Top Vienna Historical Tours

Austria’s Salzkammergut region is home to small lakeside towns worth exploring, but the drive from Vienna is not a short one. Book this Hallstatt and Alps Day Trip from Vienna with Round-Trip Transport and ride worry-free to the area. This guided tour visits Seeschloss Ort castle out on Traunsee lake, Hallstatt and its popular Hallstatt Skywalk. Please note that for travel dates Jan 13 - Feb 3, 2024 when Skywalk is closed, you'll visit Admont Abbey, one of the oldest monasteries in Austria, instead.

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.

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.

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.

Soak up Austrian culture and cuisine with this package including a self-guided audio tour after the official closing time of Schönbrunn Palace, a 3-course dinner, and a classical concert. Explore Schönbrunn's ornate staterooms and guest apartments with an audio guide after the palace doors are closed to the public. Then, settle into a delicious 3-course dinner at a restaurant within walking distance of the Palace. Top off the evening with a concert at the Orangery Schönbrunn and enjoy live classical works from Mozart and Strauss.

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.

This tour is an absolute must! The walking tour will initially take you through the historical center of Vienna. Let our experienced guides bring history back to life. Take a deeper look behind the monumental facades of this beautiful city! Vienna is full of hidden treasures, important artworks and incredible anecdotes around the Habsburg dynasty, musicians or artists – we will introduce you to our favorite secrets! See Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” the way the artist wanted it to be!  Some of the highlights of the tour • Albertina State Rooms • Lipizzan stables • Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” • Café Central • Freyung • National Theater • University - where the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, lectured and his favorite coffee house • Beethoven´s Pasqualatihaus

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

On this specialty-themed walking tour, you’ll learn the ins and outs of two of Austria’s most prominent arts movements. Discover Vienna’s most popular Art Nouveau and Baroque landmarks, from the 18th-century church of Karlskirche to the elegant Otto Wagner metro station. Tours include skip-the-line access to the Upper Belvedere for a peek at Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss.”

Make your Christmas or New Year one to remember with a classical music concert in the heart of Vienna. Taking place in St. Peter’s Church, the setting and acoustics make for a special location for an evening performance by the Classic Ensemble Vienna. Pieces of music composed by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven make up the festive evening program.

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.

This tour is a great way to discover the jewels of Lower Austria in a day. Save hours researching and planning where to go by having a personalized itinerary organized for you. Cut the stress out of planning transport by having Vienna hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel between dispersed sites in Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg. Highlights included 'The Sound of Music' filming locations, and Hallstatt’s subterranean salt lake.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Hofburg Palace on a guided tour and save time with skip-the-line entry to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments. Tour the palace complex, including the apartments, museum, courtyard, and gardens, and learn about the Habsburgs, with informative commentary from your licensed guide in one language only.

Make the most out of your trip to Europe and visit another country when you take this day trip from Vienna to Budapest. When you arrive, take a coach tour through the Pest district and parts of Buda where you can see top attractions like the Parliament Building situated on the banks of the Danube River, Heroes' Square, and the Hungarian State Opera. Enjoy a short walking tour through Pest including St. Stephan’s Basilika and Liberty Place and enjoy free time to explore before heading back to Vienna.

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.

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.

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 a highlight in Vienna's cultural calendar and enjoy an evening of beautiful music during this classical concert in St. Anne's Church. Take your seat and admire the building’s breathtaking architecture. When the orchestra starts up, listen as your favorite pieces of classical music come to life and marvel at the impressive acoustics. Hear classical pieces from Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, and Schubert from the talented string ensemble, and enjoy beautiful solos from performers of international renown.

Enjoy a time-saving and seamless experience at the UNESCO-listed Schonbrunn Palace with a guided tour of the palace and gardens with skip-the-line entry. This tour offers exclusive access to 24 imperial rooms as well as the expansive gardens, and includes informative commentary from a licensed guide in one language only.

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.