The 15 Best Tours in Vienna

1.Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Concert in Karlskirche

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14,951 reviews · 1h 15m · from $40Our pick

Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Vienna’s Karlskirche with Orchestra 1756 on period instruments. 75 minutes, allocated seats, $40.

“all of the performers were incredible, truly an amazing performance. however the seating is not great, i paid for category 2 tickets and still felt pretty far from the stage. the seating is on a flat surface so if someone tall sits in front of you you can’t really see anything.”

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2.Skip-the-cashier-desk-line Giant Ferris Wheel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,859 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Ride Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel in Wiener Prater with QR skip-the-line access, a quick panorama museum stop, and skyline views from almost 65m.

“Efficient skip the line , fabulous views from the top , lovely ferris wheel . Should be done.”

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3.Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,739 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Skip-the-line Schönbrunn Palace tour with a live guide and audio device. See 22 rooms, the Great Gallery, and gardens.

“Julia was one of the best guides we have ever had. She was informative with a balance of humour which we really loved. She was so passionate about Austria and the Palace and only at the end, we found out that she was from Ukraine. good one you Julia.. we can only wish you and oir country freedom.”

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4.Light of Creation Votive Church Immersive Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,779 reviews · 30 min · from $25Top rated

Genesis comes to life in a 30 minute 360 light and sound show inside Vienna's Votivkirche with 6 acts.

“Brilliant experience- so captivating in the most incredible building. We were sat in row 27 and the view was still perfect - if not better because we could see more. Truly mind blowing the 30 minutes flew by and we smiled the whole time.”

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5.Vienna Spanish Riding School Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,765 reviews · 55 min · from $28

Step inside Vienna’s Spanish Riding School on a 55-minute behind-the-scenes guided tour, seeing the Winter and Summer Riding Schools and Stallburg.

“Offering a one to one meet and greet with horses and going out to where the horses ‘ go on holidays ‘would be a great experience.”

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6.Classical Concert in the World-Famous Musikverein

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,673 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

Vienna Musikverein classical concert with Mozart and Haydn plus Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in the Golden or Brahms Hall, 2 hours.

“I highly recommend! This was an amazing experience! Only wish I could video the performance. That was not allowed.”

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7.Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,918 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61

Vienna’s Hofburg and Sisi Museum tour with skip-the-line entry, a licensed guide, and a timed 2.5-hour walk through palaces, courtyards, and gardens.

“Alexander was the best guide we have had on our travels . He was extremely entertaining with his sense of humour and his stories. Thank you”

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8.Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Skywalk Lift

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,458 reviews · from $131

Vienna to Hallstatt in one long day: Schloss Ort photos, UNESCO Salzkammergut views, and Skywalk lift panoramas above the lake town.

“Excellent day trip to Hallstatt. Our guide Sophia was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful in outlining the best points of the stops we made. Great people on the bus who were all on time at each stop a point that Sophia kept applauding. (Guessed she may have had some late groups previously) The weather played its part too which was awesome. Could not fault this tour with the scenery just spectacular. Would 100% recommend especially if you get our guide Sophia for your tour.”

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9.Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,411 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Skip the lines at Schönbrunn, see an exclusive 22-room palace route with a licensed guide, then stroll the formal gardens and Gloriette views.

“Perfect and the tour guide was really empathetic and professional”

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10.Guided Walking Tour of City Center Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,989 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

2-hour guided walk through Vienna’s center, with coffee house culture, Hofburg and Spanish Riding School exteriors, and St. Stephen’s legends.

“Sandra was extremely knowledgeable and planned everything perfectly, there’s nothing more i can say other than that I recommend it wholeheartedly”

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11.Classic Ensemble Vienna in St. Peter’s Church Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,819 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Enjoy Classic Ensemble Vienna in St. Peter’s Church vaults, a 1-hour chamber concert with Vienna classics, great acoustics, and easy, included extras.

“Fantastic concert, beautiful setting. A must see if you are visiting Vienna.”

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12.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour in 19 Languages

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4,518 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $41

Hop-on hop-off Vienna by bus in 19 languages, with up to 4 routes, free Wi-Fi, GPS tracking, and a self-guided app walk.

“Excellent, Easy access point , informative, and a great way to see the city . Highly recommend.”

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13.Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School

Watch Lipizzans perform High School classical horsemanship in Vienna’s baroque Winter Riding School at Hofburg, lit by André Heller.

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14.Classical Concert at St. Stephen’s Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,177 reviews · 1 hour - 65 minutes · from $11Best value

Hear Mozart, Bach, and more in Vienna’s St. Stephen’s Cathedral, including Christmas options and a giant organ recital.

“It was magical evening. Everything was perfect, starting from organization till lovely music and atmosphere. Would recommend.”

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15.Mozart Concert at the Golden Hall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,986 reviews · from $78

Mozart and Strauss live in Vienna’s Golden Hall at the Musikverein, with period-costumed musicians, opera soloists, and a 2-hour evening show.

“Excellent musicians, wonderful vocalists and a gripping conductor. All inside a great venue.”

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