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Open since summer 2014, Hard Rock Cafe Vienna is the first of its kind in the city. The popular American eatery has a first-in, first-to-eat policy but, luckily for you, this skip-the-line booking voucher allows you to bypass the lines and grab a sought-after table straight away. Simply show up with your voucher on the day of your booking and feast on American cuisine amid the rock music memorabilia of Parov Stelar, Richie Sambora and more.

Get closer insights into the history and architecture of Belvedere Palace than would be possible alone with this private guide tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, explore the rooms of this important historical site, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and the home of the National Art Gallery.

Save time waiting in ticket lines, and guarantee admission to one of Vienna's top attractions, by pre-booking your entry ticket. In the Hofburg Palace on the Ringstrasse, Weltmuseum Wien is one of the world’s leading ethnographical museums. At your own pace, explore its 14 distinct exhibition galleries, each focused on unique cultural treasures from all over the world.

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley—and leave all the sightseeing logistics to someone else—on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Pass by vineyards, abbeys, and forests while learning about the area’s rich history from your guide. Come in the summer, and you can also take a boat ride on the Danube to Melk.

There's no artist more associated with Vienna than Gustav Klimt. Get an in-depth understanding of his work on this private tour led by an art historian guide. Start at the Belvedere Palace, with The Kiss and Judith, masterworks from Klimt's Golden Period. Continue to the Secession to see his largest work, the Beethoven Frieze, and the Leopold Museum to examine Death and Life and take a look at some landscapes.

Since the golden days of the Habsburg Empire, Vienna has been considered Europe’s “City of Music”. Experience its rich musical heritage first-hand with this tour of Vienna’s top music-related landmarks and performance spaces. Kick off with an exclusive peek at the Vienna State Opera before strolling through the city with your guide to discover where composers like Beethoven and Mozart once lived and performed.

A creative hub as well as an imperial city, Vienna is home to a burgeoning street art scene, loved by the likes of urban art legends such as Shepard Fairey and ROA. Discover where to find the most eye-catching works of graffiti on this street art tour of the city, and learn about the artworks’ political and social references for Vienna from a passionate local guide.

Experience an in-depth examination of the artwork by expressionist painter Egon Schiele with this private tour of the Leopold Museum in Vienna’s Museum Quarter guided by an art historian. The Leopold Museum is home to the largest collection of the artist’s work and on this tour your guide will critically examine and interpret Schiele’s work. This tour has a maximum of five participants.

Discover the Vienna that shaped Beethoven and the world in which he performed on this fascinating private walking tour led by an expert. You'll visit spots including the Akademie der Wissenschaften, the Secession Building, home to Klimt's Beethoven frieze, the Eroica Hall at the Austrian Theatre Museum, the Burgtheater, the Theater an der Wien, the Beethoven Pasqualatihaus, and the site of Theater am Kärntnertor.

Experience fantastic art and architecture, a rich Medieval history and innovative modern additions in Vienna which has the reputation of being the most cosmopolitan, modern and avant-garde city in Austria. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with sightseeing, visiting local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Austrian culture.

Vienna’s Leopold Museum is home to one of Europe’s great collections of 20th-century art, but its vast size can be daunting. With this guided tour, focus on the most important works of modern Austrian art by masters like Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and other Viennese Art Nouveau greats. Learn about their significance from your art historian guide and get an overview of the museum in just a few hours.

The Private Highlights Tour of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum will connect you with the pieces throughout time. We will cut through the crowds to reach some exceptional examples of European art history, such as Raphael’s "Madonna in the Meadow," Vermeer’s "The Allegory of Painting”, Rembrandt’s 1652 self-portrait, and Velazquez’s Infanta paintings - including his most celebrated oil, “Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Blue Dress” produced in 1659, a year before his death. With the invaluable inside knowledge of our expert guide, we will stroll opulent gold-and-stucco galleries to browse glorious masterpieces by Ruben, Rembrandt, Dürer, and Titian. Discuss the inspiration behind the Renaissance era’s greatest paintings and sculptures and debate emerging techniques that often echoed exciting evolutions in philosophy, literature, and music.

This action-packed day tour will take you to the highlights of Salzburg. You’ll have a stress-free day with hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle included. Enjoy plenty of free time to visit sites such as the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Cathedral, Mirabell Palace, and The Sound of Music filming locations

Discover the cultural and artistic side of Vienna to deepen your understanding of the city with this shared guided tour. Walk around Vienna with your local guide to see a selection of important cultural landmarks, including the City Hall, State Opera House, and the Mozart House, to learn more about Vienna’s culture. Entrance fees to attractions are not included in this tour. There is a limit of eight travelers on this tour.

Visit Bratislava on a day trip with bus transportation and extend your knowledge of the Austro-Hungarian empire, too. Ideal for car-free visitors in Vienna, the excursion includes a guided tour of Bratislava’s historic center to see landmarks such as St. Martin’s Cathedral and Martin’s Gate, and hear the history behind them, too. Free time, a 2-course Slovakian lunch, and round-trip bus tickets are all covered.

With ornate architecture and a royal history, Esterházy Palace is a fascinating place to explore the life and work of Joseph Haydn, once a composer-in-residence at the 18th-century court. Visit the palace at your own pace with admission and an audio guide to Esterházy’s galleries, rooms, and exhibits.

There's no better way to discover any city than on a walking tour with a local. Join a maximum of seven other travelers and a Vienna resident who's passionate about Mozart to follow in the great composer's steps. See where he lived, his statue, the Hofburg Imperial Palace (Hofburg Wien) where he played for royalty, and sit in a coffeehouse where he once performed for intimate audiences.

Zip around Vienna on an electric scooter as you learn about the city's past and present with this guided tour. You and a small group of fellow visitors will meet up in the 15th District and make your way through town, cruising through highlights such as the Museum Quarter and Schottenring U—the largest open street art gallery in all of Europe.

This tour is a great way to discover the jewels of Lower Austria in a day. Save hours researching and planning where to go by having a personalized itinerary organized for you. Cut the stress out of planning transport by having Vienna hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel between dispersed sites in Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg, with time to explore the scenery at your own pace.

The UNESCO–listed city of Prague is the perfect day trip destination from Vienna, but beating the language barrier to organize travel independently isn’t always easy. With this tour, reach Prague in comfort by air-conditioned coach, with pickup and drop-off at your Vienna hotel included. Discover famous city landmarks such as Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, and have free time to explore the Old Town at your leisure.

On this specialty-themed walking tour, you’ll learn the ins and outs of two of Austria’s most prominent arts movements. Discover Vienna’s most popular Art Nouveau and Baroque landmarks, from the 18th-century church of Karlskirche to the elegant Otto Wagner metro station. Tours include skip-the-line access to the Upper Belvedere for a peek at Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss.”

Vienna can seem like an intimidating city to get to know. But this tour, led by a local, who is a certified guide, lets you hit the highlights and learn about everyday life in just an hour. Besides seeing landmarks such as St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom), the Hofburg, and the Belvedere Palace, you and others in your small group will get insider tips for the rest of your stay.

Stroll through Vienna’s Old Town with a guide, and see the history of the city come to life on a short walking tour. With tales of the Empress Sisi and Marie Antoinette in your ears, you’ll explore the historical quarter of the city, seeing the sights as you go. Highlights include the Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the buildings of the Ringstrasse, and more. Numbers are limited to just six people to keep things personal.

Salzburg is a UNESCO world heritage site and it was named Lonely Planet's number one city to visit in 2020. I’ll show you why on this self guided audio tour through this fairy-tale city nestled in the mountains, split in two by the river, and dominated by the Hohensalzburg Fortress. It’ll only take an hour or so, but while we discover the nooks and crannies in the old town, you’ll get an overview full of the insights and anecdotes I’ve collected since I moved here in 2007. Highlights include: • See the birds at the Papagena Fountain • Smell the fresh bread at St Peter's, Salzburg's oldest bakery - • Lose yourself in narrow streets like the Brodgasse and Goldgasse • Go back in time along the Steingasse • Get the best selfie with Salzburg's Hohensalzburg Fortress • Wonder at the eggs in the Easter and Christmas shops • Discover Salzburg’s link to the carol Silent Night • Smell the sizzling sausages at the Green Market • See the Cathedral where Mozart was baptised