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St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna Tickets & Walking Tour

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Opening Hours

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  • Catacomb Tour runs Monday - Saturday 10:00-11:30am and 1:30-4:30pm, Sundays and holidays 1:30pm-4:30pm.
  • The Cathedral Treasury is open Monday - Saturday 9:00-5:00pm, Sundays and holidays 1:00-5:00pm.
  • The towers are open daily from 09:00-5:30pm.
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    Duration

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    What It Is

    • St. Stephens Cathedral was built in the 14th century on the ruins of two former churches in the heart of old town Vienna.
    • This picturesque place of worship has a colourful roof, free-swinging church bells and two towers to climb inside.
    • The cathedral boasts both Romanesque and Gothic architecture and is considered a cultural heritage site and a beloved monument of Vienna.
    • The cathedral is so popular attracts close to 5.4 million visitors a year!
    • For more than 700 years it's been considered one of the most important landmarks in the country and the most beautiful building in the city.
    • Inside you'll find a wealth of art treasures included a red-marble sepulcher, the largest bell in Austria and a Gothic winged altar dating back to 1447.
    • Not only is the cathedral a place of worship and of grand historical significance, it was also the venue for Mozart's wedding to Constanze Mozart in 1782.

    Your Experience With St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna Tickets & Walking Tour

    • Take an audio tour around the beautiful St. Stephen's Cathedral.
    • Climb up the cathedrals North and South towers and enjoy spectacular views over Vienna city.
    • Take the lift up to the church bells (the largest in the world) before descending down into the catacombs.
    • Learn about the churches rich history and how religion is a large part of culture in Vienna.
    • Admire the buildings gothic and renaissance architect.

    What St. Stephen's Cathedral Vienna Tickets & Walking Tour Includes?

    • Entrance to St. Stephen's Cathedral.
    • A 40 minute audio guide of the North Tower, South Tower and treasury (audio available in French, German, English, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch and Japanese).
    • Headphones.
    • Tour of the catacomb.

    Things Before Go

    • You must have a reasonable level of fitness to climb the South Tower as there's no lift, just 343 steep steps to climb!
    • There are different opening times for different parts of the cathedral, make sure you're aware of them before you arrive for the tour.

    Tips

    • To collect your tour ticket head straight to St.Stephen's Cathedral. Inside, on the left, you'll see a ticket counter. Simply present your voucher at the desk.

    Is It Suitable for Me?

    • Great for those on a tight budget at this all inclusive ticket saves over 35%.
    • Art historians, culture vultures and architecture buffs alike will delight on this tour.

    Travellers Talk

    • This tour is rated 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor with many customers calling it a "must do tour and an "unmissable experience. It was also said the staff were comprehensive and knowledgeable and that the cathedral was outstandingly beautiful.

    Best Times to Visit

    • This tour runs year round.

    Ticket Information


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      Address / Pick up Location

      • St. Stephen's Cathedral, Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria.

      Disabled Access

      • Parts of this tour are accessible for wheelchair users but please advise your tour provider in advance.

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