
Vienna Woods, Mayerling and Heiligenkreuz Private Tour from Vienna
4 h
Private
About this activity
Sit back and relax while being chauffeured across the amazingly beautiful forested highlands west of Vienna. Your friendly driver and your private guide make sure that you don't miss out on any of the Vienna Woods' first-tier sights and natural wonders.
Your private guide picks you up from your hotel in Vienna in a chauffeur-driven limousine or a minivan. After a short drive, you visit the scene of the famous tragedy of Mayerling. The Austrian crown-prince Rudolph and the 17-year old baroness Mary Vetschera committed suicide in the imperial hunting lodge in Mayerling in 1889. With your guide visit the commemorative chapel and the new museum.
Driving west you quickly reach the medieval abbey of Heiligenkreuz. Beautifully situated within the Vienna Woods it is one of the highlights of this tour. With your guide visit the romanesque cloister, the fountain house and the chapter house with the coffin of the last ruler of the Babenberg family. It is also recommended to visit the amazing romanesque chapel.
Through the idyllic Helenental valley you finally reach the town of Baden and drive on to the romantic wine-town of Gumpoldskirchen. Treat yourself to a glass of wine in one of the charming local wineries before driving back to the city. Your tour concludes at your hotel in Vienna.
Skip the line: We reserve your tickets in advance, so that you don't have to wait in line.
Enjoy the great service and the personal atmosphere of this private tour: Your knowledgeable private guide and your chauffeur are ready to respond to (almost) your every request and requirement. Learn about the history and the sights and hear intriguing stories and anecdotes. Enjoy preferred admission at the sights. Lots of photo opportunities!
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Your private guide picks you up from your hotel in Vienna in a chauffeur-driven limousine or a minivan. After a short drive, you visit the scene of the famous tragedy of Mayerling. The Austrian crown-prince Rudolph and the 17-year old baroness Mary Vetschera committed suicide in the imperial hunting lodge in Mayerling in 1889. With your guide visit the commemorative chapel and the new museum.
Driving west you quickly reach the medieval abbey of Heiligenkreuz. Beautifully situated within the Vienna Woods it is one of the highlights of this tour. With your guide visit the romanesque cloister, the fountain house and the chapter house with the coffin of the last ruler of the Babenberg family. It is also recommended to visit the amazing romanesque chapel.
Through the idyllic Helenental valley you finally reach the town of Baden and drive on to the romantic wine-town of Gumpoldskirchen. Treat yourself to a glass of wine in one of the charming local wineries before driving back to the city. Your tour concludes at your hotel in Vienna.
Skip the line: We reserve your tickets in advance, so that you don't have to wait in line.
Enjoy the great service and the personal atmosphere of this private tour: Your knowledgeable private guide and your chauffeur are ready to respond to (almost) your every request and requirement. Learn about the history and the sights and hear intriguing stories and anecdotes. Enjoy preferred admission at the sights. Lots of photo opportunities!
Included
- Private tour
- Local expert guide
- Personalized Service
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Vienna Woods
- Entry/Admission - Heiligenkreuz Abbey
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Infant seats available
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
70%
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Excellent tour and guide!