On my recent trips, I have been looking for alternative tours and experiences. I’m looking for more than the usual tourist attractions. I enjoyed the Legends and Mysteries Tour in Prague so I wanted to do something similar in Vienna. The Spooky Tour was the best choice.

Prime Tours

Prime Tours was the first company I found when searching for interesting Vienna tours. The variety of tours and the story behind them were appealing to me. The Free Walking Tour they organized in Vienna is very popular. They also focus on experiences that are off the beaten path, which is one of my favorite ways to explore a new city.

Spooky Stories in Vienna

Many old cities have a dark past, or local legends. Vienna has been the backdrop to many bloody incidents. Some of these are quite famous.

It’s not just about ghost stories. Spooky Vienna will reveal another side of Vienna. It’s a tour that most tourists don’t know about, but it gives a glimpse into the history of Vienna.

Why, for example, does St. Stephen Cathedral feature two towers that are completely different? This is one of the many stories you’ll hear on this tour.

Step by Step Review: The Spooky Vienna Tour

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Albertinaplatz. This is near the Hofburg and the Memorial against fascism and war. The U-Bahn (Metro) lines U1, U2 and U4 will take you to Karlsplatz/Oper.

Stephan, Our Guide

Stephan is a great actor and a very well-prepared tour guide. He did not just tell us stories; he also made us laugh. He played all roles, from the ghost to devil laughing.

The Spooky Tour of Vienna

The tour begins in central Vienna just a few meters from the Albertina Museum. A building, which doesn’t look special but has an scary story, is located very close to the square. You might have read about Elisabeth Bathory if you’ve ever enjoyed creepy tales. She was listed in the Guinness World Records as the most prolific female killer. Stephan can tell you the entire story.

I counted nine stops, all with different stories. The tour includes everything: spiritism, funerary rites, mummies and decades of solitude. Stephan is a much better storyteller than me.

But I’m going to tell you my favorite story about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A messenger wearing a mask arrived at Mozart’s Vienna apartment to order a piece of music. confidentiality was required for the work. Mozart began to believe that the mysterious visitor had come from a world beyond. He imagined that he was writing music for his funeral. Mozart went mad as he worked day and night, trying to complete his Requiem.

He didn’t finish the work as he had hoped. He died at the age of 35 in December 1791. Recent studies have shown that he actually died from kidney failure.

The question is: Would he have died as soon if the writer hadn’t been so convinced that he would die soon, and had not exhausted himself trying to complete the work?

The question is: Would he have died as soon if the writer hadn’t been so convinced that he would die soon, and had not exhausted himself trying to complete the work?

It was ironic that the unfinished Requiem, which Mozart had imagined, was played at Mozart’s funeral for the first ever time.

Information that is useful

The tour lasts two hours and ends at St. Stephen Cathedral. Dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. There is a lot of walking involved. can save you 10% on the tour price of 22.99EUR.

Final Thoughts

The Spooky Vienna tour was one of our highlights on our recent Vienna visit. This tour brings you closer to the heart and soul of a city. Discovering new places and learning things you wouldn’t find in a book is a great experience. legends and history can be combined to create a memorable experience.

Another thing: it appears that until now women have been more interested in these ghostly tours and mystery-filled adventures than men.

Booking Options

Prime Tours offers a 10% discount when you book here. GetYourGuide offers the same tour for 29EUR.