Top Vienna Cultural Tours

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.

Experience a two-hour guided walking tour of Vienna's most famous sites. Begin at Minoriten Church to see its beautiful Last Supper mosaic, then explore Michaelerplatz, Hofburg Palace, Heldenplatz, and the Spanish Riding School. We’ll also visit the Albertina and Vienna State Opera, concluding at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Please note that interior visits are not included.

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.

Experience Vienna at your own pace with a private walking tour that combines in-depth local knowledge, iconic landmarks, and a few hidden gems — all tailored to your interests. This is not a group tour. It's just you (and your companions), your expert local guide, and Vienna’s magnificent Old Town. We'll start by picking you up directly from your hotel/accommodation or we meet at the meeting point. From there, your guide will lead you on a relaxed walk through Vienna’s most beautiful historic areas, bringing centuries of imperial history, music, art, and culture to life with fascinating stories and personal insights. Whether you're interested in royal palaces, Mozart and Beethoven, Viennese coffeehouse culture, Jewish heritage, or hidden courtyards, we’ll shape the tour around what you care about most.

Experience Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens on a guided tour with skip-the-line access. Quickly enter one of Vienna’s most iconic attractions and follow a licensed guide through the opulent palace, once home to the Habsburg royal family. Hear fascinating stories about Maria Theresia and imperial life as you explore 22 stunning staterooms, including the Great Gallery and the Hall of Ceremonies. After the palace, venture into the expansive gardens to discover beautiful statues, fountains, and impressive features. Your guide will highlight key sites like the Roman ruins and the Gloriette, offering stunning views of Vienna’s forests.

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.

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.

If The Sound of Music lives rent-free in your head, Salzburg is the day trip you’ve been waiting for. Discover the real-life movie magic at Mirabell Palace & Gardens, where the famous “Do-Re-Mi” scenes were filmed, then continue to Hellbrunn Palace for its playful grounds and legendary Trick Fountains. Stop at the stunning lakeside Leopoldskron Palace, a key Sound of Music filming location, for unforgettable photos. In Salzburg, enjoy a guided walk through the UNESCO Old Town—Getreidegasse, Mozart’s Birthplace area, elegant squares, and panoramic fortress views—then finish with free time to shop, taste Mozartkugeln, visit cafés, or explore at your own pace before returning to Vienna.

Join a guided skip-the-line tour of Vienna’s Hofburg Imperial Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you’ll discover the rich history of the Habsburg dynasty. Your journey begins at the statue of Emperor Franz I, where your guide will share fascinating stories about Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, as you explore the stunning Sisi Museum and the elegant Imperial Apartments. After visiting the palace, take a leisurely walk through the beautiful Hofburg Courtyard and Heroes’ Square. You’ll also pass by the Spanish Riding School to see the famous Lipizzaner stallions. The tour concludes at the historic Augustinian Church, where many Habsburg weddings took place, including that of Marie Antoinette, and wraps up at Josefplatz.

Vienna is renowned for its UNESCO-listed monuments and magnificent palaces, but many travelers only get to see the highlights. On this tour, discover the city through the eyes of a Vienna local and enjoy a personalized itinerary custom-made for you. Your ‘Lokafyer’ guide is no typical tour guide—instead, they will show you around the city like a friend, take you to the neighborhoods that they know and love, and give you tips on where to eat, drink, and shop in the city.

Austria’s Salzkammergut region is home to small lakeside towns worth exploring, but the drive from Vienna is not a short one. Book this Hallstatt and Alps Day Trip from Vienna with round-trip transport and ride worry-free to the area. This guided tour visits Seeschloss Ort castle out on Traunsee lake, Hallstatt, and its popular Hallstatt Skywalk. Hotel pickup from central Vienna is available for added convenience.

Explore the magnificent city of Vienna on this two-in-one tour, including a coach tour and skip-the-line admission to the Schonbrunn Palace. Pass major attractions like the Hofburg Palace, City Hall, and the Vienna State Opera as you drive along the famed Ringstrasse. Afterward, visit the lavish summer home of the Habsburg monarchs, Schonbrunn Palace, starting with a guided tour of the state rooms, followed by free time to explore independently.

Glide through the streets of Vienna on a Segway tour of the city. Led by a local guide, cruise around the famous Ringstrasse and spot top attractions. See the Rathaus building, the opulent Hofburg Palace, and explore the Austrian capital’s scenic parks. As you go, learn about Vienna’s rich history and the stories behind each architectural gem. Enjoy your choice of a morning, afternoon or evening tour.

Experience the heart of Vienna on this captivating small-group walking tour, blending history, art, and culture with personal touches. The lively guide will share stories of Vienna's charm, lead you through iconic landmarks like the Hofburg and Stephansdom, and even snap photos of you if desired. With a free map, an information packet, and an intimate group, this tour ensures an engaging and unforgettable experience.

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.

From the Middle Ages, the Jewish community in Vienna was one of Europe's largest. This 2.5-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.

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.

Cross the border into the Czech Republic—and discover the scenic and historical city of Cesky Krumlov—on this seamless, full-day tour from Vienna. Meet at your local hotel in the morning, hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle, and travel with just a small group for company. You’ll go for an immersive sightseeing tour of the Bohemian city, will discover its UNESCO-listed city center, will see its 13th-century castle, and will enjoy free time to explore Cesky Krumlov independently before returning to Vienna.

Take a quick sightseeing tour of Vienna riding around the city on e-bikes with a local guide. Ride through the center of Vienna, stopping at important landmarks, such as the Maria Theresien Square, Naschmarkt, and Rathaus as you go to take photos and learn a little about their history. This small-group tour is limited to two participants.

Treat yourself to a classical music concert in Vienna’s St. Peter’s Church. One of the city’s baroque beauties, the lavish church is a fitting venue for an evening of music in the heart of the city. Take a seat in the church vaults and immerse yourself in a program of music from renowned classical composers such as Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Schubert, and Beethoven.

Ideally suited to first-time visitors to Vienna, this private, half-day walking tour gives an in-depth overview of the culturally-rich Austrian capital. Enrich your visit with informative background from your own personal guide as you cover landmarks like the Belveder garden-view and city panorama, the imperial palace of Hofburg, and the iconic cathedral at Stephansplatz, plus many more.

Visit the beautiful village of Hallstatt on a full-day excursion combining the best of guided tours and independent exploring. An onboard guide will share history and culture during a spectacular bus ride from Vienna to Hallstatt. Then, you'll meet a local guide for a walk through the storybook town. After that, enjoy flexible free time to do what you want—without the rigid constraints of a fixed itinerary.

Walking tours are great but if you want to cover more ground in the same time while getting some exercise, you can't beat a cycle tour. On this private three-hour cycle tour of Vienna, you’ll learn the stories behind the famous tourist attractions. Cycle around the old city, along the Danube, through spacious parks, and stop for photos at viewing spots.