Vienna is a city where imperial elegance and everyday charm live side by side. On this private walking tour, you’ll explore grand palaces, quiet courtyards, and cozy coffeehouses — all guided by a local who knows how to show you both the iconic sights and secret corners.

Begin at the magnificent Hofburg Palace, once the winter residence of the Habsburgs. Your guide will walk you through its grand exterior and share stories about empresses, emperors, and political intrigue. If you’re interested, you can add optional interior visits to the Imperial Apartments or Sisi Museum.

Next, stroll through the Graben and Kärntner Strasse, elegant shopping streets lined with Baroque facades. But instead of just window shopping, your guide will take you into side alleys and hidden courtyards most tourists miss — places where Vienna’s layered history comes alive.

A highlight of the tour is a stop at a traditional Viennese café, where your guide will help you choose between a creamy Melange, a slice of Sachertorte, or a less-famous (but more local) pastry. Hear how coffee culture became central to Viennese life — and how these cafés were once the meeting places of poets, artists, and revolutionaries.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to Vienna for a deeper look, this private tour offers a personalized, flexible, and beautifully narrated experience through one of Europe’s most elegant capitals.