GANGS OF VIENNA WALKING TOUR
Uncover Vienna’s darker past on an off-the-beaten-track walking tour where crime, street gangs, prostitution, and the city’s long-vanished slums reveal a hidden side behind imperial Vienna.
Discover Vienna’s hidden criminal history on this unique walking tour through the districts of Mariahilf and Neubau. Behind the elegant façades of today’s trendy neighbourhoods once existed a world of gangs, prostitution, poverty, and the crowded slums.
We will explore streets where social outsiders, criminals, and everyday residents shaped a very different side of the imperial city. Along the way you will hear stories about forgotten neighbourhoods, notorious characters, and the realities of urban life that rarely appear in traditional guidebooks.
We will cover:
• Crime and gangs in historic Vienna
• The vanished slumof the Ratzenstadl
• Prostitution and social life in the 19th century
The walk leads through the hip quarters of Mariahilf and Neubau and ends in the picturesque Spittelberg district. Along the way we also visit a small hidden museum that even many locals have never discovered.
Step away from the typical tourist routes and explore a fascinating side of the city on one of the most unusual walking tours in Vienna — ideal for travellers interested in hidden history, local stories, and authentic Vienna experiences.
What to expect on this guided walking tour?
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We will pass some of Viennas most striking landmarks:
• St. Charlses Church – Karlskirche
• Vienna State Opera
• Imperial Palace – Hofburg
• Roman Ruins -
On this tour we touch on some of histories darkest chapters but when kids are participating we will ajust the tone and topics acordingly. we sugest the tour for kids from 12 years on.
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Tours will be run in all weather conditions. The only exeption is if there is an official weather warning from the Austrin Meteorolocical Office.
Meeting Point
In front of the Pilgramgasse Underground Station (McDonalds)
Public Transport
• Metro U4
• Buses 13A, 14A
Please arrive 10 minutes early for check-in.
What to Wear
Please dress according to the weather and bring an umbrella in case of rain.
Pro tip: Vienna can be quite windy, so it often feels colder than expected — especially in winter. Wearing thermal or insulated underlayers is highly recommended.
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