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Explore Vienna’s attraction-rich Inner City (Innere Stadt) on this private tour, done by foot or public transport (own expense). After a hotel pickup, or a meet-up at your preferred location, you’ll pass Vienna’s historic sites, hearing their stories as you go. The Soviet Monument, Karlsplatz, Vienna State Opera, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral are among the key landmarks, along with some locally loved cafes and neighborhoods.

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.

Vienna is known for its crisp white wine, but if you don’t know the characteristics of the wines or even their names, you risk missing out on a good glass. With this private Vienna wine tasting session, sample local wine with an expert to discover the different wine labels and the stories behind them. There’s a choice of two different options when you book.

Enjoy stunning, bird’s eye views over the Austrian capital and the Viennese countryside during this panoramic helicopter flight. Listen to in-depth commentary from your pilot as you soar over iconic landmarks. Highlights include the hilltop ruins of medieval-era Greifenstein castle, vineyards and wetlands surrounding the Danube River, and the Baroque monastery of Klosterneuburg, plus Vienna’s iconic skyline.

Visit the Hungarian capital of Budapest on a full-day private tour from Vienna. Take a car through the Austrian countryside and reach the bustling city of Budapest to see highlights like the Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square, Fisherman’s Bastion, and much more. Listen to informative commentary about the history of the city from your driver and either explore the city independently or choose the tour package with a guided tour included.

Make the most of your European travels, and visit an entirely different country, on this full-day, private tour of Budapest from Vienna. Meet your guide at your Vienna hotel, and set off in a comfortable vehicle; it’s roughly a 2.5-hour drive to the Hungarian capital. Upon arrival, explore top landmarks—like the Parliament Building, Fisherman’s Bastion, and St. Stephen’s Basilica—with your guide, and learn about the city’s history. Then, enjoy free time to shop and explore independently before tour’s end.

Experience the ultimate sightseeing tour with Royal E Cars Tours’ Platinum Tour. Explore the top 35 attraction points in just 60 minutes with a live guide on a private tour. Sit back and relax with complimentary drinks, including soft drinks or beer or Prosecco. And the best part? We offer free hotel pick-up to make your experience hassle-free. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see all the sights in style. Book your tour today

With so much magnetizing architecture, it can be hard to decide where to go in Vienna. Relax and leave itinerary planning to your private guide with this walking tour that hits all the most important cultural and historical sites, from St. Stephen's Cathedral and the catacombs to the old Jewish quarter. You'll see the city's main squares, including Rathausplatz, Heroes Square, and the Hofburg Imperial Palace.

This experience is designed for travelers who want to discover Vienna through its food, culture, and everyday life in a relaxed small-group setting. Because the tour is limited to just 8 guests, it offers a more personal atmosphere and the chance to visit smaller local spots. • Small-group experience limited to 8 guests for a relaxed and personal atmosphere • Discover Vienna through its coffeehouses, local markets, and street food traditions • Visit a hidden local market off the beaten path and taste regional specialties • Experience the city like a Viennese by using Vienna’s excellent public transport • Enjoy authentic tastings of local favorites (vegetarian options available)

Nostalgic Golden Train for up to 14 people also ideal for larger groups Integrated audio guide with history, culture and exciting facts Open electric vehicle for best views and unforgettable photos Vienna's most important sights in just 30 minutes

Discover a local side of Vienna—and follow your guide to some of the city's most delicious bites—on this small-group tasting tour. You can look forward to sampling all of the best food to be found in the Austrian capital, including everything from chocolate pralines and wine to cured ham and more. Your guide will show you the culinary secrets that you would otherwise miss if exploring alone.

Discover the modern culture and history of Vienna’s Jewish community on this private walking tour. Walk through the historic center of Vienna with your guide as they share the Jewish community’s intellectual, cultural, and artistic contributions to Vienna, both historic and in the present day. Learn about the community’s dark periods, such as times when the community was banished from the city and the Holocaust.

Experience two countries on one vacation with a day trip to Slovakia from Austria. Skip the hassle of car rental and public transit, with private pickup and drop-off from your Vienna hotel. Discover the historic city center with a private guide, including stops at the parliament and Bratislava Castle. Later enjoy time to explore the area at your own pace, before relaxing on your way back to Vienna.

Hallstatt and Melk fit into a full-day coach trip from Vienna. Travel through the Salzkammergut, pause for a photo of Melk Abbey, and spend roughly two and a half hours exploring Hallstatt independently. The multilingual audio guide, accessed by QR code on your smartphone and headphones, provides stories about Austria during the journey and an interactive walking tour in town, with maps and visual content in 20 languages.

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.

Discover the beauty of the Wachau Valley and visit historic castles and abbeys, and sample wine on this full-day private tour from Vienna with an English-speaking driver and guide. Highlights include Klosterneuburg Treasury, the medieval village of Durnstein, Melk Abbey, and a picturesque winery, to enjoy a wine tasting. In the summer, during apricot season, enjoy a visit to a family farm to taste brandy made from the sweet fruits.

Visit Vienna’s Belvedere Complex with a private, scholar guide on a 3-hour history tour of the site's gardens, palaces and world-class art museum. Enjoy the flexibility of a fully personalized tour as you explore the grounds’ tiered fountains and gardens, and spot nymphs, goddesses and heroes hidden in the lush greenery. Learn about Austria’s royal heritage in the gorgeously designed Upper and Lower Belvedere palaces, and spot Baroque flourishes in the Marble Room and Gold Cabinet. Visit the art museum’s master works, including iconic pieces by Klimt, Rodin and Monet.

See the historical highlights of Vienna in less than two hours on a private three-wheeler tour. Thanks to the vehicle's compact design, your chauffeur cum guide will weave through busy traffic and down hidden streets, all the while providing commentary on the city's history and culture. Highlights include the Burgtheater, Ringstrasse, and Reichsbrucke. Take your motorized tour to the next level and add food and wine to the experience (additional cost).

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.

Vienna was once the capital of a vast empire and its old town covers a surprisingly large area. Spare your shoe leather and save time too when you book this private sightseeing tour in a converted vintage car that offers wraparound views from its open sides. Your personal driver-guide tells the stories behind the sights as you see the signature landmarks, making for a culturally enriching experience.

Explore Salzburg's Mirabell Garden and UNESCO-listed Old Town on this seamless day trip from Vienna. Led by a local guide, you'll enjoy the stunning drive to Salzburg, winding through the Austrian Alps. Upon arriving, take a guided walking tour of Mozart's home town and visit the gardens of Mirabell Palace, as well as other top sights. Your day trip concludes with transportation back to Vienna.

If you need to travel from Vienna to Prague, skip the plane and turn the trip into a sightseeing tour. Travel through the picturesque towns of Telč and Znojmo, and admire the UNESCO-listed palaces of Lednice and Valtice.

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.