Top Austria Culture in 2026

Most "Sound of Music" fans can picture the film’s iconic settings, but don’t know where to find them in real life. This half-day trip takes you straight to the locations, allowing you to relive your favorite scenes from the musical without advance planning. Visit film sites around Salzburg, hear the need-to-know history of Salzburg’s top attractions, and visit nearby Mondsee to explore.

Vienna's Belvedere Museum is a spectacular baroque landmark, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rather than struggling to see its masterworks as part of a group tour, this admission ticket allows you to explore the Upper Belvedere at your own pace. See works from the Middle Ages all the way up to the present day including the “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt and works by Claude Monet, Max Beckmann, and Vincent van Gogh.

Vienna’s magnificent Schonbrunn Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the Austrian capital’s most visited attraction. Pre-booking skip-the-line entrance ensures you don’t waste time waiting to go in. Follow in the footsteps of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth on a guided tour through the palace, with personal headsets so you can hear your guide clearly, then enjoy free time to explore independently.

Save time with skip-the-line entry to Schönbrunn Palace and enjoy a guided tour of 22 imperial rooms and gardens with a licensed guide. This tour offers prebooked timed tickets for quick access and commentary in one language that covers the Habsburg history and legends of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vienna city center has so much to offer travelers that it can be hard to know where to start. Skip the research hassles on this sightseeing tour that hits the exterior of all the key highlights. Alongside top attractions like St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg Palace, the Spanish Riding School, and the Vienna State Opera, see Napoleon’s less-visited—but extraordinary—mosaic copy of Da Vinci’s “Last Supper”.

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.

Hering a classical music performance in the Church of St. Charles (Karlskirche) is a magical part of the Viennese experience, but tickets can sell out. Avoid the potential disappointment of a sold-out show by booking your tickets to Vivaldi's famous Four Seasons concerti in advance. Three seating categories are available to suit your budget and preferences.

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.

Discover the streets on which a young Hitler walked during this walking tour of historic Vienna. As you explore Vienna’s ornate Old Town, learn about Adolf Hitler’s early life and visit Jewish architecture that survived the Holocaust. See the devastation caused by more than 100,000 WWII bombs and pay your respects to monuments dedicated to lives lost.

Make romantic memories in Salzburg with a dinner-and-concert experience at Hohensalzburg Fortress. The experience is popular in Salzburg, and tickets book quickly. After securing your preferred date online and in-advance, simply make your way by funicular to the 900-year-old fortress for a dinner of traditional Austrian dishes, and enjoy a recital of Mozart’s famous works, performed by the Mozart Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg. VIP upgrade options are also available.

Luxury Vintage Electric Car Tour in Vienna Discover Vienna in timeless elegance aboard your private vintage electric oldtimer. This exclusive experience combines luxury, comfort, and personalized sightseeing in a quiet, eco-friendly way. Why travelers love this experience: - Discover 36 of Vienna’s top attractions in 1 hour - 100% private experience – exclusively for you - Elegant vintage electric oldtimer with premium comfort - Personalized sightseeing with flexible photo & video stops - Quiet, emission-free open-air sightseeing - Professional chauffeur with attentive personal service - Optional hotel pick-up/drop-off in Vienna’s 1st district Please note: Your preferred language is subject to operational availability. If unavailable, the tour will be in English.

Immerse yourself in Vienna's culinary riches—and let your guide lead you off the tourist trail and to highlights you would be unlikely to discover on your own—on this half-day, small-group tasting tour. As you explore on foot, you'll discover some of the city's top landmarks, from St. Stephen's Cathedral to the Brunnenmarkt. You can also look forward to trying everything from coffee, chocolate, and strudel to wurst and beyond.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Hofburg Palace on a guided tour and save time with skip-the-line entry to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments. Tour the palace complex, including the apartments, museum, courtyard, and gardens, and learn about the Habsburgs, with informative commentary from your licensed guide in one language only.

Discover Vienna's hidden Nazi history on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour led by a certified expert. Explore the sites connected to Hitler's early years, uncover the city's role during the Third Reich, and visit lesser-known locations that reveal a side of Vienna most visitors never see. Learn about the persecution of more than 65,000 Austrian Jews, the roots of antisemitism, and Austria's ongoing efforts to confront its past through remembrance and education.

Follow the footsteps of Mozart and explore the heart of Salzburg on a guided walking tour through its historic old town. As you walk with a guide, visit iconic landmarks such as Mozart’s Birthplace, the Mozart Residence, Salzburg Cathedral, and Mirabell Gardens, which featured in "Sound of Music." Stories and legends about Salzburg’s history, culture, and musical heritage complete the tour.

If you want to visit Hallstatt without the hassle of public transportation, opt for this half-day trip from Salzburg instead. Simply relax on the journey through the alpine Salzkammergut region, then enjoy free time in Hallstatt. How you spend it is up to you; stroll past Lake Hallstatt, visit the Bone House (entry extra), or snap photos from viewing platforms. Just note: The Skywalk is closed until summer 2026.

This private tour is the perfect pick for fans of “The Sound of Music”. Set off in an air-conditioned vehicle on a trip that saves time and helps you check off multiple filming locations. During the tour, the driver-guide makes sure you don’t miss any prime photo stops, and best of all, the trip is private, which means no time wasted waiting for other travelers.

Take a walk through Vienna’s history with a private guide, and see how the city has been shaped from imperial times to the present day. The itinerary on this private tour is flexible, allowing you to focus on the side of the Austrian capital that interests you most, from its royal palaces to coffeehouse culture to Beethoven, Mozart, and beyond.

Celebrate Vienna’s heritage as the classical music capital with a live performance of Mozart and Vivaldi's *the Four Seasons* at the Musikverein in the Brahms or Golden Hall, known for their excellent acoustics. Enjoy an elegant evening featuring works by Mozart, Haydn, and other classical masters.

Discover a highlight of Vienna's cultural calendar and enjoy an evening of beautiful music during a classical concert in St. Anne's Church. Secure your tickets in advance, choose your preferred seating area, and get settled in this spectacularly ornamental venue with great acoustics. Listen to musicians from some of the city's top orchestras as they perform works by Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, or Schubert, all on period instruments.

Soak up 360° views of Vienna’s top attractions—and see the best of the city—with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket for a double-decker Big Bus. Pass Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Belvedere, and disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention. Enjoy flexible sightseeing on two different routes, plus audio commentary on board and free Wi-Fi.

Get guaranteed entry to one of Vienna’s most unique travel experiences with pre-booked admission tickets to Schmetterlinghaus Imperial Butterfly House. Step inside a colorful butterfly house, filled with exotic free-flying tropical butterflies. You’ll also get access to an on-site film room and the early 20th-century-designed Jugendstil Palm House, a classical-style greenhouse.

The Hofburg Imperial Palace is one of Vienna’s must-visit sites, and lines to enter can be long. This tour includes skip-the-line entry to the palace’s Empress Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments, bypassing the sales lines for more time inside. Hear how the powerful Habsburg family used the palace as a residence and seat of power as you explore sites such as the Hofburg Courtyard and Spanish Riding School with a guide.