Top Vienna Walking Tours

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.

This full-day bike tour from Vienna gives you the opportunity to enjoy the idyllic Austrian countryside and sample locally produced wines. 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 (not included in tour price), and enjoy numerous local wine samples included in the tour.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover a new perspective on Vienna when you explore the city after dark—and get a taste of the Austrian capital’s vibrant nightlife—on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in the late afternoon outside the Karlskirche, and then head to the bustling Naschmarkt, where you can visit local market stalls and enjoy a chocolate tasting. Then continue to several of Vienna’s trendiest neighborhoods, where you go to cocktail bars, try hearty street food, head to a rooftop bar, and more.

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.

Explore Vienna on a private 3-hour walking tour with your own private guide. Customize your itinerary with your private guide, and discover sights around Vienna’s old artisan district. Pass by the Jesuit Church and Basilisk House on Schönlaterngasse; learn about Mozart’s connections to St Stephen's Cathedral; and take in views over the city from the rooftops. Stop at the Judenplatz and the Holocaust Memorial, then stroll around the University and City Hall — a part of Vienna that retains characteristics from previous centuries.

Relive your favorite shadowy scenes of the 1949 British film noir, ‘The Third Man,’ on this 2.5-hour walking tour of Vienna. Trace the footsteps of character Harry Lime, made famous by Orson Welles’ portrayal, as you journey through the Old Town of Austria’s vibrant capital. Along with spotting the film’s locations, you’ll also see top city attractions, such as the Hotel Sacher. Learn about espionage in the city’s postwar years and get an insider’s look on the attractions that inspired director Carol Reed.

Vienna is renowned for its UNESCO-listed monuments and magnificent palaces, but many travelers only get to see the highlights. On this tour, discover the city through the eyes of a Vienna local and enjoy a personalized itinerary custom-made for you. Your ‘Lokafyer’ guide is no typical tour guide—instead, they will show you around the city like a friend, take you to the neighborhoods that they know and love, and give you tips on where to eat, drink, and shop in the city.

See the heart of Austria’s wine region on a private day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, visit a traditional wine tavern to sip and swirl local blends. Then head to the medieval town of Dürnstein to taste local chocolates, schnapps and more. Summer travelers also enjoy a cruise to Melk along the Danube River, while winter trips include a leisurely lunch at the wine tavern. Before returning to Vienna, top off your day at Melk Abbey to admire the town’s historic Benedictine Monastery.

Go deep into Vienna’s rich history on a 3-hour, small-group walking tour with an expert guide. Start your tour in the former seat of the Habsburg Empire, and hear about the city’s kings, queens and revolutionaries. Spot architectural and historic landmarks as you explore a pair of vibrant shopping districts. Learn about Habsburg religion and ritual at a trio of extraordinary churches, and see traces left by waves of invading forces from Ottomans to Nazis. Take in Vienna’s highlights and enjoy unique historic insights on the capital city.

Stroll through Vienna’s Old Town with a guide, and see the history of the city come to life on a short walking tour. With tales of the Empress Sisi and Marie Antoinette in your ears, you’ll explore the historical quarter of the city, seeing the sights as you go. Highlights include the Hofburg palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the buildings of the Ringstrasse, and more. Numbers are limited to just 20 people.

Go beyond what meets the eye on this 3-hour tour of Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, led by a historian guide. Together with your small group limited to six people, you'll explore around 40 of the palace’s most extravagant rooms. Gain a better understanding of the significance of the palace as your guide walks you through its history, and learn about royals such as Franz Joseph who have called it home. Plus, visit the room where Mozart once performed, and see a secretaire previously owned by Marie Antoinette.

Discover Vienna’s most important art and architecture with a 3-hour, small-group tour of The Belvedere’s palaces, grounds and museum. Hear stories about Austria’s princes and princesses as you explore tiered fountains and statue gardens. Learn about the design and décor of Upper and Lower Belvedere palaces, from the exquisite Marble Gallery to the over-the-top Gold Cabinet. Visit the highlights of the art museum, where iconic works by Monet, Rodin and Van Gogh are displayed alongside the world’s largest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings.

Delve into the architectural treasure trove of Schönbrunn Palace on a private 3-hour tour from Vienna.  Alongside your guide, you’ll explore extravagantly decorated chambers while learning of the palace’s history. Marvel at the Porcelain Room — a golden tableau modeled on porcelain china — and absorb the splendor of the Millions Room, adorned with priceless Rococo frames and wall hangings. See, too, the Franz-Joseph and Elisabeth Apartments and the beautiful Schönbrunn Gardens. On this private tour, you’ll receive undivided attention from your guide.  

Skip the run-of-the-mill sightseeing tours and explore Vienna in an entirely different way. Using your smartphone, follow clues and solve riddles to discover the secrets of Vienna's taverns and narrow medieval streets and traces of one of the biggest tragedies in the city’s history: the plague.

Extend your knowledge of the Austro-Hungarian empire and take a day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Meet your guide in the city center and embark on a tour of the historic city center to see landmarks such as St. Martin’s Cathedral and Martin’s Gate. Your package is inclusive of a delicious 2-course Slovakian lunch and return bus tickets from Vienna to Bratislava.

Taste everything from chocolate to coffee and wine to fresh produce, all while getting to know the ins and outs of Vienna’s culinary scene and history on a private walking tour.  You have complete flexibility to choose where you go (and what you eat). Visit the best known markets, as well as the lesser known local eateries, plus get recommendations for where to dine on the rest of your trip.

Travel virtually through time with our professional opera singers Daniel and Vera, and discover why Vienna is world-renowned as the city of music. This enchanting virtual Vienna city walking tour mixes stories from the lives and music of Mozart, Schubert, Lehar, and Strauss, with live performances from your guide, as you stroll the historic streets of Vienna in search of Austria’s musical treasures. Hear the secrets of the most famous opera houses in the world, from opera singers who have worked with some of the best musicians in the world. There is no better way to experience Vienna’s musical heart and soul. Please do keep in mind, that the starting time listed is always Vienna time (GMT+2).

Explore Vienna’s essential sites on a private, 3.5-hour walking tour with a great orientation to the city’s public transport. Enjoy the flexibility to tailor the experience to your interests as you walk or take the underground and/or tramway from your hotel to the Belvedere Palace. Board a tram (be sure to bring the proper fare!) past the Soviet Monument, Karlsplatz, and the magnificent Viennese State Opera. Learn about the city’s most beloved historic figures while visiting historic cafés, neighborhoods, and landmarks; see the iconic spires of St Stephen’s Cathedral as you get an insider’s perspective on life in Austria’s capital city.