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Vienna: Meet Beethoven Life Private Guided Walking Tour

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Overview

Austria is known around the world for many reasons, surely one of them is Beethoven’s music. This outstanding musician was especially related with Vienna. Here he developed himself and brought value to local culture and died. Follow his trail with private guide.

Highlights:
- Find out true history of outstanding Vienna musician - Ludwig van Beethoven
- Step inside Beethoven Pasqualatihaus where he lived and invented the most recognizable symphonies
- Marvel at Secession building, Beethoven Statue and Theater an der Wien
- Experience amazing concert of classical music with some of Beethoven songs
- Enjoy a private tour only with your family and friends in vibes of classical music

There is no need to be a fan of Beethoven, but there is need to get familiar with his history if you visit Vienna. Here he invented symphonies which gave him a world-known fame! Collect all points on Vienna map related with him, see magnificent buildings and sights

What's Included

  • Entrance ticket to Beethoven Pasqualatihaus
  • Sightseeing of places related with Beethoven
  • Ticket for concert of Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss or Schubert’s music (in extended option)
  • Entrance fee to step inside Secession (optional 4,5 - 9,5 EUR)
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Friedrichstraße 12
1010 Wien, Austria

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Secession Building (Secessionsgebaude)

Here you will meet the guide, simply find your name on a holding card and start your sightseeing tour.The golden dome of the Secession building is definitely what will amazed you, also with combination of white colours. Find out how it is related with Beethoven from your guide.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Center of Vienna

Explore the huge and fascinating historic centre of Vienna with great commentary from your private 5-Stars guide. Find out interesting facts related with Beethoven. Admire its rich and beautiful architecture, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Beethoven Statue

A bronze statue of the great composer Beethoven in his very own public square, called the Beethovenplatz. It’s like a meeting with him!
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wiener Staatsoper

It’s a prime for Vienna, especially that for years Vienna is famous for its musicians. Look at the place where most of them had the finest music performance!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Albertina

Look at the building of Albertina with a fantastic horse-rider statue on top of it. Albertina houses one of the most important art collections of the world, like masterpieces by Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Duerer, Rembrandt etc.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Theatermuseum

Look at the building of Theatermuseum where Beethoven conducted a private Viennese premiere of his 3rd Symphony "Eroica".
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Hofburg

Pass the magnificent Hofburg Palace, already from the outside it delights its size, architecture and of course history. In this tour only from outside. Possible to enter in our other tours.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Volksgarten

During your Old Town walking tour you can always take relaxing moments, this place is perfect for this as it’s a bit quiet and peaceful park full of green colours and rose garden.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Burgtheater

Nextly see Burgtheater and enjoy its amazingly detailed exterior. It is one of those great civic buildings and architecture on the Ringstrasse.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rathaus

Be amazed by massive municipal buildings built using some 30 million bricks! It's a monumental and very impressive town hall.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rathausplatz (pass by)

Walk around the square where you will see marvelous Rathaus, but also in close vicinity is fantastic Austrian Parliament Building and University of Vienna.
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Ringstrasse

Ringstrasse is one of the more important streets which make Vienna alive, from Opera to Rathaus you will see multiple sights and there are some fascinating facts about them.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beethoven Pasqualatihaus

Visit authentic residence where Beethoven was living, also a part of the remains of the old city fortifications. It presents an interesting collection of his notes, piano, photos and paintings. Find out what stories stand behind his most known “Fur Elise” or “Fidelio”.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Stephansplatz

The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there. It's interesting mix of new and old architectural styles and a wonderful place to simply hang out and watch the world pass by.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Stephen's Cathedral

The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there. It’s Austria's most prominent national symbol and one of the highest cathedrals in Europe.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Karlsplatz

The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Karlskirche

The tour is theme, but we can adapt the tour to your needs, so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vienna: Meet Beethoven Life Private Guided Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Entrance ticket to Beethoven Pasqualatihaus
  • Sightseeing of places related with Beethoven
  • Ticket for concert of Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss or Schubert’s music (in extended option)
  • Private walking tour in Vienna about Beethoven’s life led by licensed guide
  • Entrance fee to step inside Secession (optional 4,5 - 9,5 EUR)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
  • Concerts of classical music take place in multiple venues in Vienna Old Town. Depends on size of the group, day, time and availability it may changed with consider about your best experience always. Concert is separated attraction in the evening and starts usually between 5:30-8 pm, please ensure you are on time. Exact time of concert is on your concert ticket attached in e-mail.
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