Strauss Family Music Tour
- 14 historic stops
- Audio guides
- 7 exclusive music videos
- 24 Strauss family works
- GPS-based navigation
- Approx. 4.5 h tour duration
The Strauss Family and the Sound of Vienna
Vienna has been dancing for generations to the rhythm of the Strauss family. Embark on a musical journey through the city where the waltz became a way of life. This tour takes you to the original locations of the Strauss dynasty and immerses you in a world of polkas, operettas, and unforgettable melodies. Experience how music makes history – and how one family shaped the sound of an entire era.
In the Footsteps of the Waltz Kings
The tour leads you from the grandeur of historic ballrooms to private residences and hidden monuments. Each stop reveals a new chapter in the story of this extraordinary family, shaped by passion, ambition and artistic brilliance.
With GPS navigation, you will be guided effortlessly to 14 authentic locations connected to their lives and work. The audio guide brings their legacy to life with vivid storytelling, insights into their careers and personal lives, and music that defined an era. You will hear their compositions in the very places where they were created, accompanied by seven exclusive music videos. In total, 24 carefully selected works present the full range of the Strauss family’s musical achievements.
The tour lasts approximately four and a half hours and can be paused and resumed at any time. After purchase, it remains available for four weeks. It is the perfect experience for anyone who wants to feel the magic of the Viennese waltz in the city where it was born and explore the legacy of Vienna’s most famous musical family.
Tour Stops
- Rathauspark
- Volksgarten
- Freyung
- Am Hof
- Stephansdom
- Kumpfgasse
- Taborstraße
- Prater Hautallee
- Praterstraße
- Stadtpark
- Musikverein
- Theater an der Wien
- Staatsoper
- Josefsplatz
Frequently Asked Questions About the “Strauss Family Music Tour” (FAQs)
Open the app, select the Strauss Music Tour, activate GPS, and tap “Start Tour.” From there, you’ll be guided through Vienna, following in the footsteps of the Strauss family.
Yes, both GPS navigation and the playback of multimedia content require an active internet connection.
You’ll dive into Vienna’s golden age of the waltz. The tour takes you to original locations from the lives of Johann Strauss Sr., Johann Strauss Jr., and their family. At each stop, impressive videos create an engaging and vivid experience.
For anyone who loves classical music and wants to discover the musical magic of Vienna in a special way. The tour appeals to cultural travelers as well as classical music enthusiasts.
Once purchased, the tour is available for four weeks. You’ll have plenty of time to experience it at your own pace.
Yes, you can pause the tour at any time and continue later. You can also restart it on a different day without any issues.
During your tour, you’ll experience seven exclusive music videos and a total of 24 compositions from the Strauss family’s repertoire.
