Schubert Music Tour in Vienna
- 13 historic stops
- Audio guides
- 7 exclusive music videos
- 20 Schubert works
- GPS-based navigation
- 2.5 h tour duration
Schubert’s Vienna, A Musical Journey of Discovery Through the City
He loved Vienna, his friends and above all his music. The Schubertwalk audio tour takes you to the very places where he lived, composed and dreamed. You will walk through narrow streets and peaceful squares while listening to his melodies and discovering stories that reveal his inner world. From the heartfelt song “An die Musik” to the joyful “Trout Quintet” and the haunting beauty of his “Unfinished Symphony” each stop opens a new window into Schubert’s life. This tour invites you to feel more deeply, listen more closely and experience Vienna through Schubert’s eyes.
Schubert Audio Tour with Original Music and Historic Locations
The route takes you from his beginnings as a choirboy to his late works, accompanied by stories about his house concerts, the famous Schubertiades and his lifelong search for depth, intimacy and expression. You will learn how Schubert lived, who influenced him and which locations first echoed with his music.
Some of his most beloved works await you along the way, including the heartfelt song “An die Musik,” the melancholic “Ständchen,” and the dramatic “Der Tod und das Mädchen.” The vibrant “Trout Quintet” and orchestral milestones like the “Unfinished Symphony” and the majestic “Great C Major Symphony” are also part of this immersive sound journey. The music is played right at the places where it was created or first performed.
The combination of music, setting and narration turns this tour into a moving experience. Schubert’s Vienna reveals itself not as loud or grand but rather quiet, intimate and full of emotion. It is precisely this restraint that makes his music so special and his story so touching.
This tour is for anyone who wants to experience Vienna with more than just their eyes. It is ideal for music lovers, culture enthusiasts and all those who wish to discover the magic of Schubert in a deeply personal way. The audio tour can be experienced in flexible stages and invites you to explore Vienna in a completely new and musical way.
Tour Stops
- Stephansplatz
- Bäckerstraße
- Bauernmarkt
- Tuchlauben
- Albertinaplatz
- Wipplingerstraße
- Josefsplatz
- Renngasse
- Freyung
- Schreyvogelgasse
- Teinfaltstraße
- Hofburg
- Augustiner Kirche
- Spiegelgasse
- Stephansplatz
Frequently Asked Questions About the “Schubert Music Tour” (FAQs)
After opening the app, select the Schubert Music Tour, activate GPS and tap on “Start Tour”. The app will automatically guide you from one location to the next. Once you arrive at a stop, you can easily play all the information for that location using the audio player or the video player.
Yes, an internet connection is required to use GPS and to stream music videos and audio content.
You’ll visit 14 important locations from Franz Schubert’s life in Vienna. At each stop, you’ll experience exclusive music pieces and touching stories from his world.
Yes, you can pause the tour at any time and resume exactly where you left off.
Plan for about 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on how long you spend at each stop.
Yes, after purchase the Schubert Music Tour remains unlocked for four weeks and can be restarted as often as you like. You can also enjoy the tour comfortably in your hotel room or at home. However, please note that experiencing during the tour at the original locations in Vienna adds an extra layer of depth and turns your visit into an interactive journey.
You’ll experience 7 exclusive music videos and a total of 20 original works by Franz Schubert all integrated into your unforgettable guided journey through Vienna.
