ESPIONAGE
WALKING
TOUR

Uncover Vienna’s secret Cold War past on a walking tour where espionage, surveillance, and hidden power struggles unfold behind the city’s elegant façade.

Picture of an Idification Card from 1946, from the time of the post war occupation.

Discover Vienna’s hidden role in the Cold War on this alternative espionage walking tour. Once located directly beside the Iron Curtain, Vienna became a major hub for spies and secret services from both East and West — all operating behind a seemingly peaceful façade.

We will cover:
• Cold War operations in Vienna:
• Habsburg Empire
• Napoleonic wars
• Roman code breaking

Step off the beaten path and explore real locations where espionage shaped the city. Ideal for visitors interested in hidden history, Cold War espionage, and alternative walking tours in Vienna.

What to expect on this guided walking tour?

  • We will pass some of Viennas most striking landmarks:

    • St. Charlses Church
    • State Opera House
    • 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 topica acordingly. we sugest the tour for kids from 12 on.

  • 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
Schwarzenbergplatz, in front of the Soviet War Memorial.

Public Transport
• Tram 71 – Am Heumarkt
• Tram D – Gußhausstraße
• Metro U2 / U4 – Karlsplatz

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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