Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper) Tours and Tickets

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.

Soak up 360-degree views of Vienna’s top attractions with a 24 or 48 hours hop-on hop-off ticket on a double-decker Big Bus. Pass Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Belvedere, and more. Enjoy the view along with access to two sightseeing routes, audio commentary on board, free Wi-Fi, and a guided walking tour. See this vibrant city at your own pace, hopping on and off at any of the stops.

Discover the best of Vienna on this half-day guided walking tour of the city center with a small group. Meet at the Mozart Museum, then follow your guide around to top landmarks such as the Peterskirche, Stephansdom Monument, Opera House, Josefsplatz, and much more, while learining about the city’s history, art, and culture. Includes a handy map and information packet for the rest of your trip.

Explore the vibrant city of Vienna on a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. See top attractions including the Vienna State Opera, Hofburg Palace, Danube Tower, and Schonbrunn Palace. Climb aboard the open-air, double-decker bus and soak up 360-degree views of Vienna, hopping off to explore whenever you like.

If you want to visit the Stateopera in a SMALL GROUP and hear funny facts about the celebrities of the opera and the ballet, this is your tour! The tickets are already included in the price. The entrance ONLY is possible at the times specified by the Opera (and it depends on rehearsals & performances). If it is not possible to enter, I can guide you in the House of Music or the Mozart House instead. The tour starts IN FRONT of the MAIN ENTRANCE of the Opera. Additionally, we´ll take a walk in the center and I´ll show you where they keep the original recipe of the Sacher cake, where Johann Strauß met his first wife and why there´s a hare statue at the sausage stand next to the museum Albertina. We´ll also pass near the Capuchin Crypt where the Habsburgs remains rest in peace and end up your tour at the fantastic St. Steven’s Cathedral. ;)

Book a Flexi PASS online to explore Vienna, and enjoy discounted entry to your choice of two, three, four, or five top city attractions. Simply redeem your booking voucher in central Vienna, then activate your pass at the first attraction or hop-on hop-off bus to use over 60 consecutive days. It’s a great way for you to visit sites like the Danube Tower and Schönbrunn Zoo while saving money and time at the admission desks.

Book your Vienna Pass before you travel and save sightseeing time when you’re out and about in the Austrian capital. With a range of durations from one to six days, the pass gives you entry to some 90 attractions within your chosen time scale. Select your pass online, then plan out your visit to include sights such as the Giant Ferris Wheel and Schönbrunn Palace. Even better: You can use an included hop-on hop-off bus to get around town.

Explore Vienna at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio tour of Vienna.  Beginning from the Opera House, you'll weave your way through timeless streets while discovering the stories that the city hides in plain sight.  The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. If you've got an hour and want to see all the major historical and cultural themes that Vienna has to offer – this is the tour for you! You can take the tour either in English or in Mandarin Chinese.

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.

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.

This photo tour (walking tour) takes you to the most beautifully illuminated buildings in the city. With professional photographers, you will visit the most impressive buildings and squares at night in small groups. We will capture the special atmosphere and beauty together with our smartphones and cameras. Suitable for beginners as well as advanced users! Of course, there are also short facts and anecdotes about the buildings. However, the focus of the tour is photography. After this tour, you will not only have unique holiday photos in your pocket, but also a good overview of the sights of Vienna's old town!

Maximize your time in Vienna with a private tour that covers multiple top attractions. Your chauffeur takes you from your hotel to the city center, where you’ll explore top sights on foot. Your private guide will orient you with the city and provide you with food suggestions. Highlights include Heldenplatz, Hofburg Palace, State Opera House, and Karlskirche.

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.

Discover the enchanting city of Vienna with the comprehensive Big Bus Vienna 24-hour ticket, Giant Ferris Wheel and River Cruise. This all-in-one tour package allows you to explore the city at your own pace and includes two distinct routes—the City Route and the Palace Route—providing a comprehensive overview of Vienna's top attractions. Danube River cruise - Cruises last between 1.5 - 2 hours, allowing you to see the sights from a unique vantage point on the Danube River. Before you board the cruise you must redeem our Tours ticket voucher at the DDSG River Cruise Office to receive your river cruise ticket. Your ticket also includes a visit to the renowned Vienna Ferris Wheel. Located in Prater Park, this historic Ferris wheel offers breathtaking panoramic views of Vienna's skyline. Step into the spacious cabin, which ensures a comfortable ride, and soak in the mesmerizing sights of the Danube River, Prater Park, and the city's architectural wonders.

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. 

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.

Gain a different perspective on Vienna and learn about its haunted heritage with this ghost-themed walking tour with a certified English speaking guide. Walk around to sites such as the Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Blood Alley, and more, while your guide fills you in on the legends and spooky stories that have shaped the city.

Visit three of Vienna’s most famous Christmas market areas on this walking tour of Austria’s capitol city. Listen to your guide tell you holiday stories about Christmas traditions important to locals as you make your way through the streets. See popular attractions, such St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Imperial Palace, and visit Christmas markets in Town Hall Square, Charles Square, and near Belvedere Palace.

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.

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.

Discover the secrets of Vienna's most impressive and intricate palace, the Hofburg, which boasts more than 1800 rooms! Join me on a journey through the last 700 years of Austria, from its inception to the present day. I will explain why this city attracted figures such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Klimt, and Sigmund Freud. We will not only delve into the artistic and musical legacy but also explore the dark past and the era of Hitler. Furthermore, I will showcase intriguing details in numerous architectural buildings in the heart of Vienna. After this guided tour, you will fall in love with this city!

What does Maria Theresia have to do with vampires? What secret sign can you find in St. Stephen's Cathedral? And what was “postponed” for the construction of the Naschmarkt? Follow the scavenger hunt from the Opera to the Votive Church and the Naschmarkt and solve riddles on the funniest and most interesting facts and anecdotes about Vienna's most important sights. Start: Schönlaterngasse 3, 1010 Vienna End: Naschmarkt, 1060 Vienna Duration: 2-3 hours, length: 7.3 km

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.