15 Guided Tours in Vienna to Build a Day Around

1.Vienna Spanish Riding School Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 min · from $28Our pick

Spend 55 minutes with an English- or German-speaking guide at Vienna’s Spanish Riding School. Visit the Winter and Summer Riding Schools, the Stallburg stables, tack room, and Lipizzaner stallions. Guides such as Natasha, Sisi, and Lorelei are praised for clear explanations and lively answers.

“Lorelei, our guide was great- so enthusiastic! From photos I saw, I had thought we'd be far back from the stalls, but we were able to be up close and personal with the stallions - no photos or touching! But able to take photos of horses in their stalls from open air courtyard there. It was a wonderful experience- highly recommend!!”

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2.Guided Walking Tour of City Center Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2 hours · from $25

Walk Vienna’s Old Town with a licensed English or German guide. See the Hofburg exterior, Spanish Riding School, famous coffee houses, Blutgasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Guides such as Alex, Sandra, Wolfgang, and Stephan add history, humor, legends, and useful local context.

“Lukas was excellent! He shared many small and very interesting extras as well as all the highlights. I highly recommend the tour and Lucas.”

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3.Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 hours

Spend two hours walking Vienna Central Cemetery with a live English or German guide. You’ll see honor graves, religious sections, soldiers’ memorials, famous names such as Falco and Udo Jürgens, and the striking Luegerkirche. Guide Johann is praised for clear stories and dry humor.

“Imposant zu sehen! Sehr interessant gestaltet von unserem Guide Johann, der sein grosses Wissen mit Humor Preis gab!”

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4.Tickets for Mozarthaus Vienna with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1 day · from $18

Explore Mozart’s only preserved Vienna apartment, where he lived from 1784 to 1787 and composed Figaro. A self-guided audio tour covers his Vienna years across three exhibition levels. Audio is offered in 13 adult languages and 8 children’s languages. Add Haus der Musik for a broader, interactive music visit.

“Awesome! If you are a Mozart fan like me, book this!!!”

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5.Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2 hours · from $27

Start at Minoritenplatz and walk Vienna’s historic center with guides such as Michael, Petra, Max, or Celine. Expect exterior visits to the Hofburg, Heldenplatz, Spanish Riding School, Albertina, Opera, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, plus the Last Supper mosaic at Minoriten Church.

“Very nice! Heard many fun stories and anecdotes, raising many interests to this city. And the WhatsApp response is very immediate and fast, I finally got lost at the cathedral with another team member, we definitely cannot find the guide without their help”

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6.Viennese Underworld Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1 - 2 hours · from $37

Follow a German-speaking guide such as Bella beneath central Vienna through private cellars and old corridors. Depending on your 1, 1.5, or 2-hour option, you may see World War II relics, air raid shelters, a pharmacy laboratory, or former refuge spaces. An English audio guide is available by phone.

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7.Classic Vienna: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · from $72

Ride through Vienna for three hours with a licensed English, German, or Dutch-speaking guide. The route links the State Opera, Hofburg, Parliament, Rathaus, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hundertwasserhaus, Donau Canal, Stadtpark, and Karlskirche, mostly by bike paths and quieter roads.

“Our guide was terrific, she had lots of enthusiasm and provided good insights into Viennese history. The bike was perfect for the route. Great time all around and I high recommend this tour.”

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8.Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet at Schönbrunn’s Parade Court for a guided introduction to the gardens and palace, then enter with priority access for a one-hour highlights tour. Guides such as Lisa, Dieter, Siri, and Raffaele bring Habsburg stories to life. The group can include up to 30 people.

“Ale was patient and funny, but also incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the tour. Everything you want in a tour guide. The Palace was filled with many rooms, each filled with new and exciting details. Could have spent the whole day here.”

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9.Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2 hours · from $56

Walk from Albertinaplatz through Vienna’s imperial center, then skip the line at the Hofburg for the Sisi Museum and apartments of Elisabeth and Francis Joseph. Guides such as Siri, Dieter, Anna, and Michael bring court life to life in English, Spanish, or German during this two-hour tour.

“raffi was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, gave many details about the history of the palace and very entertaining with stories of the Hofburg family.”

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10.Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · from $55

Meet a Lokafyer at your accommodation or a central landmark for a private Vienna walk shaped around your interests. Guides such as Aida, Ernst, Felix, and Marietta have helped visitors explore historic sights, local food, public transport, Christmas markets, and less familiar corners of the city.

“Felix really knows his city! It was great getting the history and highlights behind the historical sites as well as tips on how to navigate the metro system, best places to eat and tips on the Christmas markets.”

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11.Guided Tour to Bratislava with Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 11h 30m · from $111

Travel from Vienna to Bratislava by comfortable coach, tour the old town with a German or English-speaking local guide, then return on the Danube by Twin City Liner. You get about six hours to explore alone, with an optional one-hour oldtimer ride to Bratislava Castle.

“maybe not too much free time as there weren't any shops open”

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12.Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt with guides such as Sofia, Dasha, Lily, and Sabrina. See Ort Castle, ride the Skywalk lift, explore the old town, and add a lake boat trip when available. Expect a long 600-kilometer day, central hotel pickup, and a coach group of up to 45 people.

“Our host Lily was very friendly and made this experience very nice. I would recommend to everyone who is thinking to go to Halstaad”

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13.Schönbrunn Palace & Garden Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2 hours · from $57

Spend two hours touring Schönbrunn Palace and gardens with a live English or German guide. See Maria Theresa’s apartments, the Great and Small Gallery, Carousel Room, and Hall of Ceremonies. The advertised small-group format has a maximum of eight people, though group size can vary.

“Michael was an exceptional tour guide during our visit to Schroben Palace in Vienna on Friday, the thirtieth. His deep knowledge of the palace's history and his engaging storytelling brought the experience to life. He effortlessly combined historical facts with fascinating anecdotes, making the tour one of the most memorable parts of our trip. Michael's passion for the history of Vienna and his warm, friendly demeanor made our visit to Schroben Palace truly unforgettable. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a captivating and informative tour.”

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14.Ghosts and Legends Guided Nighttime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2 hours · from $20

Walk central Vienna at night with guide Astrid Stangl, hearing ghost tales, criminal cases, vampire lore, and the story linking Vienna to Dracula. The route passes Hofburg Palace, the Augustinian Church, Neuer Markt, Blutgasse, and ends at St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

“There was so much great information and our guide was so lovely! She created the entire presentation herself so it was cool. You could tell that she loved what she was doing, which makes a big difference. We had a great time and would definitely do another tour!”

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15.Private Walking Tour with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2 - 8 hours · from $55

Meet a private guide such as Guram, Hande, Ernst, or Fouad Augusto for a tailored Vienna walk lasting two to eight hours. See major sights, lesser-known corners, churches, palaces, and café stops while getting practical advice on museums, transport, food, and the rest of your stay.

“We loved walking around the beautiful city of Vienna with Guram. He gave us a great insight into this wonderful city, great summary of the most important facts about Vienna. We really enjoyed the free walking tour!! Last but not least we have been surprised that Guram was speaking excellent greek! Thanks Guram, Marianna & Dimitris”

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