The Medieval Heritage in Vienna, Half Day Walking Tour With a Private Guide (3 hours)

First we will discover the medieval romanesque chapel - The Virgillkapelle - from the 11th century, which is one of the secret and hidden rarity in down town, since it is located underground, below of the Stephansplatz. Through a short exhibition and an animated cartoon we get an impression about the medieval Vienna from the period of time, before the cathedral was built. From here we'll continue to The St. Stephen's Cathedral (from outside and inside) and admire the magnificent gothic architectural highlights of the church. The last part of the tour is dedicated to the former imperial winter residence of the Habsburgs, The Hofburg Palace, where we will be enjoying an overview walking tour around the most significant courtyards of the palace-ensemble. The tour ends in down town at a restaurant or a typical Viennese coffee house of your choice. In case you need any suggestion, I can show you any of my favorite ones with pleasure.

• We will meet at the small model of The St. Stephan's Cathedral on the south side of the church. • As first we will be visiting the hidden and secret underground chapel bellow of the cathedral square and get an impression of the medieval town. A short exhibition and an animated cartoon explores the life back in the 11th century. • The highlight of the tour is the visit of The St. Stephen's Cathedral, its magnificent gothic stile, hand carved medieval statues, the renaissance pulpit and tombs, the baroque altars. We will also attend a public tour through the catacomb and experience the flair of the former burial cellars and hear about curios legends during we'll be visiting the small chamber, where the urns of the innen organs of the former Habsburg archdukes are kept. • From here we will take a short walk up to The Hofburg Palace and admire the facades, the court yards and wings of the former imperial winter residence, such as The Spanish Ridding School, The Old Castle and The National Library