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Meet your private top-rated English-speaking guide and start exploring this former royal summer residence and its expansive gardens. With a rich history spanning over 300 years, Schönbrunn Palace is renowned for its gracefully imposing Neo-Classical facade. Inside, opulent Baroque interiors unfold, adorned with cream and gold walls, luxurious scarlet silken furniture, priceless paintings, and a dazzling array of crystal chandeliers. The exclusive "Highlights" ticket, available only to special partners of the Palace, grants access to the most splendid sections that aren't accessible with a standard ticket. During your two-hour private tour, delve into the lives of aristocrats, architects, and artists who contributed to this Baroque masterpiece over centuries. Your guide will reveal stories within exclusive rooms, concluding the tour with a detailed introduction and orientation to the gardens.

Accompanied by your top-rated private guide, explore the expansive palatial complex—an esteemed UNESCO World Heritage site. Stroll through the exquisite gardens, renowned as some of the finest in Europe, and partake in a private tour of the globally acclaimed art collection within the museum. Marvel at numerous works by esteemed artists such as Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, and Auguste Rodin.

The Slovakian capital of Bratislava lies just an hour from Vienna. On this private tour, travel across the border in the comfort of a private vehicle, then enjoy enjoy ample free time to explore Bratislava. Stroll around the atmospheric Old Town; admire landmarks including Primate’s Palace, Grassalkovich Palace, and St Michael’s Tower; and enjoy free time for lunch and souvenir shopping.

With a dedicated guide, visit Hitler's mountain retreat, the Eagle's Nest, and enjoy views over the Alps. Stop by the glacial lake of Königsee, and walk over to the Malerwinkel viewpoint. Take a break in Berchtesgaden, a typical Bavarian town, where you can purchase lunch. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Salzburg included.

This private day trip to Hallstatt is ideal for nature lovers. Save time looking up public transport schedules, and travel with ease from Vienna to Hallstatt in a private vehicle. Along the way, stop at Lake Attersee, pass by Lake Mondsee, and enjoy free time at St. Gilgen. The highlight is a visit to the beautiful village of Hallstatt for a guided walk. Get insider knowledge on favorite local spots, and see spectacular views along the way.

One of the finest examples of Baroque architecture and an extensive Baroque art collection, the spectacular Belvedere Palace is a must-see, whether it’s your first or tenth trip to Vienna. Finish your tour at the Christmas Market, where your guide will show you the best of Viennese holiday traditions.

Go deep into Vienna’s rich history on a 3-hour, private walking tour with an expert guide. Explore the city’s iconic landmarks and local neighborhoods as you trace a route from the elegant Michaelerplatz to the culture-filled MuseumsQuartier. Learn about the legacies of Habsburg dynasties and the armies that have swept through the city; see 12th-century walls, humble churches and the soaring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Discover the landmarks hidden within Vienna’s most fashionable districts, and enjoy the personal experience of visiting the city with a private guide.

Discover a different side of Vienna on this Vienna Secrets Walking Tour. Don't worry about navigating, as a guide leads the way.  Access hard-to-find secret places that you wouldn’t be able to find without your guide. Pass famous landmarks such as Neupauer-Breuner Palace, and the Franciscan Church, on the way to all the hidden attractions.

Immerse yourself in Viennese cuisine during this traditional kaiserschmarrn cooking class and tasting in Vienna. Learn from an award-winning Viennese chef how to craft the perfect kaiserschmarrn at a historic Viennese restaurant. Uncover the secrets of this classic Austrian dessert and take home the recipe to recreate it. Savor snacks, coffee, or tea while learning about the history behind this famous Viennese dish.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience two countries on one vacation with a day trip to Slovakia from Austria. Skip the hassle of car rental and public transit, with private pickup and drop-off from your Vienna hotel. Discover the historic city center with a private guide, including stops at the parliament and Bratislava Castle. Later enjoy time to explore the area at your own pace, before relaxing on your way back to Vienna.

Treat yourself to a private history tour in Vienna led by Jan, a local guide who’s passionate about the history of his city. You’ll delve into the past of both Austria and Vienna, almost forgetting that you’re learning as you listen to his historical commentary, delivered in fun and captivating fashion. Topics often cover the Habsburg dynasty and Vienna architecture, but the itinerary can be flexible to suit your interests.

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.

In this art tour we will go through the collections of one of the most influential museums in the world and detail selected works by Titian, Rubens, Raphael, Velázquez, Belini, as well as look at the codes of beauty depicted in ancient Greek sculpture. This tour is suitable for those who are interested in the topic of human beauty and want to experience the collection in an unconventional and engaging way. Before the tour begins, I will offer you tests so that you can record your intuitive perceptions of beauty. Some of these tests are used by scientists to reveal the evolutionary assumptions of attractiveness. Afterwards, we'll go through the collections of one of the world's finest art museums to examine together images of goddesses and courtesans, historical figures and mythical heroines. Themes & Artworks: • Titian's "Diana and Сalypso" will give us some insight into the secret of the attraction of the little foot. • Tintoretto's "Susanna in the Bath" will tell us the basic principle of attraction for the flawless skin. • Peter Paul Rubens' "The Little Fur Coat" will comment on her attitude to the Body Positivity movement. • Ancient Egyptian sarcophagi will explain the popularity of push-up bras. • We'll look at the rules of the golden ratio in Greek sculpture, Dutch painting and in plastic surgery. On this tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, we will not only explore masterpieces of art, we will discuss the question of whether female and male attractiveness is purely a matter of taste or whether our ideas of beauty have an evolutionary basis. And we will also find examples where fashion and the pursuit of status have played a major role.

Let us take you out for an unforgettable day. On this tour, we will take a detour through the Austrian lake district to visit the UNESCO world cultural heritage site Hallstatt. You will learn about the fascinating story of this salt mining town and get 3 hours to explore this picturesque village on your own.

Take an express walking tour of Innsbruck with a private guide, and make the most of your time in the city. Perfect for time-crunched travelers, this 90-minute tour is led by a guide local to the Tyrol region, who gives the lowdown on all that you can see and do in the city.

Salzburg, the capital of classical music and setting of ‘The Sound of Music’, is an integral stop on any Austrian itinerary. Travel to the sophisticated city and the Alpine lakes of St. Gilgen and Mondsee with ease on this 12-hour trip from Vienna. See the Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter’s Abbey, and the Mozart Residence, before absorbing the striking Alpine landscapes of St. Gilgen and Mondsee. Pickup from central Vienna hotels is included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Get out of Vienna for a day without worrying about train transfers or renting a car, on a private day tour to the Danube Valley. Your private guide takes you to picturesque towns such as Dürnstein and Spitz, and teaches you about their history. Cruise on the Danube River from Spitz to Melk, and enjoy a guided tour of the 11th-century Benedictine Melk Abbey.

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)

Learn about—and taste—Austrian wine with this private tour. Tour itineraries vary by season: from April through October, you'll hike through wine country, stopping along the way to visit one of the oldest villages in Austria to visit a winery and have lunch. From November through March, you'll visit one of the first wineries in the region, followed by lunch.