Meet your guides
WHENINVIENNA are a bunch of Vienna-strollers, -fans, -fanciers, -lovers, -freaks, -aficionados, -sons, -daughters, -returnees, -can’tLiveAnywhereElsers, -gotStuckHeres, -foreverYourses …
This is us:
“You give us your time, we want to make it something special!”
Mag.
Philipp
Graf
Mag. Philipp Graf
All-in, genuine Viennese since birth. A sixth-generation lawyer and self-employed attorney for 25 years, specialising in real estate, art and family law. Culinary lover, MORE near-professional Tarock player, Vienna history geek, cigar aficionado, TikTok addict, active husband, father & member of numerous clubs.
Captivating storyteller with an encyclopaedic treasure trove of anecdotes; lives and works in Vienna’s Inner City and knows not only the courtrooms but also the “First (District)” like the back of his hand. What law is to the mind, Vienna is to the heart.
Philipp's Special
Doris
Weiser
Doris Weiser
Family person with running shoes. Born in the Biedermeier imperial spa town of Baden, she absorbed a love of history with her mother’s milk. Let neighbouring ViennaMORE seduce her into both career and kids. After years spent in banking, motherhood and IT, she now shares her passion for history, culture and architecture with you.
Whether it’s a city walk, a museum tour or a visit to hidden Grätzl (local neighbourhoods) – Doris brings history to life and makes it easy to understand. She combines the major highlights with the small features that make the impressive feel so personal and approachable. The result? A sense of wonder, a smile – and falling a little bit more in love with Vienna.
Doris' Special
Dr. Maria-Elisabeth Wanke-Czerwenka
Dr. Maria-Elisabeth Wanke-Czerwenka
A Viennese girl with heart and soul. Her worldview shaped by decades as a judge in commercial and civil law; eager to travel since childhood, passionate about art, MOREenthusiastic about culture and, as a Viennese, equipped with the perfect natural habitat for it all. Professionalised her passions with a degree in art history.
Full of love for her cosmopolitan city and its culture, some of it dating back centuries. Always on the hunt for new paths, always curious about people, countries and cultures; full of infectious enthusiasm for this city as a vibrant metropolis in the heart of Europe (and, naturally, the world).
Maria-Elisabeth's Special
Dipl.-Ing.
Nicole
Kirchberger, B.A.
Dipl.-Ing. Nicole Kirchberger, B.A.
Nicole has always been fascinated by Vienna, its architecture, its art and the stories behind historical places. Shaped by her time at the Abbey Grammar SchoolMORE in Melk, her studies in architecture and art history, and her work for the City of Vienna, she combines expertise with a passion for discovering and sharing cultural history and stories.
Nicole presents Vienna as she knows and loves it: authentic, vibrant, surprising; the Vienna of today and of yesterday; with a generous dose of Viennese charm and, upon request, in refined Viennese dialect.
Nicole's Special
- Crowns & Construction Scandals – Affairs in the Habsburg City
Doris
Fischer
Doris Fischer
Doris is a truly passionate tour guide. After many years in sales, she decided to pursue what she enjoys most:MORE meeting people and creating memorable experiences. Her goal is to make your stay in Vienna unforgettable. She’ll show you the most important sights and the stories behind the history.
Together, you’ll discover hidden details and the most beautiful routes through this city. With in-depth knowledge, an eye for the extraordinary and a genuine passion for what she does, she’ll inspire you with her love for Vienna – just as the city fascinates her anew each and every day.
Doris' Special
- After You, Madame
Dott.
Mario
Casalone
Dott. Mario Casalone
The Viennese who came from Italy. A polyglot jack-of-all-trades – political scientist (Ph.D.), school principal, impresario, MORE professional musician, certified wine expert, … then came Doris. Traded beautiful Lake Como for wonderful Vienna and Italian dolce vita for Viennese nonchalance.
Enchanted by Doris, by art and by music, he lives, enjoys, tastes and guides his way through his favourite city. Mario’s signature tours about music or wine turn into personal experiences rather than typical city tours.
Mario's Special
- Muse, Not Museum
Christopher
del Alcazar,
BBA
Christopher del Alcazar, BBA
Born in the Big Apple, raised in Madrid, matured in Vienna. CEO of a translation service provider; specialist in European and Viennese historyMORE – actually, what’s the difference? Loves food all the way from the Würstelstand (sausage stand) to Michelin-starred restaurants, music and nature, especially hunting, tequila and mezcal. No common thread, more like a colourful tangle.
Christopher reveres history, shares a passion for art and exudes Viennese charm. He lives in Beethoven’s death house, right next to the former Black Spaniard monastery, founded in 1633 and … woe betide anyone who lets him loose! 🙂 Christopher translates Vienna for you – and it doesn’t get any better than this.
Christopher's Special
Karin
Ciml,
BA, MA
Karin Ciml, BA, MA
Former finance director for international companies, now holding a master’s degree in art history – the bonus: an open-air workplace and an entire city as her office! Karin guides you through a city brimming with MORE stories just waiting to be discovered. And Karin guides you through the connections that bind these stories together, because “you only see what you know”: Vienna as a finely woven tapestry of stories and truths, manifested in its sights.
Nature-loving, music-loving, attentive, vibrant and humorous, she presents her “office”. A newcomer, more detail-oriented than most Viennese originals.
Karin's Special
- k.A.
Lisa
Frech,
BSc
Lisa Frech, BSc
Raised in the hilly Mostviertel region, now a Viennese through and through. Explores not only web projects but also hiddenMORE corners and nooks of the city. Admires the great Viennese waltz tradition but prefers to dance swing and blues herself. Being a dancer, she knows: this city masters far more than just three-four time!
Lisa loves her beehives in Döbling (Vienna’s 19th district) as much as she enjoys discovering new facets of her beloved city and sharing its stories with her guests. Showcases Vienna at its most vibrant, charming, inspiring, delightful and extraordinary.
Lisa's Special
- k.A.
Elke
Schermann
Elke Schermann
In Vienna out of emotion, in banking out of reason; music lover and passionate globetrotter – (unofficially) because coming home is sooo wonderful. MORE Knows the major landmarks, the hidden alleyways, the stories behind famous facades and, most importantly, the places where Vienna unfolds its unique, magnetic magic.
With wit, enthusiasm and a love of storytelling, Elke blends history with the present and facts with the anecdotes surrounding them. Her tours are informative and lively, and each walk becomes a personal encounter with Vienna. Because the best stories are written by this city itself …
Elke's Special
- Vienna, Fact or Fake? Myths, Clichés and Realities in the Imperial City
Mag.
Jakob
Leonhardmair
Mag. Jakob Leonhardmair
A native of Upper Austria, Jakob became a passionate Viennese. Why, Jakob? “Best music, best museums, best food.” – Came, said, match. Now MOREa proud resident of Ottakring. A certified actor and lawyer with long careers in both worlds, currently working in social security law.
By day, he’s playing at his desk; by night, he’s playing the acoustic guitar with the professional duo “Rhythm & Schmus”. In between: a whisky enthusiast. He enjoys cooking (and living) without recipes and loves history and stories of all kinds. On his tours, he takes you to historical sites and into uniquely wonderful, enchanting alleyways.
Jakob's Special
- Vienna: Music City
Lisa
Schnedl
Lisa Schnedl
Born and raised in Vienna, she knows her city from real books and real life alike – as well as from real classrooms. A trained teacher, she possessesMORE the rare ability to convey information clearly and understandably while keeping it engaging. Her great passions are museums, art and history – qualities that shine through in her tours.
Lisa presents complex knowledge simply and naturally, weaving in vivid stories. Her open, warm and heartfelt approach turns a tour with Lisa into a wonderful encounter with this beautiful city – authentic, approachable and full of genuine Viennese flair.
Lisa's Special
- In Vienna Veritas
