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To discover Vienna's wealth of history, all you need to do is set foot beyond your hotel. From its baroque palaces and vibrant art nouveau architecture to the scars left by World War II, the city’s rich and complex past is present at every turn. To learn more about Vienna’s unique heritage, here are your options for illuminating history tours.
Vienna’s Palaces and Churches
Distinctive for its baroque palaces, soaring churches, and other highly ornamental structures, elegant Vienna has the looks to match its history. Discover one of its most in-demand attractions when you tour the colossal, UNESCO-listed Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn), which once housed Habsburg emperors. With more than 1,400 rooms—plus companion gardens—the landmark is best explored over a period of several hours, if not more. Other itineraries will introduce you to the Hofburg Palace and the Belvedere complex (which actually comprises two separate palaces). Beyond the royal highlights, set off on a walking or cycling tour to see St. Stephen’s Basilica (Stephansdom) and other centrally located landmarks.
Artistic Vienna
Vienna is a haven for culture vultures and art lovers. One key creative destination is the sumptuous Vienna Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien), where works by artists such as Cellini and Bruegel are on display; go on a guided tour to discover the collection highlights. If your sensibilities are more modern, venture to the Museum of Applied Arts (Museum für angewandte Kunst) to learn more about the Vienna Secession art movement, made famous by Gustav Klimt. Couple your museum explorations with a walking tour of the city’s art nouveau architecture.
World War II and Jewish-History Tours
World War II took a heavy toll on Vienna, and its legacy can still be witnessed across the city. History-themed walking tours discuss Adolf Hitler’s early life in the city and visit monuments to wartime victims, while Jewish-history tours explore the city’s Jewish Textile Quarter and the Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial. For an especially poignant and sobering experience, pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust during a full-day trip to the Mauthausen Concentration Camp.
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Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna
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.
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Historical Hitler Walking Tour of Vienna
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.
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Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Guided Tour and Vienna Historical City Tour
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.
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Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna
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.
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Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna to Hallstatt
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.
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Budapest Full-Day Trip From Vienna With Accommodation Pick-Up
Get a taste of Hungary while you're in Vienna on a full-day trip to Budapest. Journey through scenic countryside to Hungary’s imperious capital, set on the River Danube, and view its must-see monuments and UNESCO-listed sights, including the Chain Bridge, Parliament, and medieval Buda district. Finish with free time to shop, stroll and have lunch (own expense). Live commentary aboard your air-conditioned transport, plus hotel pickup and drop-off in Vienna included.
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Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna
Experience a poignant piece of World War II history with a day trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp from Vienna. The former camp provides a look at the horrors perpetuated by Hitler during the war. An audio guide will provide historical background on each site as you go. Round-trip transport from Vienna is included in the tour.
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Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
Experience Austria’s top UNESCO-listed highlights—Salzburg, the Wachau Valley, and the Salzkammergut—in one day on a trip from Vienna. Admire the wine country of Wachau and Salzkammergut’s mountains and lakes before arriving in Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace and the setting for ‘The Sound of Music.’ Tour Salzburg's must-sees, including Mozart's House and the Mirabell Gardens, and then stroll and relax independently. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Prague Small-Group Trip from Vienna with Accommodation Pick-Up
Take advantage of Vienna’s close proximity to Prague, the Gothic capital of the Czech Republic, on this full-day excursion from Vienna. Following a scenic drive through the mountains of Bohemia, embark on a guided tour that showcases top attractions such as Charles Bridge, Prague Astronomical Clock, and Prague Old Town Square. Enjoy time at leisure to shop and explore according to recommendations from your guide, and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Vienna.
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$149.23
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Vienna Woods and Mayerling Half Day Trip
Discover the Vienna Woods on a half-day guided tour. Led by an expert guide, visit the Mayerling hunting lodge, where scandal once rocked the royal family, as well as the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz, constructed in 1133. Experience a guided walk through the city of Baden. Then, journey back to your original departure point, spotting Liechtenstein Castle on the way.
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$70.58
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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.
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Vienna City Small-Group Walking Tour
Explore the vibrant city of Vienna on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Led by a local guide, see top attractions such as the Gothic architecture of St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg Imperial Palace and the Spanish Riding School. As you go, learn the rich history behind the Austrian capital and each of its architectural gems.
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Skip the Line: Schonbrunn Palace Guided Tour in Vienna
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.
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Introducing Vienna Walking Tour: The Capital of the Habsburgs
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.
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Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day-Trip from 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.
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$251.45
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Prague Day Trip from Vienna
Explore the vibrant city of Prague on this day trip from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, venture through the scenic countryside of Moravia. Afterward, see all of Prague’s top attractions on a city tour, passing Old Town Square, the National Theater, Charles Bridge and more. Enjoy some free time to purchase lunch, shop or explore independently before hopping back in your coach for a relaxing trip back to Vienna.
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Private Tour: Vienna City Highlights 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.
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Discover Bratislava on a Day Trip from Vienna
Bratislava makes a wonderful day trip from Vienna, but beating the language barrier to book travel independently is a challenge. On this tour, reach Bratislava in comfort by air-conditioned coach—with pickup and drop-off at your Vienna hotel included. Hear the hidden secrets of top attractions including Grassalkovich Palace and St. Michael’s Tower during a walking tour with your guide, and find out what makes this ancient Slovakian city special.
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$61.91
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Bratislava From Vienna By Bus With Lunch
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.
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Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna to Salzburg
This well-planned day-tour to Salzburg enables you to maximize your time in Austria without feeling rushed. Comfortable transportation collects you from your Vienna hotel before heading to Mozart’s hometown. In addition to an organized tour with a private guide, you also enjoy free time to explore Salzburg at your own pace. After visiting Salzburg Cathedral, filming locations for 'The Sound of Music, 'and more, transit returns you to Vienna.
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Vienna Private Tour: Medieval Legends & Mysteries Exploration Game
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.
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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.
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$92.02
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Imperial E-carriage ( Sapphire Tour )
Now technological progress during the late twenty-first century resulted in rapid developments of E-transportation involved Royal e-cars and Sisi Express to develop a project first of kind and unique on his own. Imperial Carriages once belonged to Austrian royalty, its is now available on the streets of beautiful Vienna with Imperial E-Carriages. The city of Vienna symbolises Eco- friendly environment, and our business operations and services support that symbol of Eco- friendliness. Imperial E-Carriages will teach you about Austrian royalty, and show you the fantastic way to see and fill Vienna.
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Fairytale Hallstatt And The Alpine Peaks, Incl. Skywalk Visit
Fascinating Alpine peaks, mirror lakes and original towns lost in the mountains – that all is Salzkammergut! Our tour will grant you bright pictures and lots of pleasant emotions. You will follow one of the very picturesque roads of Austria with unforgettable views of magnificent Alpine nature. You will admire landscapes and colours of fabulous Hallstatt and definitely will be charmed by a spectacular village of Traunkirchen. It will be not possible to leave without making pictures on the wedding bridge of a white-snow Ort castle. These must-to-see places will help you discovering a delicate soul, a rich story and a natural beauty of the Austrian lake region.
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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