Experience the cultural vibrancy of Viennese Modernism in the Austrian capital during the Fin-de-Siècle era
Destination
Vienna, Austria
Category
Art Culture Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Deutsch, English
Included
Private guide
Excluded
Entrance tickets to Secession Building if you like to see it
6 reasons to book this tour
At the start we discover the Vienna Ring Road and Karlsplatz
Get to know the ingenious architect & visionary Otto Wagner
Vienna Secession - where everything started
Learn about the movement and the famous Secession Building
Get insights to new developments in art, science and culture
Further highlights: Naschmarkt, AKAD & Schillerplatz
What you can expect
Learn about the significant heyday in philosophy, painting, architecture, music and literature, as well as in mathematics, medicine, economics and law around the turn of the century. At that time, Vienna was the center of the world. The tour shows how artists in search of a modern Austrian style attempted to overcome the historicism that had prevailed until then and give an overall picture of this fascinating time, characterized by contrasts and a special splendour, so close to the end of the monarchy.
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 Michael.
Meeting point
Meet at Vienna - 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.
Vienna Ring Road
Development and important buildings
Karlsplatz
Lets discover the place and around
Naschmarkt
The largest market place in Vienna
Secession
Secession Buildung
Academy
Acadamy of Fine Arts in Vienna
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.
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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.
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Reviews from guests
Susan🇺🇸 United States
6 October 2024
We had the Secession tour with Michael. I have read a fair number of books on aspects of Vienna Modernism and really enjoyed the depth of Michael's tour. Excellent on Secession and Vienna History
Manuel🇦🇹 Austria
10 February 2025
Nice Tour with Michael through Vienna! Micheal is well experienced and also knew everything we have asked!
Top tour!
Nice Tour with Michael
Guy🇱🇺 Luxembourg
15 November 2024
Michael is fantasticIf you only use one guide, use Micharl
Kim🇺🇸 United States
29 October 2024
Michael provided excellent history as we hiked the “ring road”. His knowledge of the bike lanes provided ease and comfort as we explored. Biking Vienna with Michael!
Maria
26 October 2024
Michael was quite knowledgeable about the history of Vienna. He has a wonderful way of telling the stories of the past. Michael is friendly and certainly helped us become familiar with Vienna. Excellent tour
Manuel🇩🇪 Germany
13 October 2024
Wer sich mit Michael durch Wien begibt, der erhält wirklich tiefergehende Einblicke in die Geschichte Wiens und das in einer wunderbaren Erzählweise mit Wiener Schmäh. Ich habe jedenfalls von ihm gelernt, was ein bourgeoiser Bohemian („Bobo“) ist.Wien authentisch
Stacey 🇺🇸 United States
11 September 2024
Michael dazzled us with his knowledge of modern architecture and the master planning that went into making Vienna one of the most popular cities to live in worldwide. He has a talent for mixing facts with humor and shared anecdotes that brought the topic to life. We highly recommend Michael and this tour in particular to learn about modern Vienna. Modern Architecture and More
Sigthor🇮🇸 Iceland
27 August 2024
Cycling through Vienna with our guide Michael felt like having the city's history whispered into our ears as we breezed along its picturesque streets! Not only was he a walking encyclopedia of the city’s history, architecture, and key characters, but his warmth and wit made the ride as smooth as a Viennese waltz. If you want to discover the city’s hidden gems and hear the stories behind them, this is the tour to book. Highly recommended!
A Viennese waltz (on two wheels)
Nicole🇵🇭 Philippines
18 July 2024
Great tour with a lot of history and details. Michael had a wealth of information and answered all of our questions with so many cool facts. He also gave us recommendations and tips on where to go and how to get there. Highly recommended!Michael is very knowledgeable and engaging
Aina🇳🇴 Norway
18 July 2024
Our guided tour trough Vienna was on a very hot day. So we were afraid that the heat would make it uncomfortable. And make our child hate every minute of it. But Michael made it so fun and easy. He knew the place very well and had so much knowledge and history to share. We learned a lot. Michael was a fun and easy guide with heaps of knowledge. Hidden gems and highlights in Vienna.
Deborah🇺🇸 United States
24 April 2024
Michale was so fascinating and we learned so much from him. I would recommend Michael, hands down, the best. He also gave us some interesting ideas for other things to do while we were in Vienna. AND he was the best history class I have ever attended! I loved it.The best Information and Guide
Tara🇺🇸 United States
12 March 2024
My daughter and I loved our tour of Schonbrunn Palace with Michael. His depth of knowledge was astounding and his presentation kept us entertained! Highly recommend!Amazing Tour with Michael
RECEP ERDINC🇹🇷 Turkey
3 January 2024
Mr Michael is a great guide with a great experience and sense of humour.Thanks for his efforts.Magnificient
Sarah🇬🇧 United Kingdom
31 December 2023
My 3 friends and I were lucky enough to have Michael as our guide for our recent visit to Vienna. He was so knowledgeable about the history and culture of the city and was happy to share his experience with us. We absolutely loved learning about the city and its hidden gems. We can’t recommend Michael and the highlights of Vienna tour enough. Must do tour in Vienna
Nicholas🇺🇸 United States
29 December 2023
Michaels way of telling the story of vienna truly brought it to life. I can almost picture how the time of vienna under Habsburg rule was and the different personalities they had. He did a good job walking us through all the must see places and leaving us with an understanding of their place in historyIt was a reality show brought to life
Emre🇹🇷 Turkey
27 October 2023
If you are an architecture enthusiast, you shouldn't miss this tour in Vienna with Michael. He will show you the old and the new beautiful buildings, explaining its area, how they were build and backstory of the Architects. Michael is a local, in love with architecture and Vienna, so he answers any questions about the city, considering Vienna has a tons of great buildings, this is close to impossible. Great Vienna !
Urs🇨🇭 Switzerland
29 September 2023
Michael ist ein sympathischer und zugänglicher Guide, der aussergewöhnlich viel Wissen über Wien und seine Geschichte weitergibt, und zwar in einer verständlichen und spannenden Art und Weise. Zudem konnten wir ihn alles fragen, auch bezüglich aktuellen Themen zu Gesellschaft und Politik. Wir empfehlen Michael als Guide allen, die ausserhalb den üblichen Touristenpfaden verblüffende und pikante Details über die damaligen Protagonisten erfahren möchten. Top Rundgang mit Michael
Patrick🇦🇺 Australia
24 September 2023
Wh had a very enjoyable time with Michael sharing some of the main sites and history of the city he loves. He was very knowledgeable and animated and fun to be with. We would highly recommend him and this tour to get an overview of old Vienna. Lovely overview of old town Vienna
Greg🇺🇸 United States
9 September 2023
Party of 2 for the Highlights tour with Michael. Our host was extremely knowledgeable about the architecture and history of old town Vienna (zone 1). He pointed out many buildings, statues, landmarks and discussed the historical significance of each. He is a very genuine person and wants his guests to enjoy their experience. Thanks Michael!Vienna Highlights with host Michael
Mike🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 July 2023
Michael led us on a great tour of central Vienna & managed to give us a huge amount of information on the history, politics & architecture of this great city. We visited places that you’d never notice on your own & are still talking about the whole experience - a great way to spend the evening!A fascinating walk around Vienna
Manuel🇨🇭 Switzerland
25 June 2023
Der geführte Rundgang zu den Highlights von Wien mit Michael war super spannend und unterhaltsam. Mit zahlreichen Anekdoten und Hintergrundgeschichten entführte uns Michael in die faszinierende Geschichte von Wien und Österreich! Vieles wird uns in Eronnerung bleiben. An dieser Stelle ein herzliches Dankeschön.Absolut empfehlenswert!
Mathias🇩🇪 Germany
24 June 2023
Michael war ein toller Guide und ist voll auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen. Trotz des teilweise regnerischen Wetters haben wir viel von der Innenstadt gesehen und Unmengen an Informationen erhalten. Vielen Dank!Super Führung
Gabriela🇨🇭 Switzerland
4 June 2023
Eigentlich war unsere Tour bei einem anderen Guide gebucht und wurde an Michael weitergegeben. Uns hätte nichts Besseres passieren können! Michaels Herzblut für Wien und seine Geschichte war bei jedem Wort spürbar: Mit vollem Einsatz, Charme und einer Portion Wiener Schmäh hat er uns viel Interessantes und Wissenswertes vermittelt. Unvergleichlich, hervorragend und absolut empfehlenswert! Danke Michael. Hammermässig
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More about me
I am a certified tourist guide and tour manager, travel blogger and globetrotter. As a local I love to explore the city that inspires me with my guests. As a trainer, lecturer and former cabaret artist with stage experience, I stand for eloquence and punchlines. Follow me on a tour to the most important sights with exciting stories in a good and fun mood!