Adventure Brief
Discover Vienna’s hidden past through an intriguing city tour that uncovers scandalous stories from the 19th century. Dive into the city’s secret history with Prime Tours for an unforgettable experience.
1.5–2 hours
easy
From €47.24
Discover Vienna’s hidden past through an intriguing city tour that uncovers scandalous stories from the 19th century. Dive into the city’s secret history with Prime Tours for an unforgettable experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate physical fitness recommended as walking may involve uneven surfaces
Wildlife
History
Vienna’s reputation as a center of art and music contrasts sharply with its clandestine sexual history, which played a significant role in shaping its cultural landscape.
Conservation
This tour promotes historical preservation and respects the city’s storied past, encouraging responsible tourism.
Prime Tours
Discover Vienna’s hidden past through an intriguing city tour that uncovers scandalous stories from the 19th century. Dive into the city’s secret history with Prime Tours for an unforgettable experience.
Prime Tours is a Vienna-based tour operator located in Wien, Wien, offering a wide range of guided experiences across the city and surrounding regions. The company curates walking tours, themed tours, and vehicle-based experiences that showcase Vienna's history, culture, and waterways. Prime Tours offers free walking tours in English and German, specialist history walks such as "Terrible crimes in Vienna", art-focused routes including an English Street Art tour, and evening tours of the old town.
On the water, Prime Tours provides electric boat rentals on the Old Danube and luxury motorboat charters for private events on the Danube. Visitors can choose shorter guided experiences or private tours, including an exclusive Private Schönbrunn Palace Tour led by a local guide. Culinary options include a Naschmarkt food tour conducted in German, spotlighting local and international specialties.
Prime Tours serves a diverse audience with options in multiple languages (English, German, Spanish) and formats (private, small group, self-guided rentals). The selection includes family-friendly activities, historic walks, e-scooter tours, tram and vintage vehicle rentals, and music and seasonal events. Information about each trip is provided clearly, enabling travelers to pick the best fit for interests and schedules.
Bookings are supported by detailed trip summaries and local guides familiar with Vienna’s landmarks. The business emphasizes accessible, well-organized experiences that connect visitors to Vienna’s neighborhoods, cuisine, imperial sites, and waterways. Prime Tours lists clear trip details online, supports private bookings for groups and events, and coordinates logistics to fit schedules and preferences, including accessibility and dietary needs.

Tours Offered
20+
Guided tours across Vienna
Water Experiences
E‑Boat & Yacht
Old Danube and Danube cruises
Free Walking Tours
English & German
Multiple free tour options
Tour Formats
Private & Group
Private, group, rentals
Select a date, choose language and group size, and reserve walking tours, E‑Boat rentals, Danube yacht charters, or private Schönbrunn tours.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves walking through narrow streets and underground passages, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring a flashlight
Some parts of the tour pass through dimly lit areas where a flashlight can improve safety and visibility.
Book in advance
Tours can fill up quickly, especially during peak season, so reserve your spot early.
Keep an open mind
This tour explores sensitive and provocative topics; approach with curiosity and respect.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating cobblestone streets and underground sections comfortably.
Portable flashlight
Helps illuminate dark passages during underground parts of the tour.
Notepad and pen
Useful for jotting down historical notes or questions.
Camera or smartphone
Capture memorable moments of Vienna’s hidden corners and architecture.