Top Austria Running Tours

Explore the fourth largest city in Austria with a fun licensed tour guide. Immerse yourself in the thousand-year history and culture of Salzburg. Explore the world cultural heritage of Salzburg's old town in all its facets. Visit the most beautiful filming locations of Sound of Music, the highest-grossing music film of all time. Follow in Mozart's footsteps. Experience romantic medieval streets and monumental baroque architecture in a small space. Learn more about everyday life without computers, without mobile phones and without electricity. Highlights: The enchanting Mirabell Palace with its mysterious garden. The ancient Getreidegasse with its traditional guild signs. The bombastic university church. The view of the monumental baroque Salzburg Cathedral The view of the threatening Salzburg Fortress 100 meters above the city.

Acquire a new perspective on Vienna with a guided tour of the city's underworld. 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 world. Beneath the city of Vienna lies a hidden network of corridors, shafts, cellars and subterranean buildings. Go on a journey to a parallel world and discover during the tour some relics from World War II like former air raid cellars and places of refuge for outcasts. Visit 2-3 private and non public accessible historical basements in the heart of Vienna, each of which will provide you a lot of unique insights and interesting stories of their former uses. Experience Vienna off the beaten track! The Viennese underworld is larger and more extensive than in other cities and holds a world of mysteries.

Journey through the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps on this half-day tour of the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s former mountain retreat, from Salzburg. Led by an expert guide, pass Hellbrunn Castle and the Konigsee River Valley as you travel to Obersalzburg. After bypassing the crowds with a skip-the-line ticket, soak up incredible views from the top of the mountain. Your tour will conclude with transportation back across the border to Salzburg.

Learn about Vienna's history in a uniquely interactive way in 'Time Travel: The Vienna History Show'. Enjoy a mixture of video, audio, VR, animatronics and immersive environments in this experience. Explore Roman Camps to plague pits, and 'meet' the Habsburgs, Mozart, and more. Choose to tour the experience with a German-speaking guide or an audio guide in one of ten languages.

Roll up your sleeves for an Austrian cooking class in Salzburg, and create two of the country’s beloved desserts: apple strudel and the signature soufflé of Salzburger Nockerl. Under the guidance of a chef, you’ll stretch pastry and mix ingredients as you learn about the food and chat with the rest of the group. As a bonus, a hearty bowl of goulash soup is served before you eat your creations. Numbers are limited to just five people for a small-group cooking experience.

You will participate in a tour with a certified guide, you will discover the fascinating history of this city and the most interesting places, you will get to know the peculiar character of this city and its inhabitants, the Vienna of good food, Waltzers and cafes. I will introduce you to absolutely little-known aspects of the city, for example you will be surprised, among other things, to discover the importance that wine plays in the history, economy and culture of Vienna. We will walk together for two and a half hours while visiting the most important places of artistic and historical interest This tour is perfect for travelers who have little time to visit the city, but also for curious travelers who intend to start off on the right foot, getting the most important information first. Get all the important information that will allow you to explore the city on your own. Choose your languages. Other things to keep in mind. I ask you to be at the meeting place ten minutes before

This walk combines Vienna’s Old Town with 5 selected Christmas markets to create a coherent and charming picture of the city in Christmas season. The focus lies not only on the markets themselves. Over the course of three hours, the tour provides a structured overview of key locations of the city, major historical developments and the role of Advent in present-day Vienna. The route leads through the Old Town and connects it with five carefully selected Christmas markets. The emphasis is not only on atmosphere, but also on context: how Advent fits into the city, how it is experienced today and how these traditions have evolved over time. The tour is deliberately calm, clearly structured and conducted in a small group. It is intended for visitors who would like not only to experience Vienna in winter, but to understand it more deeply. After the walk, the city during Advent becomes easier to interpret and further explore in a more informed way.

Trail running takes you along beautiful trails. This is a great way to plan your vacation in a health-conscious way. You will quickly feel the beneficial effects of this activity. A professional introduction to this activity is important to avoid injuries. We can help you with this. Come with us on the most beautiful trails in the Zugspitz Arena.

Experience two of Salzburg’s most popular tours in one easy day. Begin your day traveling through the Bavarian Mountains to visit the 450-year-old Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, which reflect Salzburg’s salt-trading past. Then, visit some of the memorable locations where “The Sound of Music” was filmed while soaking up the stunning scenery of the Salzkammergut. Fit more into a day and learn about Salzburg’s diverse history and culture.

Enjoy a seamless way to discover Hallstatt and its surrounding attractions on a full-day, small-group tour from Vienna. Travel by private transportation and discover more points of interest in less time. You'll stop at the scenic Lake Attersee and Lake Mondsee, will stroll through the quaint village of St. Gilgen, and will enjoy a sightseeing tour of UNESCO-listed Hallstatt before your comfortable return journey.

Experience a tragic piece of World War II history with a day trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp from Vienna. The former camp provides a clear view of the horrors perpetuated by Hitler during the war, and visitors can pay tribute to all the victims of the Nazi regime. Your guide (or audio guide if you prefer other languages) provides historical background on each site as you go. Round-trip transport from Vienna is included in the tour.

Discover many original filming locations from "The Sound of Music" on this full-day tour. Meet in the early morning at your Vienna departure point (or upgrade for hotel pickup), and set off. En route to Salzburg, you’ll chart your way through the scenic Austrian Alps, and can stop for photo breaks. Upon arrival, see the Nonnberg Abbey; tour the gardens where “Do-Re-Mi” was shot; visit Hellbrunn Park, and more.

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley—and leave all the sightseeing logistics to someone else—on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Pass by vineyards, abbeys, and forests while learning about the area’s rich history from your guide. Come in the summer, and you can also take a boat ride on the Danube to Melk.

Grab your camera and set out to explore the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Salzkammergut on this full-day tour from Vienna. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Hallstatt village, stop at the elegant Ort Castle, and enjoy free time at Gmunden. Along the way, soak up the scenery as you journey through the mountains and lakes of the Austrian Alps.

Discover Vienna's city center with a scavenger hunt as a city tour! Start whenever you want and take as many people with you as you like. Together you puzzle your way through the inner city and discover Vienna's magnificent buildings and great squares, at your own pace. From St. Stephen's Cathedral to the Hofburg to the opera. Just take a break when you want or watch some more. We will send you a box for the tour. Here you will find the starting point of the tour. The sealed envelopes contain the puzzles and directions to the next station, as well as an information card with lots of interesting facts about the respective attraction. IMPORTANT: Please choose a date so far in the future that we have time to send you the box. Please send us your full address by email at the end of the booking. The price for one box includes shipping - only to Germany + Austria. Delivery time: approx. 4 working days

What secrets are hidden in the MuseumsQuartier? Discover a public space full of ideas and inspiration on the overview tour of the art and cultural area. Did you know that the basalt panels of the mumok façade make a sound when tapped or that 2.35 million white dots cover the glass surface of the MQ Libelle like a shimmering net? Our guides will tell you more about the exciting history of how one of the world's largest cultural districts came about and its current significance as a melting pot for exchange, encounters and diversity. Let yourself be surprised in Vienna's largest living room - in a place that never stands still.

This walking tour offers a structured introduction to Vienna and is ideal for gaining an initial overview of the city. Over the course of two hours, key sites in Vienna’s Old Town – including Heldenplatz, the Hofburg and St Stephen’s Cathedral – come together to form a coherent overall picture. The focus is not only on the sights themselves, but on the broader historical context behind the development of modern Vienna: socially, politically, dynastically and in terms of urban development. The tour is deliberately relaxed and clearly structured, taking place in a small group of no more than 12 participants. It is intended for those looking for more than a standard sightseeing tour – namely orientation, context and a deeper understanding of the city. After the tour, you will be better able to place Vienna historically, spatially and culturally. It also provides an ideal foundation for further exploration on your own, along with specific recommendations for the rest of your stay. The tour takes place in all weather conditions and regardless of the number of participants.

You can find many classic tours on the Central Cemetery in Vienna. My route is different and depending on my audience I include also things of interest for Viennese people. Many anecdotes come with this tour, which is really entertaining despite its length. Get to know the Central cemetery in a different way.

Few European capitals combine urban life, landscape and wine culture as closely as Vienna. This walk leads through the vineyards above Grinzing and presents the city from a different perspective. From the slopes of the Vienna Woods, wide views open across Vienna – from the historic centre to the Danube and far beyond. Along the way, the tour explains how Vienna developed between river, basin and hills, and why this geographical setting shaped the city’s history. At the same time, Vienna’s wine culture is placed into context, including its role in everyday life: walks through the Vienna Woods and visits to traditional wine taverns remain an important part of local leisure culture to this day. The tour includes a short stop at a traditional Buschenschank. While the tour includes a short stop at a traditional Buschenschank, the focus lies on Vienna’s landscape, history and wine culture rather than on wine tasting. Guests are welcome to order wine or food individually during the stop. Please note: The route includes moderate uphill and downhill walking through vineyard terrain. The tour concludes in Nussdorf with recommendations for the rest of the evening.

Walk in the footsteps of Vienna’s Empress Sisi, and learn of the challenges she faced that have led to comparisons between her and Lady Diana. The tour takes you right through the impressive complex of the Hofburg and through the gardens to her memorial, and gives you all the lowdown on the myths and the real history behind the 19th-century empress.

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.

Many guests see St. Stephen's cathedral plus or minus passing by. Some even take their time to shoot a quick pic from the inside, but few people dedicate themselves to this architectonic jewel, which also experienced big part of the city's history. Special about this tour, is the fact, that it is never the same. This is due to being able to talk about St. Stephen's cathedral also a whole day long. Therefore also viennese people get a very unique and individual tour.

Find out how the Jewish community helped shape the city of Vienna over its 900 years of history on this walking tour. Visit places tied to Vienna’s Jewish heritage as you learn about the community’s cultural impact. Hear stories about the lives of prominent members of the city’s Jewish community, including neurologist Sigmund Freud and composer Gustav Mahler. This small-group tour has a limit of 10 participants.