The 15 Best Tours & Days Out in Vienna

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Guided Walking Tour of City Center Highlights

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

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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6.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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7.Time Travel and Magic Vienna History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,879 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Step through Vienna history in 1 hour with interactive multimedia, 5D cinema, VR glasses, wartime scenes, and a virtual flight over rooftops.

“I very much enjoyed this Very good value for money and very interesting Guide was good and there was a variety of immersive experiences Would absolutely recommend”

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8.Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,529 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 days · from $36

Hop on an open-top double-decker to see Vienna’s top sights, with clear audio, flexible routes, and an optional 48-hour imperial walking tour.

“we always do hop on hop off in every city we go. In vienna the bus will take you to the castles and palaces of the town.Well wouth the cost.”

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9.Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,307 reviews · 2 hours · from $335

Walk Vienna Central Cemetery with a live guide for 2 hours, seeing honor graves, Luegerkirche, soldiers memorials, and famous names like Falco.

“Imposant zu sehen! Sehr interessant gestaltet von unserem Guide Johann, der sein grosses Wissen mit Humor Preis gab!”

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10.Bus & Schönbrunn Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,802 reviews · 3h 30m · from $81

Take a modern bus tour of Vienna’s grand Ringstraße sights, then enjoy priority entry and a guided visit inside Schönbrunn Palace.

“Was very informative and didn’t disappoint seeing the Schronbrunn Palace”

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11.Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,180 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

2-hour guided exterior-only Vienna walk from $27: Last Supper mosaic, Hofburg entrance, Spanish Riding School, State Opera, St Stephen.

“Our guide was fantastic! We enjoyed the tour very much and saw so many things we wouldn’t have been able to see on our own due to our short stay in Vienna. Thank you, Stephan, for the wonderful explanations and insights.”

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12.Viennese Underworld Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,865 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $37

Explore Vienna underground on a guided walk through secret basements and corridors, with WWII relics, pharmacy labs, and air raid shelters.

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13.Classic Vienna: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,846 reviews · from $72

A 3-hour guided bike tour through Vienna’s biggest sights, from the State Opera to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Donau Canal.

“Tour guide was fantastic! Learned a lot about the history and the culture of Austrian people as well as all of the great sites we seen.”

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14.World War II Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,772 reviews · 2h 30m · from $31

WWII in Vienna on foot, with Hitler’s early years, bomb-scarred streets, the only surviving synagogue, and a Holocaust memorial, led by a guide.

“Enjoyable and hugely informative tour by Stefan - he displayed a vast subject knowledge and has a superb presentation style - excellent and well recommended”

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15.Vienna Historic Center Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,746 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Top rated

Vienna’s historic center in 2.5 hours with a small English group. See St. Stephen’s, Hofburg, Ringstrasse, and more with expert stories.

“Duce, our guide, was excellent, extremely knowledgeable, fun and nothing was a problem. Great introduction to Vienna.”

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