Top Vienna Culture

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Led by a local guide, pass the vineyards, abbeys, and forests of the countryside as you learn about the area’s rich history. Top off your day trip with a boat ride (summer only) to Melk along the Danube where you visit a Benedictine abbey overlooking the river or an Austrian meal in a local restaurant (winter only). Your excursion concludes with transportation back to Vienna.

Vienna is known as the “City of Music”, where composers like Mozart, Schubert, and Strauss wrote some of their most famous works. Experience Vienna’s musical heritage from anywhere in the world with this virtual tour led by two professional opera singers. Join them from afar as they stroll the Old Town, sharing the life stories of Vienna’s most famous composers and musicians and performing iconic arias and other classical music live.

Explore the magnificent city of Vienna on this city tour by coach, including admission into the Schönbrunn Palace without waiting time. Pass major attractions like the Hofburg Palace, City Hall, and the Vienna State Opera as you drive along the famed Ringstrasse. Afterward, explore the lavish summer home of the Habsburg monarchs, the Schönbrunn Palace. Skip the line at the entrance and learn the rich stories of its residents as you stroll from room to room.

Make the most out of your trip to Europe with a day trip to Budapest from Vienna. Enjoy the scenery of the Hungarian countryside as you travel eastward with your guide. See top attractions when you arrive, including the Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square and the panoramic views of Fisherman’s Bastion. Your day trip to Budapest will conclude with transportation back to Vienna.

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.

Step back in Viennese time with a visit to Time Travel: The Vienna History Show. The exciting museum brings the past into the present day, courtesy of multimedia displays and attractions audio-given information. Check out the era of Habsburg rule, uncover the plague-hit streets of medieval Vienna and discover the musical side of the city — all through animatronics and special effects. Special attractions include a World War II–era air-raid shelter and a virtual horse-drawn carriage ride.

Get a true taste of the Austrian countryside on this day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Your guide leads the way through charming villages and scenic landscape, making stops at UNESCO-listed sites such as the medieval town of Dürnstein. Relax with an authentic lunch at a local wine tavern (own expense) and taste the region’s best wines in a small, intimate cellar. Between May and September, your day trip will also include a Danube River cruise between the villages of Spitz and Melk.

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.

Explore the vibrant city of Prague on this day trip from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, venture through the scenic countryside of Moravia. Afterward, see all of Prague’s top attractions on a city tour, passing Old Town Square, the National Theater, Charles Bridge and more. Enjoy some free time to purchase lunch, shop or explore independently before hopping back in your coach for a relaxing trip back to Vienna.

Explore the vibrant city of Vienna on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Led by a local guide, see top attractions such as the Gothic architecture of St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg Imperial Palace and the Spanish Riding School. As you go, learn the rich history behind the Austrian capital and each of its architectural gems.

Discover the streets on which a young Hitler walked during this walking tour of historic Vienna. As you explore Vienna’s ornate Old Town, learn about Adolf Hitler’s early life and visit Jewish architecture that survived the Holocaust. See the devastation caused by more than 100,000 WWII bombs and pay your respects to monuments dedicated to lives lost.

Waste no time at Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, and head straight inside with this prebooked entrance ticket. Once you’ve shown your voucher to the admission desk, you’ll step into a world of ancient relics and imperial-era art where works by Rubens, Raphael, and Velázquez appear at every corner. Stay inside as long as you like, and browse the impressive collection at your own pace.

Grab your camera and set out to explore the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Salzkammergut on this full-day tour from Vienna. Admire the Baroque beauty of Admont Abbey, enjoy a guided walking tour of Hallstatt village and shop for traditional handicrafts in Gmunden. Along the way, soak up the scenery as you journey through the mountains and lakes of the Austrian Alps.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history with a day trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp from Vienna. The former camp provides a look at the horrors perpetuated by Hitler during the war. An audio guide will provide historical background on each site as you go. Round-trip transport from Vienna is included in the tour.

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.

The Spanish Riding School in Vienna has a lot going for it with baroque architecture, the largest oval horse walker in the world, and, of course, its Lipizzaner stallions. You can see it all on a visit, but if you want to understand the history behind the landmark site, a tour is the best way to do it. With this experience, learn about the equestrian traditions and history of the Spanish Riding School as a guide introduces you to its standout sights.

Discover Hallstatt and its surrounding attractions on a full-day small-group tour from Vienna. Travel by private transportation and discover more points of interest in less time. Listen as your guide narrates the sights and make stops at filming locations for 'The Sound of Music' and more.  Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hallstatt followed by free time to explore independently, before your comfortable return journey.

The magnificent Schonbrunn Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Vienna’s most visited attraction, and pre-booking skip-the-line entrance ensures you don’t waste time waiting in line. Follow in the footsteps of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth on a guided tour through the palace and gardens, then enjoy free time to explore independently.

Explore Salzburg on this small-group day trip departing from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music’ as you pass iconic locations featured in the film. Discover the best of the lake region of Salzkammergut on a back-roads tour stopping at gorgeous Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen village. See Salzburg’s key sights, including Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s Birthplace on a walking tour of the Old Town. Learn about the city’s rich history from your guide and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring independently.

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.

Classical music lover? Call in at Vienna’s House of Music and explore the city’s famous sound and music museum at your leisure. You’ll wander amid interactive displays and exhibitions to learn about acclaimed composers, musical instruments and more. It’s a fun trip for all the family.

Get an insider’s look at Vienna’s thriving neighborhoods, historic landmarks and culture on a small-group tour with an experienced guide. Hear stories about life in the city as you follow your guide to hidden alleyways, elegant boulevards and the city’s most iconic monuments. Learn about the royal Habsburg dynasty and the legends of Hero Square then visit the sites of fierce battles in the Second World War. Enjoy the personal experience of a small-group tour, and discover the best places to eat, drink and live like a local.

The Leopold Museum is one of Vienna’s leading art museums and home to the world’s largest collection of Egon Schiele paintings. This single-use entrance ticket offers pre-paid entrance and unlimited access to the museum’s exhibits, so you can spend as much time as you want to admire the works of artists such as Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, and Richard Gerstl.

Walking tours are great but if you want to cover more ground in the same time while getting some exercise, you can't beat a cycle tour. On this private three-hour cycle tour of Vienna, you’ll learn the stories behind the famous tourist attractions. Cycle around the old city, along the Danube, through spacious parks, and stop for photos at viewing spots.