- Mozarthaus Vienna - One of the many residences of Mozart in Vienna, which has turned into a museum and hosts also small concerts in his memory.
- Manner Shop - This wafer paradise became very successful in the last decades and sells massively not only the Neapolitan style of wafer but also other kinds of candies, this is one of the most central outlets. There is a large variety to choose from!
- Plague Column (Pestsaule) - A high baroque memorial was built for gratitude to God for His help to Vienna during the plague epidemic.
- Peterskirche - This lovely Roman catholic church looks more like an art gallery inside and was built from scratch since the original building was completely destroyed.
- Stephansdom Monument - The landmark of the city of Vienna, the gothic cathedral of St. Stephens is breathtaking and a must visit location if you are in Vienna.
- Figlmüller at Wollzeile - The most famous Schnitzel Restaurant of Vienna started in 1905, known for the worlds thinnest and biggest Schnitzel.
- Heiligenkreuzerhof Market - The Holy Cross Abbey owns a whole block of buildings in an inner yard with a chapel and a museum also being part of the property of the abbey.
- Meinl am Graben - The house where Julius Meinl, the known local coffee merchant, lived is located in the Greek Quarter of the city. I also show you one of his central shops in Graben.
- Griechenkirche zur heiligen Dreifaltigkeit - The Greek Orthodox church built by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen at the second half of the 19th century is a unique mixture of architecture.
- Griechenbeisl - One of the oldest Austrian restaurants dating back from the 15th century has very old, captivating style and traditional furniture.
- Griechengasse - One of the most beautiful, medieval pedestrians of Vienna with restored facades and old buildings.
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Schwedenplatz - This small quay has lots of stands with food that stay open until late in the night. From here you can also catch a ferry to Bratislava, Slovakia which takes normally 1,5 hours to reach.
This is where we will have our coffee break in one of the best modern coffee shops! - Wiener Staatsoper - The Opera House of Vienna with about 2200 spaces is one of the most dominant buildings on the Ring Street.
- Hotel Sacher Wien - Try the original Sacher Cake and learn the fascinating story of this historical 5 star hotel.
- Albertinaplatz - Albertina Square has some impressive monuments and is the starting place for a visit to the Hofburg, the Winter Palace.
- Albertina - This museum and former residence of king Albrecht hosts collections of classical painters like Picasso, Chagal, Michelangelo and others.
- Burggarten - This small beautiful garden used to be the private garden of King Albrecht and hosts today the Butterfly Museum with alive butterflies.
- Augustinerkirche - St. Augustin was built in the 14th century and has a small chapel inside that hosts many of the hearts of emperors and empresses of Austria.
- Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek - A part of the Austrian National Library is at Josefs Square and a visit can get combined with the Papyrus Museum and the State Hall just next to the library.
- Josefsplatz - One of the most beautiful inner squares of Vienna with a statue of King Josef on his horse, presented like a Roman emperor.
- Spanish Riding School - A tradition that starts back from king Maximilian and the importance of building a powerful military presence. Vienna has one of the oldest and best horse riding schools in the world.
- Demel - The cake shop of the royal family just outside the winter palace will surely become one of your favourite spots! It has an amazing production of chocolates and cakes, a must visit!
- Meinl am Graben - One of the central coffee shops of Julius Meinl is situated at the most expensive shopping street in the heart of Vienna.
- Michaelerplatz - Michaels Square
- St. Michael’s Church - St. Michaels dates back from the 12th century.
- Sisi Museum - A museum dedicated to empress Elisabeth and connected to the museum of Kings Apartments.
- The Hofburg - The main area of the winter palace has an inner yard called as IN THE CASTLE with Amalienburg and a statue of the Emperor Franz presented as a Roman emperor.
- Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien - One of the greatest museums in Vienna, the imperial treasure with some of the best gems in the world.
- Heldenplatz - Heroes square with statues of two important men, Archduke Charles and Prince Eugene.
- Papyrusmuseum der Osterreichischen Nationalbibliothek - Museum with old scripts
- Collection of Old Musical Instruments - For the fans of music, a collection of old musical instruments
- Ephesos Museum - Great collections from the Orient.
- Weltmuseum Wien - A museum with ethnic collections from all over the world.
- Hofburg: Festsaal, Zeremoniensaal & Redoutensaal - One of the most beautiful and huge event and ceremony halls in the Winter Palace is used for concerts today.
- Volksgarten - The garden of the people was made in 1821 and is one of the best preserved parks in the center.
- Theseustempel - A Greek Style temple in the middle of the folks garden reminds the love of the Habsburgs for Greece.
- Monument to Empress Elisabeth - A monument to the last empress of Austria was presented to the public in 1907.
- Burgtheater - The Royal Theatre was an idea of Empress Maria Theresa in the 18th century who loved theatre.
- Café Landtmann - The favorite coffee house of Sigmund Freud, the psychologist, you can still see his table there and book it too.
- Rathaus - The city hall of Vienna at the square offers some of the most interesting events in town all year round.
- Pallas-Athene-Brunnen - The fountain of Palace Athena in front of the Austrian Parliament, one more great place to visit in the city.
- Maria Theresien Square - The square of empress Maria Theresa with her memorial in the middle of it is the place where two huge museums are situated and a great location for museum fans.
- Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna - For many this is the best museum of Vienna, the museum of History of Art with paintings and silk tapestry.
- Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum) - The museum of Natural History with findings that date back from 35000 years ago.
- MuseumsQuartier Wien - The last part of our tour is an area transformed into museums area with museums of contemporary art. You find lots of cafes in this area and can relax, have a drink or food, or just read a book and visit a museum.
- Leopold Museum - Egon Schiele and Contemporary Art.
- Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation (MUMOK) - Modern Art/Contemporary Art
- Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier - The Hall of Art that offers a big variety of events.
- Volkstheater - A local theatre and known subway stop.
- Mariahilfer Straße - The longest shopping street in Vienna with lots of things to see, do and most important… with reasonable prices!
- Bottled water
- Vienna Information Package and map
This personally curated tour is tailored for those wanting to experience Vienna’s genuine aura, beyond the usual tourist attractions. This unique program incorporates significant points of interest, as well as restaurant and café suggestions. An informative Vienna guide is included in print form. Numerous tales, spanning from historical events to contemporary life and amusing happenstances, will be spun along the journey. Queen Elisabeth’s fascination with Hellenistic history and culture means you’ll encounter numerous Greek-influenced landmarks, which I’ll gladly elucidate upon. Being Greek, I’m inherently hospitable, treating visitors with familial warmth. I take delight in sharing anecdotes and experiences, engaging with guests with an energetic and cheerful demeanor that invites interaction and camaraderie.
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