ALL OF VIENNA IS MUSIC

Music is an universal language – and Vienna is the city of music. Here were acting Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Beethoven and the Strauss dynasty. We show you where they lived, how they lived and we will tell you exciting and interesting stories about these musical geniuses. We also will visit the interiors of the famous Vienna State Opera.

walk or sightseeing by bus/mini-bus – 3 hours
Rate € 210,- not incl. bus

Staatsoper (The Vienna State Opera). The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is responsible for the best sound and for unforgettable performances in the past and in the present names such as: Maria Callas, Agnes Baltsa, Jessey Norman, Anna Netrebko, Placido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, José Carreras, Rolando Villazon and as conductors Leonard Bernstein, Carlos Kleiber, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Riccardo Muti. Gustav Mahler and Herbert von Karajan were among the directors of the Opera. Also the legendary Vienna Opera Ball is an annual international society event which takes place in the building of the Vienna State Opera. This Ball is one of the highlights of the Viennese carnival season.

Mozarthaus Vienna. Is the only one of Mozart's apartments in Vienna that still exists today and  is situated just behind St.Stephen's Cathedral. Here he penned his best compositions, including his most popular opera "The Marriage of Figaro"; here he made music together with Joseph Haydn and here he spent the happiest years of his life and lived in grand style. Occupying an area of 1.000 square meters the visitors are immersed in the vibrant world of Mozart.

Beethoven-Pasqualati-Haus. At the end of our walk we make a brief stop at the Pasqualati house – one of the 80 residences by Beethoven – where he lived together with his patron Baron Johann Baptist of Pasqualati for more than eight years. Here he composed among other works his opera "Fidelio", several symphonies and the piano piece "For Elise" (dedicated to his unrequited love, Therese Malfatti).

If you would like to see more Musician's Apartments it is only possible by bus (car rental) and would extend this tour. Simply choose from our offers:

Schubert Geburtshaus (Franz Schubert's Birthplace). Franz Schubert was born here. The house is located in a former suburb of Vienna , in the current 9th district. Here, the little Franz has spent his childhood together with his family and was taught by his father. The largest part of his biography is documented in this picturesque house.

Haydn-Haus. Also the last apartment of Joseph haydn is preserved. here, the bulk of his late work was composed, among them the great oratorios "The Creation"and "The Seasons". This museum is an absolute must for Haydn fans! The focus of the permanent exhibition is on Haydn's last years – his music, his way of life.

The composer Johannes Brahms was a passionate admirer of Haydn who cared for the memory of his great idol – so there is also a Brahms memorial in the Haydn House. Napoleon, whose army at the time occupied Vienna, was a great admirer of Haydn; in May 1809, he posted an honorary guard in front of the house of the dying composer.

Johann Strauss-Wohung (Johann Strauss Apartment). The apartment is located in the district Leopoldstadt where the king of waltz composed the world-famous waltz "The Blue Danube". Several mementos of Johann Strauss are on display in this house such as a special attraction: an Amati violin from the year 1911 that beloged to him. Johann was the most successful representative of the Strauss Dynasty and led a turbulent life (womanizer). He was the darling of his age and also an international star as he made worldwide tours – right across Europe, including Russia and America.