to see. We went into the library which was amazing. She has a deep knowledge of all the history of Vienna and we learned so much. Sandie was fun and easy to converse with. We would recommend Sandie with the highest rating, you won’t regret it!Informative and fun tour with Sandie
Bruce
(About local )
12 May 2025
Roxanne was amazing in her knowledge of Vienna and her personality is extremely pleasant, funny and happy. The time went by so quickly and we wished there was even more time to experience more of Vienna with her.Excellent Experience
Sally🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 April 2025
Sandy is fun, informative and willing to accommodate whatever her guests want to do. We told her a few things we were particularly interested in and she made sure we did them. Definitely recommend her!A great day with Sandy!
Trip🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 March 2025
My city walking tour with Roxane was fantastic! She was extremely responsive beforehand, and once we were on the streets of Vienna, she was extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about knowing the obscure history of Vienna. Will definitely hit her up next time I'm in town! Thanks, Roxane!Fantastic Tour
Alexandre
(About local )
3 March 2025
Our experience with Roxane was great.
We spent 5 hour with her.
She showed us the most important places in Viena and gave an excellent historical perspective.
She's super polite, friendly, knows everything about the attractions and Austria's history.
Book a visit with her and you will not regret.
Thank you Roxane, hope to see you next time in Vienna.Roxane is amazing
Irina🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
12 December 2024
Great tour! Just excellent! 👍🌺10
Mindy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 December 2024
I spent my first day with Sandy in Vienna. She show me around, told me the history, and give me great tips. But I most value the experience of being with Sandy because of the personal conversation and connections. I cannot put a price on my experience or speak highly enough of Sandy. Best experience
Jeanne🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 October 2024
We took Sandy’s tour as our first activity in Vienna and it was perfect. A very thorough introduction to the sights we would visit later and to the history related to them. Sandy a great guide - energetic, knowledgeable and very adaptable to the interests of our group. An excellent introduction to Vienna
Theresa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 October 2024
My husband & I had a wonderful morning with Sandy. She walked us through the city giving commentary as we went.Vienna walking tour
Jess🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 October 2024
When visiting a major foreign city for the first time, we always begin by hiring a private guide. This approach provides an efficient and insightful overview of the area, setting a strong foundation for deeper exploration in the days that follow. We look for guides who are experienced, organized, flexible, and have a compatible, fun personality. Roxane exceeded all our expectations! Her expertise in Vienna’s history, architecture, and culture was impressive, and her local tips on contemporary life were invaluable. Over the course of eight hours, Roxane gave us a thoughtful, thorough, and candid introduction to the city while keeping things fun. Not only did we gain a wealth of knowledge, but we also made a friend. Thank you, Roxane, for making our first visit to Vienna an outstanding experience!Invaluable Tour & Wonderful Guide!
Debra and Keith🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
13 October 2024
Roxane took us on a very enjoyable full tour giving us a great insight into the old and new Vienna.
Roxane was knowledgeable and great company and steered the tour to our particular interests of history, culture and architecture.
We would highly recommend Roxane as a tour guide to see a great city.More than met our expectations
Hossam-Eldin🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
(About local )
7 October 2024
My tour with Roxane in Vienna was an exceptional and enriching experience. From the very beginning, she demonstrated professionalism and calmness in organizing the trip and delivering information. We visited a museum, explored beautiful gardens, and had engaging conversations about life and culture in Vienna. What truly made the experience unique was Roxane's personal touch; she shared many personal stories, adding a human element to the tour that made me feel I was interacting with a real person who understands and cares, not just a guide reciting facts.
When she realized my interest in architecture and urban development, she adjusted the tour to focus on those aspects, making the experience more personalized and engaging. Even though the tour lasted around five hours, I wished it could have been longer. I highly recommend Roxane as a tour guide; she skillfully balances delivering information and creating a memorable, human experience
An Enriching and Personal Tour with Roxane
Lori🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 September 2024
Sandy was very knowledgeable of all the local sights and city history. We truly enjoyed her taking us around Vienna. She also gave us many tips for other things to do and where to find wineries the next day. Well done! Thank you!Knowledgeable Guide!
Robert🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 September 2024
We’ve taken several tours with guides and always have been satisfied. Roxanne exceeded our expectations. She arranged a great itinerary, did a good job of explaining the significance of each stop and answered all our questions. I will be recommending her to anyone traveling to Vienna. Her English is impeccable. Roxanne the wonderful tour guide
Greg🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 July 2024
Wear your comfortable walking shoes, bring water if it is a hot day, because you are going to see Everything! And you are going to learn more. Roxane is super nice, full of personality only overshadowed by her knowledge of the city, the history, the hidden gems, local eats, where to get the better than "the best" listed on the internet. Plus great advice on using public transportation. Multi lingual, great energy, even though we were her second tour of the day. Our five hour tour was a whirlwind of stories, and sites, while paying attention to logistics (bathroom breaks, time in the shade, and breaks for the older folks in the group to rest) She assisted in all communication and purchases with locals and vendors. When it is time to eat, just ask her where she would go...and then go there! We thought our time was over with her and then we asked if she would like to guide us through the Belvedere Museum, this leg could be a tour of it's own. She is a food expert, and as we found out, an art/architecture/cultural encyclopedia.
Touring with Roxane is like touring with a local friend, and we now consider her our friend in Vienna. Thank you Roxane. So Happy!!! To have a tour with Roxane!
Michael
(About local )
15 May 2024
Our group of 4 really enjoyed our tour with Roxanne. We had fun, she was informative, and the pace was great. Her English is wonderful. She tailored the tour to our interests. She was flexible with changes, even during the tour. We had an ice cream break and threw in a library tour that was well worth it and one of the highlights. She timed it perfectly to get us to the opera house in time for our tour there. We all talked about the tour that evening and agreed it was the best one we've had so far in Europe. Thanks. Roxanne, fun, informative. Best tour yet!
Christina
(About local )
5 June 2025
Roxane hat sich super nach den Bedürfnissen der Gruppe gerichtet. Wollen die mehr weniger, kürzer ..oder noch was anderes wissen. Geschichtliche zusammenhänge wurden witzig in Anektoten verpackt und verknüpft mit was wir schon gesehen hatten -so merkt man sich wirklich was. Wir werden Sie jedenfalls weiter empfehlen- wir haben Sie als Private Führerin genommen, und das war super!!!Wirklich großartig & lustig!
kara
(About local )
4 June 2025
Roxane gave us a wonderful introduction to Vienna. This was our first experience with a personal/local tour guide and I don’t think we will be able to go back to group tours after!
Roxane had wonderful communication prior to the tour so I felt at ease with the whole process. Her knowledge of the city was superb and conversation with her during the tour was easy and comfortable. Highly recommended!! Thank you Roxane!Great decision
Mike🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 June 2025
As this was our first time in Vienna, we chose a City Kickstart tour through Withlocals to get an overview and introduction of what to see. Our local guide, Roxana was amazing! In addition to her bubbly warm personality, she was a wealth of knowledge. In the relatively short time together, we learned more about the history, art, culture and unique aspects we never would have picked up in a large group tour or reading a visitors' guide. Doing this on foot was fanastic as we saw so much and knew exactly where we wanted to return to to spend more time and tour inside. Roxane amazed us with her depth of understanding the history: good, bad and quirky facts that were fascinating to listen to. For someone new to Vienna, this is the experience to start with and Roxane is the one to have it with!Wonderful introduction to Vienna!
Max🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 June 2025
My wife and I took a “Kickstart” tour with Roxane on our first day in Vienna. It proved to be a perfect introduction to the city—thanks in large part to Roxane’s knowledge and itinerary. She seems to know everything about Vienna, past and present. She also happens to be a friendly and engaging person, which helps!
Extremely knowledgeable guide
Unknown
(About local )
30 May 2025
Amy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 May 2025
Roxana was a delight. She is witty and informative. We learned and saw so much and our girls, age 14 and 29 were engaged and interested. I would highly recommend Roxana!Perfect Overview of Vienna
Jeanne
(About local )
29 May 2025
Roxanne was one of the best tour guides we have had. Her knowledge of the city and its history was amazing. Her personality made the tour interesting and enjoyable. Would definitely tour with her againOutstanding tour guide
Jeremy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 May 2025
A really great experience! Sandie can tell you a lot about Vienna as well as travelling to many other places. In terms of food, there is plenty to eat! It is a good mix of savory and sweet Austrian dishes. It is also a good introduction to the city's center -- this is a great thing to do on the first day of a stay in Vienna, as it will give you a good sense of both the city and the cuisine. Great introduction to Viennese cusine.
Kerstin🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
18 May 2025
wir hatten eine famose Zeit mit Sandie, die uns in 3 Stunden einen prima Überblick über die Wiener Innenstadt gegeben hat uns, neben einem leckeren Wiener Schnitzel Lokal für den Abend auch einen grandiosen Kaiserschmarrn to go zeigte - vielen lieben Dank! ohne Sandie hätten wir weder den kuezen Blick in die Nationalbibliothek erhascht noch hätten wir für den Folgeabend zusätzliche Tipps erhascht. Gerne wieder, vielen Dank! Wiener Schätzchen
Catherine
(About local )
18 May 2025
Sandie is a wonderful vivacious Guide.
She was knowledgeable & engaging.
She picked me up at my hotel & as we walked she explained the history & significance of the buildings & monuments.
Her tour was perfectly pitched for a first time visitor.
My food experience was amazing. I so enjoyed my sandwiches @ Trezesniewski.
We next went to Cafe Engländer where I enjoyed the best Vienna Schnizel & potato salad - the dressing was delicious. I enjoyed my first glass of Viennese wine - similar to Riesling.
Desert was at Cafe Diglas & even though I was fit to burst I managed to enjoy the most delicious Apple Strudel
Sandie was generous with her time & my tour ran until its natural conclusion.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Sandie as a Guide.
By the time we parted I felt I was saying goodbye to a friend. The Time Flew
Robin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 May 2025
We went with Sandie on a Vienna walking food tour. We only had one day in Vienna and the night before arriving I reached out to see if we could squeeze in a tour with her. She was available and coordinated all of it so quickly! The smile in her photo is exactly what you see the entire time! She is happy, upbeat, knowledgeable and so warm and friendly, We would highly recommend anyone to take a tour with Sandie. We now wish we had more time in Vienna! If we return, we will look up Sandie again! Sandie was so enjoyable’
MIriam🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 May 2025
Roxanne was an amazing tour guide. I had been in touch. With her prior to arriving in Vienna. I wanted to see if I could find my family home and trace some significant family locations there. Roxanne greeted us with charm and extensive knowledge about the Jewish history of Vienna. She led us to my father’s home, school and synagogue while giving us some in depth history. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Worth every penny. She made our visit to Vienna truly meaningful. Thank you!!!One od the best tours ever
Joyce
(About local )
15 May 2025
We enjoyed our time with Sandi, she was thorough, knowledgeable and took time to explain the history. She was willing to change or add locations on request. I would highly recommend her Knowledgeable, friendly
Jennifer🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 May 2025
Roxane was a fantastic tour guide! She’s incredibly knowledgeable and a gifted storyteller—her passion for history truly brings the past to life. Her insights and enthusiasm made our time in Vienna so memorable. Highly recommend!Great Tour Guide! Highly recommend!
David🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
11 May 2025
Roxanne was a great guide and managed to give us a great introduction to the city and helped us to understand the culture in a fun way.Fun fact filled tour
John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 May 2025
Thank you, Roxane, for a great experience! You were wonderful to deal with through the booking stage and the tour you delivered was exactly what we were hoping for, and more.Roxane was great from start to finish
Marc🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 May 2025
Sandie from Vienna was a fun guide for my day trip to the Wachau Valley, delivering an experience that blended wine, culture, and local charm. From the moment we set off, her warmth, knowledge, and passion for the region made the journey engaging and memorable.
Our first stop was a small winery run by her friend Phillip, who welcomed us with a fascinating tour of his vineyard. His insights into the winemaking process, paired with a tasting of his wines, set a high bar for the day. Sandie’s personal connection with Phillip added a special touch, making the visit feel intimate and authentic.
Next, we visited another winery, this one led by one of the few female winemakers in the region—a friend of Phillip’s. Her expertise and unique perspective on the Wachau Valley’s wine culture were inspiring, and the tasting showcased an impressive variety of wines.
After the tastings, Sandie arranged for us to join Phillip at a local restaurant, where we savored authentic Austrian cuisine that perfectly complemented the day’s wine-focused theme.
On our return to Vienna, we made a stop at the stunning Grafenegg Castle and walked through the gardens while enjoying the perfect weatherWachau Wine Tour
אלנה🇮🇱 Israel
(About local )
4 May 2025
Had the most pleasant bike ride. Sandy was very knowledgeable, patient, took us to the most important stops in the city center and we even tried traditional Kaiserschmarrn. She was in no hurry, and we even earned additional 2 hours of bike ride. Also gave us great tips for restaurants and souvenir purchase. great bike trip in Vienna
Bob🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 May 2025
Sandie was so much fun! She took us to several little places that we would not have found or known to see otherwise. She’s also a trooper / we had pouring rain the whole tour but armed with our umbrellas we had a blast! Will book again with Sandie the next time we visit!Great way to enjoy a new city!
Christine🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
29 April 2025
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Sandie in Wien! Sie hat uns alles wichtige gezeigt und auch kleine versteckte Sehenswürdigkeiten, die man alleine nie finden würde. DankeSuper!
Nina
(About local )
29 April 2025
Sandie hat uns 4 tolle Gastronomien vorgestellt. Wir haben super gegessen und getrunken. Es war ein toller Abend und sehr lustig.
Vielen Dank!Volle Bäuche in Wien 😉
Kunal and Shari🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 April 2025
I honestly do not have the ability to do justice to the truly amazing experience my wife and I had with Anita in Vienna this morning and afternoon. Even before the trip started, she was in regular communication with us, promptly responding to our queries, and going above and beyond with suggestions, and recommendations. From the very brief introduction we gave about ourselves, she was immediately able to gauge our preferences and tailored her suggestions accordingly.
As she says in her profile, she's truly a "Vienna girl" and a widely traveled traveler as well and it was a pleasure to learn so much about this historic town and the treasures it offers. She was eager to help us out with our many questions and took the trouble to be truly our guide.
All that I can say in closing is it was an absolute pleasure to have her as our local guide and looking forward to revisting the city with the hopefully her company again.
Many thanks, Anita!
Kunal and ShariFantastic experience!
Jessica🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
20 April 2025
We had a fantastic time with Anita! She showed us around town during our foodtour. We learned a lot about Vienna and Vienna’s history while enjoying extraordinairy local (vegetarian) food at the best local places. Our teenagers also enjoyed the tour very much. The sweets Anita got us to taste at home were very much appreciated. She even send us a few recipes from local dishes. Anita was kind, very helpful and always smiling. Our advice: take the foodtour with Anita and bring an appetite: you’re gonna need it!By far the best foodtour we have done!
Allison🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
19 April 2025
We had a lovely non-strenuous bike tour around Vienna with Sandy. She is very knowledgeable and shared a lot of local history.
One improvement may be to keep things moving. There were a number of awkward moments when we finally had to say OK what’s next.
Also, if you are looking for a more fitness tour this is not for you.
Bike Tour Through Vienna
Sandy
(About local )
19 April 2025
Roxane was a wonderful guide. Although we didn’t have a clear idea of what we wanted, she picked up on our interests along the way and steered the tour in the right direction. She knows a lot about… a lot. And her French is excellent! Thank you!
Sandy, Quentin and LoïcRoxane knows!
Nicole
(About local )
17 April 2025
We had a wonderful time walking past amazing sites on our way to local treats. Sandy was very knowledgeable about the sites and the history of the cuisine she shared with us. The desserts were are favorite, so we made a second trip there later in our trip. Would definitely recommend her tour if your looking for a wonderful time with a local. Fun in the City with a local
Frances🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
15 April 2025
Sandy is a very warm and friendly guide. We spent an enjoyable day walking the streets of Vienna looking at buildings of interest and getting a feeling for Vienna.
Although we would have liked more factual and detailed information about the architecture and history around what we saw.
As a comment on the organisation, we were surprised to have to buy tickets for building entry or for the train on top of the tour price. It is better to be included in the price.
The Secession tour by Sandy
Louise🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
9 April 2025
Anita is knowledgeable and gives information in a delightful detailed way.
We would highly recommend Anita for tours. Great day with Anita
Jill🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 April 2025
Our pastry tour with Sandy was absolutely perfect. She provided a great mix of historical knowledge, recommendations, while introducing us to delectable Vienna treats!Sandy is terrific!!
Alex🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
8 April 2025
10/10 for Anita, who looked after our group incredibly well, with Viennese treats in her backpack, local history and current affairs at her fingertips, and plenty of images on file to bring it all to life for us. We finished the tour with drinks at a brilliant rooftop bar, offering great views and another round of photo opportunities. Anita speaks both German and English fluently, making her the perfect guide for our international group. And her sunny smile and great energy make her a pleasure to be with. Our three hours flew by. Thank you! Fantastic Vienna Introduction
Matthew🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 April 2025
Roxane was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable, great local recommendations, and very accommodating. I highly recommend booking with her. Highly Recommend Roxane
Maureen
(About local )
7 April 2025
Anita was not only professional and informative, she was also kind enough to teach us so much in a relatively short time such as maneuvering public transport. We would 100% hire Anita for a wonderful visit to ViennaLike a Friend
Regina🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 April 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed the 10 tasting tour with Sandy. It was great food and conversation. She picked the most delicious restaurants to provide a flavor of Viennese food. The portions were filling and she is flexible to suit your taste. She is also a very nice person who is fun to be with and talk to. I highly recommend touring with Sandy. Great Food and Great Conversation
Dianna🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
4 April 2025
We chose to do the Kick-start Vienna tour with Roxane as she came highly recommended and she didn't disappoint!
Roxane was exceptional!
Knowledgeable and passionate about Vienna and able to answer all our questions.
Her walking tour was informative, interesting and fun.
I would definitely highly recommend Roxane.Dianna Australia
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