Vienna: St. Stephen’s Cathedral Tour & City Walk

Explore Vienna’s iconic St. Stephen’s Cathedral inside and out, then stroll the historic city center on this 2-hour guided tour.

Getting started

Meet your guide at Stephansplatz, near the main entrance of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. After a brief introduction and ticket validation, your group will head to the cathedral’s main-floor interior before stepping outside.

Marvel at the cathedral’s grandeur

Step inside St. Stephen’s Cathedral and take in the towering spires, intricate stained glass windows that fill the interior with vibrant light, and the exquisite stone carvings that decorate every corner. Your guide will walk you through the majestic main altar, an artistic masterpiece, and explain the significance of the cathedral’s towering spire, the largest of its kind in Austria.

Learn about the building's evolution over the centuries, from its Romanesque beginnings to its Gothic transformation, and how it became a symbol of both Vienna and the Habsburgs' power. As you stand at the foot of this towering structure, take in the sheer scale of the cathedral, with its iconic roof and detailed sculptures that have endured the test of time.

A walk through Vienna’s historic city center

Afterward, take a scenic 1-hour walk through the historic city center, where you’ll explore some of Vienna's most cherished sites. Your guide will lead you through charming streets, past the Hofburg Palace, and toward the bustling Graben, one of the city's most famous pedestrian streets.

The walking tour offers an opportunity to soak in the city's architecture, from Baroque to Art Nouveau, and the hidden gems tucked away in its lively streets. You’ll hear stories about Vienna’s imperial past, its transformation into a cultural powerhouse, the origins of its famed coffeehouse culture, and tales of emperors and artists who once walked these streets.