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The Historic Center of Vienna is the beating heart of Austria, and the home of top attractions such as Vienna’s city hall, Parliament, and the lively Museum Quarter. Also known as the First District or Inner City and preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the area is rich with baroque castles and gardens, as well as the 19th-century Ringstrasse, a beltway of grand buildings, monuments, and parks that encircles most of the inner city. There are enough landmark sites here to keep you snapping photos all day long.
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Vienna City Center Small-Group Walking Tour
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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.
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$48.82
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$48.82

The Cultural Heart of Vienna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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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. The tour in German is not yet published.
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$6.99
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$6.99

Vienna: Self-Guided City Experience
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Download a guide of Vienna to your smartphone for completely independent, self-guided tours of Austria's capital. Move at your own pace through a variety of provided walking, tram, and bus tours that make use of Vienna's great public transportation system. Enjoy high-quality audio narration and offline mapping (saves data usage) of more than 100 points of interest throughout the city.
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$10.85
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$10.85

Empress Sisi - The Lady Di of Vienna
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The Myth of Empress Sisi is unbroken until today.
A lot of rumours, legends and stories are surrounding her, not only today, but also back in her time. What is it about her that stil moves so many people?
Not prepared for the crown to wear, she had to deal with high expectations and pressure similar to Lady Di. Where can we find similarities between those two?
Come along and get an inside view of the life of Sisi behind the myth!
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$32.55
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$32.55

Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Sisi Museum & Silver Collection Private Tour
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The Hofburg Imperial Palace is one of Vienna’s blockbuster attractions, but taking on this vast complex can be overwhelming. With this private tour, see the highlights in just hours with the insights of a guide. Take in the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, and Silver Collection while learning about the history of the palace complex and Hapsburg dynasty. Opt to extend your tour to include other city attractions and optimize your time in Vienna.
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$148.42
Price varies by group size
From
$148.42
Price varies by group size

Hidden Gems in Vienna Inner City Private Walking Tour
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Explore Vienna on a private 3-hour walking tour with your own private guide. Customize your itinerary with your private guide, and discover sights around Vienna’s old artisan district. Pass by the Jesuit Church and Basilisk House on Schönlaterngasse; learn about Mozart’s connections to St Stephen's Cathedral; and take in views over the city from the rooftops. Stop at the Judenplatz and the Holocaust Memorial, then stroll around the University and City Hall — a part of Vienna that retains characteristics from previous centuries.
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$227.84
per group
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$227.84
per group

Vienna as never seen before: Hidden courtyards, legends and symbols
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This tour is something brand new in the city, discover Vienna as you newer known before.
Do you know everything about the first district? There is for sure nothing new? Wrong thought! Or do you know which historical figures dance on the famous anchor clock? Where do the streets get their names from? What is a basilisk? And where can you find Vienna’s most beautiful courtyards? Come with us on a journey to the winding alleys, romantic courtyards, and hidden treasures off the beaten track. Together we will take a journey through time, a journey to the old Vienna, a city of artists, monks, and outcasts.
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$31.46
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$31.46

Hidden wine cellars of Vienna - on the tracks of the Viennese wines
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Did you know? Vienna is the only capital city in the world that is cultivating wine directly within the city. On this tour, you will go to the bottom of the famous Viennese wine in the literally sense of the word...We take you to a special kind of tasting! Find out everything about Viennese wine and discover hidden & secret wine cellar of Vienna's city centre on your tour. On several stops (3 exclusive cellars) at exclusively for you opened wine cellars, you will taste selected wines - and since we don't want you to leave us hungry, there will also be typical Viennese snacks at every stop.
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$96.56
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$96.56

Daily Hofburg Palace & Sisi Museum Skip-the-line Guided Tour
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The Hofburg Imperial Palace is one of the most impressive sights in Vienna, but its long lines to enter and vast size can be daunting. Zip past the crowds and take in highlights from the Imperial Apartments to the Sisi Museum in just hours with this guided tour. Learn about the history of Vienna and the Hapsburg dynasty as you explore the palace complex, including its gardens and museums.
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$148.42
Price varies by group size
From
$148.42
Price varies by group size

Vienna: Taste Austria on Self-guided Food Tour
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Be your own guide and meet local Top Food and Old Town highlights easily and safely! With huge passion of sightseeing we give you a comprehensive source of Old Town route fulfilled with the best sights and dose of restaurant tips!
Highlights:
Meet the culture of Vienna, see Old Town in a flexible way and try local traditional food
Avoid tourist traps and visit only the best restaurants and patisseries with recommended dishes
Choose easily thanks our special prepared menu-proposal to try traditional specialties
See selected highlights as St. Stephen's Cathedral and Albertina with dose of interesting facts
Use this Booklet and save yourself a lot of time for tiring researches
Due to new Covid-19 standards, we developed the best way to still enjoy travels, sightseeing and meeting new culture! Thanks to this hugely informative self-guided tour you will experience an experience in a flexible way - just when you want and how long you need.
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$15.19
per group
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$15.19
per group

Private Tour: Vienna City Segway Tour
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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.
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$205.32
Price varies by group size
From
$205.32
Price varies by group size

Private Vienna Walking Tour
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Walk in the footsteps of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, members of the Habsburg family, one of the most distinguished royal houses of Europe for 600 years, Ludwig van Beethoven, Adolf Hitler, and many more on this broad-reaching, informative and fun historical tour through the cobblestoned streets and alleys of Vienna’s inner city.
This tour traces Vienna’s historical roots, from the Celts and Romans, to its modern day inhabitants, and brings its rich history to life!
Stops include:
• St. Stephen’s Cathedral
• Vienna State Opera
• Heldenplatz
• Hofburg Imperial Palace
• The Graben and Plague Column
• Jewish Square
• the Burggarten and Volksgarten
and many more!
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From
$356.10
per group
From
$356.10
per group

PLATINUM TICKET 60 Mins, Included bottle of Prosecco
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PLATINUM TICKET
Daily: 10:00-19:00
Heldenplatz, 1010 Wien, Austria
Included bottle of prosecco
SIGHTSEEING TOUR VIENNA
( PLATINUM ) TOUR COMPLETE VIENNA
Tour time: 60 Mins
Our mission is to offer our customers the real
austrian capital’s experience.
Have the privilage to explore Vienna in style, with
the most famous sights like the State Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, City Hall, Burggarten,Votivkirche and outstanding spanish horse riding school where you can see the Lipizzaner
Horses. Our gold tour takes you to the most attractive and facinating sights in inner city with it’s most impressive old and modern architecture buildings and its wonderful atmosphere.
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$43.40
From
$43.40

Authentic Experience: When in Vienna, do as the Viennese do!
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Dig deep into the Viennese culture and discover the city with a private local guide. Following the lead of locals, you’ll travel around Vienna by underground train, stopping to sample legendary Austrian sausages and sightsee along the way. Gaze down at the city from the Reisenrad Ferris wheel in Vienna Prater park, and visit the UNESCO-listed Schönbrunn Palace along with some tucked-away treasures. You’ll leave armed with tips for other must-see places to check out in Vienna.
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$545.27
per group
From
$545.27
per group

Private Vienna City Tour
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Don’t waste a moment of your precious vacation time. Discover Vienna your way on a private 4-hour sightseeing tour. Let your chauffeur cum guide create an itinerary to match your unique interests. Climb the spire at St. Stephen's Cathedral, discover the city's hidden gems, and more. Wherever you go, do so comfortably and efficiently in a luxury class Mercedes. Feel free to pause the tour at anytime to stop and take photos.
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$379.74
per group
From
$379.74
per group

cab rides
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It's a unique way to easily get to know the city and its historical landmarks. We are happy to explain to our guests the buildings and monuments of our impressive city. Since 2001 also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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$133.54
per group
From
$133.54
per group

Vienna: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
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During the private tour you will get to know the history and culture of Vienna and Austria. See iconic highlights as St. Stephen's Cathedral and Hofburg, but also discover hidden gems of the city with incredible stories!
Highlights:
- Explore the highlights of Vienna during the tour led by a licensed guide
- Learn the history of Vienna and discover local heritage
- Admire sights in Old Town as St. Stephen's Cathedral, Rathaus and Albertina
- Visit St. Peter's Catholic Church and explore famous Hofburg Palace
- Enjoy a private tour only with your family and friends
Learn the facts and legends of picturesque Vienna city on a private walking tour. You will see the best selected highlights and main attractions. Get a great portion of knowledge from your local professional guide and enjoy vibes of this historic city. The guide leads you through multiple alleys and parts of the city to deliver you unforgettable memories!
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From
$100.90
Price varies by group size
From
$100.90
Price varies by group size

Private tour of historical Vienna with Jan
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This private tour gives you an insight into the history of Vienna and Austria through a leisurely stroll in the city’s old town. The stories and topics are many and all equally fascinating:
Learn about one of the greatest dynasties in the world, the Habsburgs. Witness how their influence shaped Vienna and why the city and Austria is a such baroque jewel. You will get to know some of the Habsburgs most intimate life stories and, how their Empire came to a disastrous end. Also learn about the rise of antisemitism in Vienna and the terrible consequences it led to and the how the Austrians are still coming to terms with their role.
Surrounded by stunning art and architecture, and with these stories and more to guide you, we bring life to these ancient monuments and make this an immersive and unforgettable experience.
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$303.79
per group
From
$303.79
per group

Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Vienna with Skip-the-line Tickets by Car
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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.
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$499.09
Price varies by group size
From
$499.09
Price varies by group size

( Night Tour ) With Private Guide + wine or prosecco
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We exist to offer our customers the real Viennese experience exclusively. Begin your adventure with our Night tour where you will discover iconic Vienna at night with it’s famous attractions
sparkling after dark. witness the fascinating history which will bring you back in time to the Habsburg Empire. make it a moment to remember.
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From
$141.05
per group
From
$141.05
per group

Private Jewish Walking Tour Vienna
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The Jewish community of Vienna is a culture rich in history and goes back hundreds of years— from the first Jewish person in Austria, Salomon also known as Schlom, to the artists, doctors and scientists who shaped Viennese culture in 1900, to the Holocaust, to the present-day Jewish community in Vienna.
Our Jewish Walking Tour emphasizes the intellectual, cultural and artistic flowerings of this remarkable community, as well as the dark periods wherein this community was banished from Vienna.
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$356.10
per group
From
$356.10
per group

Family Fun Package Vienna
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Our popular family-fun package includes a fun-filled day for the whole family. Vienna is an extremely kid-friendly city, and the options abound with what you can do with your little ones (and teenage ones!).
We include up to 2 activities of your choice, a luxurious van to transport you to and from each activity, a licensed, private guide who accompanies you all day, and to finish the day, a wine tasting (led by our guide) at a local Austrian country tavern for the adults, where you can also try typical Austrian dishes where the real locals eat! The kids can either come along and have local apricot juice, or for an added fee, you can choose our hotel childcare package, where one of our American-trained licensed nannies comes straight to your hotel to watch your kiddos while you enjoy a night out on the town.
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$1,390.99
per group
From
$1,390.99
per group

From Vienna to Dubrovnik via Slovenia in 13 days. Private tour in modern A/C van
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High quality travel from Royal Vienna through Green Slovenia to Adriatic coast in Dubrovnik – embrace diversity of Central Europe and Mediterranean world.
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From
$7,312.13
Price varies by group size
From
$7,312.13
Price varies by group size

Vienna Chocolate Museum with Chocolatier Workshops
Join amazing workshops in the Chocolate Factory and find out how special chocolate can be. Enjoy delicious tasting, making your own unique chocolate bar and learn interesting facts of chocolate history from real masters!
Highlights
- Visit Chocolate Facotry and find out history and culture of cocoa and Aztecs
- Take part in phenomenal workshops with true masters of chocolate
- Discover delicious secrets of chocolate culture and try excellent recipes
- Try new skills and make your own unique chocolate bars!
- Spend great time with your family and keep your child entertained
Experience something new in a fantastic and huge Chocolate Factory. Enter this delicious world and see exhibitions related to Aztecs, royal apartments where Hot Chocolate was served or wild Jungles with cocoa trees. It won’t be a regular visit, you will also take part in amazing workshops! Take the challenge and be a Chocolatier for one day!
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$48.82
Price varies by group size
From
$48.82
Price varies by group size
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