Top Austria Half-day Tours - page 5

Get more out of a trip to the Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens, and explore the museum with a private guide who has experience working for the Swarovski brand. You’ll get insider stories about the company history, and check out the highlights of the sites such as the Crystal Garden and Swarovski Turm. Extra bonus: you'll even have time to sample food and wine from the Swarovski-owned vineyards, too.

Relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music' on this comprehensive private experience that can’t be booked anywhere else. Learn the true history behind the Von Trapp family and visit several iconic filming locations such as the church at Mondsee, where Maria and Georg von Trapp were married, and the Gazebo of Schloss Hellbrunn. Then enjoy a guided tour through the rococo Palace Leopoldskron, another one of the filming locations.

Get an insider's tour of Vienna's off-the-beaten-path pubs during this 4- to 5-hour bar hopping tour. Stop at 3 different pubs, dance halls, and lounges, where you can take advantage of drink discounts. End up at a local nightclub to party into the wee hours. All entrance fees included.

Experience the art, architecture, and atmosphere of Vienna stress-free on a private tour by car. The efficient and comfortable excursion is perfect if you’re short on time, tired of crowds, or simply want to give your feet a break. See the Vienna State Opera, Belvedere Palace, and more all from the comfort of your window seat. Feel free to pause the tour at anytime to get out for a closer look.

The statues and facades of Vienna’s Old City are filled with noblemen and peasants as well as mythical creatures and demons who were vanquished by knights and saints. This 3-hour Vienna for Children tour explores the images of legendary animals and heroes in the art of Stephansdom and other iconic Innere Stadt sites, offering stories that bring bygone eras to life. Your historian guide is a specialist in making tours captivating for kids but still gripping and interesting for their adults. The perfect option if you’ll be visiting the Imperial City with children. Take in Roman ruins that reveal Vienna’s origin as a fort on the Danube. Experience the soaring medieval Stephansdom with mythical saints and creatures, while learning of its construction. Find out fun facts for kids: the inbred, oversized chin of the Imperial family seen in Plague columns, the 16-inch waist of the image-conscious Empress Sisi, the child-prodigy Mozart, and more. Enjoy a cafe break with famous Viennese cakes!

See the highlights and hidden gems of the Ringstrasse on a private, 3-hour history tour with an expert guide. Walk to the boulevard’s architectural landmarks, and learn why UNESCO designated the circular road as a world heritage site. Hear about the architects that designed the street’s most iconic buildings, and get a glimpse of Vienna’s legendary café culture in Café Schwarzenberg. Enjoy Vienna’s finest people watching, and discover the best places to eat, drink and live like a Viennese while taking in one of the city’s most vibrant districts.

From the Middle Ages, the Jewish community in Vienna was one of Europe's largest. This 3-hour Jewish Vienna tour explores the tumultuous experiences of Vienna’s Jewish citizens through expulsion, genocide, and revival. Your historian guide will help you to discover the influential contributions of past intellectual and cultural icons and the fragile revitalization of Vienna’s Jewish community taking place today. We begin outside the Jewish City Temple before winding through the second district to the destroyed Leopoldstädter Temple. Visiting the Nestroyhof Theater with its stunning Art Nouveau exterior, once home to Yiddish-speaking ensembles, we reflect on brilliant leaders of Vienna’s intellectual, political, and economic spheres from the Jewish community: Sigmund Freud, Theodor Herzl, Karl Krauss, Franz Werfel, and Gustav Mahler. Learning of the victims and survivors of Nazi genocide, we visit destroyed Ashkenazi and Sephardic synagogues and the Judenplatz Holocaust memorial.

Take a tour on your own terms with this self-guided experience in Salzburg. After booking online, you’ll download an app to your smartphone, which provides a visual itinerary and audio guide along with historical information and recommendations, too. Just note that entrance tickets to any mentioned attractions are payable at your own expense.

For visitors to a new city, it can be difficult to figure out where to find the best places to eat. Take the guesswork out of your trip to Vienna by joining this small-group food tour. Follow your guide through the city's hidden alleyways to various establishments where you will enjoy the best of Viennese cuisine.

Enjoy a fairytale alternative to your standard sightseeing tours on this private, horse-drawn sleigh ride through Austria's scenic countryside. Head out from the city of Salzburg to the pretty village of Faistenau and board a sleigh to travel through the Austrian Alps in style. Stay cozy with blankets, and enjoy unparalleled views of the snowy Salzkammergut region's mountains and lakes.

This experience is designed for travelers who want to discover Vienna through its food, culture, and everyday life in a relaxed small-group setting. Because the tour is limited to just 8 guests, it offers a more personal atmosphere and the chance to visit smaller local spots. • Small-group experience limited to 8 guests for a relaxed and personal atmosphere • Discover Vienna through its coffeehouses, local markets, and street food traditions • Visit a hidden local market off the beaten path and taste regional specialties • Experience the city like a Viennese by using Vienna’s excellent public transport • Enjoy authentic tastings of local favorites (vegetarian options available)

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.

Join your private guide on a 3-hour walking tour to discover (and sample) the food that makes Salzburg such a popular destination.  You’ll stop at major markets as well as artisanal shops to sample drinks, sweets, and signature Austrian cuisine, such as pumpkin seed sausages, mozartkugel (local chocolate), and dumpling secret. Along the way, you'll see some of the city’s most famous attractions.

Gateway to the Alps, Innsbruck is considered among Austria’s must-see cities—but exploring independently means missing the city’s rich history and cultural heritage. On this tour, begin with pickup at your hotel and explore Innsbruck with your guide to lead the way. Hear the secrets behind top attractions such as the Golden Roof, and the Hofburg, explore the medieval Old Town, and admire spectacular views over the distant alpine peaks.

Combine your trip from Salzburg to Munich with exploring most significant WWII sites in the Bavarian Mountains. This guided tour lets you avoid the long lines to get inside such historic sites as the Eagle's Nest, and see the former Nazi stronghold of Obersalzberg.

Get your bearings in Vienna's historic center without wasting time researching what to see. This small-group tour gives you a quick, stress-free introduction to the city, while connecting the city's most important sites with their historical context. Follow a local guide to landmarks such as Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral while uncovering stories and quieter, off-the-beaten-track spots you wouldn't find alone.

Explore Salzkammergut on a customizable private tour, and discover the treasures of the Austrian Lake District.  After leaving Salzburg with your private guide, journey through the lake-studded landscapes of the alps and learn about the region’s history. Pass legendary lakes like Mondsee and Wolfgangsee; admire a Gothic altar in a St Wolfgang church; and check out the birthplace of Mozart’s mother on a trip to St Gilgen by boat (boat ride is optional).

Combine an entertaining city tour of Innsbruck with a tasting of culinary delicacies and get to know the city and its inhabitants. Because what is on the plate says a lot about the country and the people who live there.

Discover the extensive art collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna with this private guided tour. The Kunsthistorisches Museum is the city’s foremost art history museum and features masterpieces by acclaimed artists including Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Caravaggio. Learn about the museum’s most celebrated paintings and sculptures by renowned masters, as well as its collections of ancient Greek and Egyptian art, from your guide as you visit. This tour has a maximum of five participants.

Taste everything from chocolate to coffee and wine to fresh produce, all while getting to know the ins and outs of Vienna’s culinary scene and history on a private walking tour. Visit the best known markets, as well as lesser known local eateries, plus get recommendations for where to dine on the rest of your trip.

Discover a new perspective on Vienna when you explore the city after dark—and get a taste of the Austrian capital’s vibrant nightlife—on this private walking tour. Meet your guide in the late afternoon on The Graben, one of the city’s most famous shopping streets. Discover Vienna’s sweet side with handmade pastries and a warm cup of traditional Viennese coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Then, dive into the heart of local cuisine in District 5 with a classic Viennese dish paired with Austrian wine or beer. Continue to one of Vienna’s trendiest neighborhoods to visit cocktail bars, including a rooftop bar with scenic city views, and a secret spot serving one of the best cocktails in town.

Eat your way around Vienna on this Classic Food Tour. When visiting a new city, it can be a gamble to choose a good place to eat. Eliminate any risk by having a guide to show you where to find Vienna’s best food and wine. You’ll enjoy a great variety of dishes such as cheese, chocolate, baked goods, meat, and coffee. A highlight is trying three local wines in an atmospheric old cellar.

Travel to the Eagle’s Nest in the most stress-free way possible—by going on a private tour. You won’t have to worry about organizing transport as you’ll travel in a private vehicle from Salzburg. Save time waiting in long visitor lines by having a guarantee to skip the lines. You’ll tour the Eagle’s Nest with a private guide to enhance your experience with fascinating commentary.

This private day trip combines the natural beauty of Königssee and the charm of Berchtesgaden in a relaxed, well-planned experience from Salzburg. Travelers enjoy hotel pickup, scenic alpine routes, and a peaceful electric boat ride on Königssee with a stop at the iconic St. Bartholomä Church. During free time, guests can enjoy lunch by the lake, with the option to try fresh fish from Königssee, a local specialty served at nearby restaurants (meal not included). With flexible pacing, included tickets, and no logistics to manage, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking stunning scenery, local flavors, and a stress-free day