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Vienna through Polaroids

I'm so glad I found this Urban polaroid tour through Like A Local. My guide was Jackie and she was the best. She showed me the Urban Vienna through a different perspective. We finished the tour an hour early so we stopped by a coffee shop for brunch. I was the only person on the tour so everything was really flexible. Highly recommend this.

Reviewed by Cheryl • September 20, 2017

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna: Urban

Great fun

We did the tour in great weather in March, and had an excellent time. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and we saw a lot of great places. The tour itself took us places we probably would not find as tourists, which was a big plus.

Reviewed by André • March 12, 2018

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna: Urban

Interesting Way to See Vienna

Despite the rain, our tour guide was very helpful and we genuinely had a nice time. This tour is a great way to see the city and is much different than a traditional walking tour.

Reviewed by Tierney • May 31, 2019

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna - Classic

Fun and quirky way to see the city

Seeing a city through the square viewfinder of a Polaroid camera was a great way to see Vienna; our guides, Gilbert and Itta, were helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Andrew • October 05, 2017

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna: Urban

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We did the Urban Vienna Polaroid Tour with Gilbert and enjoyed a really unique experience. Taking Polaroid photographs was new to both my wife and I but Gilbert started the tour with a very informative overview on the camera's operation and then consistently checked back with us throughout to give useful feedback in order for us to get the best possible shots. This is no gimmick, they really believe that this "old" technology offers something distinctly different from digital photography, and the results show that they're right.

Along with the camera, you receive a cartridge allowing you to take 8 shots. (You can purchase more if you wish.) In an age when we all snap photos indiscriminately, and sort out the crap later (or never), there was something special about having a limited number of precious shots. It forces you to evaluate your subject matter more closely than usually, to spend more time framing shots and in, essence to look at the tour route through your viewfinder. This had an amazing and even therapeutic effect on us. The Vienna crowds seemed to disappear as we strolled by looking for that perfect shot.

In the end, we had a fun, interesting time and ended up with some cool photos, although my technique could still use a little work.

Reviewed by flynn78 / TripAdvisor • January 13, 2015

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna: Urban

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I had a tour yesterday with my friend, and it was brilliant. I live in Vienna at the moment so I had already been to all the places we went to (you see all the main sights but remember - it's more a nice walk not an informative/historical tour) but it was great to see it from a different angle! I really for the first time looked at the intricate details of Viennese architecture and I got to have a lot of fun being a photographer! The guide was lovely and personable and at the end we went back to the really nice office and got to see all our photos and discuss them over a cup of coffee and a cake. They were professional but still very friendly! A brilliant tour and I would love to do it again - perhaps this time of underground Vienna and the graffiti :). Thank you for everything!

Reviewed by siasoon / TripAdvisor • January 13, 2015

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna - Classic

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My guide Teresa Liska

I lived in Vienna for 3 months for work and I thought 'Lets do something fun'. I found the polaroid tour on trip advisor and I really love polaroids, so 1 + 1 =2. I had an unforgettable day! My tourguide was so sweet. I was the only one who booked the tour so I was lucky enough to have a private tour. First she told me an interesting story about the Impossible brand. After that we started the fun tour. I made a few photos myself but I rather had polaroids of myself than the city so she was kind enough to be my photographer for a day. I loved it! She was kind and easy to talk to. She even laid on the ground for me to make the most beautiful picture of me hihi. We had fun. Keep up the good work Teresa. You made my day and gave me inspo to work on some projects in my own city.

Reviewed by Sherefa • August 24, 2017

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna: Urban

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A Highlight of Vienna

I spent a half day in December with Marieta touring Vienna. It was an exceptional experience. I have limited mobility due to a problematic ankle, and Marieta designed the perfect tour for me. I was able to see many different facets of Vienna. Marieta is very professional, yet very personable. She is fluent in English and quite knowledgeable about art, architecture, history, literature, music, and culture. Marieta also provided excellent suggestions for items to take home with me, coffee houses to visit, books to read, and films to view. I was amazed at all we were able to see and do in half a day. Marieta is the perfect guide. I am looking forward to returning to Vienna and exploring more with her as my guide.

Reviewed by Mary-Kathryn Z / TripAdvisor • December 10, 2017

Half-Day Walking Tour of Vienna

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Do it! Do it! Do it!

Amazing! Loved every minute!
We had so much fun with Kady, our guide. She was clearly very passionate about the history and use of Polaroids and could tell us lots about the stunning city as we walked around. It was all very laid back though, not like other tours that I have been on, and the almost 2 and a half hours flew by! Very enjoyable, even in the cold, and we got to see lots of Vienna. And what's more- we now have some very unique and personalised souvenirs which we shall treasure forever and are already on display at home.
If you are a lover of taking photographs, Instagram etc I cannot recommend this enough. Now we just need this to be set up in a few more cities!

Reviewed by KatieJayyne / TripAdvisor • August 17, 2017

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna: Winter Classic

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A great way to explore the city and create some precious memories/ souvenirs!

Thomas our guide (and co-founder of Polawalk) gave us a fascinating introduction to Polaroid photography and took us on a casual fun walking tour of Vienna.

It was a beautiful sunny afternoon, so the lightening was great. Thomas gave us lots of helpful ideas and directions on how to make the most out of our Polaroid shots.

At the end of the tour, we were invited back to the Polawalk office whereby they offered snacks/ drinks and we got to see the results!

We took away not just a fun experience but also precious, personal souvenirs. Highly recommend this if u are ever in Vienna!

Reviewed by Fen_102 / TripAdvisor • January 13, 2015

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna - Classic

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Participating in the PolaWalk was an amazing adventure, and a lot of fun. I learned how to use Polaroid camera, the Technics and also of how to create some artistic composition and angels. It's an excellent way to see the city, meet cool people and make wonderful Polaroid photos that give a feeling of modern and vintage glance of the city. It the end it is very excited to whose the photos that stayed as a nice souvenir.

Reviewed by Moran P / TripAdvisor • January 13, 2015

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna - Classic

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Had a great time on our Polawalk! Thomas gave us a nice intro to using the cameras (everyone loves Polaroids!) and then took us out and about in town and through some of the Christmas markets, combining both photo tips and history and culture. We ended up with a very enjoyable history tour and some nice mementos to take home. Would definitely do this again if we return to Vienna!

Reviewed by PhillyBoyz / TripAdvisor • January 13, 2015

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna - Classic

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This is an unconventional and interesting way to see Vienna for the first time. I had arrived the night before and this did help orient me. It was a lot of fun learning how to use a Polaroid camera, and considering exactly what to photograph. You really need to think about what you want to photograph instead of snapping away...

Reviewed by VacationRose / TripAdvisor • January 13, 2015

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna - Classic

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Fabulous Introduction to Vienna!

We spent a half-day with Marieta when we first arrived to Vienna and it was priceless!! She helped to orient us to the city and all of the "must see" attractions. Her knowledge of art, history and all things related to Austria enhanced our stay and she expertly engaged our three teenagers! We highly recommend this tour!!

Reviewed by 27ontheroadagain / TripAdvisor • December 10, 2017

Half-Day Walking Tour of Vienna

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Nice way to walk and know the city

I had an awesome afternoon taking photos with the polaroid. Even if you are a hobby/pro photographer, you will enjoy this tour very much, as the experience of shooting with this camera is quite unique. Jackie, my guide, was also very friendly and knowledgeable about both the camera and the city. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Daniel • September 13, 2016

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna - Classic

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Knowledgeable and Passionate

Knowledgeable and passionate about both Vienna and Polaroid. With her help we saw things in Vienna we never would have seen, and took some really fantastic pictures that felt more like art than your standard cell phone snaps. I can highly recommend this tour. Wear comfortable shoes of course, and bring water.

Reviewed by Eric • July 23, 2017

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna: Urban

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Rain did not dampen enthusiasm

Very happy with Marieta's tour. It was a wet day but it didn't dampen Marieta's enthusiasm for her subject matter. She had a very thorough knowledge of Vienna and my wife and Maria got along very well given she had just read the definitive work on Vienna's Hapsburgs "The Hare with Amber Eyes".

Reviewed by Chris D / TripAdvisor • December 10, 2017

Full-Day Walking Tour of Vienna

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I did both tours and had a great time. Gilbert was able to show me the heart of the city and was able to see more of Vienna then most people see on vacation. I highly recommend either tour for someone who wants to see the city either with the Polaroid or their own camera.

Reviewed by Erik R / TripAdvisor • January 13, 2015

Polaroid Photo Tour Vienna: Urban

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Thank you Marieta for a wonderful tour in Vienna. I enjoyed the time discovering this impressive city. I also appreciate your personal attention to detail, mixed with your casual personality. It felt like visiting a distant friend for a short reunion. :)

Reviewed by Ben C / TripAdvisor • March 09, 2015

Half-Day Walking Tour of Vienna

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Great Tour

Great tour of Vienna. Patient explanation of a Polaroid and what would make a great picture. Adjusted the tour to what type of photography I loved and what I wanted to see (I ended up having a private tour!). Guide was really knowledgeable.