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From the Middle Ages, the Jewish community in Vienna was one of Europe's largest. This 3-hour Jewish Vienna tour explores the tumultuous experiences of Vienna’s Jewish citizens through expulsion, genocide, and revival. Your historian guide will help you to discover the influential contributions of past intellectual and cultural icons and the fragile revitalization of Vienna’s Jewish community taking place today. We begin outside the Jewish City Temple before winding through the second district to the destroyed Leopoldstädter Temple. Visiting the Nestroyhof Theater with its stunning Art Nouveau exterior, once home to Yiddish-speaking ensembles, we reflect on brilliant leaders of Vienna’s intellectual, political, and economic spheres from the Jewish community: Sigmund Freud, Theodor Herzl, Karl Krauss, Franz Werfel, and Gustav Mahler. Learning of the victims and survivors of Nazi genocide, we visit destroyed Ashkenazi and Sephardic synagogues and the Judenplatz Holocaust memorial.

Get a fresh perspective on Vienna as you bond with friends, family, colleagues, or peers on this fun smartphone exploration game. Your group plays as spies on a mission to protect the city. As you solve clues and answer questions, you'll unlock the secret story of iconic Viennese people and places. There's no need for expensive roaming: once you've downloaded the game, it works offline.

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.

Explore two stunning capitals in one day on this tour from Vienna, starting with Budapest, also known as the Pearl of the Danube. Enjoy panoramic views, visit landmarks like Heroes’ Square and the Hungarian Parliament, and spend free time exploring the vibrant Pest side. Continue to Bratislava, where you'll visit the majestic Bratislava Castle and stroll through the charming Old Town before relaxing on the return journey to Vienna.

There's no artist more associated with Vienna than Gustav Klimt. Get an in-depth understanding of his work on this private tour led by an art historian guide. Start at the Belvedere Palace, with The Kiss and Judith, masterworks from Klimt's Golden Period. Continue to the Secession to see his largest work, the Beethoven Frieze, and the Leopold Museum to examine Death and Life and take a look at some landscapes.

Maximize your time and sightseeing in Austria without having to navigate public transport during this full-day private tour. Meet your guide in Vienna then board a luxury private vehicle with complimentary Wi-Fi and bottled water. See the marvelous Melk Abbey. Explore the birthplace of composer Mozart. Get a bird’s eye view of Hallstatt from the Skywalk before returning to your hotel in Vienna.

Put the selfie stick down and avoid the disappointment of commemorating your Vienna trip with sub-par snaps. This photo shoot experience takes you to some of the most beautiful places in Vienna, as well as hidden spots off the tourist path, where your guide takes candid and posed photographs to create lasting souvenirs.

Explore “the beauty of the Danube” during Bratislava Grand City Tour in a small group. Travel from Vienna to Bratislava via bus– a mere one-hour journey.

Step into a world of imperial splendor and artistic genius on an exclusive guided tour of Vienna’s magnificent Belvedere Palace. Once the lavish summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, this Baroque masterpiece now houses one of Europe’s finest art collections. Stroll through its UNESCO-listed halls, where marble staircases, frescoed ceilings, and gilded chandeliers evoke 18th-century grandeur. Outside, elegant gardens with fountains and sculptures offer breathtaking views of Vienna’s skyline. The palace’s crown jewel is Gustav Klimt’s "The Kiss," a golden masterpiece of love and passion. The collection also features works by Schiele, Kokoschka, Van Gogh, and Monet. History unfolds in the Grand Marble Hall, where the Austrian State Treaty was signed in 1955. Whether for art, history, or its romantic gardens, Belvedere Palace promises an unforgettable experience.

Get into the festive Christmas spirit at one of Vienna's most iconic landmarks, Schönbrunn Palace. Start off at the Christmas market, right in front of the Habsburg palace. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine or another hot drink of your choice, and taste one of the local dishes freshly prepared at the stalls. Then, head to the Orangery of the palace to watch a Christmas-themed classical concert.

Book a Flexi PASS online to explore Vienna, and enjoy discounted entry to your choice of two, three, four, or five top city attractions. Simply redeem your booking voucher in central Vienna, then activate your pass at the first attraction or hop-on hop-off bus to use over 60 consecutive days. It’s a great way for you to visit sites like the Danube Tower and Schönbrunn Zoo while saving money and time at the admission desks.

Save time waiting in ticket lines, and guarantee admission to one of Vienna's top attractions, by pre-booking your entry ticket. In the Hofburg Palace on the Ringstrasse, Weltmuseum Wien is one of the world’s leading ethnographical museums. At your own pace, explore its 14 distinct exhibition galleries, each focused on unique cultural treasures from all over the world.

Speed down hillsides and enjoy Vienna’s lush beauty on a 4-hour downhill hi-tech scooter tour. Ride a high quality modern cross scooter through the famous Prater amusement park and a university campus, and then head to the hills on the city outskirts to speed down three winding roads. Feel the wind in your hair as you race around hairpin bends; cruise down steep roads through leafy vineyards; and enjoy panoramic views down over the city. Numbers are limited to seven people for a more personalized experience.

The landscapes outside of Vienna are so spectacular that you won’t want to miss a moment by self-driving and focusing on the road. This day trip to Hallstatt from Vienna saves you the stress of hiring a car and navigating unfamiliar roads, leaving you free to admire the crystal-clear lakes and rugged mountains of the Salzkammergut region along the way. A mix of free time and guided sightseeing in Hallstatt offers the perfect balance.

The Leopold Museum is one of Vienna’s leading art galleries and home to the world’s largest collection of Egon Schiele paintings. This prepaid, single-entry ticket includes unlimited access to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Discover major works by artists such as Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, and Richard Gerstl, and spend as much time as you like admiring highlights of Austrian modernism.

Enjoy a change of scenery and visit the beautiful abbey at Klosterneuburg with this group e-bike tour from Vienna. Ride past major landmarks in the center of Vienna such as the State Opera and Heldenplatz and out along the Danube River to Klosterneuburg outside the city. Take a guided tour of the Klosterneuburg Abbey and finish with a tasting of local wines. Participants must be at least 12 years old and of legal drinking age for the wine tasting.

Join a fun and easy-going small-group road trip from Vienna to Budapest and discover places you'd never visit on your own, or on a regular transfer service. Along the way, stop in Bratislava, the lively capital of Slovakia, before heading into the Hungarian countryside to visit the magnificent Esztergom Basilica, a 19th-century architectural gem with views over the Danube River. Then, journey into the charming town of Szentendre, known for its cobbled streets, colorful buildings, and cozy art cafes. Led by local guides, this 10-hour adventure transforms a simple city transfer into an unforgettable day of culture, history, and scenery.

Sigmund Freud changed how we understand the human mind forever. Discover the Vienna where he lived and worked on this intimate guided walking tour. Learn about medicine in late-19th-century Vienna as you visit the University of Vienna and the quarter where Freud studied; hear about Freud's friends and companions in his neighborhood; and finish at the Sigmund Freud Museum (ticket at own expense), where Freud lived until forced to leave.

Get closer insights into the history and architecture of Belvedere Palace than would be possible alone with this private guide tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, explore the rooms of this important historical site, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and the home of the National Art Gallery.

Learn about Gustav Klimt through the lens of his best-known work—"The Kiss"—on this private tour, led by an art-historian guide. After entering the Upper Belvedere Palace with a skip-the-line ticket, tour the museum to see "The Kiss" and other famous pieces while gaining insight into Klimt's style and creative evolution from your own private guide.

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

Discover the delights of Esterházy Palace on this guided tour. By booking in advance, your confirmation is received instantly for a place on a popular tour of the baroque palace. You’ll hear the stories behind the private art collection of the Esterházy dynasty, and gain a glimpse into the lives of the Esterházy wives as you explore their apartment with a guide. Visits to the palace chapel and the Haydn Concert Hall are also included.

No visit to Vienna is complete without checking out the countryside beyond the city limits, but driving yourself can mean you miss out on some stellar views. This day trip to Hallstatt and Salzburg from Austria’s capital lets you see a different side to the country without having to navigate mountainous roads or arrange logistics yourself.

Learn how Vienna got its title as "City of Music" on this private walking tour, with stops to listen to carefully selected pieces on headphones. Stroll past important sites in the lives of Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn. You'll see Beethoven and Mozart's former homes, musical landmarks like the Vienna State Opera House and Vienna Musikverein, the palace where Beethoven taught the Archduke piano, and more.