Free Walking Tour of Vienna - Reviews

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8.40 / 10

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May / 23 / 2025

Gloria Jiménez Escoruela

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with friends

Realicé la actividad en el tour de las 5 con Rene. Tuvimos problemas en llegar al punto de encuentro que figura en la reserva(la plaza Helmut Zilk )ya que nadie la conoce por ese nombre. Un taxista nos dejó tiradas a 3-4 km del punto de encuentro por lo que nos fue imposible llegar a la hora. Creo que la dirección conduce a confusión y lo normal es que constará el nombre de Albertina Platz , nombre que conoce todo el mundo Translate this opinion into English.

I participated in the 5 o'clock tour with Rene. We had trouble getting to the meeting point listed on the reservation (Helmut Zilk Square) because no one knows it by that name. A taxi driver left us stranded 3-4 km from the meeting point, making it impossible for us to arrive on time. I think the address is misleading, and it's normal for it to be named Albertina Platz, a name everyone knows. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 07 / 2024

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El guía no hablaba correctamente el español, en ocasiones se hacía difícil entender lo que quería decir o seguir el hilo de la explicación, con todo se notaba que se esforzaba en hacerlo bien. Aún así me gustó la experiencia y lo recomiendo igualmente. Por otro lado, éramos demasiadas personas en el grupo, alrededor de 40, y el propio guía comentó que solo fuimos algo más de la mitad, ¿entonces hubiésemos sido un grupo de entre 60-70 personas? Una locura Translate this opinion into English.

The guide did not speak Spanish correctly, at times it was difficult to understand what he meant or follow the thread of the explanation, yet it was clear that he was trying to do it well. Still, I liked the experience and I recommend it anyway. On the other hand, there were too many people in the group, around 40, and the guide himself commented that there were only a little more than half of us, so we would have been a group of between 60-70 people? Crazy Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 26 / 2025

Almudena

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Fue un tour muy entretenido,Martín se explicó con mucha claridad, contando anécdotas... fue muy ameno y muy útil la información que nos dio sobre lugares que visitar,sitios donde comer e informarnos de que el agua es totalmente gratuita y baja directamente de las montañas muchas gracias Martín Translate this opinion into English.

It was a very entertaining tour. Martin explained his explanations very clearly, telling anecdotes... the information he gave us about places to visit, places to eat, and the information he gave us about the water being completely free and coming straight from the mountains was very enjoyable and very useful. Thank you very much, Martin. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 26 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with small children

Muy buena guía, lleva 25 años dedicada a esto. Se le nota la pasión por mostrar. La parte negativa que ya me pasó hace un par de días en Praga que lo de FREE ToUR ya no existe.. te exigen que les des 10 euros por persona, que si les cobran 5 euros civitatis.. que sí el gobierno.. que sí nosé qué.. pues ya la palabra FREE TOUR y propina no van unidas. Translate this opinion into English.

A very good guide, she's been doing this for 25 years. Her passion for showing people is evident. The downside, which I experienced a couple of days ago in Prague, is that FREE Tour no longer exists. They demand 10 euros per person, and they charge 5 euros for Civitatis, or the government, or whatever. Well, the words FREE Tour and tip don't go together anymore. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

Jun / 25 / 2025

Mariia Azurova

Viena, Austria

Really enjoyed the walking tour! The pace was comfortable — not tiring, but never boring. The guide had excellent knowledge of the city’s history and told the stories with great humor. Thanks to them, the walk was both informative and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Jun / 21 / 2025

Cristina

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with friends

El guía muy agradable y entretenido. Todo lo que ha explicado ha sido muy interesante y no ha sido demasiado denso para ser temas históricos. Se podría mejorar el tema de número de personas, ya que sin llevar micro a veces costaba escucharlo. Aún así el tour ha estado muy bien y entretenido. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide was very pleasant and entertaining. Everything he explained was very interesting and not too dense for historical topics. The number of people could be improved, as without a microphone it was sometimes difficult to hear him. Even so, the tour was very good and entertaining. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 20 / 2025

Andrea

Spain

I travelled with my partner

¡Muy buena experiencia! El tour por Viena fue excelente. El guía lo hizo muy ameno e interesante, explicando con claridad y detalle toda la historia. Nos enteramos perfectamente de todo, a pesar de que el grupo era bastante grande. Si tuviera que poner un “pero” sería precisamente eso: demasiada gente en el free tour. Aun así, la organización fue buena y el guía supo manejarlo. Muy recomendable Marco como guía. Translate this opinion into English.

A very good experience! The tour of Vienna was excellent. The guide made it very enjoyable and interesting, explaining the entire history clearly and in detail. We understood everything perfectly, even though the group was quite large. If I had to find a "but," it would be precisely that: too many people on the free tour. Even so, the organization was good, and the guide knew how to handle it. I highly recommend Marco as a guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 19 / 2025

Manuela

C. Real., Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Hemos hecho el free tour con Marco. Nos ha gustado mucho. Tiene una gran formación, Vienés , es raro encontrarse con un nativo en una visita de este tipo. Nos ha dado una explicación muy buena sobre la ciudad de Viena, su historia, su organización política y todo lo que hay que ver y disfrutar en esta ciudad. Translate this opinion into English.

We took the free tour with Marco. We really enjoyed it. He's well-educated and Viennese; it's rare to meet a native speaker on a tour like this. He gave us a great overview of Vienna, its history, its political organization, and everything there is to see and enjoy in this city. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 17 / 2025

Enrique

Pamplona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Lamento no recordar el nombre de la persona que nos llevó por Viena. Era una chica mejicana. El free tour fue fantástico porque ni se limitó a cumplir en expediente sino que puso mucha pasión y mucho cariño en las más de dos horas que duró la visita. Las explicaciones fueron siempre adecuadas y muy variadas. Un 10 para ella Translate this opinion into English.

I regret not remembering the name of the person who took us around Vienna. She was a Mexican woman. The free tour was fantastic because she didn't just go through the motions; she poured so much passion and care into the more than two hours the visit lasted. The explanations were always appropriate and varied. A 10 for her. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 14 / 2025

Felix

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Matías fue un guía excelente y volcado en el tour. Se nos pasaron volando las más de dos horas que estuvo con nosotros contándonos sobre la historia de Viena y muchas anécdotas interesantes. Todo muy didáctico y con toques de humor. Tour totalmente recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

Matías was an excellent guide and dedicated to the tour. The more than two hours he spent with us flew by, telling us about Vienna's history and sharing many interesting anecdotes. Everything was very educational and humorous. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 14 / 2025

Maria

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Matías, nuestro guía del paraguas amarillo, ha hecho que el tour de dos horas se nos haga corto, por su cultura, simpatía, unas explicaciones fantásticas, una paciencia exquisita, para el grupo numeroso que éramos. Sin duda recomendable 100 por 100 Personas así hacen Un viaje inolvidable. Translate this opinion into English.

Matías, our guide with the yellow umbrella, made the two-hour tour seem short, thanks to his culture, friendliness, fantastic explanations, and exquisite patience for the large group we were in. Definitely 100% recommended. People like him make for an unforgettable trip. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 13 / 2025

Miriam

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

No ha sido de las mejores que he experimentado con Civitatis.... El grupo demasiado grande y no disponíamos de pinganillos para poder escuchar bien al guía, por lo que éste hablaba alto, pero tampoco se le entendía bien por no ser español nativo. Deberían reducir los grupos a menos personas, para hacerlo más ameno y enterarte bien de las explicaciones. Además tampoco dio muchos datos de interés.

It wasn't one of the best experiences I've had with Civitatis... The group was too large, and we didn't have earpieces to hear the guide properly, so he spoke loudly, but we couldn't understand him well because he wasn't a native Spanish speaker. They should reduce the groups to smaller groups to make it more enjoyable and allow you to better understand the explanations. He also didn't provide much interesting information.

I travelled with teenagers

Nuestros guías trabajan arduamente para ofrecer experiencias inmersivas y amigables, aunque lamentamos si no cumplió tus expectativas. Hemos transmitido tus comentarios para seguir mejorando. Agradecemos tu retroalimentación. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guides work hard to offer immersive and friendly experiences, but we apologize if they didn't meet your expectations. We've shared your feedback with you to continue improving. We appreciate your input. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 08 / 2025

Brenda Alejandra

Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Nos tocó un día lluvioso por lo que el tour anterior se canceló y al parecer muchos se juntaron a nuestro grupo, finalmente el grupo estuvo muy grande y no lográbamos escuchar ya que no se permiten micrófonos, un guía local que si habla español y se ve que sabe mucho pero hay que poner mucha atención para entender, y como no escuchábamos pues no entendimos la mayor parte.

We had a rainy day so the previous tour was cancelled and apparently many joined our group, in the end the group was very large and we couldn't hear since microphones are not allowed, a local guide who does speak Spanish and it seems he knows a lot but you have to pay close attention to understand, and since we couldn't hear we didn't understand most of it.

I travelled with my partner

Sentimos si tuviste dificultades para escuchar al guía durante el tour. Recomendamos comentar este tipo de incidencias al personal en el momento para poder resolverlas de inmediato. Agradecemos tu valoración positiva sobre el conocimiento del guía. Translate this opinion into English.

We apologize if you had difficulty hearing the guide during the tour. We recommend reporting these issues to the staff immediately so they can be resolved immediately. We appreciate your positive feedback on the guide's knowledge. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 08 / 2025

Jorge

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El tour se nos pasó volando gracias a Marco, nuestro guía, que con sus explicaciones y buena actitud pudimos pasar un buen rato estupendo descubriendo varias curiosidades sobre Viena. La duración y contenido del tour es la adecuada para tener una pequeña idea del contexto histórico del desarrollo de la ciudad a nivel cultural y económico. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour flew by thanks to Marco, our guide, whose explanations and friendly attitude allowed us to have a wonderful time learning about various interesting facts about Vienna. The length and content of the tour are perfect for getting a glimpse into the historical context of the city's cultural and economic development. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 06 / 2025

Oneida

Cali, Colombia

I travelled by myself

Fue un buen tour por parte de la guía, hablaba buen español e hizo agradable el recorrido. Al principio estuvimos un poco desconcertados y desorientados porque la guia llegó sobre la hora del inicio de la actividad y habíamos llegado 15 y 10 minutos antes y no la veíamos, pensamos que no iba a aparecer. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide provided a great tour. She spoke good Spanish and made the tour enjoyable. At first, we were a little confused and disoriented because the guide arrived right around the start time of the activity, and we had arrived 15 minutes and 10 minutes early, and we didn't see her. We thought she wasn't going to show up. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Jun / 04 / 2025

Claudio Russo

Caseros, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

La experiencia del tour por Viena en dos horas con el guía Marco fue un recorrido dinámico y enriquecedor por los principales tesoros históricos y culturales del centro de la ciudad, ideal para quienes desean una visión completa en poco tiempo. Comenzamos puntualmente en plaza Albertina , donde Marco, un guía muy simpático y apasionado , nos dio la bienvenida y empezamos el viaje con una charla que mezclaba su experiencia , chistes y explicaciones . Dos horas exactas muy fructíferas Translate this opinion into English.

The two-hour Vienna tour with our guide Marco was a dynamic and enriching experience, exploring the city center's main historical and cultural treasures. It was ideal for those seeking a comprehensive overview in a short amount of time. We started promptly at Albertina Square, where Marco, a very friendly and passionate guide, welcomed us. We began the trip with a talk that combined his experience, jokes, and explanations. It was exactly two very productive hours. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 03 / 2025

Inma Herrera

Zurich, Switzerland

I travelled with teenagers

Johann convierte el tour en una experiencia muy amena y dinámica. Se nota su profundo conocimiento de la historia de Viena, ya que combina anécdotas del pasado con detalles de la vida actual en la ciudad y de sus habitantes. El tiempo se nos ha pasado volando y, sin duda, lo recomendaríamos. Translate this opinion into English.

Johann makes the tour a very enjoyable and dynamic experience. His deep knowledge of Vienna's history is evident, as he combines anecdotes from the past with details of current life in the city and its inhabitants. The time flew by, and we would definitely recommend it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 27 / 2025

Noemi

Vitoria, Spain

La visita con René fue fantástica, muy amena y con datos muy interesantes. Recomendaciones de lugares de interés, y hasta de gastronomía por su parte, todo ello además con toques de humor que hace disfrutar más si cabe la visita. Muchas gracias René. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour with René was fantastic, very enjoyable, and provided very interesting information. He provided recommendations on places of interest and even on food, all with a touch of humor that made the visit even more enjoyable. Thank you very much, René. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 27 / 2025

Cesar Amalfi

Argentina

La actividad arrancó con 40 personas x lo menos ya que a la excursion de 9.45 no asistió el guía y esas personas se agregaron a las 10.45. El guía René no era el designado pero su compañero enfermó y fue ENVIADO a pesar de no estar acostumbrado a hacer el free en español. Asi todo se desempeñó muy bien y fue ameno, amable y claro. UN MAL INICIO QUE TERMINO BIEN. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity started with at least 40 people, since the guide didn't show up for the 9:45 a.m. excursion, and those people were added at 10:45 a.m. The guide, René, wasn't the designated one, but his partner fell ill, and he was sent there despite not being used to conducting the free tour in Spanish. Even so, everything went very well and was pleasant, friendly, and clear. A BAD START THAT ENDED WELL. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 23 / 2025

María ángeles

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Due to time issues, we had to make a last-minute change and joined Josef’s English tour. It was more than just a tour — it was a whole experience. He gave us a thorough overview of history while also introducing details that don’t usually appear in books We highly recommend him for anyone who wants more than just sightseeing. He gave his passionate touch about Vienna’s history, highlightning hidden details otherwise we would have missed on our own.

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