Top Vienna Holidays and Seasonal Packages

Make your Christmas or New Year one to remember with a classical music concert in the heart of Vienna. Taking place in St. Peter’s Church, the setting and acoustics make for a special location for an evening performance by the Classic Ensemble Vienna. Pieces of music composed by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven make up the festive evening program.

Check off two countries in one day as you venture beyond Vienna and journey to Budapest, the capital of neighboring Hungary. A local guide gives you the inside scoop on the city as you explore the area around Castle Hill, Buda Castle, and Fisherman's Bastion, before continuing to Market Hall, Vaci Street, and St. Stephen's Basilica. Free time to shop rounds off the experience, before a comfortable ride back to your hotel in Vienna—no need to tackle the route yourself.

Discover Vienna’s spectacular Christmas Markets on this action-packed walking tour. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way, and you’ll save time by visiting at least three markets in one evening. See Vienna’s top sites illuminated at night, and learn about Viennese Christmas traditions from your guide. Itineraries vary but potential markets you’ll visit include the Arts & Crafts Market at St. Charles’ Church, and the Old Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Freyung.

Slovakia’s capital city—Bratislava can be driven through on the route between Vienna and Budapest, so make a private transfer service a little more fun with a Bratislava stop-off and a guided tour. Get an introduction to Bratislava’s history, pass by medieval fortifications, and see top sights in the Old Town. Once the tour is complete, head directly to your drop-off location in Budapest.

If you're in Vienna during the holidays, a visit to one of its famous Christmas markets is an absolute must. You can see the best of them—including the grand dame on Rathausplatz—on this market crawl that introduces you to the city's Christmas traditions of hot rum punch, handicrafts, and ice skating. Enjoy cookies and other treats, and take in the winter wonderland decorations.

Visit the Hungarian capital of Budapest on a full-day private tour from Vienna. Take a car through the Austrian countryside and reach the bustling city of Budapest to see highlights like the Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square, Fisherman’s Bastion, and much more. Listen to informative commentary about the history of the city from your driver and either explore the city independently or choose the tour package with a guided tour included.

Get door-to-door service between your Vienna and Prague accommodations, and make an hour-long stop in Kutna Hora along the way, with this private transfer service. Your English-speaking driver will pick you up at your hotel in Vienna and take you to Kutna Hora, where you’ll have an hour to explore before continuing to your final destination in Prague.

Get into the festive spirit on a small-group Christmas tour from Vienna to Hallstatt. Sit back and relax as your driver-guide handles the journey in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy plenty of free time to explore highlights such as Basilika St. Michael, Austria's most enchanting Christmas market, and the stunning Salzkammergut region—famous from The Sound of Music. It’s the perfect day trip to make the most of your winter in Austria.

Spend a day exploring the highlights of Mozart’s birthplace—Salzburg on this action-packed day tour. Take the stress out of figuring out public transport by having a Vienna pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. You’ll travel quickly and comfortably between dispersed sites and see many top Salzburg landmarks in a day, such as Mozart’s birth house, Salzburg Cathedral, and St. Peter’s Abbey. After a comprehensive walking tour, you’ll have the freedom to explore Salzburg Christmas Market in your own time.