Anna Loves Vienna: guided visits centred on history, food and a personal voice

Anna Loves Vienna is the brand of an independent tour guide who has worked in Austria’s capital since 2013. Anna describes herself as a state-certified guide and offers her own walks, private visits and experiences with a small team of colleagues. Her approach differs from large-group operators: tours revolve around one storyteller and leave room for conversation, questions and adjustments to a group’s interests. The offer spans urban history, Jewish memory, Viennese food and tailored visits.

A first walk through the centre

The “Highlights” tour crosses central Vienna and helps visitors place its buildings, squares and historical episodes within an introductory walk. Anna also offers a route on Jewish traces and Hitler’s Vienna, a subject that brings together memory, urban space and a history requiring care. Her website says she works in German, English, French and Italian; the languages available for a particular departure should be confirmed when booking. Traveller comments describe a mix of historical context, anecdotes and practical suggestions for continuing to explore the city. Duration varies with the tour selected and the group.

One part of the catalogue uses a voluntary contribution: the walk has no fixed admission price, but participants are expected to decide what the guide’s work was worth at the end. This differs from a private tour booked at an agreed price. Visitors who want to spend more time on a subject can ask for a private or custom route, which may combine familiar landmarks with side streets, courtyards and places connected to their interests.

Viennese food and themed visits

The Vienna Delicacies Tour visits five or six restaurants over about three hours, according to the company’s published description. The walk includes Viennese specialties and pairs the food with historical details and stories about the city. The food experience is offered as a private tour and must be requested; it should not be mistaken for an open daily departure. Its route and dishes may vary, so guests should confirm tastings, drinks and any dietary requirements before paying.

The offer also includes private visits for individuals or groups and an evening experience at Vienna’s Central Cemetery. That tour has a different tone from a city orientation walk and depends on dates and availability. The catalogue therefore offers several levels: a brief introduction to the centre, a themed history walk, a culinary outing or a visit shaped around a group’s specific interests. Custom itineraries require direct coordination with the guide about subject, language, length and starting point.

Experience and traveller feedback

Anna Loves Vienna showed 5.0 out of 5 from 295 Tripadvisor reviews when checked on 23 October 2026. Travellers describe detailed historical explanations, a warm style and recommendations for places to visit or eat. Several reviews refer to private tours adapted to a group’s interests and walks about Jewish history. These are individual experiences: the route, language and duration affect the result, so visitors should read the current description and raise any requirements before booking.

The offer may appeal to people who prefer a guide with a personal style and want to focus on a subject rather than rush through many landmarks. It can also suit a private outing with family or friends, or visitors who want to explore Viennese cooking through a series of tastings. Current tours, languages and contact details are on the official Anna Loves Vienna website; external opinions belong to its Tripadvisor listing.