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If you’re a fan of puzzles and musical history, take your next adventure to the streets of Salzburg with this Mozart-focused city game, downloadable to your cellphone. You’ll play the role of a wannabe pianist, solving the mystery of Mozart’s lost opera. Hunt for clues on an escape room-style route around town, and discover Salzburg’s sights and history along the way.

Delve into the world of Viennese art on this private Leopold Museum tour. Having a private art historian guide will enhance your experience as you’ll learn about the history behind the paintings, and the lives of the artists. Touring with a guide also means you won’t miss any important pieces such as “Life and Death” by Gustav Klimt, and works by Egon Schiele, and Oskar Kokoschka.

Dozens of the rooms of the sumptuous Vienna Art History Museum are filled with thousands of artworks, each is unique and interesting. But how can someone decide which objects are more important and why? This Critical Art Tour is created for those who want to know what exactly makes renown masterpieces so special. Is it their outstanding craftsmanship and expression of artistic genius? Or possibly a coincidence and good marketing? In this tour, we'll explore celebrated masterworks from different perspectives to find out why these are on the museum’s must-see list – and then how this list could look different. You will learn: - What made ‘Saliera’ by Benvenuto Cellini into an Austrian ‘Mona Lisa’ – was it artistic skills or its criminal past? - Why do we believe Pieter Breugel’s ‘Tower of Babel’ to be truthful despite our knowledge about it being architecturally incorrect? - What a Reserve Head and a Hippo from Ancient Egypt tell us about our ability to understand its culture?

Get two traditional Viennese experiences in one day with this combination palace tour and lunch. Embark on an audio tour of the stunning Schönbrunn Palace in the heart of Vienna, where you can discover the palace’s history and architecture. Just across from the palace you’ll have a two-course lunch of wiener schnitzel and apple strudel (with a vegetarian option available). Enjoy stress-free planning and all details taken care of with this inclusive package.

Explore the Kunsthistorisches Museum, one of the most significant art museums in the world with your professional guide and discover the Imperial family’s extensive art collectios, spanning from ancient times to the modern era, with masterpieces from renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Raphael, and Caravaggio. The Private Highlights Tour of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum will connect you with the pieces throughout time. Cut through the crowds to reach some exceptional examples of European art histories, such as Raphael’s "Madonna in the Meadow", Vermeer’s "The Allegory of Paintin'', 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, stroll opulent gold-and-stucco galleries to browse glorious masterpieces by Ruben, Rembrandt, Dürer, and Titian.

Even if you don't know much about music, make the most of your trip to Vienna with this private guided tour of two signature city museums. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the oversubscribed Mozarthaus Vienna, where Mozart lived, taught, hosted friends, and wrote Figaro. Then discover the works of Brahms, Strauss, Mahler, Schubert, and Beethoven, as well as Otto Nicolai, founder of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra, at the House of Music.

This exciting tour, led by art historian Jan Kepinski, takes you through the Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM), Vienna's Art History Museum, with a special focus on Pieter Bruegel the Elder, one of the 16th century's most celebrated painters. The KHM holds the largest Bruegel collection in the world — roughly a third of his surviving paintings. Beyond Bruegel, we'll take in the museum's other icons: Raphael's Madonna of the Meadow, Titian's Venetian masterpieces, Velázquez's royal Habsburg portraits, Vermeer's The Art of Painting, Rembrandt's self-portraits, Dürer, Caravaggio, Correggio, Rubens, and Arcimboldo's astonishing composite heads. Jan is an art historian, a state-licensed Austria Guide, and a master storyteller. The tour suits newcomers seeking an introduction to art history just as well as seasoned Bruegel enthusiasts. You will leave with a rich understanding of art across the Renaissance and Baroque, set against the backdrop of one of the finest museums in the world.

Join a Local for a two-hour exclusive journey through Graz, a can't-miss experience that invites you to admire historic landmarks, relive storied pasts, and dive into the city's rich culture. • Discover Grazs’ past with the guidance of a Local. • Uncover how Graz Cathedral has defined Grazs' history. • Experience a personalised tour, tailored to your interests. • Get curated recommendations for further city discovery. • Enjoy a private and intimate tour, exclusively for your group. Immerse yourself in Graz' heritage and let its history become part of your own journey.

Step into the Natural History Museum Vienna and feel a quiet excitement as each room reveals something precious. The grand setting makes you sense that you are entering a place reserved for curious minds. Every detail feels refined, creating an experience that feels both rare and inspiring. Move through galleries filled with wonders shaped by time and human discovery. The atmosphere feels intimate, almost exclusive, as if only a few truly understand its value. Each moment pulls you in deeper, giving you a sense of status that stays with you long after your visit ends. Special exhibitions change often, so this is the moment to go. Delaying can mean missing displays that many visitors hope to see. Secure your Natural History Museum Vienna entry tickets and enjoy a visit that feels truly privileged. Highlights • Entry to the Natural History Museum Vienna • Access to permanent and temporary exhibits • Interactive family areas • Optional guided tour in English or German

Explore Vienna’s Art Nouveau design with a personal, expert guide on a 3-hour, private walking tour of metro stations and architecture. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour as you discover the stories behind the buildings and monuments. Walk from the elegant pavilion at Karlsplatz to a series of Art Nouveau stations, and pause to visit a groundbreaking art museum and two apartment houses designed by Otto Wagner. Finish your tour at a pair of beautiful metro stations, including a tiny stop built just for the Emperor.

Let Vienna's most fascinating stories take you into the city's rich 2000 year long history. This self-guided walking tour runs through the heart of the city, from the Vienna State Opera House to the city’s crown jewel – the Stephansdom. Along the way, you’ll experience the Viennese culture and be amazed at the incredible stories hidden in plain sight, including: ▪️How Vienna's Ring Road came to be ▪️The fiery origins of Stephansdom Boomer churchbell ▪️The birth of the Cappuccino and modern Viennese Coffee Culture ▪️The Hapsburgs' unusual burial tradition You'll also see sights like: ▪️Vienna State Opera House ▪️Famous Vienna Star Walk ▪️Hotel Sacher ▪️Albertina Art Museum ▪️Monument Against War and Fascism ▪️Capuchin Church If you've got an hour and want to see all the major historical and cultural themes that Vienna has to offer – this is the tour for you!

Enter the Albertina Museum and feel Vienna’s artistic power surround you. Walk through grand rooms filled with famous works that shaped history. Every step brings you closer to masterpieces that few people see this close. The atmosphere feels refined, quiet, and deeply inspiring. Explore at your own rhythm as each gallery reveals rich stories and unmatched craft. Light, color, and detail draw you in and make the visit feel exclusive. Many travelers miss these treasures due to limited timing, so securing your ticket early gives you an advantage and peace of mind. Your time at the Albertina Museum offers a rare sense of status and connection. Stand inside historic state rooms and feel their quiet luxury. This is a chance to experience Vienna’s cultural heart at its finest. Highlights • Entry to Albertina Museum • Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions • Optional audio guide in English and German • Access to historic Habsburg state rooms

A unique gaming museum in Vienna with playable retro classics, original consoles and computers from the 70s to the present day. Discover gaming history up close, try out legendary games yourself and experience an interactive exhibition for all ages. Includes free museum guide for every visitor

Discover Innsbruck's enchanting charm at your own pace with our immersive audio experience. Unlike restrictive group tours, you'll enjoy complete freedom to explore what interests you most, lingering at favorite spots or skipping ahead as desired. Uncover hidden historical gems and local stories absent from guidebooks, narrated by authentic Tyrolean voices who reveal the city's true character beyond tourist facades. Our professional sound design transports you through time with ambient soundscapes that bring Innsbruck's rich past to life. Access exclusive insights about Hapsburg rulers, Alpine traditions, and architectural marvels while avoiding crowded tour groups and rigid schedules. This audio journey delivers deeper cultural understanding than traditional tours—experience the authentic Innsbruck through local eyes while maintaining the independence travelers crave.

This private half-day tour offers a relaxed introduction to Salzburg, combining atmospheric city locations with selected scenic viewpoints in the surrounding countryside. The experience focuses on key highlights, blending iconic sights, gentle scenic drives, and live musical moments for your private group. Music is naturally integrated into the route at selected stops, enhancing the atmosphere rather than creating a staged performance. Travel is in a comfortable private minivan with a driver and one live performer accompanying the tour. The itinerary follows a curated route and may vary slightly depending on timing, traffic, and local conditions. This tour is ideal for guests seeking a straightforward, private experience that combines Salzburg’s scenery with live music in an easy, accessible format.

Discover Vienna’s classical music legacy on this 2-hour walking private tour. Along the way, uncover fascinating stories about Vienna’s greatest composers, admire historic buildings where timeless melodies were born, and feel the charm of a city where classical music still echoes through its streets and concert halls. Visit landmarks such as Beethoven’s and Chopin’s residence, one of Vienna’s oldest churches with Mozart’s mortuary mask, and the Theater Museum with Strauss story (author of Danube Waltz). Admire Mozart’s former home and enjoy skip-the-line entry to the interactive Haus der Musik, where families and children can playfully engage with sound. Conclude your journey (with the Full Option) at a beautifful teathre, where the Kaiser Orchestra performs Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, and Strauss in an elegant concert setting. Perfect for families and culture lovers, this tour blends history, music, and interactive experiences in Vienna, the world’s capital of classical music.

Embark on a captivating journey through Vienna‘s rich musical history guided by Context Travel expert, Gilles Gubelmann. On this self-guided walking tour, he‘ll be your maestro, connecting tales of musical prodigies with the history of the city. Guided by Gilles, delve into the city's musical legacy in the Old Town (Innere Stadt). Uncover the lives of musical luminaries like Beethoven and Mozart at venues such as Stadtpalais Todesco and Café Frauenhuber. Culminating at St. Stephen's Cathedral, the tour unveils Vienna's soul through its musical past. Explore renowned opera houses, hear symphonies, and trace the footsteps of Mahler and Schönberg. Learn the triumphs of Jewish musical geniuses, visit Mozart's Mozarthaus, and stroll through Helmut Zilk Square, ending at the Monument Against War and Fascism. Experience Vienna's melodic history resonating through its streets with Gilles as your guide.

Where 1700 years ago Roman emperors like Marcus Aurelius wrote world history, today you can experience antiquity up close. In the reconstructed Roman Quarter, fully functional Roman houses entice visitors, the amphitheaters transport you into the world of gladiators, and in the Carnuntinum Museum, timeless treasures bear witness to the culture and joie de vivre of the former inhabitants.

Secure your access to the Heidi Horten Collection and save time at admission by pre-booking your entry. Once inside, you can view an extensive collection of works by globally celebrated artists such as Klimt, Picasso, Warhol, Basquiat, Chagall, Haring, and many more, along with the temporary exhibits on display during your visit.

Attend the Vienna Mozart Concert at the city’s Konzerthaus, where period costumes, wigs and music bring the days of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to life. This concert takes place inside Vienna’s largest concert hall and includes some of the composer’s best-known works. Choose from three different seating categories or upgrade to a VIP package to enjoy dinner, a carriage ride, and more.

Widely considered among the finest fortifications in Austria, Tratzberg Castle sits in a forested location in the Tyrol mountains, with sweeping views over the hillside scenery. With this entry ticket, step inside Tratzberg Castle on an audio-guided tour and find out for yourself what makes it special. Delve 500 years back in time, discover top castle attractions including the Habsburg Hall, and admire the impressive collections of art, armor, and more.

We'll begin our tour with the collection's most prized possession -- The Last Judgment by Hieronymus Bosch. The modern viewer is amazed by the inferno in his famous triptych, rather than frightened. It mixes chimeras in the form of half snakes and half eggs, fear of wars and epidemics. And a great deal of the artist's personal frustrations. I invite you to look closely at the details of the painting.  Cranach's The Holy Family, as well as the obe by Jos van Klewe, will reveal the origins of the family portrait genre to us, while the religious paintings of the Quattrocento and Cinquecento art will disclose the rules of making art for religious meditation. And Rubens' The Abduction of Orifia will serve us as an example of what art for sensual pleasure should look like. The most valuable skill for an artist has long been the ability to reveal a complex subject by means of painting. This is why the gallery offers many outstanding examples of "stories" - paintings on biblical or antique subjects, such as Heinrich Füger's Death of Germanicus and Angelo Caroselli's The Suicide of Cato. Together we will try to understand the ideas behind these canvases and to feel how convincing they are for us today.

Step into a world of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery on a full-day tour from Vienna to Bratislava and Budapest. Begin in Bratislava, a charming city full of medieval streets, vibrant squares, and a hilltop castle offering sweeping views of the Danube. Stroll through the old town, admire its colorful architecture, and feel the stories of centuries past come to life. Continue your journey to Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube, where grand boulevards, stunning Parliament, Fisherman’s Bastion, and historic bridges create an unforgettable cityscape. Along the way, enjoy scenic drives through picturesque landscapes, hear captivating tales of kings, empires, and local legends, and discover hidden gems tucked away from the usual tourist paths. Capture every moment, from the cobblestone streets of Bratislava to the majestic panorama of Budapest, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Experience the playful wonders of Hellbrunn Palace and Trick Fountains on a private tour with skip-the-line tickets! Visit the pleasure palace and explore the lush gardens with the iconic Trick Fountains. Optional: private car transfers. HIGHLIGHTS: - Visit the Hellbrunn Palace in Salzburg with a 5-Star Private Guide - Save time with skip-the-line tickets to this popular tourist attraction - Wander around the gardens and admire the unique Trick Fountains - Explore the opulent interior and exquisite artworks of the pleasure palace - Enjoy private car transfers from your accommodation (3-hour option only) Enter the world of grandeur and artistic brilliance at the playful Hellbrunn Palace and Gardens in Salzburg! We offer skip-the-line tickets and a Licensed Guide to introduce you to the rich history and cultural significance of this Baroque villa and its unique water features, known as the Trick Fountains. Experience a little bit of magic in Salzburg!