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Marking the boundary of the First District where the old city walls once stood, the grand boulevard of the Ringstrasse traces a 3-mile (5-kilometer) scenic ring around the historic Innere Stadt (Inner Town) of Vienna. Follow the Ringstrasse loop on a sightseeing tour of Vienna to take in some of the city’s top attractions along the route.

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Highlights of Vienna City Center Walking Tour

Highlights of Vienna City Center Walking Tour

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.

2 hours 30 minutes
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Vienna City Bike Tour

Vienna City Bike Tour

Cycle through the streets of Vienna on this bike and city tour. Led by a local guide, pedal past top attraction such as the Albertina, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Vienna State Opera, Stadtpark, and Heldenplatz. As you travel along bike paths and quieter streets, your guide will discuss the fascinating stories behind each landmark. Enjoy your choice of a morning, afternoon or evening departure.

3 hours
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Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers

Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers

Ideally suited to first-time visitors to Vienna, this private, half-day walking tour gives an in-depth overview of the culturally-rich Austrian capital. Enrich your visit with informative background from your own personal guide as you cover landmarks like the Belveder garden-view and city panorama, the imperial palace of Hofburg, and the iconic cathedral at Stephansplatz, plus many more.

3 hours
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Vienna Small Group E-Bike Tour

Vienna Small Group E-Bike Tour

Discover Vienna’s green and leafy side on a four-hour bike tour of the city’s parks, canal-side paths, and picturesque vineyards. You’ll have a comfortable ride through the city on a fatbike with an electric assist, so you can pedal just as much as you want on the 21-mile 35-km) route. This 4-hour fatbike tour of Vienna includes all the equipment you need and snacks along the way, and it’s limited to four people for a fun, personal experience.

3 hours
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Vienna City Highlights Private Tour

Vienna City Highlights Private Tour

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.

7 hours
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Vienna Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour

Vienna Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour

Cycle the streets of Vienna on this 3-hour biking tour of the city. Led by an expert guide, saddle up and see the bright hues of the Hundertwasserhaus and the iconic Ferris wheel at the Prater. You’ll also pass top sites like Hofburg Palace, City Hall and the Opera House, learning about the city’s history from your guide as you go. After three hours of sightseeing and fresh air, your tour will conclude at its original departure point.

3 hours
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Exciting history tour and discovery of Vienna's secrets

Exciting history tour and discovery of Vienna's secrets

20 years of experienced guide who makes the tour entertaining and exciting: founded by the Romans, built by medieval knights, capital of Europe during the Holy Roman Emperors, attacked by the Turks and one of the largest cities in Europe during the monarchy. Visit Roman buildings, Gothic cathedrals, Baroque palaces, beautiful gardens, monasteries and breathtaking world-class art. Vienna is the capital of classical music! Visit the State Opera, concert halls, monuments of the most famous composers and their homes. Our tour is private and can be customized to suit your needs.

2 to 8 hours
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Vienna City Segway Day Tour

Vienna City Segway Day 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.

3 hours
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Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets

Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets

Vienna is rich in both spectacular architecture and charming neighborhoods. Skip the hassle of touring on foot or by public transportation and visit the best of the city in a single day with this driving tour. Stop to admire A-list sights like the Hofburg, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and Belvedere Palace with commentary from your guide and enjoy fast-track entry at the Schonbrunn to make every sightseeing minute count.

3 to 8 hours
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Vienna: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

Vienna: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

See Vienna better with a private guide, on a tour just for you and your personal group. You’ll get a more intimate look at the Austrian capital’s acclaimed sights, with the freedom to chat and ask questions unselfconsciously as you explore. Old town landmarks like St. Stephen’s Cathedral are seen on the route, along with some of the city’s lesser-known sights that the tourists sometimes miss.

2 to 6 hours
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Small-Group Ringstrasse Walking Tour

Small-Group Ringstrasse Walking Tour

Explore Vienna's most famous boulevard, the Ringstrasse, on this 3-hour tour with a small group. Follow your guide to stroll along the well-known road, listening to tales of its history, construction, and importance to Viennese city life.

3 hours
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E-Bike Wine Culture Tour

E-Bike Wine Culture Tour

Enjoy a change of scenery and visit the beautiful abbey at Klosterneuburg with this group e-bike tour from Vienna. Ride past major landmarks in the center of Vienna such as the State Opera and Heldenplatz and out along the Danube River to Klosterneuburg outside the city. Take a guided tour of the Klosterneuburg Abbey and finish with a tasting of local wines. Participants must be at least 12 years old and of legal drinking age for the wine tasting.

4 hours
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Vienna City Center Highlights Tour - Small Group Walking Tour

Vienna City Center Highlights Tour - Small Group Walking Tour

Discover Vienna's rich history on this small-group walking tour. Enjoy a great introduction to Vienna by a certified Austria Guide. Explore and discover iconic sights in the historic cente and listen to the amazing history of the City and stories only locals know. Embarke on a captivating classical walking tour with an intimate group of only 10 people or fewer. Experience imperial façades, horse-drawn carriages and learn about famous classical composes such as Mozart or Beethoven and listen to stories about Johann Strauss. See the most famous Highlights such as Hofburg Palace, Vienna State Opera House, Palmenhouse, Graben, Saint Stephens Cathedral and much more. - Get personalized attention from your guide - Meet a local - Guided by a licened & certified Austria Guide - Classic walking Tour of City Center with Sights - Small group of 10 people or fewer Our journey ends at the magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral, a symbol of Vienna's architectural heritage.

2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes
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Bike city tour in Vienna

Bike city tour in Vienna

Dig deep into the soul of Vienna and learn how Austria’s social system and politics have shaped the culture of its capital city. While exploring with a local guide, you’ll get an alternative slant on a regular tour, going off the main tourist trail to discover street art and culture at every corner. Hear stories of bygone dynasties and monarchies, and their impact on the city today. It’s the perfect immersion into Austrian culture and history in Vienna.

2 hours
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Future Bus Tours - Vienna's highlights bus tour with virtual reality

Future Bus Tours - Vienna's highlights bus tour with virtual reality

Travel back in time on a Vienna sightseeing bus tour complete with a virtual reality experience. Relax, as the comfortable shuttle takes you to Heldenplatz, Vativkirche, Ringstrasse, and other noteworthy locations. At four stops, you’ll use a provided VR headset to “meet” three different Austrian rulers and see some of the city’s most famous attractions from a new perspective. Along the way, an audio guide (available in seven languages) presents the storied history of Vienna.

1 hour
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Private Half-Day History Walking Tour in Vienna: The City of Many Pasts

Private Half-Day History Walking Tour in Vienna: The City of Many Pasts

Go deep into Vienna’s rich history on a 3-hour, private walking tour with an expert guide. Explore the city’s iconic landmarks and local neighborhoods as you trace a route from the elegant Michaelerplatz to the culture-filled MuseumsQuartier. Learn about the legacies of Habsburg dynasties and the armies that have swept through the city; see 12th-century walls, humble churches and the soaring St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Discover the landmarks hidden within Vienna’s most fashionable districts, and enjoy the personal experience of visiting the city with a private guide.

3 hours
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Private Tour: Vienna City Segway Tour

Private Tour: Vienna City Segway Tour

See Vienna by Segway on this 3-hour private sightseeing tour of the city. Led by a private guide, see top attractions including City Hall, the Ringstrasse and the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since your tour is private, you can customize your route to best suit your interests, learning about the city’s history, architecture and culture as you go.

3 hours

Price varies by group size

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Small-Group History Walking Tour in Vienna: The City of Many Pasts

Small-Group History Walking Tour in Vienna: The City of Many Pasts

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.

3 hours
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Vienna Horse-drawn Carriage Guided Tour

Vienna Horse-drawn Carriage Guided Tour

Discover the world of Viennese fiakers and the city they call home on a horse-drawn carriage sightseeing tour in Vienna. The experience begins with a visit to the stables where you will get a behind the scenes look at the life of fiakers and their coachmen. Next, it's time for your carriage ride around the city. You’ll enjoy unobstructed views of the Simmering District, Lower Belvedere, Ringstrasse, and the Hofburg.

1 hour 30 minutes
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Wine & Vienna - the most popluar VIP Tour in Vienna

Wine & Vienna - the most popluar VIP Tour in Vienna

This tour starts at Judengasse 4 in the 1st district and lets you dream sublimely through the small and secret streets of the 1st district. A wonderful white wine (bottle) from Christ and glasses are included! Of course, you will also see all the important magnificent buildings on the inner-city streets. But we can already promise you one thing: the sight of the tour, you will be yourself! This tour lasts approximately 1 hour. If you come with a group of 3 people you can pay a supplement of €10 upon arrival. This applies to all our Ape tours. Would you like to add something special to your tour? with a choice of 6 mixed rolls for €20 in a box. Simply send an email to "hello@ladolcevienna.at". A wonderful white wine (bottle) from Christ and glasses are included! Of course, you will also see all the important magnificent buildings on the inner-city streets. But we can already promise you one thing: the sight of the tour, you will be yourself! This tour lasts approximately 1 hour. If you come with a group of 3 people you can pay a supplement of €10 upon arrival. This applies to all our Ape tours.

1 hour
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Exclusive VIP Top 10 Tour Vienna in Tuk Tuk

Exclusive VIP Top 10 Tour Vienna in Tuk Tuk

See the historical highlights of Vienna in less than two hours on a private three-wheeler tour. Thanks to the vehicle's compact design, your chauffeur cum guide will weave through busy traffic and down hidden streets, all the while providing commentary on the city's history and culture. Highlights include the Burgtheater, Ringstrasse, and Reichsbrucke. Take your motorized tour to the next level and add food and wine to the experience (additional cost).

1 hour
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Private Vienna City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace Visit

Private Vienna City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace Visit

Explore Austria’s beautiful capital city on this private 7-hour Vienna city tour with Schonbrunn Palace visit. Hop in your car and take the Ringstrasse past famous landmarks including the Opera House, Hofburg, Votive Church, Vienna's Rathaus (town hall) and Vienna University. Explore Vienna’s historic heart on foot and gain insight into centuries of heritage. Discover top attractions such as St Stephen’s Cathedral tucked away down winding alleys and ancient streets. Visit the Schönbrunn Palace and wander round the attractive gardens. Upgrade your tour to include lunch in a traditional Viennese restaurant.

6 hours
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Classic Private City Tour Vienna

Classic Private City Tour Vienna

Experience the art, architecture, and atmosphere of Vienna stress-free on a private tour by car. The efficient and comfortable excursion is perfect if you’re short on time, tired of crowds, or simply want to give your feet a break. See the Vienna State Opera, Belvedere Palace, and more all from the comfort of your window seat. Feel free to pause the tour at anytime to get out for a closer look.

4 hours
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Half-Day Private Ringstrasse Project History Tour in Vienna

Half-Day Private Ringstrasse Project History Tour in Vienna

See the highlights and hidden gems of the Ringstrasse on a private, 3-hour history tour with an expert guide. Walk to the boulevard’s architectural landmarks, and learn why UNESCO designated the circular road as a world heritage site. Hear about the architects that designed the street’s most iconic buildings, and get a glimpse of Vienna’s legendary café culture in Café Schwarzenberg. Enjoy Vienna’s finest people watching, and discover the best places to eat, drink and live like a Viennese while taking in one of the city’s most vibrant districts.

3 hours
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Highlights of Vienna City Center Walking Tour
Vienna City Bike Tour
Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers
Vienna Small Group E-Bike Tour

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