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Explore Vienna's Central Cemetery: Private 2.5-hour Guided Tour

Vienna, Austria
2 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do

Enjoy a private 2.5-hour tour of Vienna's Central Cemetery including transportation throughout the tour that will facilitate exploring the vast Zentralfriedhof.

On your private tour, you will:


  • Enjoy a hassle-free tour with a private vehicle and guide just for your group;

  • Depart from central Vienna on a panoramic drive towards the Central Cemetery;

  • Pass along the Danube Canal and hold for a quick photo stop at the Hundertwasser House;

  • Visit the Central Cemetery of Vienna, one of the largest in Europe, and see the final resting places of several notable musicians, including Brahms, Strauss, and Beethoven, and Mozart's Memorial;

  • See Viktor Frankl's grave and Theodor Herzl Memorial;

  • Admire the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, the Cemetery's central architectural feature opened in 1911;

  • Learn the history of the Presidential Tomb located just at the feet of the Church;

  • Head back to Old town on a scenic drive along the Ring Road's iconic buildings;

  • Pass by the Musikverein, Karlskirche, the Secession, the State Opera, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Natural History and the City Hall;

  • Finish your tour in Judenplatz in Central Vienna, where your guide will happily give you recommendations for how to spend the rest of your time. 


Vienna's Central Cemetery also known as Zentralfriedhof is the largest cemetery in the city, and one of the largest cemeteries in Europe covering an area of 495 acres with over 330.000 graves and tombs.

One of the most notable features of Vienna Central Cemetery is its many honorary graves. These are reserved for notable individuals who have made significant contributions to Austrian society, including composers, musicians, actors, scientists and politicians.

You will be picked up in a private vehicle, where your guide will take you on a panoramic tour of Vienna along the Danube Canal including a short photo stop at the Hundertwasser House.


As you arrive at Vienna's Central Cemetery, you will discover its ground on a guided tour of the main highlights including the tombs and memorials of Vienna’s famous composers and impressive works of Architecture too.

Afterwards, you will enjoy a hassle-free panoramic trip to central Vienna where your tour ends.


What's Included?

  • A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
  • Private transportation including hotel pickup & drop-off if centrally located
  • Vienna's Central Cemetery admission fee for the vehicle

What's Not Included?

  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days before tour start. 10% cancellation fee applies if cancelled between 30 and 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Hotel pick-up is available upon request from central Vienna. If we do not receive your hotel information or if the hotel is outside of the pick-up area, your guide will meet you in front of the Wien Museum Mozart apartment, Mozarthaus, Domgasse 5, 1010 Vienna.

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Ringstrasse

Emperor Franz Joseph commissioned this 5.3km boulevard, it houses some of Austria's most famous sites.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Travel Curious
  • Weather notes: Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
  • Know before you go: - Please bring comfortable shoes. - Please bring any medication you may require during the tour. - In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water. - Hotel pick-up is available upon request. Please note that if you do not provide us with your hotel information your guide will meet you at the recommended meeting point (address in the tour confirmation email).
  • Accesibility: If you have mobility impairments or require any assistance, please let us know in advance so we can plan your tour accordingly to ensure a great experience.