Don't Miss These Must-Do Activities in Vienna
Famous for its UNESCO-listed monuments, glamorous Viennese balls, and legacy of classical music, Vienna is one of Europe’s cultural capitals. Whether indulging in coffee and cake at a Viennese coffeehouse, attending a concert of Mozart or Strauss, or taking a romantic horse-and-carriage ride around the city, the Austrian capital offers numerous unforgettable experiences.
Explore the architectural wonders along the Ringstrasse, stroll through the gardens of the lavish Schönbrunn Palace, and visit legendary institutions such as the Vienna State Opera House and the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. The best time to visit is during the festive season, when the city hosts some of Europe’s most popular Christmas markets.
Booking tours and tickets in advance is essential—to help you choose, here’s our pick of the must-do activities in Vienna.
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Kursalon Vienna: Johann Strauss and Mozart Concert
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Enjoy an evening of Viennese classical music during a performance at the Kursalon Vienna concert hall. Listen to renowned works from Mozart and Strauss in a show complete with opera singers, ballet dancers, piano concertos and more. Settle into your selected seat and enjoy the very spot where the waltz was made famous in the 19th century.
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$75.15
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$75.15
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
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Soak up 360-degree views of Vienna’s top attractions with a 1-, 2-, or 3-day hop-on hop-off ticket on a double-decker Big Bus. Pass Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Belvedere, and more. Enjoy your choice between a classic, premium, or deluxe ticket option, along with access to two sightseeing routes, audio commentary on board, free Wi-Fi, and one walking tour. See this vibrant city at your own pace, hopping on and off at any of the stops.
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$26.84
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$26.84
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Vienna City Classic Walk with a Small Group (English)
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Get personalized attention on this small-group walking tour of Vienna. With an intimate group of just 15 people or fewer, see highlights such as St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace. Learn about the history, culture, and famous residents of Vienna from your guide as you walk.
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$46.52
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$46.52
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Food, Coffee and Market: Small Group or Private Walking Tour in Vienna
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Eat, drink, repeat on this guided walking tour that salutes Vienna’s famed culinary reputation. Walk from the city center to Neubau, stopping to sample coffee, chocolate, and fresh foods from eateries and markets, and learning about Vienna’s culinary history along the way.
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$116.89
Price varies by group size
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$116.89
Price varies by group size
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Vienna Mozart Concert in Historical Costumes at the Musikverein
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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 the orchestra performs Mozart’s famous works while dressed in period costumes. Upgrade to a VIP ticket to include a 4-course dinner, a carriage ride to the concert, the chance to meet the performers backstage and more.
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$65.60
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$65.60
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Private Tour: Vienna City Highlights Tour
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Explore the vibrant city of Vienna on a private tour. Led by an expert guide, travel along the famous Ringstrasse to see the Vienna Rathaus and other top attractions while learning the rich history behind the Austrian capital from your private guide. Pass the multi-hued Hundertwasserhaus and the opulent grounds of the Schönbrunn Palace. Choose from three tour lengths with the full-day tour exploring the wine town of Grinzig and to Belvedere Palace.
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$238.56
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$238.56
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Spanish Riding School Training Ticket
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Visit the Spanish Riding School in Vienna to watch the morning exercise of their legendary Lipizzaner horses. After showing your ticket, you'll head inside to see the school's graceful stallions put through their paces, and be trained to perform a high standard of classical dressage. How long you stay inside the school is up to you, but the training schedule runs for up to two hours during the mornings.
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$19.59
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$19.59
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna
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Explore Salzburg's Mirabell Gardens and UNESCO-listed Old Town on this day trip from Vienna. Led by a local guide, enjoy the stunning drive to Salzburg, stopping at Lake Mondsee and winding through the Austrian Alps. Upon arriving, take a guided walking tour of Mozart's home town and visit the gardens of Mirabell Palace. Your day trip concludes with transportation back to Vienna.
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$141.94
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$141.94
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Vienna Woods and Mayerling Half Day Trip
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Discover the Vienna Woods on a half-day guided tour. Led by an expert guide, visit the Mayerling hunting lodge, where scandal once rocked the royal family, as well as the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz, constructed in 1133. Experience a guided walk through the city of Baden. Then, journey back to your original departure point, spotting Liechtenstein Castle on the way.
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$67.99
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$67.99
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Vienna City Segway Day Tour
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Glide through the streets of Vienna on a 3-hour 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.
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$94.23
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$94.23
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner
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See Vienna illuminated at night on this 3.5-hour cruise along the Danube River. Hop aboard your boat and savor a dinner of traditional Austrian dishes served buffet-style, as live Viennese music keeps the mood festive. As the sun sets over the city, soak up stunning views of the capital’s top attractions while gliding along the Danube River.
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$52.48
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$52.48
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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