Vienna on Film: From Sissi to Before Sunrise
Walk through the movie scenes that made Vienna famous
TopicWien- Duration
- 2.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private film locations tour in Vienna links famous scenes with the stories behind the shoots. You see the city the way directors from Hollywood to classic Austrian cinema have framed it.
Few cities have appeared on screen as often as Vienna. In the 1950s the Sissi films starring Romy Schneider made the imperial sights famous around the world, and fans still travel here to retrace them.
In Before Sunrise from 1995, two young travelers wander through the city for a single night, past coffeehouses, lanes and the Danube Canal. James Bond raced through the Prater in The Living Daylights in 1987, and in Mission: Impossible from 2015 the State Opera became the stage for a dramatic assassination attempt.
Your guide shows you where the cameras rolled, explains how real streets turned into film sets and why Vienna's facades, squares and light still attract film crews today. The Third Man also gets a brief mention along the way.
Highlights
- Before Sunrise locations in the old town
- The State Opera as a Mission: Impossible set
- Stories about the Sissi films and their sets
- Anecdotes from shoots in the middle of city life
- Photo tips at the most famous movie spots
The route
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1State Opera
Where Tom Cruise climbed across the opera roof and Vienna became an action set.
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2Albertinaplatz
A look at places used in both classic and modern films.
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3Coffeehouse lanes
Before Sunrise scenes and the art of telling one night in Vienna.
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4Josefsplatz
A baroque backdrop that has drawn film crews for decades.
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5Danube Canal
A final stop at a spot that appears in many recent productions.
Who this tour is for
Perfect for movie lovers, couples and anyone who wants to see Vienna from an unusual angle.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance fees are never included in the tour price. When you book, we are happy to tell you which admissions apply to your group.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour for your group only. The price is per group, not per person, which makes it great value for families and friends traveling together.
Can the tour focus on my favorite films?
Yes, just tell us your favorite films when booking and your guide will build the route around them where possible.
