St. Stephen's Cathedral: Free Nave, Paid Towers & Catacombs
1 - 2 h
Gothic Cathedral
Founded 1137; Gothic rebuilding from 1359
Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Vienna, Austria
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€8.00 (each of: Catacombs, North Tower, South Tower, Adult); €29.00 (All-Inclusive, Adult)
Mon-Sat 06:00-22:00; Sun/holidays 07:00-22:00
None for general nave entry; paid components sold on-site.
Free access to the main nave during general opening hours. Towers, catacombs, and the museum are each separately ticketed, or bundled at a discount via the All-Inclusive ticket.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nave, general entry | Free | None needed | |
| Catacombs, Adult | €8.00 | On-site | |
| All-Inclusive, Adult | €29.00 | On-site |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Vienna's Stephansdom is free to enter during general opening hours — its famous colorful tiled roof is visible from outside at no cost. The towers, catacombs, and museum are each separately ticketed, or bundled at a discount via an All-Inclusive ticket.
What to See: Top Highlights
The tiled roof
A distinctive chevron and zigzag pattern in glazed tiles, one of Vienna's most photographed details.
Catacombs
Underground burial vaults beneath the cathedral, visited on a paid guided tour.
North & South Towers
The North Tower has an elevator; the South Tower is a 343-step climb — both separately ticketed.
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Compare Vienna PassesGeneral nave entry is already free — no pass is needed for that. Inclusion of the paid tower/catacombs components on any pass in this comparison was not confirmed.
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The nave is free regardless — check separately for tower/catacombs coverage.
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