Elitist and discreet societies- The power behind the throne

Elitist and discreet societies- The power behind the throne

Discreet societies and secret orders captivate most of us. In this walk you will hear amazing stories about legendary knightly orders, pious brotherhoods and secret societies. The tour will last approximately 2 hours and take place in the lesser seen parts, the alleyways and inner courtyards of the old city.

Together with Secret Vienna's passionate and licensed tour guide Tatjana, you will uncover the secrets of the groups which pulled the strings in the shadows, behind the scenes!

For many years Vienna was the perfect location for secret groups and religious orders to operate safely and quietly. The templars, Tutonic knights and other military orders had their headquarters right in the center of the city, in the inner courtyards behind the scenes. Today, secret groups such as the freemasons continue to captivate the curiosity of both locals and travellers.

Our Secret Vienna tour spans from brave crusaders to the aristocratic Order of the Golden Fleece and the Freemasons. 

Our guide Tatjana will share with you fascinating stories about secret rites, signs and symbols and try to find out, which influence those societies used to have – or maybe still have?

The tour begins right by St. Stephens cathedral, by the small model of the church, and will then continue into inner courtyards, secret churches and side streets which you would have never gone to otherwise!