St Stephen's Cathedral Vienna Old Town Walking Tour

St. Stephen’s Cathedral Private Tours in Vienna

Experience guided tours of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Vienna’s Old Town with options suitable for small groups and those preferring private car transfers. Choose from 2 to 3.5 hour tours including entrance tickets and optional tower climbs.

Highlights

• Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a 5-Star Expert Guide
• Learn about the history of religion and imperial Vienna
• See St. Peter’s Church, Column of Pest, and other Old Town monuments
• Climb the North and South Towers (available in 2.5- and 3.5-hour tours)
• Enjoy private car transfers with pickup and drop-off (available in 3- and 3.5-hour tours)

Description

St. Stephen’s Cathedral is a prime example of Romanesque-Gothic architecture and a key monument of Austria’s imperial heritage. This walking tour explores the cathedral’s architecture, art, and history with an Expert Guide.

The 2-hour private tour includes entrance tickets to the cathedral’s main section, granting access to 18 altars, the Máriapócs Icon, pulpit, and chapels (excluding the Towers). You will learn about St. Stephen, the cathedral’s patron saint, and notable historical figures connected to the site, including members of the House of Habsburg, Mozart, and Vivaldi. The tour also includes nearby landmarks such as St. Peter’s Church and the Column of Pest.

The 3-hour option adds round-trip private car transfer from your accommodation with an air-conditioned vehicle, suitable for your group size. Pickup and drop-off services are included, combining about one hour of transfer time with a two-hour guided tour.

The extended 2.5-hour tour includes climbs up the cathedral’s North and South Towers with all-inclusive tickets to the paid sections. The South Tower rises 136.4 meters, offering views over the Old Town, while the North Tower features Austria’s largest bell, the Pummerin.

The 3.5-hour tour combines the extended tower-access tour with private car transfers, including pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. This option offers a comprehensive experience of the cathedral and surrounding Old Town.

Includes

• Private tour of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Vienna’s Old Town (specific attractions vary by option)
• 5-Star licensed Expert Guide fluent in your selected language
• Tickets to St. Stephen’s Cathedral (all options)
• Tickets to the North and South Towers (2.5 and 3.5-hour options only)
• Round-trip transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 3.5-hour options only)

Excludes

• Tickets to the North and South Towers (2 and 3-hour options)
• Round-trip transfers (2 and 2.5-hour options)

Important Information

• You will receive important tour information by email one day before your tour.
• The attractions included depend on the option selected.
• The 2-hour tour includes access only to the main part of St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
• The 2.5-hour tour includes all-access tickets covering the main cathedral, North Tower, South Tower, Treasury, and public catacomb tours.
• Entry to churches during masses and special events may be restricted.
• The South Tower climb involves 343 narrow steps; only the North Tower offers elevator access.
• Transfer time for 3- and 3.5-hour tours is approximately one hour round-trip, depending on traffic and distance.
• Vehicles: standard sedan for 1-4 people, larger van available for groups of 5 or more.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

Book early to secure your preferred tour option. Wear comfortable shoes for tower climbs and check your email the day before for meeting details.