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Imperial Vienna: Walking In-App Audio Tour Around Hofburg Palace

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Highlights

  • Explore the inner courtyards and grand architecture of the Hofburg with your own in-app audio tour
  • Walk along the baroque façades and find out how they revolutionized Vienna's architecture
  • Learn how the Habsburgs were related to the mythological hero Herakles while examining grand statues
  • Visit the church where Napoleon I got married and the hearts of the Habsburgs are kept in a vault
  • Immerse yourself in Vienna's history as you stroll along cozy courtyards and opulent squares

What's included

  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Tips on architectural hidden gems and details
  • Recommendations on further activities and places to visit

What's not included

  • Earphones – please bring your own
  • Tickets to the Hofburg Palace are NOT included
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide

Description

Discover the enchanting beauty and rich history of Vienna's Hofburg district with this in app audio tour. Starting on Graben beside the Plague Column, you will embark on a fascinating journey through time, delving deep into the legacy of the Habsburgs and their remarkable impact on the city.

As you stroll down the elegant Kohlmarkt, you'll be transported back to the era of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The tour will take you to Michaelerplatz, where you'll admire the awe-inspiring architecture of the Hofburg, the former imperial palace that served as the home of the Habsburgs for centuries.

Continuing your exploration of Vienna's magnificent architecture, you'll arrive at the magnificent Heldenplatz or Heroes' Square. This impressive public square, surrounded by stunning imperial buildings, was the site of many key events in Austrian history.

Throughout the tour, the informative audio commentary will reveal fascinating insights into the rich cultural heritage of Vienna, and the pivotal role played by the Habsburgs in shaping the city's history. You will learn about the stories behind the buildings you see, the events that took place there, and the famous figures who once walked these streets.

As your journey draws to a close, you'll make our way towards the Albertinaplatz, where you may choose to visit the Albertina Museum with another tour by WeGoTrip.

Start point

Column of Pest - Graben, 28, Innere Stadt

Important information

  • The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
  • To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
  • Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
  • An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
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