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Vienna's original free walking tour company has guided the city since 2016: tip-based, no booking fee and open to everyone. Here are our five free walking tour routes with times and meeting points.
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Vienna's original free walking tours
Vienna's original free walking tour company has offered guided tours of the city since 2016: tip-based, no booking fee, and open to everyone. Here are our five current free walking tour routes, with meeting points, languages and everything you need to join.
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Free Tour Vienna: how it works, times & meeting point
Vienna Like a Local: Hidden Gems Free Walking Tour
Hidden gems, Spittelberg, the Piaristenkirche, local neighbourhoods and born-and-raised guides.
Trade the postcard route for the streets where Viennese people actually live. This two-hour walk winds through residential pockets most visitors never find, led by guides who were born and raised in the city. Along the way you pass quiet courtyards, empty baroque churches and honest, unpolished local history.
| Language | Start times | Days | |
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| English | 10:15 |
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| Spanish | 10:45 |
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| German | 14:45 |
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- Meeting point: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, in front of the Empress Maria Theresa monument. Look for the bright yellow Prime Tours umbrella.
Free Walking Tour Vienna
St. Stephen's Cathedral, the State Opera, the Hofburg, the Spanish Riding School and the Old Town.
Our original city-centre route packs Vienna's headline sights into two easy hours: St. Stephen's Cathedral, the State Opera, the Hofburg and the Spanish Riding School among them. Licensed local guides mix hard history with the kind of fun facts that make the old town feel new again.
| Language | Start times | Days | |
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| English | 11:00 · 15:00 · 18:00 |
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| Spanish | 09:45 · 10:45 · 14:30 · 16:30 · 17:15 |
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| German | 11:00 |
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| Italian | 11:30 · 15:30 |
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- Meeting point: Helmut-Zilk-Platz, 1010 Vienna, in front of the tourist info (metro station Karlsplatz, U1, U2, U4). Look for the bright yellow Prime Tours umbrella.
Free Walking Tour Vienna at Night
Night walk, floodlit Old Town, alternative stories, evening tour.
The same historic centre, told after dark. Floodlit facades, quieter streets and a different set of stories make this a favourite for anyone who wants to see Vienna's old town without the daytime crowds, or who simply prefers exploring once the sun has gone down.
| Language | Start times | Days | |
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| English | 18:00 |
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- Meeting point: Helmut-Zilk-Platz, 1010 Vienna, in front of the tourist info (metro station Karlsplatz, U1, U2, U4). Look for the bright yellow Prime Tours umbrella.
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Hitler and the New Vienna 1900 Tour
Vienna around 1900, the Secession movement and historical insights.
A frank, guide-led look at Vienna around 1900: the artistic breakthroughs of the Secession movement alongside the darker chapter of a young Adolf Hitler's years in the city. It's one of our most-requested special-interest walks for visitors who want Vienna's history without the filter.
| Language | Start times | Days | |
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| English | 15:00 |
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- Meeting point: Helmut-Zilk-Platz, 1010 Vienna. Look for the bright yellow Prime Tours umbrella.
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Free Street Art Tour Vienna
Street art, urban culture, Spittelau and an outdoor gallery.
Head off the old-town track to Vienna's street art scene, anchored by what's often called Europe's longest open-air graffiti gallery near Spittelau. Expect bold colour, constantly changing pieces, and a side of the city that looks nothing like the baroque postcards.
| Language | Start times | Days | |
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| English | 14:00 |
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- Meeting point: metro station Spittelau (U4 and U6). Look for the bright yellow Prime Tours umbrella.
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Free Walking Tour Vienna at Night
Free walking tour of Vienna at night: a 2-hour evening walk with a licensed local guide past illuminated landmarks, hidden gems and fascinating stories. Tip-based.
Next: Tue 3 Nov, 18:00
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Hitler and the New Vienna 1900 Tour
Join our Hitler Vienna tour, a free walking tour exploring Adolf Hitler's Vienna years alongside Klimt, the Secession and Vienna 1900. Tip-based, 2 hours.
Next: Fri 6 Nov, 15:00
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Free Street Art Tour Vienna
Every week you can experience our Free Street Art Tour Vienna at the longest open air street art gallery of the world: The Danube Canal!
Next: Sat 7 Nov, 14:00
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Frequently asked questions
Are Vienna's free walking tours really free?
Yes. There's no ticket price and no prepayment on any of these five tours. Our guides work on tips, so you pay what you feel the tour was worth at the end, and nothing at all if you can't.
How much should I tip the guide?
We recommend a tip of around 15 to 20 euros per person for the two-hour tour, and many guests give more if they loved it. There's no fixed amount and no pressure. Tips are the guide's real income, so they're always appreciated.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, please always reserve your spot online before the tour.
Which languages are the tours available in?
Free Walking Tour Vienna and Vienna Like a Local run in English, German, Spanish and Italian at different times; check the schedule for each tour above. The evening, street art and 1900 tours currently run in English, with a German slot for the 1900 tour.
How long are the tours and how much walking is involved?
Each tour runs about two hours at a relaxed, group-friendly pace. Comfortable shoes are the only real requirement.
Which free tour should I pick if I only have time for one?
First-time visitors usually start with Free Walking Tour Vienna, which covers the essential sights. If you've already seen the old town, Vienna Like a Local, the Street Art Tour or the evening walk each show a different side of the city.
Where do the tours meet?
Meeting points vary by tour. Free Walking Tour Vienna, the evening walk and the 1900 tour meet at Helmut-Zilk-Platz in the historic centre, in front of the tourist info near metro station Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4). Vienna Like a Local (hidden gems) meets at Maria-Theresien-Platz, in front of the Empress Maria Theresa monument, and the Street Art Tour meets at metro station Spittelau (U4, U6). Look for the bright yellow Prime Tours umbrella, and check the schedule above for each day's exact times.
Are the tours suitable for families and children?
Yes. Our free walking tours are family-friendly and welcome all ages. The pace is relaxed, the groups are friendly, and our guides are happy to keep younger walkers engaged. For families who prefer their own pace, a private tour can be tailored around children.
What should I bring on a free walking tour?
Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a bottle of water, and some cash for the tip at the end. Vienna's centre is walkable and largely flat, so no special preparation is needed. In summer bring sun protection, and in winter a warm layer.
What is the difference between a free walking tour and a private tour?
A free walking tour is a shared, tip-based walk on a set route with other travellers, a great way to meet people and get a first feel for Vienna. A private tour is just for your group, at a fixed price, with the route, pace and language tailored to you. Both are led by the same licensed local guides. See our private tours in Vienna for details.