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Delve into the world of Viennese art on this private Leopold Museum tour. Having a private art historian guide will enhance your experience as you’ll learn about the history behind the paintings, and the lives of the artists. Touring with a guide also means you won’t miss any important pieces such as “Life and Death” by Gustav Klimt, and works by Egon Schiele, and Oskar Kokoschka.

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.

Get exclusive access to the Vienna Schönbrunn Palace State Apartments, where the Habsburg dynasty once held court. Explore the breathtaking Great Gallery, where lavish balls and grand ceremonies were held, and marvel at the intricate gilded ceilings, stunning works of art, and majestic chandeliers. Visit the Imperial Throne, where Emperor Franz Joseph once held court, and discover the elegant private apartments of the Habsburg's most famous couple, Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi). Discover the secrets and stories behind the palace's most impressive rooms, including the stunning Bergère Room, adorned with exquisite Rococo furnishings & the Napoleon Suite, where the French Emperor once resided. Explore the beautifully preserved offices of Emperor Franz Joseph, complete with his writing desk and personal belongings. Learn about the palace's stunning gardens, designed by the famous landscape architect, Isidor van Helle, and get a glimpse into the lives of the Habsburgs.

Even if you don't know much about music, make the most of your trip to Vienna with this private guided tour of two signature city museums. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the oversubscribed Mozarthaus Vienna, where Mozart lived, taught, hosted friends, and wrote Figaro. Then discover the works of Brahms, Strauss, Mahler, Schubert, and Beethoven, as well as Otto Nicolai, founder of the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra, at the House of Music.

Meet your photographer and set off on a walk through the stunning heart of the city. Imagine strolling hand in hand with your loved one, as your talented photographer captures natural and candid moments Of Vienna creating unforgettable memories of the city for you travel .

Experience Sisi's world like you've never seen it before. Learn new exciting facts about the life and work of the Empress, well researched and peppered with juicy details and secrets, before you plunge into a top-class VR experience. Then you go on a virtual reality boat ride of superlatives. Travel through the canals of Vienna with the Empress herself. Experience the imperial couple's wedding trip from Vienna to Linz together with Sisi, immerse yourself in the underworld of Vienna and meet some of the scary characters from the past. Afterwards, land at the Imperial Palace for a chat with the family. Finally, take a breathtaking flight over Vienna with a 360° panoramic view.

Inside the imposing Forchtenstein Castle, find one of Europe's most extensive and far-reaching private art collections. See full-size portraits of the Esterházy princes rubbing shoulders with the likes of Attila the Hun, Charlemagne, and Vlad the Impaler in a stunning 17th-century gallery. Guarantee your admission by booking your ticker in advance.

Step onto the Danube Canal and watch Vienna reveal itself in a calm, stylish way. The boat moves smoothly, giving you rare views that many travelers miss. Every moment feels relaxed yet exciting, as the city’s colors and shapes drift past your seat. Look out at modern buildings, bold street art, and the quiet energy along the canal. The cruise feels exclusive, almost like a hidden experience reserved for those who want something more than the usual city tour. It creates a sense of status while keeping the journey simple and comfortable. As the boat turns back toward the city center, you feel time slow down. This is the kind of experience people wish they had booked earlier, so securing your spot now ensures you enjoy Vienna with ease. • 75 minute Danube Canal cruise • Views of modern Vienna • Comfortable and calm experience • Unique sightseeing route • Ideal for first time visitors

Explore the Kunsthistorisches Museum, one of the most significant art museums in the world with your professional guide and discover the Imperial family’s extensive art collectios, spanning from ancient times to the modern era, with masterpieces from renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Raphael, and Caravaggio. The Private Highlights Tour of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum will connect you with the pieces throughout time. Cut through the crowds to reach some exceptional examples of European art histories, such as Raphael’s "Madonna in the Meadow", Vermeer’s "The Allegory of Paintin'', Rembrandt’s 1652 self-portrait, and Velazquez’s Infanta paintings - including his most celebrated oil, “Infanta Margarita Teresa in a Blue Dress” produced in 1659, a year before his death. With the invaluable inside knowledge of our expert guide, stroll opulent gold-and-stucco galleries to browse glorious masterpieces by Ruben, Rembrandt, Dürer, and Titian.

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!

Dozens of the rooms of the sumptuous Vienna Art History Museum are filled with thousands of artworks, each is unique and interesting. But how can someone decide which objects are more important and why? This Critical Art Tour is created for those who want to know what exactly makes renown masterpieces so special. Is it their outstanding craftsmanship and expression of artistic genius? Or possibly a coincidence and good marketing? In this tour, we'll explore celebrated masterworks from different perspectives to find out why these are on the museum’s must-see list – and then how this list could look different. You will learn: - What made ‘Saliera’ by Benvenuto Cellini into an Austrian ‘Mona Lisa’ – was it artistic skills or its criminal past? - Why do we believe Pieter Breugel’s ‘Tower of Babel’ to be truthful despite our knowledge about it being architecturally incorrect? - What a Reserve Head and a Hippo from Ancient Egypt tell us about our ability to understand its culture?

This exciting new tour by Art Historian Jan Kepinski takes you through the Flemish collection of the Künsthistroischesmuseum (Art Historical Museum in Vienna). It focuses on the fantastic works of Pieter Bruegel, one of the most celebrated and innovative painters of the 16th century. The Bruegel collection is the largest in the world comprising a third of all Bruegel paintings. Your guide Jan is an Art Historian, a professional state-licensed "Austria Guide", and a Master storyteller. The experience is perfectly suited for both newcomers, who are looking for an introduction to Art History, and Bruegel enthusiasts. The experience will give you an insightful understanding of the context and history of the Flemish renaissance as well as Bruegel's unique contribution to the world of Art History. All this with the beautiful backdrop of one of the top museums in the world.

Discover Vienna’s classical music legacy on this 2-hour walking private tour. Along the way, uncover fascinating stories about Vienna’s greatest composers, admire historic buildings where timeless melodies were born, and feel the charm of a city where classical music still echoes through its streets and concert halls. Visit landmarks such as Beethoven’s and Chopin’s residence, one of Vienna’s oldest churches with Mozart’s mortuary mask, and the Theater Museum with Strauss story (author of Danube Waltz). Admire Mozart’s former home and enjoy skip-the-line entry to the interactive Haus der Musik, where families and children can playfully engage with sound. Conclude your journey (with the Full Option) at a beautifful teathre, where the Kaiser Orchestra performs Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, and Strauss in an elegant concert setting. Perfect for families and culture lovers, this tour blends history, music, and interactive experiences in Vienna, the world’s capital of classical music.

Embark on a captivating journey through Vienna‘s rich musical history guided by Context Travel expert, Gilles Gubelmann. On this self-guided walking tour, he‘ll be your maestro, connecting tales of musical prodigies with the history of the city. Guided by Gilles, delve into the city's musical legacy in the Old Town (Innere Stadt). Uncover the lives of musical luminaries like Beethoven and Mozart at venues such as Stadtpalais Todesco and Café Frauenhuber. Culminating at St. Stephen's Cathedral, the tour unveils Vienna's soul through its musical past. Explore renowned opera houses, hear symphonies, and trace the footsteps of Mahler and Schönberg. Learn the triumphs of Jewish musical geniuses, visit Mozart's Mozarthaus, and stroll through Helmut Zilk Square, ending at the Monument Against War and Fascism. Experience Vienna's melodic history resonating through its streets with Gilles as your guide.

Step into a world of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery on a full-day tour from Vienna to Bratislava and Budapest. Begin in Bratislava, a charming city full of medieval streets, vibrant squares, and a hilltop castle offering sweeping views of the Danube. Stroll through the old town, admire its colorful architecture, and feel the stories of centuries past come to life. Continue your journey to Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube, where grand boulevards, stunning Parliament, Fisherman’s Bastion, and historic bridges create an unforgettable cityscape. Along the way, enjoy scenic drives through picturesque landscapes, hear captivating tales of kings, empires, and local legends, and discover hidden gems tucked away from the usual tourist paths. Capture every moment, from the cobblestone streets of Bratislava to the majestic panorama of Budapest, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

KLIMT ⇄ WARHOL The museum’s permanent exhibition features outstanding paintings, drawings, and sculptures that move both mind and heart. Masterpieces by Klimt, Bacon, Baselitz, Basquiat, Chagall, Haring, Klee, Lichtenstein, Magritte, Picasso, Warhol, and many others will leave you in awe. ANIMALIA until August 30, 2026 The Heidi Horten Collection presents an exhibition that invites reflection—while also deeply moving its audience. Animalia explores the close relationship between humans and animals and reveals the many ways we perceive them: as companions, as symbols, as sources of utility, or as projections of our own emotions. Featuring more than 90 works by artists such as Chagall, Hirst, Jermolaewa, Lassnig, Lichtenstein, Marc, Oppenheim, and Warhol, Animalia encourages visitors to reflect. Through stimulating and often surprising perspectives, it offers insight into what it means to be human.

Explore the royal splendor of the Schonbrunn Palace with your own audio tour. Explore the forty state rooms and build up an impression of life during the imperial age. Admire the precious eighteenth-century interiors from the time of Maria Theresa. Listen to the stories about the magnificent rooms of the Palace. Luxuriate in the magnificent Rococo décor for which the palace is famous.

The listed Jugendstil surroundings of Vienna Technical Museum are home to a huge number of historical objects and hot new technologies that are fun, as well as educational! Witness Austria’s impressive contributions to the development of modern technology. Experience self-playing musical instruments, watch a steam locomotive in action, and sing a duet with the singing Tesla transformer. Watch exciting demonstrations that bring the exhibits to life, and let the kids loose on hands-on exhibits. It's a mind-blowing medley of all the stuff you didn't know you didn't know about!

We'll begin our tour with the collection's most prized possession -- The Last Judgment by Hieronymus Bosch. The modern viewer is amazed by the inferno in his famous triptych, rather than frightened. It mixes chimeras in the form of half snakes and half eggs, fear of wars and epidemics. And a great deal of the artist's personal frustrations. I invite you to look closely at the details of the painting.  Cranach's The Holy Family, as well as the obe by Jos van Klewe, will reveal the origins of the family portrait genre to us, while the religious paintings of the Quattrocento and Cinquecento art will disclose the rules of making art for religious meditation. And Rubens' The Abduction of Orifia will serve us as an example of what art for sensual pleasure should look like. The most valuable skill for an artist has long been the ability to reveal a complex subject by means of painting. This is why the gallery offers many outstanding examples of "stories" - paintings on biblical or antique subjects, such as Heinrich Füger's Death of Germanicus and Angelo Caroselli's The Suicide of Cato. Together we will try to understand the ideas behind these canvases and to feel how convincing they are for us today.

Vienna is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene with a music tradition that attracts people to the city where Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Strauss and Mozart perfected their art. On your walking tour, you will explore the best of the city’s architecture, including the Austrian Parliament Building, the Alte Burg, the Spanish Riding School, and the Austrian National Library. The architectural finery of Vienna's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a bounty of Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Art Deco, and "Jugendstil" architecture under the gaze of the 370-foot steeple of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Your tour finishes at the entrance to MozartHaus Museum, where you will step into the life of the classical virtuoso and trace his enthralling backstory at your own pace. Your guide will part ways with you here so you can enjoy your self-guided tour!

Explore Vienna’s Art Nouveau design with a personal, expert guide on a 3-hour, private walking tour of metro stations and architecture. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour as you discover the stories behind the buildings and monuments. Walk from the elegant pavilion at Karlsplatz to a series of Art Nouveau stations, and pause to visit a groundbreaking art museum and two apartment houses designed by Otto Wagner. Finish your tour at a pair of beautiful metro stations, including a tiny stop built just for the Emperor.

A unique gaming museum in Vienna with playable retro classics, original consoles and computers from the 70s to the present day. Discover gaming history up close, try out legendary games yourself and experience an interactive exhibition for all ages. Includes free museum guide for every visitor

This is the perfect tour for families visiting Vienna with kids. You won’t have to worry about the children getting bored, or arranging alternative activities for them, as this tour has been specially designed to be kid-friendly. You’ll learn about Vienna’s highlights together, and get your bearings while taking part in fun games and trivia. Highlights include St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Mozart’s House, Heroes’ Square, and much more.

Discover Vienna’s Upper Belvedere on a guided art and history tour. Explore Klimt’s “The Kiss,” marvel at Baroque masterpieces, and walk through one of Europe’s most stunning palaces. Your guide will bring Vienna’s art, history, and legends to life. Explore the UNESCO-listed Upper Belvedere Palace with a live guide See the world’s largest collection of Gustav Klimt, including “The Kiss” Admire Baroque architecture, the Marble Hall, and the Palace Chapel Learn about Austrian art, French Impressionism & Vienna’s golden age Discover the palace’s history from Prince Eugene to Empress Maria Theresa