Shopping Viennese Style - Purveyors to the Imperial Court
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| The title “Hoflieferant” – Purveyor to the Imperial Court – dates back to the late 18th century and was one of the most coveted distinctions a Viennese business could achieve. It signified that the quality and craftsmanship of a company’s products were so exceptional that they met the lofty standards of the imperial household, sometimes even those of the emperor and empress themselves. By the final decades of the Habsburg Empire, around 500 Viennese firms proudly bore this title, using the imperial double-headed eagle in their logos as a visible mark of excellence. When the monarchy fell, and the Republic was proclaimed, the imperial family went into exile, the court was disbanded — but the title of Hoflieferanten remained. In true Austrian fashion, many continued to use the title as a symbol of tradition and quality, and some of these family businesses still thrive today, often in their sixth or seventh generation. This tour is a light-hearted journey through imperial Vienna’s golden age of luxury and craftsmanship — from shoemakers and jewellers to purveyors of fine linens, chandeliers, and chocolate cakes. Along the way, you’ll hear charming anecdotes about their illustrious clientele and learn to spot the imperial eagle above shopfronts and façades — before anyone else does! |
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| Meeting Point | 1., Michaelerplatz 5, in front of St. Michael’s Church |
| Dates | There are no dates for this tour but it can be booked individually for a group |
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