Viking Vienna Walking Tour: Is the FREE Included Tour Worth It?

Planning a Viking River Cruise and wondering if the included Vienna walking tour is worth your time? In this video, I'll take you along on the entire excursion so you can decide whether to join the complimentary tour or explore Vienna on your own or book one of the optional tours (for a fee) Viking offers. We'll start with the motor coach ride from the ship into the heart of Vienna before setting off on a guided walking tour through one of Europe's most elegant cities. I'll show you exactly what you'll see, how much walking is involved, the terrain you'll encounter, and how many steps I logged, so you'll know what to expect before you go. Along the way we'll see many of Vienna's most famous landmarks, including: • Maria-Theresien-Platz • The Natural History Museum • The Fine Arts Museum • The magnificent Hofburg Palace complex • St. Michael's Church • Ancient Roman ruins • St. Peter's Church • The Holy Trinity (Plague) Column • Charming cafés and coffee houses • Luxury shopping streets • St. Stephen's Cathedral, where the guided tour concludes After the tour, Viking gives guests approximately one hour of free time to explore independently. I'll show you your options, whether you want to step inside St. Stephen's Cathedral, browse the beautiful streets, or visit the Swarovski flagship store, where you'll also find complimentary restrooms. I'll also explain how Viking makes independent sightseeing easy by providing city and metro maps with directions to major attractions. You'll learn how to return to the ship with the group or remain in the city and make your own way back whenever you're ready. If you're trying to decide whether to take Viking's included Vienna excursion or create your own adventure, this video will help you make the most of your day in Austria's beautiful capital. If you enjoy cruise tips, port guides, hotel reviews, and destination walking tours, please like, subscribe, and join me for more travel adventures! My Recommended Travel Essentials: (If you purchase anything from my Amazon links, they will pay me a small commission.) Walking stick with seat https://amzn.to/4x4hD4L Furtalk Womens Sun Hat https://amzn.to/3MqSm37 Bayleaf sun protection Jacket https://amzn.to/4rCsTDe Realessentials Dry-Fit shirts https://amzn.to/4ruKAUT Libin Women’s hiking pants https://amzn.to/3MICzwD Water bottle coolie https://amzn.to/3MICzwD Sinksuds https://amzn.to/4kTQgWk Travelon Anti-theft classic Small crossbody https://amzn.to/4aHNMFE Travelon Rfid blocking undergarment Neck Pouch https://amzn.to/3Ov2IPY Zomake Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack https://amzn.to/3Ov2IPY INIU Portable Charger, Ultra Slim https://amzn.to/4aLIr0b ANKER Portable Charger (Similar, but newer version than the one I showed) https://amzn.to/4s33ulE Desktop fan https://amzn.to/4s458nh Charging Station USB A and USB C Charger https://amzn.to/4kN0esh Universal Travel Adapter https://amzn.to/4qN76Y0 Jewelry bag used as a med kit https://amzn.to/46kEYEo RNGODO Coffee Mug https://amzn.to/4s5IQBz Mini portable sound Machine https://amzn.to/3Ov2IPY #Vienna #VikingRiverCruise #VikingCruises #Austria #ViennaWalkingTour #RiverCruise #StStephensCathedral #HofburgPalace #EuropeanTravel #CruiseExcursions #TravelGuide #WalkingTour #ShirleysJourneys Timeline: Intro :30 Prepare for departure :52 Motor coach ride - Dock area 1:17 Motor coach ride - info about Strauss' marriages 1:51Motor coach ride - Where the wealthy once lived - now Banks and Insurance offices 2:06 Motor coach ride - Set for Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 2:11 Drop off cautions and first sites -Museum buildings and Maria Theressian Platz 3:15 Hofburg Palace Complex 6:40 Roman Ruins and St. Michaels 7:43 Coffee culture 8:28 High end shopping 9:06 St. Peter's Church 9:23 Holy Trinity Monument 9:53 Sausage stand and Apothecary 10:13 St Stephens Cathedral 11:29 Free Time, restroom location, water refill station 13:03 Walk back to the motor coach 13:40 Recap - my step count and Was it worth it?