The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Vienna

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

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

Tour Schönbrunn Palace with a live guide, skip the main entrance line, see 22 royal rooms, and stroll gardens toward the Gloriette.

“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

Tour Vienna’s Spanish Riding School, from the Baroque Winter School to Lipizzaner stables, with an expert guide in 55 minutes.

“Our tour guide Inga was phenomenal! it was clear that she was passionate about her craft and the school as an institution. She welcomed questions and answered them easily. I hadn't planned to go and see the performance itself (I thought the school tour would be enough) but after the guided tour I am searching for the Sat/Sun tickets. Would definitely recommend!”

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

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

Tour Vienna’s Hofburg, Sisi Museum, imperial rooms, courtyards, Spanish Riding School, and gardens with priority entry and a live guide.

“Alex wasn’t an excellent tour guide. His stories and facts helped bring the palace, Sisi, the Hofburgs, and all the sights to life. It’s obvious he went above and beyond. Would highly recommend!”

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

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

Tour Schönbrunn Palace’s 22-room Highlights Route with a licensed guide, timed entry, imperial stories, gardens, fountains, and Gloriette views.

“Adrian, the guide was superb as both a historian and storyteller of the events. He possesses a high-level of communication and connection with his audience.”

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5.Guided Walking Tour of City Center Highlights

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

Walk Vienna’s old town for two hours, from the Hofburg and Spanish Riding School to coffee houses, Blutgasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

“The tour was magnificent. Margareta taught us so much and has a lot of knowledge on the subject. I loved it.”

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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

See Vienna’s grand sights, palaces, museums, and Danube district on four flexible bus routes with 19-language audio and free Wi-Fi.

“The amazing thing is as soon as we got off from our train in Vienna train central the Hop on Hop off bus was so accessible I’m so pleased. One day was not enough. So much to explore definitely coming back soon .”

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7.Time Travel and Magic Vienna History Tour

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

Travel through 2,000 years of Vienna with 5D cinema, VR music, imperial figures, wartime scenes, and a virtual carriage ride.

“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

See Vienna’s palaces, cathedral, opera, and Danube sights by open-top bus, with flexible 24 or 48-hour passes and optional walking tour.

“Audio was very clear and different voices keep me engaged”

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9.Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,307 reviews · 2 hours

Explore Vienna Central Cemetery with a guide, from famous graves and memorials to religious sections and the striking Luegerkirche.

“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

See Vienna by coach, then skip the queues at Schönbrunn Palace with a multilingual guide in this useful 3.5-hour introduction to Austria’s capital.

“The only issue was the meeting point. There are two fountains at the Opera-house and it would be good to be more specific as the addresses are not always easy to read. The tour was just enough to see the gardens on our own and the State rooms. It is always difficult trying to prioritize sights on a short trip but this was ideal for what we had planned. Our guide (Tomas?) was very good at herding the group and kept the trip out and back really interesting with the sights he pointed out. Answered lots of questions and a very calm manner. Driver was very good too. A great…”

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11.Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights & Hidden Gems

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

See Vienna’s imperial center in two hours, from the Last Supper mosaic to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with lively guides and practical city tips.

“Would really recommend, a really efficient and interesting way to explore the city centres best sites, our tour guide Marlene was really lovely and knowledgeable, also gave great recommendations.”

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12.Viennese Underworld Guided Walking Tour

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

Explore Vienna below street level on a guided cellar tour with wartime relics, old laboratories, air raid shelters, and hidden corridors.

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13.Classic Vienna: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

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

See Vienna by bike on a three-hour guided ride past imperial landmarks, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hundertwasserhaus, and the Danube Canal.

“Our guide was excellent. He had a great knowledge of history and he was careful and considerate of the clients”

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14.World War II Historical Walking Tour

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

Explore Vienna’s Nazi-era past, Holocaust memorials, wartime scars, and postwar division on a thoughtful 2.5-hour walking tour.

“The argument was very interesting. The guide very skilled and helpful”

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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

Review of Vienna’s 2.5-hour small-group walking tour, covering Hofburg, Ringstrasse, cafés, Graben, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

“This tour was amazing, our guide was so funny and super informative! I forgot her name, she was blonde and had three children I remember that.”

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