Top Vienna Literary Tours

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.

Leave the busy streets of Vienna behind and immerse yourself in the Weinviertel wine region on a small-group tour. Relax in comfortable and convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel as you take in the countryside scenery. Meet the owners of three local wineries and enjoy a total of up to 12 glasses of regional wine. After a traditional Austrian lunch or dinner (depedning on the time you've booked), unwind during the return journey to your accommodation.

Discover Vienna’s spectacular Christmas Markets on this action-packed walking tour. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way, and you’ll save time by visiting at least three markets in one evening. See Vienna’s top sites illuminated at night, and learn about Viennese Christmas traditions from your guide. Itineraries vary but potential markets you’ll visit include the Arts & Crafts Market at St. Charles’ Church, and the Old Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Freyung.

On this specialty-themed walking tour, you’ll learn the ins and outs of two of Austria’s most prominent arts movements. Discover Vienna’s most popular Art Nouveau and Baroque landmarks, from the 18th-century church of Karlskirche to the elegant Otto Wagner metro station. Tours include skip-the-line access to the Upper Belvedere for a peek at Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss.”

If you're in Vienna during the holidays, a visit to one of its famous Christmas markets is an absolute must. You can see the best of them—including the grand dame on Rathausplatz—on this market crawl that introduces you to the city's Christmas traditions of hot rum punch, handicrafts, and ice skating. Enjoy cookies and other treats, and take in the winter wonderland decorations.