Future Bus Tour: Explore Vienna with Virtual Reality

Explore the most famous landmarks of Vienna in this unique bus tour with virtual reality. Start your sightseeing adventure from Albertinaplatz, behind the Opera building. Put on your headphones and immerse yourself in the entertaining storytelling of the audio guide that will give you a glimpse into the rare-known tales of the sights you pass by. The air-conditioned minibus will allow you to admire the most significant sights of the city comfortably.

You will dive into the city's history with VR glasses at 4 stops: Heroes Square and Maria Theresia square, the Burg Theatre, Votive Church, and the Opera building. Through virtual reality, you'll get a chance to meet historical figures like Eugene of Savoy, Archduke Charles, and Maria Theresia. You'll watch history divulge as you learn about the 19th-century assassination attempt of Emperor Franz Joseph and his brother Maximilian. In the rest of your 1-hour tour, you'll see magnificent sights like the Neuburg, the Austrian Parliament, Vienna's city hall, Karlskirche, and many others.

Itinerary

• Albertinaplatz

• Vienna state opera

• Ringstraße

• Maria Theresia Platz

• Heldenplatz and Hofburg

• Parliament

• Rathaus

• Burgtheater

• University of Vienna

• Votivkirche

• Museumsquartier

• Secession

• Karlsplatz

• Schwarzenbergplatz

• Back to Albertinaplatz

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Future Bus Tour: Explore Vienna with Virtual Reality

Discover the City of Dreams on this 1-hour guided sightseeing tour that includes visits to landmarks such as Albertina, Hofburg, Secession building, Naschmarkt, and Karlskirche. This tour offers audio commentary in multiple languages including English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese. With a comfortable air-conditioned minibus, you'll cover approximately 10 miles of Vienna’s historic center while experiencing the city's rich history through virtual reality at four stops: Albertina, Hofburg, Secession building, and Karlskirche. The tour includes access to VR stations where you can witness historical events like an assassination attempt on a political figure in 1848. With approximately 30 minutes spent at each station, guests will have the opportunity to explore over 25 different sites and learn about Vienna's past through immersive technology. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture buffs, and anyone interested in understanding the cultural significance of these landmarks.

Explore Albertina with Virtual Reality

Your tour stops at Albertina where guests can experience a unique blend of art and history through virtual reality. Built between 1765 and 1805, this palace houses one of the world’s largest graphic collections, featuring over 2 million drawings and prints. The building itself covers an area of approximately 43,000 square feet and stands at a height of about 98 feet. Visitors can see the stunning Marble Hall, the Golden Cabinet, and the Albertina Library during their visit. In addition to these features, you will learn about significant historical events such as the palace’s role in World War II when it was used for military purposes from 1938 to 1945. The VR experience allows you to immerse yourself in Albertina's past and witness its transformation over centuries, making this stop unique compared to other museums that focus solely on art displays without historical context.

Witness History at Hofburg

At Hofburg, guests can explore one of the largest palace complexes in Europe, covering an area of approximately 240 acres. Constructed over several centuries with significant expansions made during the Baroque period from 1698 to 1715 and further additions until the early 20th century, this complex has been home to Austrian emperors for nearly 700 years. The palace houses important buildings such as the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, and the Spanish Riding School. During your visit, you will learn about historical events like the assassination attempt on Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 which triggered World War I. With approximately 30 minutes spent at this stop, guests can delve into the rich history of Vienna through VR technology that brings these pivotal moments to life.

Tour Highlights

• Explore landmarks aboard a comfortable minibus
• Discover stories behind 25+ sights in Vienna’s historic center
• Experience virtual reality at four historical stops with VR glasses
• Witness an assassination attempt from the 19th century political drama
• Sightsee the Secession building, Naschmarkt, and Karlskirche along the route
• Enjoy air-conditioned comfort throughout the tour covering approximately 10 miles
• Access to VR stations at Albertina, Hofburg, Secession building, and Karlskirche
• Audio commentary in eight languages including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese

Perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture buffs, and culture lovers, this guided tour provides an immersive experience through virtual reality at key historical sites. The 1-hour format allows you to explore Albertina's art collection, witness the grandeur of Hofburg’s imperial apartments, and understand the significance of Naschmarkt as a bustling market since the early 20th century, giving you unparalleled insight into Vienna's rich cultural heritage while enjoying comfortable transportation.