Top Vienna Private Sightseeing Tours

Ljubljana, Slovenia’s pretty capital, lies about 240 miles (385 kilometers) from Vienna, and the only practical way to see it and Lake Bled as a day trip is with a private vehicle. Skip the self-drive angst on this door-to-door tour. Enjoy a guided riverside stroll and old town highlights in Ljubljana followed by free time for lunch; in Lake Bled, explore independently or opt for a boat trip (own expense).

Take a break from Vienna’s high culture and more serious nature, for a light-hearted walk with a few fun ghost stories during this this private ghost tour. Walk the cobblestone streets of the city with a guide as they tell you creepy and ghostly legends tied to some of the city’s most prominent landmarks and citizens. Plus, a guide leads the way during one of the spookiest times—at night.

See Gustav Klimt' world-famous “The Kiss” & discover 800 years of art history on a private tour of Upper Belvedere with skip-the-line tickets. Experience the splendor of the Baroque in Vienna. Optional: private car transfers and Lower Belvedere. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 2-hour: Upper Belvedere Discover the famous art collection in Upper Belvedere. 3-hour: Upper Belvedere & Transport Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer & a 2-hour tour of Upper Belvedere to discover its famous art collection. 3,5-hour: Upper & Lower Belvedere Discover the Baroque architecture & art collections of Upper & Lower Belvedere palace & garden. 4,5-hour: Upper & Lower Belvedere & Transport Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer & a 3,5-hour tour of Upper & Lower Belvedere & garden to discover its Baroque architecture & art collections. Join us on the most comprehensive tour of the Belvedere palace & garden complex in Vienna to experience true Baroque.

Discover the extensive art collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna with this private guided tour. The Kunsthistorisches Museum is the city’s foremost art history museum and features masterpieces by acclaimed artists including Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Caravaggio. Learn about the museum’s most celebrated paintings and sculptures by renowned masters, as well as its collections of ancient Greek and Egyptian art, from your guide as you visit. This tour has a maximum of five participants.

Get a taste of the Austrian countryside on a day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Your guide leads the way through charming villages and scenic landscapes, stopping at UNESCO–listed sites such as the medieval town of Dürnstein. Relax over an authentic lunch at a local wine tavern (own expense) and enjoy tastings at several wineries. Between May and September, the tour includes a Danube River cruise.

Explore the idyllic Austrian countryside—and sample locally produced wines along the way—on this two-in-one sightseeing tour from Vienna. Feel energized on a state-of-the-art bike, as you cycle past lush valleys, quaint villages and rolling vineyards. Take a gentle route with regular breaks, enjoy free time to relax by the Danube or climb to a hilltop castle, sit down for lunch (additional expense, and enjoy numerous local wine samples included in the tour.

See Slovakia’s vibrant capital city—and leave the sightseeing logistics to someone else—on this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Following hotel pickup in Vienna, travel directly to Bratislava for a tour, passing attractions such as Michael’s Gate, the Maximilian Fountain, and St. Martin's Cathedral. After lunch (own expense) and some free time, finish with a scenic Danube River cruise via high-speed catamaran to Vienna.

Take a quick spin through Vienna in the comfort of a convertible electric car with this private tour for up to seven passengers. You'll get a quick glimpse into many of the city's highlights and get the chance to take great photos along the way from the fully open back of the vehicle.

There's no artist more associated with Vienna than Gustav Klimt. Get an in-depth understanding of his work on this private tour led by an art historian guide. Start at the Belvedere Palace, with The Kiss and Judith, masterworks from Klimt's Golden Period. Continue to the Secession to see his largest work, the Beethoven Frieze, and the Leopold Museum to examine Death and Life and take a look at some landscapes.

Get closer insights into the history and architecture of Belvedere Palace than would be possible alone with this private guide tour. In the company of just your party and a guide, explore the rooms of this important historical site, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and the home of the National Art Gallery.

Since the golden days of the Habsburg Empire, Vienna has been considered Europe’s “City of Music”. Experience its rich musical heritage first-hand with this tour of Vienna’s top music-related landmarks and performance spaces. Kick off with an exclusive peek at the Vienna State Opera before strolling through the city with your guide to discover where composers like Beethoven and Mozart once lived and performed.

Explore Vienna with your own private guide by booking this walking tour for groups of up to 15 people. You’ll pass by St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Vienna State Opera, Heldenplatz, and the Hofburg Imperial Palace—to name a few—all with your guide by your side to provide narration and answer questions.

Learn how Vienna got its title as "City of Music" on this private walking tour, with stops to listen to carefully selected pieces on headphones. Stroll past important sites in the lives of Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn. You'll see Beethoven and Mozart's former homes, musical landmarks like the Vienna State Opera House and Vienna Musikverein, the palace where Beethoven taught the Archduke piano, and more.

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.

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.

Travel quickly and conveniently between Vienna’s most popular tourist attractions with a 1-day ticket for the city’s hop-on, hop-off sightseeing buses. Take in the city scenery aboard a double-decker bus as you travel between attractions such as Schönbrunn Palace, St Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Belvedere, getting off to explore them in more detail as you like. This package also includes a river cruise on the Danube to admire its scenery.

Get to know Viennese coffee house culture on this small-group tour for just eight people or fewer. Travel with a dedicated guide, who will provide commentary tailored to the small group's interests and answer any questions. Taste three different types of coffee and a traditional Viennese cake in coffee shops where famous Austrian writers and artists have hung out in years past.

Vienna’s Leopold Museum is home to one of Europe’s great collections of 20th-century art, but its vast size can be daunting. With this guided tour, focus on the most important works of modern Austrian art by masters like Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, and other Viennese Art Nouveau greats. Learn about their significance from your art historian guide and get an overview of the museum in just a few hours.

Go beyond the Austrian sights on your Vienna vacation, and visit the Croatian capital of Zagreb during a private day trip. With your own personal driver, you’ll travel in comfort through Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia, then enjoy a guided tour along with time for independent sightseeing in Zagreb. The day trip itinerary is flexible, and can be tailored to you.

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.

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.

Home to one of the world's great art collections, as well as manicured geometric gardens, the Belvedere Palace could take days to explore independently. Navigate straight to the collection's highlights and hidden treasures, from medieval masterworks to Klimt classics, with a private guide just for your group. Your package includes skip-the-line tickets, freeing up additional time to tour the regal gardens.

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.

Take the opportunity while in Vienna to visit another impressive European capital on this private full-day tour to Prague. Travel to Prague and once there, enjoy a private guided tour of the city beginning at Prague Castle and ending at the Old Town Hall Astronomical Clock. Then, explore more of the city on your own before heading back to Vienna.