Tour guide in Vienna Long L.
Vienna, Austria
English, German, Mandarin
136
Tours Delivered,
Since Sep 23, 2019
3.0
Hours, Avg. response time
I'm Long L., your private tour guide in Vienna
Guide #42394
Servus! I am Long Lin-Maurer – your Vienna-based private cultural guide and licensed driver for immersive experiences. I am the founder of Experience Travel TA e.U. As a master’s degree holder and one of Austria’s very few fully licensed tourist guides, taxi drivers, and taxi operators, I serve as an all-in-one destination solution provider delivering seamless, legally compliant cultural driver-guide experiences. Selected as "Cultural Heritage Ambassador of Vienna 2026" by a leading global travel leaders’ network, I provide award-winning cultural insight and state-certified authority to every private journey in my comfortable licensed vehicle. In Austria, history is not merely kept in museums. It lies under our feet, in hidden courtyards, and in the silence between stones. "Guiding Austria with the heart of a local and the questions of a familiar stranger." Shaped by an intellectual family heritage and operating entirely independent of traditional affiliations, I offer a uniquely objective exploration of Vienna and the Austrian mentality. My approach bridges elite local expertise with the strategic precision of neuromarketing and crisis intervention. I transform palaces and historic landscapes into living mirrors for your mind, ensuring you arrive as an analytical observer and leave with a profound, lasting connection to this country. How We Journey Together 1. Dialogue‑Driven Discovery: Your specific intellectual interests shape our physical route. I listen to the subtle indicators of what truly excites and drives your intellect. 2. Immersive Architecture and Context: We do not just look at history; we decode it, creating structural clarity out of historical complexity. 3. Discover local moments along the way: Every drive and every detour is curated as an active chapter of your journey, blending historic depth with hidden, local micro-secrets, maximising your experience. The Gold Standard of Austrian Logistics and Hospitality: Seamless Mobility, State-Certified Authority In Austria, many can drive and many can guide, but only few hold the elite combination of licenses required to execute both at the highest legal and professional tier. As an MBA-educated, state-certified Austria Guide holding five distinct professional licenses, I operate as a fully independent tour operator. This allows me to provide a seamless, white-glove experience where complex logistics and elite cultural storytelling merge into one fluid movement. Your Private Mobile Lounge Traveling in my Mercedes V-220d means stepping into a private, meticulously maintained space designed for confidential conversation, intellectual decompression, and absolute comfort. My focus is not on flashy, gold-plated automotive luxury, but on providing you with an impeccable, clean environment—a quiet room to reflect while you journey. I drive you in premium alignment and walk beside you as your dedicated cultural mentor. Your Benefits: The Intellectual Luxury of Time 1. Time Optimization and Curation: Zero logistical friction or planning stress—your most valuable asset is protected and converted into a seamless, high-yield itinerary. 2. Targeted Site Selection: No generic tourist traps—every stop is selected with pinpoint accuracy to match your specific intellectual profile and lifestyle. 3. Access Beyond Hotspots: Exclusive entry to hidden local secrets and regional enclaves invisible to the standard traveler. Decoding the Local Mentality: Raw, unbiased insights into Austrian culture, social nuances, and contemporary life that no guidebook can provide. 4. Financial Precision: By operating as your all-in-one independent operator and driver-guide, I bypass expensive agency markups to maximize the direct quality of your investment. "True luxury is found when absolute time efficiency creates the space for uncompromised intellectual depth." I provide the absolute peace of mind that comes from invisible, flawless logistics, allowing you to simply exist while the story of Austria unfolds around you. Ready to optimize your journey? Let's move beyond the postcard-collecting itinerary toward deep clarity. Long Lin‑Maurer Your Private Cultural Mentor & Driver-Guide | Founder of Experience Travel TA e.U.
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- Linz
- Salzburg
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Traveller reviews
- Jeffrey H.United States6 hours ago
Long is a really good tour guide! She is knowledgeable about Vienna and the Schonbrunn Palace in particular, was considerate of our special needs and preferences, is a good communicator, provided excellent post-tour information, and is a genuinely nice person whose company we enjoyed. I recommend Long for your Vienna tours!
- Jeffrey H.United States2 days ago
Long is a really good tour guide! She is knowledgeable about Vienna, was considerate of our particular needs and preferences, is a good communicator, and is a genuinely nice person whose company we enjoyed. I recommend Long for your Vienna tours!
- Chuck Z.United States1 week ago
Long was our guide when we visited Vienna late August 2026 after our original guide had to cancel but asked Long to fill in. Touring with Long could not have worked out any better. She was in contact with us the day before to make sure she knew what we wanted to see. She also offered ideas for our itinerary, places to eat before and after the tour and what to see on the...
- Victor K.United StatesJuly 2026
Long was very personable and knowledgeable. She was able to connect with all of us, including a 10-year old and a 16-year old.
Replied from the guide, Long L.
July 2026Dear Viktor, Thank you very much for your kind words. I am delighted to hear that all three generations of your family enjoyed my tour and that I was able to connect especially with Smara and Nick. It was truly a pleasure spending this special time together. I hope to welcome you back to Vienna again in the future. Warm regards, Long




