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Take a hidden gems Vienna tour through secret courtyards, medieval lanes, Judengasse and the Basilisk legend of Schoenlaterngasse. 2 hours, from 34 euro.
This hidden gems Vienna tour takes you off the main sightseeing route and into the quiet courtyards, narrow passages and old lanes that most visitors walk straight past. Over 2 hours with a local licensed guide, you will step through unmarked doorways into a side of Vienna that feels centuries away from the grand boulevards, a city once shaped by craftsmen, students, monks, and outcasts.
Judengasse, one of the stops on this tour, takes its name from Vienna’s medieval Jewish quarter. Walking its narrow stretch today, our guide shares the legends and layered history tied to this small but significant corner of the city center.
At Bäckerstraße 12, we share one of Vienna’s most curious local legends, a story passed down through generations that adds a touch of mystery to this otherwise unassuming street. It is exactly the kind of hidden-gem story you will not find on a typical city map.
Schönlaterngasse, literally the “street of beautiful lanterns,” is one of Vienna’s most charming medieval alleys and home to the legend of the Basilisk, a mythical creature said to have once terrorised the street. We peek into this magical corner of the city and share the story behind its name.
St. Rupert’s Church, 1010 Wien
At the meeting point look out for the yellow Prime Tours umbrella.
“It was an incredible experience, We had the chance (my friend and I) to discover a lot about this city in only two hours. The guide explained evrything verry well, she also recommended to us some good places in Vienna. . I highly recommend to book this tour !”
“Rick took us through the city of Vienna today. It was a great tour, we got an ideal impression of the city! I would recommend the tour to everyone as you are led through hidden alleys and get an interesting insight into the history of Vienna. You learn a lot of details in a fun, engaging way. Our tour guide tried to stop in shady, quieter places, which is wh…”
“Super fun and interesting. Ricky is super knowledgeable and passionate about his topics. Totally recommended”
Please check your booking confirmation for the cancellation policy.
Follow the Google Maps that you have in your confirmation email. If you have arrived at the meeting point, watch out for a yellow PRIME TOURS umbrella. This is your guide!
We start all our tours very punctual! Please be at least 10 minutes before starting time at the meeting point. Please note: We do not wait for any person who arrives late. We want to be fair to all our customers and can not wait for single individuals if the whole group is already there.
Please check your booking confirmation for the cancellation policy.
Follow the Google Maps that you have in your confirmation email. If you have arrived at the meeting point, watch out for a yellow PRIME TOURS umbrella. This is your guide!
We start all our tours very punctual! Please be at least 10 minutes before starting time at the meeting point. Please note: We do not wait for any person who arrives late. We want to be fair to all our customers and can not wait for single individuals if the whole group is already there.
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