ab 30 € p.p. 1 Std.
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Guided tour of the historical medicine cellar

Explore a hidden pharmaceutical cellar in Vienna and discover 160 years of pharmaceutical history, original tools and exciting traces of bygone times.

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ab 30 € p.p.
Child discount
1 Std.
8–12 persons
Free rebooking up to 24h before
in cooperation with Wien mal anders
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  • Favoritenstraße 11, 1040 Vienna
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10-24 PAX from 30 € p.p.
Group inquiry (17.10.2026)

Your Experience

  • Dive under the streets of Vienna and discover a place that remains hidden for most
  • Explore historical equipment, old workspaces and exciting traces of former pharmacy
  • Travel through some 160 years of pharmacy history and learn how drug production has changed
  • Enjoy exclusive access to the private basement and a small self-made roll-on as a reminder

Historical medicine cellar in the middle of Vienna

Among the streets of Vienna there is a place that you would hardly suspect from the outside. During this tour, you will gain access to a historic medicine cellar and discover a hidden side of the city. In the old vaults you will learn how pharmacists used to work and what significance the underground rooms once had.

Discover 160 years of pharmaceutical history

Historic equipment, old packaging and an original workplace give you a clear insight into the development of pharmacy. Learn how medicines were manufactured and studied and how the pharmacy trade changed with increasing industrialization. You will encounter numerous traces from the previous work day.

From the medicine cellar to the air protection room

The rooms tell not only about medicine and pharmacy. During the Second World War, part of the basement was used as an air shelter. This extraordinary place connects different chapters of Viennese history and shows how the function of underground spaces changed over time.

Experience the hidden Viennese underworld

A special part of the leadership is the old medical field, where special substances were once stored. Together with your guide, you will explore areas that are normally not publicly accessible and learn more about their original use. An exciting tour for those who want to get to know Vienna away from the well-known sights and from a completely different perspective.

  • Entrance fee
  • Guided tour
  • Exclusive access
  • Roll-on as a souvenir
  • Minimum age: 10 years & accompanied by adults
  • No Place Fear & Healthy Physical Condition
  • Not suitable for people with mobility restrictions
  • Solid footwear & comfortable clothing
  • Please note our terms and conditions in which we provide detailed information about risks or liability