The 7 Two-Hour Experiences in Vienna That Earn Their Price

1.Romantic Old Town 2-Hour Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2 hours Our pick

Spend two hours with a private guide in Vienna’s old town, starting at the Anchor Clock. You’ll explore Hoher Markt, the Greek Quarter, Jesuit quarter, architectural styles, city legends, and tucked-away courtyards. Guides include Wolfgang Auinger and Max, with many languages available by request.

“Schöner Rundgang - der Guide war nett, aber etwas zu redselig- mehr Wiener Schmäh als fundiertes historisches Wissen. Trotzdem zu empfehlen!”

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2.2 Hours Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · from $33

Spend two hours walking Vienna’s historic center with a certified local guide such as Herbert or Wolfgang. Hear stories of the Habsburgs, see Michaelerplatz, Hofburg Palace, the State Opera, Albertina, Neuer Markt, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, then get useful local tips.

“I had great time during this tour- the interesting history of Vienna and its stories kept me hooked the whole time even though it was freezing cold.”

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3.2-Hour Historical Crimes Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 hours · from $45

Follow a German-speaking guide through Vienna’s first district for two hours of grim tales and noble crimes. See Palais Bathory, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Himmelpfortgasse, and more than ten sites. Meet by the war memorial on Helmut Zilk Square, marked by a yellow umbrella.

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4.Jewish Life in Leopoldstadt 2-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2 hours · from $25Best value

Walk through Leopoldstadt with a certified German-speaking guide, including Frau Timmermann on some dates. In two hours, connect prewar Jewish institutions, former houses of worship, today’s Jewish life, and memorial plaques along the Path of Remembrance. Synagogue entry is not included.

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5.2-Hour Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 hours · from $45

Join an English-speaking Prime Tours guide, such as Camille, for a two-hour evening walk through Vienna's street art districts. See work by Shepard Fairey, Nychos, Faile, Stink Fish, ROA, and others, with route options covering Gumpendorferstraße, Roßauer Lände, or Taubstummengasse.

“Consiglio questo tour per scoprire le zone meno battute dai turisti, ma per capire una realtà cittadina diversa dal centro storico. Scoprirete una forma d'arte contemporanea molto bella, più aneddoti e dettagli interessanti. La consiglio.”

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6.Vienna to Prague – Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 hours (approx.) · from $313

Ride door to door from Vienna to Prague in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and an English-speaking local driver. Choose two one-hour stops or one two-hour visit at places such as Mikulov, Brno, Lednice, Valtice, Kutná Hora, or Český Krumlov for a surcharge.

“Excellent driver/tour guide, spoke perfect English, was kind, patient, friendly and funny. Highly recommend you ask for Milan if going to use a private driver. The two places we visited were amazing, and we visited two castles in Mikoluv and Lednice. The countryside was stunning with sunflowers and grape vineyards. Amazing trip from Vienna to Prague. Great introduction to the beautiful country of the Czech Republic before arriving in Prague. Highly recommend this tour and tour guide Milan. What a great experience we had!!”

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7.Vienna 1- or 2-Hour Professional Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1 hour · from $235

Meet a private English- or German-speaking photographer in Vienna for a natural photo session at the Opera House, Stadtpark, Museumsquartier, or locations you choose. The 1-hour package includes 30 edited images, while 2 hours brings 60, plus an online gallery and slideshow.

“Worth the value, good tour and good quality of pictures”

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