Vienna City Bike Tour

A bike tour of Vienna is a great way to see the historical monuments and the beautiful parks of the city. Stop for a photo opportunity at the City Park and marvel at the beautiful golden statue of Austria’s famous classical music composer, Johann Strauss. Appreciate the structure of the State Opera House, the building closely resembles Italian Renaissance. See one of the most unique buildings in the world – the Hundertwasserhaus, with undulating floors, private terraces, trees and shrubs growing inside the rooms and jutting out of the windows!

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Itinerary

The tour starts in front of the Vienna Opera house, Corner Karntner Strasse/ Opernring. Here, you will be met by your English and German speaking guide and provided with your bikes. Take a bike tour of Vienna and visit its famous landmarks. All the sites will be seen from the outside only.

The highlights of your bike tour include:

• Ringstrasse: Also known as Ring Boulevard, Ringstrasse is 4 kilometres long and circles the city centre. Its construction was initiated by Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1857. It has monumental buildings such as Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Natural History and Vienna Opera House among others. It is one of the biggest and the most beautiful boulevards of its kind.
• City Park: The City Park or Stadtpark is a link between the city centre and the third district of Vienna. From any side pedestrians enter the park, they will find a different environment. You will come across lush meadows and the popular Johann Strauss monument.
• Johann Strauss monument: In the park, you will come across a beautiful golden statue of Johann Strauss, a famous classical music composer. He was also known as the Waltz King.
• Vienna Opera House: Situated in the first district of Vienna, the State Opera House was built from 1861 to 1869. It is renowned world wide for its first-class opera performances and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The opera house is adorned with numerous statues and figurative embellishments.
• Habsburg Winter Residence: Habsburg Winter Residence (Hofburg), was originally a medieval castle. Today, it is home to the National Library and Imperial Treasury, and houses a collection of musical instruments and weapons among others. The castle also houses exotic butterflies in a spectacular art-deco glass house.
• St. Stephan’s Cathedral: It is one of the most famous sights of Vienna and has been the heart of the city for centuries. Built in 1147 AD, for a long time it remained the highest building in Europe measuring about 137 metres. The most impressive features of the church are its gigantic roof and the tall and lean tower.
• Hundertwasserhaus: It is an apartment house in Vienna designed by Austrian artist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser. It has uneven floors, roof covered with earth and grass, and large trees growing from inside the rooms with their branches extending from the windows. The house has 52 apartments, 4 offices, 16 private terraces and about 250 trees and bushes. It is a part of Austria’s cultural heritage.
• Ferris Wheel: See the great Ferris Wheel of Vienna at Prater, Vienna’s most popular fun fair. It is situated near the city centre. It is a great place to walk and cycle around.

After seeing the famous landmarks of Vienna, return back to the starting point of the tour.

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A bike tour of Vienna is a great way to see the historical monuments and the beautiful parks of the city. Stop for a photo opportunity at the City Park and marvel at the beautiful golden statue of Austria’s famous classical music composer, Johann Strauss. Appreciate the structure of the State Opera House, the building closely resembles Italian Renaissance. See one of the most unique buildings in the world – the Hundertwasserhaus, with undulating floors, private terraces, trees and shrubs growing inside the rooms and jutting out of the windows!

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