thumbs up!
douglas_s
May 17, 2024, 2:07:07 PM
May 17, 2024, 2:07:07 PM
we had an excellent tour, excellent guide (Sussana). would love to do it again. Thanks for a great experince
About Activity
On a 2.5-hour history tour, embark Vienna’s most famous boulevard, the Ringstasse, which was meant to dramatically prove the city’s cosmopolitanism and modernity. In the company of a scholar guide, learn about the controversies of the boulevard’s construction, it’s brilliant architectural completion, and how the Ring became the social hub of Vienna city life.
What's Included
Includes
- Professional guide
- 2.5-hour guided tour of Vienna’s Ringstrasse
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Get a real feel for the elegant 19th century Vienna Coffee House by meeting in front of the iconic Cafe Landtmann.
Return
- Conclude with a visit to Cafe Schwarzenberg, established in 1861, to get an insight into the thriving Vienna café culture in the latter half of the 19th century, which made the Ring a place to see and be seen from the moment of its completion.
Itinerary
Vienna City Hall is the seat of local government of Vienna, located on Rathausplatz on the Ringstrasse. Constructed from 1872 to 1883 in a Neo-Gothic style, it houses the office of the Mayor of Vienna as well as the chambers of the city council and Vienna Landtag diet.
The 1,709-seat Vienna State Opera was the first major building on the Vienna Ring Road, showing the vital importance of opera and music to Viennese culture. It was built from 1861 to 1869.
The term Kunsthistorisches Museum applies to both the institution and the main building. It is the largest art museum in the country and one of the most important museums worldwide.
The Austrian Postal Savings Bank building is a famous building in Vienna, designed and built by the architect Otto Wagner. The building is regarded as an important work of Vienna Secession, branch of Art Nouveau.
Palais Todesco is a Ringstraßenplatz was constructed from 1861 to 1864 for the aristocratic Todesco family. One of the inhabitants was Baroness Sophie von Todesco, who established a renowned salon for artists and intellectuals.
Café Schwarzenberg is a traditional Viennese coffee house, located on the Ringstraße boulevard. The interior is notable for having remained largely unchanged since it was opened in the 19th century.
Language Offered
English - GUIDE
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour can also be booked as a children’s family tour where your guide focuses on the symbols on various buildings and on everyday life in Vienna around 1900
Operated by Insight Cities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Outstanding tour
John_G
May 10, 2023, 12:21:46 PM
May 10, 2023, 12:21:46 PM
Biljana is an excellent guide, full of knowledge with a deep understanding of Vienna. Professional, friendly and with a terrific sense of humor. Her tour of the Ringstrasse was a personal highlight of my visit to this cultured and civilized city. Highly recommended.
One Impressive Street
MargotPraha
Jun 4, 2021, 10:28:19 AM
Jun 4, 2021, 10:28:19 AM
This Ringstrasse Tour was a good pick for us. It was fascinating to be able to learn so much Vienna history just by following one important boulevard. Wolfang was a great tour guide, an informed, excellent storyteller, and very witty too. Thank you!
No one else booked this tour but...
Alani_D
Aug 4, 2018, 7:50:53 AM
Aug 4, 2018, 7:50:53 AM
<p>No one else booked this tour but myself...and it still went on!! The personalization was amazing. Out of all the tours, this one really made me appreciate Vienna's history and culture.</p>
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