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From the Cathedral to the Imperial Palace
From Mozart's house to the gates of the Hofburg, get to know Vienna through the stories on its streets.
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Walk through Vienna, story by story
Palaces and cafés share the city with markets, arguments and new ideas. Along the way, meet emperors, musicians and neighbours who imagined very different cities beneath the same façades.
Start with “From the Cathedral to the Imperial Palace”. You start in the street where Mozart paid a prince's rent and where Haydn told his father something no father forgets. You walk round St Stephen's Cathedral the way the Viennese used to: a friar recruiting crusaders, Mozart's last farewell, a bell that rings with the bronze of the besiegers, a door bearing the city's measuring rod and two letters of the resistance, a tower left half-built for fear of the Turks, and a roof that burned in 1945 and was rebuilt by an entire country.
Then there’s “The Habsburgs: Vienna and Spain”. You start outside the Winter Riding School with a simple question: what's Spanish about the Spanish Riding School? You step into the courtyard of the old palace and see, in gold above a red gate, that a King of Hungary and Bohemia was still calling himself an Infante of Spain in 1552: this was Ferdinand, born in Alcalá de Henares.
For another side of the city, try “Jewish Leopoldstadt”. You start in front of a church built on top of a synagogue: its foundation stone was laid in 1670 by the Emperor and his wife, an infanta from Madrid. You walk down the street that was the main street of a Jewish town of 104 houses, watch a market grow out of the gap the expulsion left behind, and find out why, two centuries later, this island was called "Matzah Island".
Keep exploring with “Legends of Old Vienna”. You start beneath a clock where emperors parade past and wonder whether Marcus Aurelius really lived here. On the old gallows square you find out why the scaffold made way for a marble wedding.
Choose by neighbourhood or by the stories that interest you: each route shows its distance, stops and approximate duration before you set off. The audio is written for walking, with a clear distinction between documented events and local legend. Download it in the app, put on your headphones and pause whenever something catches your eye. English and Spanish are included.
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From the Cathedral to the Imperial Palace
The first-time walk, told through the people who lived it and the moments they lived through: the house where Mozart received Haydn, the cathedral left with a half-finished tower, the bell cast from Ottoman cannon, the fire of 1945, the Plague Column, the writers' café and the façade that scandalised the court.
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Vienna, before you go
The big squares can make you feel you ought to hurry. Vienna rewards looking at façades and allowing a proper pause; combine its compact old centre with transport when changing areas.
Before visiting Vienna
How many days do I need in Vienna?
Our Vienna guide has suggestions for one, two and three days. Start with one area rather than trying to fit every walk into a day; leave room for travel between neighbourhoods and any indoor visits.
Can I explore Vienna on foot?
Gradients. The Old Town and much of our route area are gentle, but steps and changes of surface remain. No complete step-free itinerary is promised. Underfoot. Broad pavements alternate with stone slabs and cobbles in older streets. Rain and ice need care.
Which Vienna route is free?
“From the Cathedral to the Imperial Palace” is the free route: 12 stops over 1.19 km, with an approximate duration of 47 minutes. You can see its map and stops on the route page.
When is a good time to visit Vienna?
For walking: spring and early autumn often suit outdoor days, with an extra layer. July and August: outdoor cultural activity and lively parks; seek shade when you stop.
Can I listen without an internet connection?
Download the audio in the app before heading out, then listen offline. Loading the online base map and calculating a new route from your location require a connection.
What languages are included?
Every route includes Spanish and British English. The English version is adapted for English-speaking travellers, rather than translated word for word.
How do I get a whole city for free?
Join the waitlist, choose a city and confirm your email address. When the app launches, we will email you with access details. No card is required. You can also try one free route in every city.
Can I buy for myself or for a group?
Yes. Your own access is included and you can choose 0–5 guests: up to 6 people including you. Each guest saves up to €0.50 on a walk, €1 on a pack or €2 on a whole city compared with buying separately. The counter shows the total before you confirm one payment.
How do I share, and when must guests accept?
After paying, share your purchase’s invitation link. Each guest opens it in Podtour and accepts their place on their own iPhone or Android phone. They must redeem it within 30 days of purchase. Unclaimed places then expire and cannot be recovered or renewed. Access accepted in time is kept. Opening the link does not use a place; one account takes just one place, and no more people can join once all places are taken.
Can I add guests after buying?
No. Choose all your guests before confirming the first purchase. Afterwards you can share the places you paid for, but you cannot increase their number or restart the 30-day deadline.
