Austria · GUIDED
Think of it as the list you would text a friend landing on Friday: 15 guided tours, each with what it costs, what travellers made of it and the one catch worth knowing.
Tour Vienna’s Spanish Riding School, from Baroque arenas to Lipizzaner stables, with a guide in 55 fascinating minutes.
“It was a really nice experience. The length of time was good for the price. The guides were great and very knowledgeable. Very professional.”
Explore Vienna’s old town in two hours, from Hofburg and Lipizzaner horses to coffee houses, Blutgasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
“Our tour guide, Sandra, was funny and she provided a lot of context and stories. I would highly recommend this tour to see the major highlights of Vienna or even to learn a very little bit about the long history of Vienna.”
Explore Vienna Central Cemetery’s famous graves, religious sections, monuments, and Luegerkirche on a two-hour guided walk.
“Imposant zu sehen! Sehr interessant gestaltet von unserem Guide Johann, der sein grosses Wissen mit Humor Preis gab!”
Tour Vienna by comfortable bus, then skip the queues for a guided Schönbrunn Palace visit, with imperial rooms, Ringstraße sights, and free time.
“Excellent, we got a good introduction to Vienna City and the history of Austria from the Middle Ages.”
Explore Mozart’s only preserved Vienna apartment, hear his story in 13 languages, and add Haus der Musik for a full day of music.
“What an amazin concert! Pure class. However, it was a shame we were not allowed to take photographs or videos. Although I understand how disruptive it can be, it is a good way to spread the word about this experience.”
See Vienna’s grand landmarks and lesser-known details on a lively two-hour walking tour, with expert guidance, smart pacing, and strong value.
“she was very knowledgeable and obviously enjoys her job very informative about the history of the city”
Explore Vienna’s eerie cellar network, wartime shelters, old laboratories, and secret corridors on a guided underground walking tour.
See Vienna by bike in three hours, from the State Opera and Hofburg to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hundertwasserhaus, and the Danube Canal.
“Enjoyed the stories from the friendly bike tour guide. Horst did a great job.”
See Schönbrunn Palace with priority entry, a live guide, and garden views in this practical two-hour Vienna tour review.
“It was great. The guide has a lot of knowledge and she was awesome. The place is great. Full recommended expirience.”
Tour Vienna’s Hofburg, Sisi Museum, imperial apartments, Augustinian Church, and palace courtyards with an engaging guide in two hours.
“Our guide Dieter was very knowledgeable, engaging and took time to explain each room and answer any questions. Overall we came away very pleased with the tour and with our guide and compared to a self guided tour we felt we got far more for our money”
Review of Vienna’s private local walking tour, with honest advice on guides, pricing, timing, transport tips, and who will enjoy it most.
“This was a first trip to Vienna for my husband and I. Marton did an outstanding job, showing us the beautiful, historical buildings with very knowledgeable information. It was enriching to learn about the history as well as enjoying the beauty of the city. I highly recommend the tour! We even strolled through gardens and peaked inside the university. Best two hours to get an overview to start our vacation in Vienna.”
See Bratislava by coach, guided walk, free time, and Twin City Liner boat ride back to Vienna in one well-planned day.
“Perfect communication prior to the day spelling out the meeting point. Bus ride smooth; our tour guide was knowledgeable and kept us going at a decent pace. Some confusing logistics around the add on experience regarding the castle experience. Personally, no need you can easily walk there. The day was a bit hot; plenty of time to visit and take breaks at the numerous cafes. Boat ride back was fine; an option bus ride would be a better choice.”
Review of the Vienna to Hallstatt day trip, with Skywalk access, lake boat option, castle photos, guide tips, and practical advice.
“Long day but a great day. Hallstatt has incredible scenic beauty. We were so lucky to have huge, fluffy snowflakes!! Town looked like what you see in a snow globe. Sofia was our tour guide and was great.”
Tour Schönbrunn Palace and gardens with a small bilingual group, skip the ticket line, and learn about Vienna’s imperial past in two hours.
“The tour was fantastic and provided a lot of historical information. Lots of building works with an area for a concert. Nevertheless, the Castle was stunning. The garden were beautiful. Highly recommend this tour.”
Explore Vienna after dark on a two-hour ghost tour covering Hofburg, Blutgasse, Dracula legends, criminal cases, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
“Awesome tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was quite funny.”
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