Austria · VIENNA TOURS
Vienna rewards a plan more than most capitals, because so much of it is timed: concert seats, palace slots, the Riding School’s training mornings. These 15 are the ones worth building a day around, each with its price, its length and who it actually suits.
Hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at Vienna’s Karlskirche with Orchestra 1756 on period instruments for a magical 75-minute evening.
“A beautiful rendition of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in an equally beautiful setting. Highly recommended.”
See Lipizzaners in training at Vienna’s Spanish Riding School, with classical music and a one hour morning look at haute école prep.
“The arena is quite spectacular and a very beautiful setting. As an ardent horse lover I was excited and intrigued to see the morning exercise. It definitely lived up to expectations. We saw two groups of horses exercising and they ranged in age and abilities. Some of the other attendees were simply rude and ignored the repeated requests not to take pictures or videos, but the staff tried to deal with it diplomatically. For me it was a really good environment and I felt the insight into the horses and riders made for a truly wonderful experience. The shop was, much like every tourist place in Vienna, a tad pricey…”
Skip-the-line ride on Vienna’s Giant Ferris Wheel in Wiener Prater. Almost 65 meters up, plus a panorama museum stop.
“What I liked most was the spectacular view of Vienna from above, it would be better to have some Opera music inside the cabin (which is Vienna's culture) or a recorded description of what you see (for the tourists).”
Skip-the-line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens in 2 hours with a live licensed guide, audio device, and time to wander the royal grounds.
“Very informative about the history of Vienna and Austria paired with breathtaking sights both inside and outside of the palace.”
A 30-minute Genesis light and sound show in Vienna’s Votive Church, with 360-degree visuals, music, and historic architecture. Tickets $25.
“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.”
55-minute behind-the-scenes tour at Vienna Spanish Riding School, visiting Winter and Summer Schools and the Stallburg for $28.
“Very informative and interesting! Our guide was great, she answered so many questions and was very professional and fun.”
Vienna Musikverein concert with Mozart and Haydn, then Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Golden or Brahms Hall. A classic night for about $17.
“The concert was excellent but we booked tickets in the 2nd most expensive sectionwhich appeared to be rows 11 to approx 26 We were allocated row 22 at the side which was quite far back but no-one was in rows 14 to 22 and there were spaces in 11–14. The blurb said the best seats available would be allocated….. clearly not true. Most people near us moved forward after the interval!! Why we couldn’t have tickets further forward from the outset I have no idea”
Vienna to Hallstatt day trip through UNESCO Salzkammergut, Schloss Ort bridge photos, and optional lake boat ride when Skywalk is closed.
“We had a very nice day! Our guide, Sophia was very helpful and polite. The driver was also very good! Hallstatt was so beautiful!”
Skip-the-line access to Hofburg's Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, plus courtyards, Heldenplatz, Burggarten, and a riding school stop.
“Our tour guide, Mario, was fantastic—knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed the tour immensely.”
Skip the line at Schönbrunn with a licensed guide, timed entry to 22 rooms, and gardens plus Gloriette views in 2.5 hours.
“First of all, our tour guide’s narration was very enjoyable. We were late for the tour and had sent a message beforehand; they responded kindly until the very last minute and genuinely tried to help us. We were able to catch up with the group, and the entrance process was very easy and smooth. Our tour guide was extremely polite, and the storytelling approach made the tour colorful and interesting.”
Mozart and Strauss in Vienna’s Musikverein Golden Hall, with the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, opera singers, and hit pieces like The Blue Danube.
“The acoustics are unparalleled. The musicians are among the best in the world!”
2-hour guided walk of Vienna’s center, with Hofburg sights, Lipizzaner stables, classic coffee houses, and St. Stephen’s legends.
“The tour was magnificent. Margareta taught us so much and has a lot of knowledge on the subject. I loved it.”
Classic Ensemble Vienna plays in the vaults of St. Peter’s Church, a 1-hour Baroque evening of Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi and more for $45.
“I could really appreciate the skill, time and effort the musicians had. Flawless”
Vienna hop-on hop-off by bus with up to 4 routes, free Wi-Fi, GPS tracking, and audio in 19 languages, plus a self-guided app walk.
“Running times Bus stops in all major sightseeing locations”
Watch the High School of Classical Horsemanship in Vienna’s baroque Winter Riding School, where trained Lipizzan stallions perform caprioles and Levade.
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
