Historic Center of Vienna Tours and Tickets

Have just a short time to explore Vienna? See the best of this grand, classical city in just a few hours on this time-saving, small-group walking tour. With an intimate group of just 15 people or fewer, you can look forward to discovering highlights such as St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg Palace, the Austrian Parliament Building, and much more. As you go, learn about the history, culture, and famous residents of Vienna from your guide.

Best of Vienna : Historic Center Walking Tour

Vienna is full of architectural details that are best explored on foot. Delve deeper into the rich history and culture of Austria’s capital on a walking tour that helps you get your bearings and appreciate a mix of highlights and hidden gems. Not only will you be able to connect with your guide for an insider’s perspective, but you’ll also take away plenty of tips for further exploration.

Highlights of Vienna in a Historical & Cultural Walking Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Vienna’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed historic center is home to a wealth of imperial treasures, but exploring inside each is time-consuming and expensive. Get a taste of the city and discover what you’d like to see in more depth in just a couple of hours on this immersive walking tour led by a licensed guide. Learn about characters like the Empress Sisi and traditions like Lipizzaner horse performances as you stroll.

Vienna: Guided Walking Tour of City Hidden Gems & Highlights

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Private tour of historical Vienna with Jan

Private tour of historical Vienna with Jan

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Vienna Oldtimer Tour (60 min) Incl. bottle of Prosecco

1 hourFree Cancellation

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!

The Heart of Vienna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Spooky Vienna Ghost Tour in English

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The Hofburg Imperial Palace is one of Vienna’s most impressive sights, but its long lines to enter and vast size can be daunting. Zip past the crowds and take in highlights of the Imperial Apartments and Sisi Museum in just hours with this private tour. Learn about Vienna’s history and the Hapsburgs as you explore the palace, gardens, and museums, without the rush of a larger group tour.

Vienna Hofburg Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket Sisi Museum Tour

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Vienna may be the large capital city of Austria, and yet it’s possible to find vineyards and wine cellars within the city limits. See for yourself as you visit several exclusive wine cellars in the center of the city on this shared wine tour of Vienna. Learn about the city’s wine scene as you sample select wines and enjoy typical Viennese snacks. Places on this small-group tour are limited to 10 travelers.

Hidden Wine Cellars Vienna - on the tracks of the Viennese wines

Hidden Wine Cellars Vienna - on the tracks of the Viennese wines

Discover a local side of Vienna—and follow your guide to some of the city's most delicious bites—on this small-group tasting tour. You can look forward to sampling all of the best food to be found in the Austrian capital, including everything from chocolate pralines and wine to cured ham and more. Your guide will show you the culinary secrets that you would otherwise miss if exploring alone.

Best of Food Tour Vienna

The tour provides a professional English-speaking guide who is knowledgeable about Vienna's history, culture, and architecture. They will offer expert commentary and insights, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of the city. The tour allows for flexibility and customization based on your interests and preferences. Whether you want to focus on specific landmarks, delve into Viennese history, or explore local culture, your private guide can tailor the experience to suit your needs. With a duration of 3 hours, this walking tour is designed to make the most of your time. It covers key highlights of Vienna's city center, allowing you to see and learn about significant landmarks within a manageable timeframe. Your guide will share local tips, recommendations, and hidden gems that you might not discover on your own. This insider knowledge can enhance your overall Vienna experience and help you make the most of your visit.

Private Vienna City Guided Walking Tour

Discover the modern culture and history of Vienna’s Jewish community on this private walking tour. Walk through the historic center of Vienna with your guide as they share the Jewish community’s intellectual, cultural, and artistic contributions to Vienna, both historic and in the present day. Learn about the community’s dark periods, such as times when the community was banished from the city and the Holocaust.

Private Jewish Walking Tour Vienna

Experience Vienna's Greatest Hits Short on time but craving the full imperial experience? This highlights tour is your perfect solution. Step into the vibrant heart of the city to visit all the absolute must-sees, perfectly paired with fascinating stories and quirky fun facts you’ll actually remember. You will stand before Vienna's most iconic buildings and uncover the magic of the Austrian capital exactly where history was made. Have your camera ready to capture its monumental beauty and experience the very best of Vienna. How It Works No human person for guiding (tourguide), this is self-guided audio tour. You use your own smartphone to navigate and listen. No app download is required—just click the access link in your ticket to begin instantly. This route explores the free public sights, so no entrance tickets are needed or included. Tour Details * Duration: 2h walking, 40m audio * Stops: 13 * Start: Rathausplatz * End: Karlskriche * Languages: EN, DE, SK, FR, ES, IT, ZH, JA, KO

Vienna Highlights Audio and Self Guided Tour

The city of Vienna was the backdrop to many key episodes during the rise of Adolf Hitler’s Third Reich and the whole of World War II. Take a deep dive into the city’s 20th-century history from the Nazi leader’s youth to the post-war Allied occupation with a WWII historian. Explore the old town on foot as you take in war-related landmarks and memorials from Heldenplatz to the Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial.

Private World War II Walking Tour in Vienna

No trip is complete if you don’t experience a city’s nightlife. Grab the opportunity and enjoy a night out with your professional English speaking driver who will show you around. Admire the most popular attractions being lit up in the comfort of your own private car. It is a magic spectacle that shouldn’t be missed! Roam around the illuminated Hofburg Palace, mingle with the locals and take a stroll around the Old Town of Vienna. Admire the immense Ringstrasse, Belvedere Palace and the famous Vienna Wheel. At the end of your sightseeing ride, your friendly Welcome Driver will drop you off at your accommodation

Private Vienna Night Lights & Landmarks Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

This exclusive, private photo tour (walking tour) takes you to the most beautifully lit buildings in the city. With professional photographers, you will visit the most impressive buildings and squares at night in small groups. We will capture the special mood and beauty together with our smartphones and cameras. Suitable for Beginners as well as for intermediates! Benefit from the exchange with a professional photographer and discover new, dynamic perspectives together! After this tour, you will not only have unique holiday photos in your pocket, but also a good overview of the sights of Vienna's Old Town!

Vienna at night! Private photo tour of Vienna's most beautiful buildings

Vienna at night! Private photo tour of Vienna's most beautiful buildings

1 hour 20 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Vienna offers diverse architecture, historic monuments, and charming neighborhoods—but everything is spread out. Avoid the foot fatigue and cover more ground in less time with a tour by private car. Traveling with your own personal guide, you’ll check off top Vienna attractions such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, hearing the stories as you go. Several options are available, including an upgrade with fast-track Schonbrunn Palace entry.

Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets

3 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Get to know Vienna in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Vienna with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

e-Scavenger hunt Vienna: Explore the city at your own pace

e-Scavenger hunt Vienna: Explore the city at your own pace

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the best of all breakfast and lunch combinations on this 2,5h tour. At five select stops, indulge in the city's flavors. Discover the Best products We start the day with a visit to a traditional Viennese café. Afterward, a tasting at the last butcher in the city center cannot be missed on this tour. We will snack on some fresh bone in ham with horseradisch and more delicious snacks Afterward, we refresh our palate with a glass of wine at one of Vienna's best wine stores. Eat and drink like a Viennese At one of the most famous quick snack places in Vienna heart, we may choose from a wide variety of delicious sandwiches. Of course, a small beer goes with them. In a glamorous Palais, where some of the most interesting delicatessen in Vienna are located, we try something sweet in a Chocolate Store. We will get fine pralines and marvel at the large selection of chocolate. Taste your way through Vienna on this unique brunch tour. Come hungry and thirsty

The Vienna Brunch Tour

Discover a hidden and non-publicly accessible historical pharmacy cellar in the heart of Vienna. Explore an old laboratory and medicine cellar and learn how medicine was made in the past. Acquire a new perspective on Vienna with a guided tour of the city's underground world. Travel underneath the city to discover the gloomy world that awaits. Walk around the hidden Vienna and learn about both the beautiful and ugly sides of the Viennese underground. Beneath the city of Vienna lies a hidden network of corridors, shafts, and subterranean buildings. Discover a former medicine cellar and learn about the history of one of the oldest pharmacies of Vienna. Go on a journey to a parallel world and see relics from the past and learn all about the history of medicine.. The Viennese underworld is larger and more extensive than in other cities and holds a world of mysteries.

Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

Combine sightseeing around Vienna’s Old Town with authentic Austrian cuisine on a private tour. As you walk with your guide around the city’s historic center, pass Vienna attractions such as Stephansplatz and the Hofburg Imperial Palace, and reward yourself with samples of traditional Viennese treats along the way. Different options are available to suit your tastebuds and appetite, including tours with a restaurant meal or beer tasting.

Traditional Austrian Food with Vienna Old Town Private Tour

2 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Take advantage of a guide’s local knowledge to visit places around Vienna you wouldn’t find on your own on this small-group walking tour. Walk around Vienna’s historical center as your guide tells you stories of the city and shows you both the city’s main sights, but also hidden spots that only locals know, such as secret passages, secluded courtyards, and even hidden paintings. Places on this shared tour are limited to 10 participants.

Gems of Vienna-Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Empress Sisi - The Lady Di of Vienna

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Pay homage to Ludwig van Beethoven on a private tour of the composer’s Vienna. With a dedicated guide, you’ll follow his trail around the city, learning about his influence on the city history and seeing the sights. With an itinerary that offers a mix of curiosities and time-treasured monuments, the tour is ideal for both Beethoven fans and history lovers alike. An extended option, which includes a concert, is available online.

Vienna: Meet Beethoven Life Private Guided Walking Tour

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Historic Center of Vienna

Marty_R, Sep 2026

Great Overview tour of...

Great Overview tour of the historically significant parts of the old city. Our guide Dave was very knowledgeable and took time to answer questions and share insights into the history of the city!

Warren_B, Sep 2026

Highly Recommended

Great introductory tour of Vienna. Very helpful in scouting out museums and other attractions for more in depth visits. Guide Beatrice was very knowledgeable and could not have been nicer.

John_R, Sep 2026

One of the best city...

One of the best city tours! A great blend of history, cityscape and stories. Dace is very knowledgeable and engaging!