Guide #25457
Greetings from Vienna - the Austrian federal capital and a wonderful city, that is considered to be the most livable city in the world for the tenth(!) time in a row according to annual Mercer's quality of living ranking. By the way, in August 2018, "The Economist" came to the same conclusion. The city of dreams, the city of music, the capital of a former great Empire! Let me introduce myself. My name is Elena and I have had quite a few occupations in my life like, for example, interpreter for business negotiations or medical translations. But the greatest fun I had was while working as a guide during my study at the university (Philology and German Studies)! So a few years ago I made a decision to return back to the roots and to devote myself again to this wonderful job, that is at the same time my passion and my hobby! I enjoy all these experiences, like meeting people coming from different corners of the world, visiting the most beautiful places of the country with them, sightseeing, showing them the precious museum collections, etc. All this definitely belongs to the most wonderful life experiences and brings me unforgettable impressions. I would help you to understand the moods and the soul of the Austrians, would explain to you the huge and complicated historical background of this country in a delightful manner and not like a boring lecturer, never forgetting that you are on your holidays! So my informative entertainment is full of funny stories and anecdotes. Even the kids find enjoyment visiting my excursions and tours! Being a very sensitive and tactful person it is very important for me, that you feel yourself comfortable all the time, so I am flexible and tailor the tours very individually for you. I would appreciate it very much if you would consider me as your Austrian guide and become my guests in Vienna! I will do my best to make your stay in this country an unforgettable experience for you and your family! I would attain my goal if you have a warm feeling in your heart with lots of amazing and beautiful memories thinking back about your tour! State certified Austrian Tour Guide I am not a driver but I can accompany you by public transport or I can arrange for a separate car/van/bus and driver.
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125 reviews
Elena was fantastic. Our cruise ship was not able to dock in Vienna due to the low water. This required some last minute modifications. She was very helpful and very expert in accomplishing that. Ours was a complex tour. We had members of our group with mobility issues. She modified the walking tour and had a bus for the afternoon. She also helped arrange...
Replied from the guide, Elena H.
July 2026Thank you so much for your high rating of another one of my tours, Terri! I was happy to share my knowledge with you, and I really enjoyed our discussions and conversations. Thank you for your interest and for your rating! 🌷
Elena was so knowledgeable, personable, professional and catered to our needs as well. My friend was not feeling well, so she helped us to find an apothecary ( drugvstore) with professional recommendations which was so helpful, thank you! We ended up learning so much history and culture and having such a lovely day! We love our jewelry pieces from FreyWille too! We...
Replied from the guide, Elena H.
July 2026Thank you so much, Terri, for the wonderful words in your review, I really appreciate it and I am grateful for the high praise for my work! Every review is like a reward and is so important for the other tourists when choosing their guide, every review counts! Enjoy your journey and your everlasting friendship ❤️, all the best to you and Laura!🌷🌷🌷
Elena was early (love that) and met us at our hotel. She was a true historian and educated us on all things Austrian. Her knowledge of the culture was outstanding. And so was her style and sense of humor. As first time visitors to Vienna she gave us a full picture of the surroundings and culture of Vienna. We would highly recommend her as fans of Tours by Locals all over...
Replied from the guide, Elena H.
July 2026Thank you Judy, thank you Bob for these heartwarming words about me and my work. Meeting such charismatic people like your wonderful couple, seeing their eyes sparkle with interest – this is a great reward and a great pleasure for a guide! This is what makes me love what I do! I wish you all the best and hope to see you again, sincerely yours, Elena ❤️