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

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 2 km
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Duration 1h
Audio tours on your smartphone
After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour
Control your experience
With the in-app audio guide, you decide when to start, pause, and finish your tour
No internet is required
All audio tours and tickets can be downloaded to your device anytime

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Hosted by Cityzeum
$8.58
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  • You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
  • 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
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.

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
  • 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

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Column of Pest
Graben, 28, Innere Stadt
Albertinaplatz
Albertinaplatz, Innere Stadt
Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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