Wien Museum: City History from the Romans to Today
2,000 years of Vienna in one building on Karlsplatz
TopicWien- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private tour of the Wien Museum on Karlsplatz tells the city's story from Roman times to the present. Your guide picks the objects that explain Vienna best.
The Wien Museum on Karlsplatz reopened at the end of 2023 after a major renovation. The 1950s building gained a new upper floor and a terrace overlooking the Karlskirche.
The permanent exhibition walks you chronologically through the city's history: from Vindobona, the Roman legionary camp, to original medieval statues from St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Ottoman sieges and Vienna around 1900. Highlights include a large historic city model, Gustav Klimt's portrait of Emilie Flöge and Adolf Loos's living room.
Your guide links objects with stories, explains how wars, epidemics and new beginnings changed the city, and gives you an overview that makes you see Vienna with new eyes.
Highlights
- 2,000 years of Viennese history
- Original statues from St. Stephen's
- A large historic city model
- Klimt's portrait of Emilie Flöge
- Adolf Loos's living room
The route
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1Entrance hall
Start with the new museum building on Karlsplatz.
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2Roman Vienna
Traces of the Vindobona legionary camp.
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3Middle Ages and baroque
Cathedral sculptors, sieges and rebuilding.
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4Vienna 1900
Klimt, Loos and modernism.
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5Terrace
Finish with a view of the Karlskirche.
Who this tour is for
For anyone who wants to understand Vienna at the start of their trip, and for rainy days.
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.
Is this a good tour for the start of a Vienna trip?
Yes, it gives you an ideal overview of the city's history. Many guests see the sights afterwards with a whole new background.
