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Withlocals City Explorer: Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip

  • 12 hours
  • Day Trips
  • Vienna
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Your local for this experience

Experience hosted by Withlocals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Vienna have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Hallstatt and be back in Vienna the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

Destination
Vienna, Austria
Category
Day Trips
Duration
12 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private guide
  • Car transport
  • Guest pick up
  • Hallstatt Skywalk ticket
  • Dachstein Skywalk ticket
  • All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
  • Meals

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Discover other cities outside Vienna
  • Explore Hallstatt with a local
  • Check out Hallstatt Skywalk & Alpine Peaks
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Get to see a different side of Austria
  • Connect with a local & discover their country

What you can expect

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Finished exploring Vienna? There’s a whole world beyond the city waiting for you! Let your local host take you on a private day trip by car to the stunning Hallstatt and Alpine Peaks, where Austria’s natural beauty and rich history come to life.

In just one day, step outside Vienna and discover a completely different side of Austria. This road trip blends breathtaking landscapes, cultural gems, and fascinating stories shared by your expert guide. From the charming Old Town of Hallstatt to the breathtaking Skywalk, and the majestic Alpine Peaks, you’ll experience a striking contrast between Vienna’s elegance and the rugged beauty of the Austrian countryside.

Along the way, your local host will provide insightful stories about Austria’s history, traditions, and regional differences, offering an authentic and personal experience. Whether you want to take scenic detours, explore hidden gems, or make a quick stop for a lakeside coffee, your host is happy to customize the journey to match your interests.

Each host has their own unique background—history, art, culture—so you’ll not only visit Hallstatt but also hear engaging stories and personal anecdotes that bring Austria to life.

Ready for an unforgettable road trip? Let’s turn Austria into your Austria on this private day tour by car!

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.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Your local host will pick you up at your accommodation in Vienna - Vienna to start your journey

  2. 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.

  3. More about Austria

    Give yourself the time to not only visit Vienna by also visiting Hallstatt. Austria is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Hallstatt
  4. Gems of Hallstatt

    Check out Hallstatt and Alpine Peaks and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Hallstatt with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about
  5. Cultural Contrasts

    Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Hallstatt, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Vienna. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other
  6. Local Knowledge

    To experience the best of Hallstatt, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!
  7. 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

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Ed🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
24 July 2025
Sandie is great. From the moment she met us in the lobby of our hotel (she was early) we knew we were in for a wonderful day of sight seeing, story telling and food samplings! Sandie offered up a great overview of what the next 3 hours would look, feel and taste like. :) We then proceeded to sample some fine local eats, treats and and drink while walking around the city core and learning about the history of this beautiful city and all the events that influenced the restaurants on the tour Special events are all about the experience and this was a great experience. Thank you Sandie Excellent tour, time well spent
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Scotty
(About local )
23 July 2025
We had just arrived Vienna a few hours earlier and knew very little about the city. Sandie was the perfect host, teacher, friend, information whiz. She catered 3 hours just for us from start to finish. It was a magical introduction to the city.Perfect evening experience
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Pam🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 July 2025
Sandy's was great. We were on a tight schedule so she brought us to a number of great stops to savor schnitzel, boiled/pulled beef sandwiches, an array of pastries and coffees, and kaiserschmarrn. All were fantastic and we enjoyed the history of the restaurants as well as Vienna.Enjoyed Vienna
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Charles🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 June 2025
We only wish we had done the tour when we first arrived. Thanks so much Sandie! Sandie was perfect!
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Rhonda🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
(About local )
15 June 2025
We are so glad we started our trip to Vienna with this tour and even happier it was with Sandie! She was so knowledgeable, friendly and made our tour super enjoyable. Definitely would recommend this tour if you love food and learning about a city in a unique way! Sandie was awesome, great experience!
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Holly
(About local )
11 June 2025
Sandie's communication prior to tour was fantastic, helping recommend restaurants and making bookings for me. She was punctual for the tour and was very informative and fun. I highly recommend her!!Fantastic
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Normand🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
10 June 2025
Sandie was fantastic. Knowledgeable, fun and engaging guide. She was punctual, and stayed and chatted with us well after the tour ended. The food was great, and we didn’t leave hungry, unlike other tours. Thanks Sandie!Food tour with Sandie
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Nang🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
10 June 2025
Sandie was a very friendly and enthusiastic tour guide, very engaging with my daughter as well. We hit the highlights of Viennese cuisine and it felt like spending some time with a new friend. The only thing I would say could be improved based on other food tours we've taken is to get a bit more cultural and historical background. Overall definitely recommended.A very relaxed and friendly tour
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Holly🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 June 2025
We had a lovely time with Sandie. Not only did she introduce us to delicious food but she also was very knowable about Vienna and its history. Highly recommend this tour.Lovely tour
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
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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 😉
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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
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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
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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
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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!!
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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!
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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
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Jose🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 April 2025
We had an amazing time in Vienna thanks to Sandy. She was very professional, nice and fun to be with. You can tell she loves Vienna, she made our afternoon a memorable one. She was willing to reschedule our tour to the next day because it was raining the day of our tour. Her flexibility was greatly appreciated. Don’t hesitate to book your tour with her, you won’t regret it. Wonderful tour in Vienna!
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Unknown
(About local )
31 March 2025
Sandy was a really good host. She knew so much about the city and made us all feel very welcome. We loved the places Sandy took us to for food and wow that food was good. Our tour took longer than expected because we talked a lot and stopped to look at and ask questions about many things. Sandy was happy to be with us for that extra time and we really appreciated it. Many thanks Sandy for a wonderful time. Great experience
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Mark🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
23 March 2025
We’ve now done several food tours via With Locals, this was the best so far. Sandy was a charming guide and great company. The tour had the perfect mix of sight seeing and food stops, all within the city centre. Make sure you arrive hungry, unlike some tours you will be treated to full sized meals and huge deserts. Great value for money, with Ann easy going host. Bravo!The best yet
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Mireille🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
26 February 2025
We had a lovely walk through Vienna with interesting talks and lots of amazing food!Great time and lots of food with Sandy
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Craig🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
23 February 2025
We had such a great experience with Sandy. She was knowledgeable and engaging and professional. Explained sites and foods ..gave us recommendations on restaurants. Highly recommend this tour and Sandy as your guide.Great Experience!
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Rosemarie
(About local )
1 February 2025
I would recommend Sandy in a heartbeat! I booked the tour while I was still back home in Canada and Sandy was super easy to communicate with through the With Locals website. I had only an evening layover in Vienna. Sandy picked me up from the airport and tailored a late night tour to accommodate my short time frame. Sandy also graciously accommodated my last minute request to invite two friends who had decided on short notice to fly from the UK to meet me in Vienna. Sandy's knowledge of Viennese history, architecture and culture is astounding and with her humorous anecdotes we were captivated. Sandy is also well travelled and we were able to share travel experiences. Vienna by night all lit up was magical and with Sandy's story telling, we were mesmerized. I look forward to booking a more in-depth tour when I return to Vienna. A magical evening with Sandy
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Lars 🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
21 January 2025
Meine Frau und ich waren beide schon lange nicht mehr in Wien und hatten nur noch relativ vage Erinnerungen an die Stadt. Sandy nahm uns auf unseren Wunsch zu Fuss auf eine 3h Uebersichtstour mit. Für uns war die Tour genau der richtige Einstieg für unseren 4.5 Tage Wien Aufenthalt. Sie hat uns die wichtigsten Seheswürdigikeiten in der Innenstadt gezeigt und uns mit Tips für die restlichen Tage versorgt. Die Tour endete im legendären schwarzen Kameel :). Sandy war eine angenehme und herzliche Reiseführerin.Herzlich
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Benjamin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 January 2025
Sandy was a wonderful and friendly guide and truly knows all the best places. We ate many of the dishes in other places later in our holiday, and none of them compared to the places Sandy took us. She is very knowledgeable about Vienna.The best examples of Viennese cuisine
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Helen🇿🇦 South Africa
(About local )
20 January 2025
My daughter and I had the best food tour with Sandy. She showed us the authentic places not featured on TikTok/IG- where the locals go. The fact she has a journalist background was so great, as we had such interesting discussions about Austria and Viennese history while eating the best schnitzel and apple strudel I’ve ever tasted! Book with Sandy immediately!
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Kim🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
31 December 2024
Our family of four had lots of fun with Sandy on the pastry tour. We were in Vienna just for the weekend and this was a great way to get a little history, try some well known pastries and experience a few of the coffeehouses. Sandy is lovely and knowledgeable about the city and ensured that we tried a wide variety of treats. We learned about some of the culture and the old and newer traditions in the city on our walk through the old town. Huge thank you and we hope to stay in touch. Great pastry tour with Sandy!
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David🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 December 2024
Sandy was a perfect guide through Austrian cuisine. She had an excellent itinerary, and was able to accommodate all our family’s dietary restrictions. Such a great cultural experience for our family of 6!!Great Austrian tour!!
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Deborah🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 December 2024
We had a great tour with sandy in Vienna. She was very pleasant and we had a wonderful time with her.Tour of Vienna
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Stacey🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 December 2024
When our family arrived two minutes early to the designated meet up location, we immediately started looking for Sandy. We searched everywhere in the vicinity, with no luck. Sandy later claimed she had been there, but if true, she didn’t look for us (a family of 4, obviously searching for someone). I texted 10 minutes after the meeting time and got no reply until about 20 minutes later, when she said she was already home and couldn’t get back for another 20 minutes. We’d waited in the cold for over 45 minutes at that point. This was wildly frustrating and disappointing to me and my family. What a terrible way to start our visit to Vienna, and totally surprising given the great experience we had with this company in Greece just a few years earlier.No show
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Lisa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 December 2024
Sandy is a delightful host. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. She was very flexible and tailored to fit our requests. We particularly enjoyed the ability to skip the line into a very busy coffee shop. Highly recommend!Wonderful tour
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(About local )
12 December 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our time spent with sandy. She possesses a wealth of historical and local knowledge. She is Very pleasant and has an excellent sense of humor. We felt very comfortable. Overall, we were grateful to have had this insider perspective to Vienna. We highly recommend Sandy. Wonderful walk through vienna
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William🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 December 2024
We had a perfect time with Sandy. She is funny, knowledgeable, and took us to great restaurants. She pointed out the tourist traps with long lines, then took us to better local spots. Would highly recommend to anyone. Sandy is a wonderful guide
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Samantha🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
10 December 2024
Met Sandy by the golden bear and straight away we both knew we were with a local, she was just a lovely bright woman with a passion for her city Vienna. She holds your interest in the way she is, and had a rare and interesting historical knowledge of her city but can go back and go to the present day in a way only someone like her can. She took us first for the genuine Austrian sandwiches where only Viennese were they were delicious and delicate and the baby beer balanced them beautifully. She is easy to talk to and interested in the world so you feel like you have met a new friend. The next stop was to enjoy Pumkin soup and platter of local Viennese cured meats, cheeses and delicious breads, matched with a local Danube Austrian Sauvignon I can still taste this now just sumptuous. She chats and walks and gives you great tips and then we arrive at a lovely Viennese coffee house for 3 sweet delicacies we barely have room but cannot resist and have to say the Strudel won. Thanks Sandy this 3 hours spent with you was memorable and we cannot thank you enough, good luck in all that you do in the future and big thanks from your 2 UK girls❤️Sandy shows us her Vienna
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Karen
(About local )
9 December 2024
My friends and I had a really enjoyable and interesting afternoon walking around Vienna. Sandy answered all our questions and was a great guide to the city.Great informative tour
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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
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Lulu🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 December 2024
Sandy was beyond incredible. We did a walking tour of Vienna on our first full day there, and Sandy not only shared with us the luscious history of the city, but she shared with us modern local culture including great food recommendations. Do yourself a favor and get a tour scheduled with her when you visit! Incredible Welcome to Vienna
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Marjan🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
22 November 2024
We would like to thank Sandy for the great trip we had with her. She picked us up at our hotel, great service! Her tips for the dinner locations were great, thanks again… Family trip Vienna
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Amy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 November 2024
Wow! What an amazing experience. Sandy's walking tour of Vienna was absolutely perfect. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, she knew all the best places to take us. Her knowledge and passion for Vienna's history is incredible. Sandy is friendly, fun, and made us feel so welcome in her city. If you're visiting Vienna, don't miss out on this tour!Don't Miss This Vienna Tour!
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Daphne🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
5 November 2024
We had a great morning with Sandy. She knows a lot about the history of the city and you get a good impression of the city center. In addition, it was also very pleasant. She is a very good guide who adapts to the group wishes. Next time in Vienna I would definitely book a tour with her again. Citywalk Vienna
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Lisa🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
26 October 2024
I had the most enjoyable day with Sandy. Sandy is so friendly I really enjoyed her company. There was a lot of laughing and so much fun. I enjoyed our shopping together morning coffee at a Viennese Cafe and a tour of the treasury which was most interesting. We enjoyed lunch and a drink at a Viennese restaurant before time for me to board the ship. Here's hoping we will meet up again.The day with Sandy was excellent

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