Top Vienna Music Tours in 2026

Enjoy an only-in-Vienna night out with this regal, two-in-one package: Combine your visit to the UNESCO-listed Schoenbrunn Palace with tickets to a classical music concert, performed on-site in the Palace Orangery. Tour the palace at your own pace after the Palace opening hours, listening to a complimentary audio headset. Then, attend an orchestral performance of compositions by Mozart and Strauss in the same venue where Mozart himself performed in 1786.

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.

Immerse yourself in the music history by following the trail of Mozart, Strauss, Schubert and Beethoven in Vienna’s Old Town. See historic buildings and monuments such as Theater an der Wien, State Opera, St. Stephan’s Cathedral and Karlskirche! Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program: 4-hour: Music Tour of the Old Town Discover the legacy of Mozart, Beethoven and other renowned musicians in Vienna’s Old Town. Includes a visit to St Stephen's Cathedral and tickets to the House of Music. 5,5-hour: Music Tour of the Old Town & Concert This option includes tickets for a classical music concert. Discover the legacy of renowned musicians in Vienna’s Old Town and visit St Stephen's Cathedral and the House of Music.

Guarantee your admission to the Mozarthaus Concert at the Sala Terrena—the oldest concert hall in Vienna where Mozart once played. The Sala Terrena is renowned for its excellent acoustics for chamber music and intimate atmosphere. Purchase your tickets ahead of time for this popular concert, featuring a string quartet performing classical compositions in original historical costumes.

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.

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.

Hear the great works of Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi or extraordinary organ music in concerts in Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral. Be swept away by the breathtaking atmosphere of the cathedral as classical music surrounds you. Find out about the different concert options by selecting a travel date. Whether you are a music aficionado or simply curious, you are sure to enjoy the breathraking atmosphere of one the world's most beautiful churches.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Vienna’s classical music legacy on this 2-hour walking private tour. Along the way, uncover fascinating stories about Vienna’s greatest composers, admire historic buildings where timeless melodies were born, and feel the charm of a city where classical music still echoes through its streets and concert halls. Visit landmarks such as Beethoven’s and Chopin’s residence, one of Vienna’s oldest churches with Mozart’s mortuary mask, and the Theater Museum with Strauss story (author of Danube Waltz). Admire Mozart’s former home and enjoy skip-the-line entry to the interactive Haus der Musik, where families and children can playfully engage with sound. Conclude your journey (with the Full Option) at a beautifful teathre, where the Kaiser Orchestra performs Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, and Strauss in an elegant concert setting. Perfect for families and culture lovers, this tour blends history, music, and interactive experiences in Vienna, the world’s capital of classical music.

Soak up Vienna’s rich music culture with a performance from the Vienna Mozart Orchestra at the Musikverein. Take your seat in the historic venue and travel back to the 18th century, as 30 first-class musicians and internationally renowned opera singers and soloists create a special atmosphere and perform Mozart’s famous works while dressed in period costumes.

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

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.

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.

Discover the Vienna that shaped Beethoven and the world in which he performed on this fascinating private walking tour led by an expert. You'll visit spots including the Akademie der Wissenschaften, the Secession Building, home to Klimt's Beethoven frieze, the Eroica Hall at the Austrian Theatre Museum, the Burgtheater, the Theater an der Wien, the Beethoven Pasqualatihaus, and the site of Theater am Kärntnertor.

Embark on a captivating journey through Vienna‘s rich musical history guided by Context Travel expert, Gilles Gubelmann. On this self-guided walking tour, he‘ll be your maestro, connecting tales of musical prodigies with the history of the city. Guided by Gilles, delve into the city's musical legacy in the Old Town (Innere Stadt). Uncover the lives of musical luminaries like Beethoven and Mozart at venues such as Stadtpalais Todesco and Café Frauenhuber. Culminating at St. Stephen's Cathedral, the tour unveils Vienna's soul through its musical past. Explore renowned opera houses, hear symphonies, and trace the footsteps of Mahler and Schönberg. Learn the triumphs of Jewish musical geniuses, visit Mozart's Mozarthaus, and stroll through Helmut Zilk Square, ending at the Monument Against War and Fascism. Experience Vienna's melodic history resonating through its streets with Gilles as your guide.

See Vienna through a different lens on a one-hour sightseeing tour accompanied by live Mozart music. As you admire the city’s famous sights from a double-decker bus, two live musicians perform selected works by Mozart, adding an elegant and truly Viennese atmosphere to your journey. One of the musicians also shares fascinating insights into Vienna and its history in English. Choose between two seating options: the upper deck, where the musicians perform and you can enjoy the full live-music experience, or the lower deck, which offers a more budget-friendly way to join the tour but comes with some limitations to the musical experience. Sit back, take in the sights and let the sound of Mozart accompany you through Vienna — a memorable way to experience the city’s music, culture and timeless charm.

Explore the life and legacy of Johann Strauss, Vienna’s “Waltz King,” on a private walking tour. Visit iconic locations like Strauss’ Residence and Stadtpark while uncovering his story. Choose from tailored options, including a tour featuring Strauss landmarks and architectural gems like the Karlskirche or another tour that adds a live classical concert by Vienna’s finest musicians. The tour is available in multiple languages including Arabic, Croatian, Japanese, Mandarin, and Portuguese.

Make history fun on a family walking tour of Vienna. Explore the Old Town, visit the Imperial Treasury and discover Austrian history, legends, and fairytales. Extended options: tickets to the House of Music and a horse carriage ride! Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program 2-hour: Vienna Highlights Choose this family tour to explore the historic center of Vienna on foot and visit the Imperial Treasury with skip-the-line tickets. 3-hour: Vienna Highlights & House of Music Choose this family tour to explore the historic center of Vienna on foot and visit the Imperial Treasury and House of Music with skip-the-line tickets 4-hour: Vienna Highlights, House of Music & Horse Carriage Choose this family tour to enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, explore Vienna on foot, and visit the Imperial Treasury and House of Music with skip-the-line tickets.

There's no better way to discover any city than on a walking tour with a local. Join a maximum of seven other travelers and a Vienna resident who's passionate about Mozart to follow in the great composer's steps. See where he lived, his statue, the Hofburg Imperial Palace (Hofburg Wien) where he played for royalty, and sit in a coffeehouse where he once performed for intimate audiences.

Vienna is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene with a music tradition that attracts people to the city where Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Strauss and Mozart perfected their art. On your walking tour, you will explore the best of the city’s architecture, including the Austrian Parliament Building, the Alte Burg, the Spanish Riding School, and the Austrian National Library. The architectural finery of Vienna's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a bounty of Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Art Deco, and "Jugendstil" architecture under the gaze of the 370-foot steeple of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Your tour finishes at the entrance to MozartHaus Museum, where you will step into the life of the classical virtuoso and trace his enthralling backstory at your own pace. Your guide will part ways with you here so you can enjoy your self-guided tour!