Historic Center of Vienna Tours and Tickets

Highlights of Vienna in a Historical & Cultural 3h Walking Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $70

Best of Vienna : Historic Center Walking Tour

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.

Wander beyond Vienna’s Historic Center to discover its imperial treaures and hidden gems! Discover the best things to do in Vienna: St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg Palace Complex, Spanish Riding School, Vienna Sate Opera, Albertina and more! HIGHLIGHTS: • Discover the best things to do in Vienna with a 5-Star Licensed Local Guide • Marvel at the beauty of St. Stephens’ Cathedral and St. Peter’s Church • Hear the true story of Sisi as you explore the Hofburg Palace Complex • Explore must-see sights: State Opera, Albertina, Spanish Riding School and more • Enjoy expert commentary with great history and fun legends at every turn This immersive walking tour of the Old Town is all you need to discover Vienna’s world heritage sites, historic palaces, iconic churches and lesser-known gems. With years of experience in leading tours in Vienna, our Expert Guides make it a fun and educational experience for solo travelers, couples and families.

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from $89

Vienna Walking Tour, Hofburg Palace, St Stephen’s Cathedral

Vienna Walking Tour, Hofburg Palace, St Stephen’s Cathedral

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $27

Private tour of historical Vienna with Jan

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

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $426

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

The Heart of Vienna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $12

Spooky Vienna Ghost Tour in English

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $30

Empress Sisi - The Lady Di of Vienna

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $41

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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

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.

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from $160

Private Jewish Walking Tour Vienna

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from $444

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

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

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $251

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

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from $37

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

Private World War II Walking Tour in Vienna

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from $444

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

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

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from $117

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The Vienna Brunch Tour

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

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Private Vienna Night Lights & Landmarks Tour

Private Vienna Night Lights & Landmarks Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $152

Mozart developed his career and finished his life in Vienna, and for anyone with an interest in his music, this private guided tour is a must. Stroll Vienna’s dazzling historic center and learn about sites important in Mozart’s life, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Mozarthaus Vienna. Upgrade for a longer experience with a classical concert featuring works by Mozart and other composers.

Vienna Mozart House Private Tour with Concert Tickets

Vienna Mozart House Private Tour with Concert Tickets

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

from $259

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.

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

Gems of Vienna-Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $41

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $47

Private Tour Vienna to Salzburg via Wachau & Lake District

Sure, you can take the train from Vienna to Salzburg easily enough. But this private transfer service is a much better option, taking a fully customizable scenic route through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscapes of Wachau, the Salzkammergut Lake District, and Melk Abbey (entrance at own expense). You'll stop at Mondsee, as seen in The Sound of Music, Unterach um Attersee, and Dürnstein, then finish off at your Salzburg hotel.

Private Tour Vienna to Salzburg via Wachau & Lake District

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $1,053

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.

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Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $38

Vienna: Meet Beethoven Life Private Guided Walking Tour

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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from $264

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

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

3 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(19)

from $376

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

3 hours

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from $272

Experience many of Vienna’s top highlights in just half a day on this multi-part, time-saving tour. With just your private guide for company, go on a city walking tour, and visit the UNESCO–listed Schönbrunn Palace. You’ll also ride the storied Riesenrad Ferris wheel and explore local cuisine when you indulge in Viennese sausages (or cakes and coffee). Afterwards, with your guide’s recommendations and 24-hour transit ticket in hand, continue exploring independently.

Authentic Experience: When in Vienna, do as the Viennese do!

Authentic Experience: When in Vienna, do as the Viennese do!

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $668

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What are people saying about Historic Center of Vienna

Steve_J, May 2026

Informative and entertaining

The tour conveyed a lot of information and touched upon a large number of significant places. Informative and entertaining. Only thing that I found myself wanting was context in terms of the time periods for the people and places we were seeing. All in all, a really good tour.

Lori_D, May 2026

Would recommend

Giselle was a wonderful guide. The pace was perfect. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated because the first stop for bottled water is about halfway through the tour. We learned a lot about Vienna history and the buildings. Would recommend.

Mary_P, May 2026

Vienna Tour fantastic

Dace was very interesting with a great sense of humor. Gave us a wonderful feel of Vienna and its history

Thomas_M, May 2026

Excellence in Vienna

Excellent overview of Vienna’s City Center! Such a rich history from the ruling families to Musical Geniuses to Napoleon to the fauna of roses and adelweiss! Dace was an awesome and fun guide!

Dana_H, May 2026

Dace is the best! I am leaving so informed

Dace was amazing!! I would take the tour again with her and I would recommend it to anyone traveling to Vienna. She is so knowledgeable about Vienna’s history, shes funny, kind, and so patient. She pointed out such beautiful details in architecture and history that we would not have picked out otherwise. Thank you, Dace!!

Ann_K, Apr 2026

If you only have a short time in Vienna this tour is a must!

Giselle was fantastic and kept up a nice pace that was packed with landmarks, beautiful parks, historic statues, places where famous people lived and worked and more. She provided vast information on hundreds of years of history with fascinating stories. We ducked into places we would have not found on our own and felt like we got a great overview of Vienna.