Private Cultural Experiences
Vienna through History, Art & Lifestyle
Your Guide
Regine Neuhauser
Regine Neuhauser has spent over two decades bringing Vienna’s extraordinary cultural heritage to life. With a Master’s degree in History and Art History from University of Vienna, she combines academic depth with vivid storytelling — creating encounters that go far beyond the surface of this remarkable city.
Her tours, lectures and publications are designed for curious minds — discerning travelers, educational groups, river cruise guests and cultural institutions who value substance as much as beauty.
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Lecturer
- Historical Author
What I Offer
Curated Experiences
Walking Tours
Explore the imperial city on foot — Habsburg Vienna, Vienna around 1900, the Sisi Experience and more.
Museums & Palaces
Experience world-class collections and imperial residences with scholarly depth and engaging storytelling.
Tours by Vehicle
Comfortable vehicle tours for those who wish to see more of Vienna and its surroundings in a single day.
Featured
Signature Experiences
- Vienna Walking Tours
Christmas Markets & Tastes in Vienna
Vienna is at its most magical during the Christmas season, when the city sparkles with festive lights and charming markets. Explore the unique atmosphere of two Christmas markets while savoring seasonal delights such as mulled wine, filled dumplings, langós and other specialties. Along the way, you’ll also discover the Advent and Christmas traditions and customs […]
- 2.5 hours
- 250 € guide fee + food costs
- Vienna Walking Tours
Tour In the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth (Sisi)
Empress Elisabeth of Austria, affectionately known as “Sisi,” was the glamorous and enigmatic wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I. Renowned for her beauty, charisma, and restless quest for freedom, she remains a timeless Habsburg icon. On this tour, we’ll explore her extraordinary life, visiting key Viennese landmarks including the Court Church, the Sisi Museum, and […]
- 2.5 hours
- 250 € guide fee + entrance to the Imperial Apartments (Sisi Museum)
- Vienna Walking Tours
Sigmund Freud Tour
This walk introduces you to the sites in Vienna’s 9th district that shaped the life and work of Sigmund Freud for over 40 years. Along the way, you’ll encounter Freud the pioneering scientist – founder of psychoanalysis – as well as the devoted family man. We’ll also paint a vivid picture of early 20th-century Vienna […]
- 2.5 hours
- 250 € guide fee + entrance fee to the Freud Museum
- Vienna Walking Tours
In the Footsteps of Maria Theresa
Follow in the footsteps of Maria Theresa, one of the Habsburgs’ most remarkable rulers during their 640-year reign in Austria. The dynasty’s only female sovereign (1740–1780), she was both a formidable stateswoman and the mother of sixteen children. On this walk through the Hofburg and surrounding areas, you’ll gain insight into her life, her keys […]
- 2.5 hours
- 250 €
- Vienna Walking Tours
Vienna Food Safari
This walk through downtown Vienna introduces you to the city’s exquisite culinary specialties: a traditional warm dish, local wines, regional cheeses, hearty organic breads, savory sausages, and delightful samples of Vienna’s famous sweets. Be surprised – and indulge! Along the way, you’ll also discover hidden gems that offer a feast for the eyes.
- 3 hours (runs from Monday to Saturday)
- 300 € guide fee + food costs
- Vienna Walking Tours
The Vienna Lifestyle Tour
Coffee, wine, music, sausages, and Gemütlichkeit (coziness) are essentials of Viennese life. On this walk through beautiful, romantic, off-the-beaten-path corners of downtown Vienna, you’ll experience, sample, and savor them all. By the end, you’ll be a Viennese convert – guaranteed!
- 2 hours
- 200 €
What Sets Us Apart
Why Regine
Academic Depth
A historian, art historian, and experienced college instructor, Regine combines scholarly rigor with wide-ranging knowledge.
Vivid Storytelling
History comes alive through engaging narration, vivid anecdotes, and unexpected connections between past and present.
Customizable Format
Every experience is designed around your interests, pace and level of expertise.
Tours, Lectures & Writing
A rare combination of in-depth historical knowledge, presented through tours, lectures, and publications.
Ideal For
Intellectually curious travelers, educational groups, cruise ship passengers, cultural institutions, and private clients alike.
Knowledge & Inspiration
Lectures
Academically grounded and engaging lectures on Austrian history and culture, delivered through PowerPoint presentations for educational groups, riverboat programmers, and private events.
The Habsburgs in Vienna – Rise & Fall of a Dynasty
Vienna around 1900 – Art Nouveau & Modernity
Elisabeth & Franz Joseph – the Habsburgs’ Celebrity Couple
Maria Theresa of Austria – A woman shaping European Politics
Books
Publications
Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
- 418 pages, 11 illustrations Pages
- 2nd revised edition, 2026
Maria Theresa
- 249 pages, 13 illustrations Pages
- 4th revised edition, 2024
Get in Touch
Let's Create Your Vienna Experience
Whether you’re planning a private tour, looking for a speaker, or designing a cultural programme for your group — I’d love to hear from you. Every experience begins with a conversation.
