Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour of the graves in the Vienna Central Cemetery. Admire the artistic gravestones, learn about the many celebrities who are buried there, and visit the Karl Lueger Memorial Church, a masterpiece of Viennese Art Nouveau.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese
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Highlights

Immerse yourself in a piece of Viennese cultural history and visit the Vienna Central Cemetery
Admire the stunning park grounds and see the ornate graves of famous personalities
Learn more about the lives of the cemetery residents and visit Karl Lueger Memorial Church, a masterpiece of Art Nouveau

Full description

Discover Europe’s second-largest cemetery in Vienna. The Vienna Central Cemetery is an important part of Viennese cultural history, the resting place of 3 million people, and also a huge park. Outstanding presidents, architects, composers, actors, singers, writers, engineers, explorers, painters, and many others found their final place of rest in this cemetery. See the graves of famous people and learn more about their lives. Admire the imaginative designs of the graves with impressive sculptures. You can also visit the Karl Lueger Memorial Church, one of the masterpieces of Viennese Art Nouveau.

Includes

Certified tour guide

Transportation to the meeting point (A taxi from the city center is around €15)

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Masks are required while indoors

Meeting point

Entrance to the Vienna Central Cemetery, Gate 2

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Travel by private vehicle or by public transport (Tram 71) to Gate 2 of the Vienna Central Cemetery.

3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery

3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery

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