Legendary Vienna for Kids: Basilisk, Augustin and the Nail Tree
An exciting daytime legends hunt through the old town
FamilyWien- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private family tour of Vienna's old town tells the city's most famous legends in a fun, kid-friendly way. Children search for traces of the basilisk, the devil and dear Augustin right where the stories happened.
Vienna is full of legends, and many traces can still be seen. In Schönlaterngasse a basilisk is said to have lived in a well, a monster whose gaze turned people to stone. A brave baker's apprentice defeated it with a mirror.
Dear Augustin was a street musician who fell drunk into a plague pit in 1679, survived the night and became famous for his song. At the Stock im Eisen, traveling craftsmen hammered nails into an old tree trunk, and a legend tells of a pact with the devil.
Your guide tells the stories in daylight and without scares, sets search tasks and lets the kids find clues themselves. The old town becomes a big adventure playground for children from about six.
Highlights
- The basilisk legend in Schönlaterngasse
- Dear Augustin and his famous song
- The Stock im Eisen and the devil's pact
- Search tasks right at the legend sites
- Kid-friendly, in daylight and not scary
The route
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1Stephansplatz
Start at the Stock im Eisen.
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2Schönlaterngasse
Hunting for the basilisk.
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3Heiligenkreuzerhof
A quiet courtyard full of stories.
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4Griechenbeisl
Where dear Augustin is said to have sung.
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5Fleischmarkt
Finale with one last legend riddle.
Who this tour is for
For families with kids from about six, school groups and curious story lovers.
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 tour too scary for young children?
No, your guide tells the legends playfully and in a kid-friendly way. The tour runs in daylight and suits children from about six.
