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Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Walking Tour
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Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

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See where Vienna's great musicians, artists and politicians rest. A guide explains the honorary graves and the city's burial traditions.

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You walk through Vienna's extensive cemetery with a guide, learning about a site opened in 1874. Honorary graves introduce figures from art, culture and politics, while military memorials and different religious sections reveal other histories.

The commentary connects burial traditions with the city's character. A reviewer said the guide's passionate stories and question time kept a large group engaged.

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Address

Zentralfriedhof 2.Tor, 1110 Wien, Austria · Simmering
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Hours

Daily departures between 9:00 and 14:30, ~2.5 hours. Daytime walk through the cemetery grounds.
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Booking

Booking required

Duration

2h30

Best time

morning or lunchtime

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

  • Wear comfortable shoes, as the cemetery is huge
  • dress for the weather
  • the tour is quiet and respectful.
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Reviews

Sandra's passionate stories, clear explanations and question time kept a large group engaged during an extensive visit.

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