Vienna Rathaus

Discover the imperial grandeur of Vienna on a private half-day tour that includes entrance tickets and a scenic driving tour of the city's top highlights.

On your private tour, you will:

• Start your day with a privately guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, with tickets for the Grand Tour, which gives you access to over 40 rooms;
• Explore the elegant State Rooms of the Imperial Monarchy, the private apartments, and the gold-decorated Great Gallery. 
• Stroll through the immaculately manicured Palace Gardens and take in the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage Site;
• Afterwards, enjoy a scenic driving tour of Vienna’s highlights in a private vehicle;
• Admire the iconic State Opera House, the majestic House of Parliament, the sparkling Danube River, the Giant Wheel of Vienna and more!
• Enjoy a brief stop at Belvedere Palace for a photo opportunity of the beautiful palace and gardens.
• Your tour concludes in central Vienna, where your guide will be happy to offer recommendations on how to make the most of the rest of your day in the city.

Experience the best of Vienna's imperial splendour on this comprehensive private tour, perfect for anyone seeking a personalized and informative exploration of the city's most iconic landmarks and historical sites.

Your private tour starts with the opulent Schönbrunn Palace, experiencing what life would have been like as a guest of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Elisabeth. Your guide will take you through the best of the Rococo State Rooms in the palace, the 22 rooms the emperor’s family occupied, and see the wide variety of furnishings and styles enjoyed by the royal family.

As you walk through the Great Gallery, your guide will show you the best of its antiquities, including the Chinese Cabinets, and the magnificent Hall of Ceremonies. Your tour continues into the part of the castle where the Hapsburgs’ only female ruler, Maria Theresa, lived in the 18th century. After, your guide will take you to the spectacular gardens, where you will enjoy the main highlights.

Enjoy a short break before departing on a driving highlights tour of Vienna, where you will have numerous opportunities to stop for the unique histories of many of the striking buildings, including the State Opera House, the House of Parliament, the sparkling Danube River, St Stephens Cathedral, the Jewish District and the famous Ankerclock.

Your tour finishes in central Vienna, where your guide will leave you with several recommendations to spend the rest of your time in the city. 

Discover the best of Vienna’s highlights on a private, full-day guided tour, delve into the city's rich history by visiting iconic landmarks like Schönbrunn Palace, and enjoy a panoramic drive around the City of Music.

On your private tour, you will:

• Start your day with a private guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace, with tickets included for the Grand Tour, which gives you access to over 40 rooms;
• Explore the elegant State Rooms of the Imperial Monarchy, the private apartments, and the gold-decorated Great Gallery;
• Visit the spectacularly manicured gardens, where your guide will show you the main highlights;
• Then, enjoy an hour break for lunch at a choice of places recommended by your guide (the price of lunch not included);
• Following your visit to the Schönbrunn Palace, enjoy a driving tour of Vienna’s highlights in a private vehicle;
• Pass by the Belvedere Palace, the State Opera House, the House of Parliament, the City Hall, the Giant Wheel of Vienna, the Danube River, and more!
• Enjoy a guided walking tour of Vienna's Old Town, where you’ll see the iconic St Stephen’s Cathedral and the intricate Ankerclock;
• Hear about The Holy Trinity Monument built in gratitude for the end of the Great Plague and the Turkish War, which ravaged the city in the 17th century;
• Explore the old Jewish district, home to the haunting Holocaust Monument, also known as the "Nameless Library";
• Visit Heldenplatz, the "Heroes' Square" in German, surrounded by monumental buildings and landmarks including the Neue Burg, built as an extension of the Hofburg Palace;
• Learn about the Spanish Riding School, home to the world-renowned Lipizzaner horses;
• Admire Augustine Church, a 14th-century stunning building in Gothic architecture;
• Your tour finishes at Buggarten, where you will see Mozart's Monument, and then be free to explore the park at your leisure. 

Your private tour starts with the best of the imperial experience, including experiencing what life would have been like as a guest of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Elisabeth. Your guide will take you through the best of the Rococo Staterooms in the palace, and the 22 rooms the emperor’s family occupied, and see the wide variety of furnishings and styles enjoyed by the royal family. 

As you walk through the Great Gallery, your guide will show you the best of its antiquities, including the Chinese Cabinets, and the magnificent Hall of Ceremonies. Your tour continues into the part of the castle where the Hapsburgs’ only female ruler, Maria Theresa, lived in the 18th century. After, your guide will take you to the spectacular gardens, where you will enjoy the guided highlights.  

Then, enjoy lunch at your leisure before departing on a highlight driving tour of Vienna, where you will see the Belvedere Palace, the State Opera House, the House of Parliament, the sparkling Danube River, the Gian Wheel of Vienna and more!

Your driving tour finishes at the Old Town where you will enjoy a guided tour of the historic district. The architectural finery of Vienna's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a bounty of Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Art Deco, and "Jugendstil" architecture under the gaze of the 370-foot steeple of St. Stephen's Cathedral. 

Admire the iconic St. Stephen's Cathedral, pass by the Anker Clock, hear about The Holy Trinity Monument, and stroll around the Jewish Quarter to see the "Nameless Library" monument. Continue to Micheler Platz and discover the Hofburg Palace and the Spanish Riding School before heading to Burggarten.

After visiting Mozart's Monument at Burggarten Park, you are free to continue to explore the site at your leisure. 

Vienna is known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant cultural scene with a music tradition that attracts people to the city where Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Strauss and Mozart perfected their art.

On your private walking tour, you will:

• Discover Vienna's historic centre on a three-hour guided walking tour;
• See the most important cultural and political sites, including the Rathausplatz, home to Vienna's impressive City Hall, with its towering Gothic spire and ornate facade;
• Visit Maria Theresien Platz, flanked by two of the most iconic museums in the city;
• Admire the Hofburg, the seat of the Habsburg dynasty for centuries, and now housing museums and the Austrian president's office;
• Learn about the Spanish Riding School, home to the world-renowned Lipizzaner horses;
• Pass by Michaeler Church, where the first two movements of Mozart's Requiem were performed just five days after his death;
• Admire the stunning Augustine Church, a 14th-century Gothic building;
• Hear about The Holy Trinity Monument built in gratitude for the end of the Great Plague of the 17th century;
• See the iconic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the centrepiece of Vienna's historic centre and admire its towering spire and ornate facade;
• Explore the old Jewish district, home to the haunting Holocaust Monument, also known as the "Nameless Library";
• Stop at the famous Anker Clock, an impressive example of Art Nouveau featuring individual figures that rotate in sequence to mark the hours of the day;
• End your tour with a self-guided tour in the MozartHaus Museum, a centre showing the life and work of the musical genius which you will be free to explore at your leisure with an audioguide included after parting ways with your guide.

Synonymous with the syncopated waltz that bears its name, Vienna owes much of its musical heritage to the Habsburg dynasty and the excellent creative environment provided by the imperial court for visionary musical talent. Great composers were drawn to Vienna to pen immortal works in a honing ground for musical visionaries.

This fascinating half-day highlights tour will take you to Vienna’s most compelling attractions in a city crowded with glittering gilded palaces, monuments, bronze statues, grand mansions, and dome-topped royal buildings. As one of Europe's grandest capitals, Vienna is rich in handsome architecture and cultural relics that reflect the city’s storied history.  

On your walking tour, you will explore the best of the city’s architecture, including the Austrian Parliament Building, the Alte Burg, the Spanish Riding School, and the Austrian National Library. The architectural finery of Vienna's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a bounty of Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Art Deco, and "Jugendstil" architecture under the gaze of the 370-foot steeple of St. Stephen's Cathedral. 

Your tour finishes at the entrance to MozartHaus Museum, where you will step into the life of the classical virtuoso and trace his enthralling backstory at your own pace. Your guide will part ways with you here so you can enjoy your self-guided tour.

This introductory welcome tour will take you to Vienna’s most popular attractions in a city filled with stunning gilded palaces, monuments, bronze statues, grand mansions, and dome-topped royal buildings. 

On your private tour of Vienna, you will: 

• Explore some of the most iconic and historic sites in the city's historic centre;
• Admire the impressive architecture of the Rathausplatz built in the 19th century along the Ringstrasse;
• See Caffee Landmann, a charming café - said to be Freud's favourite café in Vienna - which has been serving coffee and pastries for over 140 years;
• Take a stroll through the nearby Volksgarten and enjoy the beauty of the Rosengarten;
• Head to Maria Theresien Platz, and discover the Monument of Maria Theresia, the magnificent buildings housing The Museum of Natural History Vienna and the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien;
• Visit Heldenplatz, the "Heroes' Square" in German, surrounded by monumental buildings and landmarks including the Neue Burg, built as an extension of the Hofburg Palace;
• Learn about the Spanish Riding School, home to the world-renowned Lipizzaner horses;
• Continue to Michaeler Platz where you can admire the symbols of the Habsburgs at the main entrance of the palace;
• Pass by Michaeler Church, where the first two movements of Mozart's Requiem were performed just five days after his death;
• Admire Augustine Church, a 14th-century stunning building in Gothic architecture;
• Hear about The Holy Trinity Monument built in gratitude for the end of the Great Plague and the Turkish War, which ravaged the city in the 17th century;
• Step outside St. Stephen's Cathedral, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Vienna;
• Explore the old Jewish district, home to the haunting Holocaust Monument, also known as the "Nameless Library";
• End your tour at the famed Anker clock. If you book the 9.30 am start time, you will be there just in time to hear the clock chime and admire the 12 historical figures parade in front of the clock face! 

As one of Europe's grandest capitals, Vienna is rich in handsome architecture and cultural relics that reflect the city’s storied history. On your walking tour, you will explore the best of the city’s architecture, including the Austrian Parliament Building, the Alte Burg, the Spanish Riding School, and the Austrian National Library. 

The architectural finery of Vienna's historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a bounty of Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Art Deco, and "Jugendstil" architecture under the gaze of the 370-foot steeple of St. Stephen's Cathedral. 

After taking this walking tour, you will not only see its most popular highlights, but learn about the city’s rich history through its many monuments, buildings, and statues erected by its former royals and famed musicians.

Enjoy a private 2.5-hour tour of Vienna's Central Cemetery including transportation throughout the tour that will facilitate exploring the vast Zentralfriedhof.

On your private tour, you will:

• Enjoy a hassle-free tour with a private vehicle and guide just for your group;
• Depart from central Vienna on a panoramic drive towards the Central Cemetery;
• Pass along the Danube Canal and hold for a quick photo stop at the Hundertwasser House;
• Visit the Central Cemetery of Vienna, one of the largest in Europe, and see the final resting places of several notable musicians, including Brahms, Strauss, and Beethoven, and Mozart's Memorial;
• See Viktor Frankl's grave and Theodor Herzl Memorial;
• Admire the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, the Cemetery's central architectural feature opened in 1911;
• Learn the history of the Presidential Tomb located just at the feet of the Church;
• Head back to Old town on a scenic drive along the Ring Road's iconic buildings;
• Pass by the Musikverein, Karlskirche, the Secession, the State Opera, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Natural History and the City Hall;
• Finish your tour in Judenplatz in Central Vienna, where your guide will happily give you recommendations for how to spend the rest of your time. 

Vienna's Central Cemetery also known as Zentralfriedhof is the largest cemetery in the city, and one of the largest cemeteries in Europe covering an area of 495 acres with over 330.000 graves and tombs.

One of the most notable features of Vienna Central Cemetery is its many honorary graves. These are reserved for notable individuals who have made significant contributions to Austrian society, including composers, musicians, actors, scientists and politicians.

You will be picked up in a private vehicle, where your guide will take you on a panoramic tour of Vienna along the Danube Canal including a short photo stop at the Hundertwasser House.

As you arrive at Vienna's Central Cemetery, you will discover its ground on a guided tour of the main highlights including the tombs and memorials of Vienna’s famous composers and impressive works of Architecture too.

Afterwards, you will enjoy a hassle-free panoramic trip to central Vienna where your tour ends.