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Your First Day in Vienna: Landmarks, Local Streets & Orientation City Essentials
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Your First Day in Vienna: Landmarks, Local Streets & Orientation

5 (45)
3 hours
From   $173.74   per person
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Explore Vienna at your pace. Your host shares helpful tips, flexible routes, and cultural context to help you feel grounded on day one.

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Vienna

Vienna Trip Planning Video Call

5 (84)
30-90 minutes
From   $29.75   per person
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Video chat or email with a local to plan your perfect trip or get answers to all your questions

Essential Vienna: Famous Sights & Local Secrets Icons & Secrets
Vienna

Essential Vienna: Famous Sights & Local Secrets

5 (84)
6 hours
From   $300.48   per person
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From Vienna’s stately boulevards to tucked-away backstreets, this day reveals the city’s contrasts, famous, local, and everything in between.

Secret Vienna: Courtyards, Craft & Quiet Corners Icons & Secrets
Vienna

Secret Vienna: Courtyards, Craft & Quiet Corners

5 (86)
3 hours
From   $173.74   per person
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Uncover Vienna’s quieter side through craft, memory, and tucked-away places, tailored to you.

Vienna Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration Icons & Secrets
Vienna

Vienna Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

5 (67)
4 hours
From   $215.99   per person
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Explore Vienna in a flexible four hours. Your host plans ahead, then adjusts each moment to how you want to experience the city.

Traditions of Vienna: Faith, Craft & Quiet Grandeur Stories & Culture
Vienna

Traditions of Vienna: Faith, Craft & Quiet Grandeur

5 (64)
3 hours
From   $173.74   per person
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Experience Vienna’s cultural soul through faith, design, and calm tradition, guided by what speaks to you most.

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Hi, I’m Claudia

Vienna
4.0 (1)

As an archaeologist, I combine urban history with the iconography of the Habsburgs to reveal the stories hidden behind Vienna’s elegant façades. I love strolling through the City Center, Prater, Stuwerviertel, and Spittelberg, uncovering layers of the past beneath the vibrant present. Whether we’re exploring ornate architecture or sharing a hearty Viennese meal of gulasch, schnitzel, and pastries in a traditional coffee house, my goal is to help you experience Vienna’s charm through local eyes and leave with unforgettable stories.

Here’s how I can help make your experience unique.

Languages I speak

  • English
  • German

Hi, I’m Gerd

Vienna
5.0 (2)

What I love most about Vienna is how you can walk through centuries in a single afternoon - from Roman ruins beneath the streets to baroque palaces and the quirky Hundertwasserhaus. I’m fascinated by the Viennese way of savoring life, whether it’s a long coffee at a traditional café or a sunset at a Heuriger in Grinzing. I know the Inner City inside out and can guide you through its hidden courtyards, vibrant neighborhoods, and stories of Imperial history, architecture, coffee culture, and Vienna’s rich queer heritage. Walking, exploring, and sharing the city’s layers with guests never gets old!

Here’s how I can help make your experience unique.

Languages I speak

  • English
  • German

Hi, I’m Dagmar

Vienna
5.0 (2)

What I love most about Vienna is its living history - walking through the city feels like stepping into a storybook, from baroque palaces and hidden courtyards to streets that whisper centuries of tales. I’m inspired by the music that fills the air, from Mozart and Beethoven to Strauss, and the café culture where tradition and conversation blend perfectly. I love losing myself in the Kunsthistorisches Museum or experiencing concerts at the Musikverein. I know neighborhoods like the First District and Cottageviertel very well, and I strive to bring Vienna’s art, palaces, churches, and history to life through engaging stories that are as entertaining as they are enlightening.

Here’s how I can help make your experience unique.

Languages I speak

  • English
  • French
  • German

Hi, I’m Selin

Vienna
5.0 (1)

Exploring the city’s museums, strolling through its parks, and attending theatre and concerts are what inspire me most. I know Vienna’s neighborhoods intimately and enjoy guiding visitors through its artistic and historical treasures, from grand galleries to hidden gems. Sharing the city’s stories and helping others connect with its music, architecture, and heritage is my passion. Whether on a walking tour or at a museum, I aim to make every experience thoughtful, engaging, and unforgettable.

Here’s how I can help make your experience unique.

Languages I speak

  • English
  • German
  • Turkish

Hi, I’m Felix

Vienna

Growing up in medieval Clam Castle sparked my passion for Austria’s rich history and art, and I loved leading guests through the castle museum. After studying business in Vienna and Edinburgh and working in the paper industry, I turned my hobby into a career, organizing and guiding music and cultural tours across Europe. During the pandemic, I became a certified Austria guide, and now I enjoy sharing Vienna’s grandeur and local charm with visitors. I know neighborhoods like Leopoldstadt and Naschmarkt very well and love helping guests explore the city’s music, history, and art in ways that are engaging, memorable, and fun.

Here’s how I can help make your experience unique.

Languages I speak

  • English
  • French
  • German
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Real Stories, Real Connections

Here is what our guests say about our hosts and creating memories

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Samson 6 April 2026

Selin was an excellent guide. We had a delightful experience on a tour custom tailored to our needs (not our first time in Vienna). She took us to places off the “beaten path”. She kept us engaged with historical facts as well as fun anecdotes about Vienna. We enjoyed cappuccino and cakes in a cafe where Beethoven had played once. We made a list of places we would visit and eat at on our next visit to Vienna. Highly recommend Selin for a private tour of Vienna!

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Heather 4 April 2026

We had a lovely time with our kind and knowledgeable guide, Indira. She organized things to accommodate my daughter who uses a wheelchair, and created a good balance of “must do” sites and hidden gems I wouldn’t have ever found on my own.

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Jolie 6 March 2026

Dagmar was a very engaging and knowledgeable guide. She went out of her way to plan a route that would take us past the things that we were most interested in seeing. Truly personalized the whole experience. Highly recommend!

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Steven 11 February 2026

Annabelle was excellent! She was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and made a perfect day for us.

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Isabella 10 November 2025

Dagmar is the best! This is the forth time i booked a tour with CU, and it was my favorite one. Dagmar was empathetic with the fact that our arrival to Vienna was a disaster and we arrived later than expected needing to rearrange the tour. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the history, architecture, art and food in Vienna. She is not only kind but very welcoming. I highly recommend this tour to anyone and I hope you get Dagmar as your guide! This is an incredible way to start your trip to Vienna! Danke shön Dagmar.

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James 12 September 2025

Fabulous tour with Gerd who was so friendly and incredibly knowledgable. Would highly recommend

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James 8 September 2025

Gerd was outstanding

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Sara 31 October 2025

Friendly and informative tour.

Real Stories, Real Connections

Sweet Moments on a European Afternoon

Sweet Moments on a European Afternoon

Exploring with new friends

Exploring with new friends

Nighttime magic: Discovering Hidden Charms

Nighttime magic: Discovering Hidden Charms

Warming up with a local coffee break

Warming up with a local coffee break

From epic stories to real-life smiles

From epic stories to real-life smiles

Sunshine, Smiles & Europe Style

Sunshine, Smiles & Europe Style

Buzzing Streets and Bold Characters

Buzzing Streets and Bold Characters

Moments of Connection, Shared Smiles

Moments of Connection, Shared Smiles

FAQs

Your questions, answered

Is this a traditional tour or something different?

This isn’t a traditional tour with a fixed script. It’s a fully personalized day shaped around your interests, whether it’s culture, history, neighborhoods, or hidden local spots. Your host is a knowledgeable local, more like a friend showing you their city. It’s flexible, one-on-one, and tailored entirely to you.

How does personalization work?

After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire where you can share your interests, travel style, and any must-see spots. Based on that, we’ll match you with a local host who’ll reach out to plan your personalized itinerary.

What if I don’t know what I want to explore?

That’s completely fine! Select an experience theme or a flexible discovery experience, and after booking, answer a few questions so your host can design the perfect experience for you.

What makes City Unscripted different?

We don’t do generic tours. Every experience is crafted around you, ensuring a unique, personal, and authentic way to explore the city. You won’t just see the sights—you’ll connect with the people and stories that bring the city to life.

Can I adjust the plan on the day?

Absolutely. Your host can adjust the itinerary on the day based on your pace, energy, or any new ideas you have. It’s a flexible experience from start to finish.

Will we enter attractions, or just explore from the outside?

That’s up to you! Some experiences include visits inside attractions, while others focus on the city's culture and atmosphere, which can be hard to truly experience without someone who knows the city inside out.

Can I change the meeting place?

Yes, you will be in touch with your host before your experience, and you can agree on a different meeting point with them. Your host can meet you anywhere central that’s convenient.

Can my host meet me at my accommodation?

Hotel meet-ups are available upon request in central areas. If you're staying outside the city, your host will recommend the best meeting spot and guide you with directions.

What kind of stories and insights will my host share?

Each host has their own personal relationship with the city. You'll experience the city through their eyes—hearing stories about places they love, discovering hidden gems, and learning what makes their city special in a way that goes beyond a typical tour.
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