Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city worth booking?
Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city is a 2-hour experience in Vienna, Austria, from €19 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- €19 per person
Murders, intrigues, crimes and violent punishments were nothing unusual in old Vienna! Immerse yourself in the macabre and exciting stories of the Middle Ages. Learn more about the cruel end of the bartender Barthel or discovered what appalling find clogged a smith's culvert in 1861.
What you get
About this experience
Murders, intrigues, crimes and violent punishments were nothing unusual in old Vienna! Immerse yourself in the macabre and exciting stories of the Middle Ages. Learn more about the cruel end of the bartender Barthel or discovered what appalling find clogged a smith's culvert in 1861.
What's included
Included
- Audio guide with your own smartphone
What you'll see and do
Capuchin monastery: discovery of the monastery dungeon by Father Innocentius; were in these dungeons Monks sometimes locked up for decades. The reasons for these incarcerations were partly absurd: unauthorized afternoon walks, one-time abuse of one Monastery officials and so on. Father Innocentius announced the dungeon to Emperor Joseph II, who held the dungeon closed and transferred him to Lviv for his own safety. He later became a Protestant, Freemason and advisor to the tsar.
10 minutes here
Jaroszynski murder case, famous mainly for the involvement of the actress Therese Krones. She was drawn into a murder case she had little to do with, and hers Career was destroyed. Rumors that her extravagant desires had drawn Jaroszynski to despair and crime. In reality, Jaroszynski was just addicted to games and heavily in debt.
10 minutes here
Palais Bathory: city palace of Elisabeth Bathory - either one of the most dangerous Serial killers of all time or the target of a violent intrigue to a countess of dubious To eliminate loyalty. Known as the "blood countess" and alleged murderer of over 600 Virgins, who are also said to have bathed in the blood of their victims in order to enhance their youth and beauty receive.
10 minutes here
Graben and Kohlmarkt
Place of the Demel, whose authorized signatory was Udo Proksch in the 1970s; the Lucona- The affair was planned here: a far overinsured freighter was chartered for Asia an explosive charge hidden on board. This conspiracy eventually led to mass murder and massive insurance fraud. The investigation of the affair took years since Proksch had relationships in had all directions.
15 minutes here
Ferstel Palace: Former location of the “Zu den Fünf Morden” house, site of the most notorious Mass murder of medieval Vienna. The perpetrator became, probably unique to Vienna, impaled because his deed - five murders, including a seven-year-old - as special was considered terrible. The executioner was not very experienced in this type of execution, so the execution took extremely long.
10 minutes here
Former Hotel Klomser (opposite Palais Ferstel): The place where Colonel Redls' suicide ended the greatest spy affair of the monarchy. This affair could have been a decisive factor for the First World War. The discovery of Redl's espionage activity destroyed the reputation of the army and exposed the vulnerability of the completely underfunded "Evidenzbureau" (secret service).
15 minutes here
Molker Bastei
Anna Gaugisch murder, dismembered by her boyfriend Raimund Lewisch in 1861 has been. Some of her body parts were found in the Danube, some in the one located here Wrought. In this way, Raimund Lewisch wanted an uncomfortable woman whom he made pregnant get out of the way. Before that he was the other blacksmiths by dissecting one Cat noticed.
5 minutes here
Am Hof
Lynch murder of the war minister Theodor Baillet de Latour in the course of the revolution year 1848. One of the rare cases of political violence in Vienna, and the beginning of the “Wiener October Revolution ”, the far more violent last section of this revolution, the finally ended with a real recapture. The civil arsenal is in the same place, that was looted during the revolution.
10 minutes here
Hannaken-Brunnen
Hannakenkönig, the surgeon who caused broken bones himself to be To improve business. He set out trip hazards to provoke injuries, which he then could heal. The Hannaken were a minority in Moravia, often looking for work in Vienna came. The fountain shows two men who take an injured comrade to the "Hannakenkönig" bring.
10 minutes here
Maria Am Gestade
Section of the city wall on which the Zahlheim case took place; Paying home last wheeled in Vienna. This death penalty for murderers was extremely cruel and became too this time in most countries. Particularly noteworthy because of this happened at the time of Joseph II, who usually rejected the death penalty. The facts in this Fall forced him to make this decision.
10 minutes here
Thekla Riener, played by her husband Anton Grünborn with instruments from the Courthouse was tortured here. She was supposed to betray her supposed lover, but there was not him at all. It was the culmination of a series of insane acts driven by his Jealousy of imaginary lovers. He accidentally killed her, her parents became insane.
10 minutes here
Alleged “standard bread loaf” by the city of Vienna, symbol of brutal Quality assurance measures in the Middle Ages. True part of the legend: "baptism of bakers" for bad Baker. Bakers were put in a cage and dipped several times into the Danube; a far widespread punishment. In English-speaking countries there was a similar punishment for women in dispute intended.
10 minutes here
Steffl
Former place of the Malefizspitzbubenhaus (executioner's apartment and dungeon). The only witch burned in Vienna, the Plainacher, was held here and tortured. She had been charged, her epileptic granddaughter bewitched, and demons summoned to have. Witch persecutions were not common in Vienna, but here the city judge had to go Avoid public pressure.
10 minutes here
Former place of the Himmelpfort monastery, in which a nun was walled in in 1319 because she didn't want to part with her lover whom her father hated. Practically one Viennese variant of "Romeo and Juliet": the mayor and his archenemy, whose children are good Friends are. When the mayor's son asks for Anna's hand, her father condemns her a life as a nun instead of agreeing to the connection.
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Vienna
When you get to the meeting point, look for Ben, a guide with yellow Prime Tours. Umbrella. :)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city
English option
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sun
- Group size
- Up to 1 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Prime Tours Vienna
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Guided by a Genius!
Our guide Ben was just fabulous, an incredible font of information and a particularly nice guy on a personal level. We learnt so much about the horrors and crimes of old Vienna, with so much violence and insight in to the mindsets of the time. An excellent tour.
via Tripadvisor
Fascinating study of history and crime in Vienna
This was an fascinating tour. The tour guide, Ben, does all the research for it himself. He has identified the crimes of passion and greed that represent the different eras of the city of Vienna. Some of these crimes are gruesome, so it is really more geared for teens and adults, but it's a fascinating study of the darker side of a very otherwise fancy and brightly lit city. I also got a much better sense of the history of Vienna through this tour, as the crimes exemplify the events of each century. I also appreciated walking around the old city on this tour, especially since we went past some of the older buildings, and the last remnants of the city wall, that I was unlikely to find on my own. If you are the sort of person who enjoys true crime, or the sort of person who enjoys history, this will combine both passions into a narrative ofmurder in the city of Vienna. It's a great compliment to the Vienna crime museum and should be part of anyone interested in going beneath the gilding and into the more morbid side of Vienna.
via Tripadvisor
Nice city but terrible people
Beautiful city, very small though and repetitive (architecture). Extremely rude people. 50% of the people I had to associate with were terrible, 25% were nice and only a quarter were friendly. If anyone is about to visit the city, be prepared to meet very unlikable and simply rude people Who can ruin the whole experience
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sun
- Price range
- €19 to €39
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Prime Tours Vienna, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.5.
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How much does Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city cost?
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Prices start at €19 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Vienna usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Vienna is not rushed.
Is Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Vienna, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Vienna can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Vienna and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Vienna within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Vienna?
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On Outty we rank every Vienna experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food, Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks, Best of Vienna : Historic Center Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Vienna?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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What is included in Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city?
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Included: Audio guide with your own smartphone. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city?
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When you get to the meeting point, look for Ben, a guide with yellow Prime Tours. Umbrella. :) Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city offered in?
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It is offered in German and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city?
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Across 6 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Terrible crimes in Vienna, hidden secrets of the inner city, English option. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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