Austria · AUDIO TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 9 audio-guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Visit Mozart’s preserved Vienna apartment with a multilingual audio guide, then see how his Figaro years played out in the city.
“Great place and a wonderful atmosphere. I really enjoyed hearing so many favourites especially the Flute Concerto. It was also lots of fun when the conductor turned around and conducted us. Would definitely recommend this.”
Visit the New Hofburg Palace in Vienna with an audio guide and entry ticket, featuring the Imperial Armoury, Mozart’s fortepiano, and the Haydn wax bust.
“The place is amazing, but what I loved was the option of Czech language in the audio guide. My mom would struggle with English so I was very pleased. The palace is wonderful, the expositions of armor, guns and musical instruments were okay, but nothing too special, however the audio guide is telling a comprehensive story of the Habsburg family it’s history and traditions and that I loved. So while you’re looking at the expositions of armors you’re listening to tales and facts about the whole family.”
Visit Salzburg Cathedral at your pace with an optional audio guide in English or German, Classic, Short, or Children’s tour.
A $11 self-guided audio walk through Baroque Vienna, with offline maps and stories starting at Palais Schwarzenberg and ending at St. Stephen’s.
“The application doesn't work properly, many bugs. Not worth paying for this.”
A one-hour self-guided audio walk through Vienna’s sights, from the Vienna State Opera to Stephansdom, using offline maps and narration.
“Interesting and informative at the same time! Loved the self-paces nature of it too. It was a great guide to wandering the city with some stories about what was around us. One minor flaw - we were charged twice for this - once through trip advisor and once through viator.”
A self-guided Vienna scavenger hunt with GPS audio, riddles, and flexible start times. Walk 3.5 km of top sights for about $9.61.
“Very fun experience for us and a great way to see things we may not have normally looked for. Likes having the option to stop and go and do things at your own pace.”
Skip-the-line Schönbrunn ticket with audio guide for the full piano nobile, Maria Theresa rooms, and a walk through palace gardens to the Gloriette.
“Connectivity was an issue until I connected to the free WiFi. So make sure to take a screenshot of your ticket barcode before you go there. Then go straight to the palace entrance for the door guy to scan it. You also have to check any backpacks because they are not allowed inside. Otherwise, AWESOME!”
Skip the Albertina Palace ticket line and explore Habsburg staterooms plus world-famous art, with an optional WeGoTrip audio guide.
“intreaga expozitie este deosebita. mi-a placut foarte mult zona gothic.”
Walk Vienna’s historic center with phone audio, GPS guidance, and 27 local stories. See St. Stephen’s, Jesuit Church, Schwedenplatz, more.
“Non ho partecipato perchè non ho ricevuto i biglietti in tempo utile. Inoltre non mi volete neanche rimborsare!”
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