Vienna · VIENNA NIGHT TOURS
The Ring is lit, the Danube reflects the skyline and the palaces empty out. These 15 evening tours are compared on start time, whether dinner or a drink is included and how much walking they involve after dark.
Spend three hours aboard the MS Blue Danube, MS Vindobona, or MS Wien for a dinner cruise through Vienna. You’ll receive a sparkling aperitif, choose one of three main courses, and watch the city lights from the deck. German and English-speaking crew members host the evening.
“Plesant trip comfortble sailing enjoyable food. Glad to have a ab,e to ourselves which might not be possible at busier times.”
Spend three hours aboard the MS Vindobona, MS Blue Danube, or MS Wien as Vienna fades into evening. You will cruise canals before reaching the Danube, enjoy sunset views from the upper deck, and order freshly prepared Viennese dishes, including house-made schnitzel, from Roman Loos’s onboard restaurant.
“It was very nice. The food choices were good and the food was excellent. It took awhile to get out to the Danube so the actual time on the River was quite short.”
Enter Schönbrunn Palace after closing for a self-guided audio tour, eat a three-course Austrian dinner nearby, then hear Mozart and Strauss in the Orangery. Choose your concert seat carefully, since the hall is flat and the best views cost more.
“Absolutely ethereal musical experience! The opera singers and musicians were superb! Good meal and tour before the concert.”
Ride through Vienna after dark on a one-hour panoramic bus tour from the State Opera. An audioguide in 16 languages explains the Ringstrasse landmarks, while music fills the ride. You’ll see Parliament, City Hall, Belvedere Palace, the museums, and the Giant Ferris Wheel without walking between sights.
“First time visiting Vienna. This tour gives a good overview of the city's history. It was good for me as i had 2 days in the city to explore. Highly recommended tour and worth the money and time.”
Start at Schönbrunn Palace for a self-guided audio tour in one of 16 languages, then walk to a nearby restaurant for roast beef, soup, and apple strudel. Finish with Mozart, Strauss, and two opera singers at the Orangery or Great Gallery. Choose Category A or VIP for better concert seating and extras.
“the meeting point as per app was a bit confusing - even after i opened google maps but eventually i found my way to the meeting point at the main entrance. i initially thought meeting point was at fountain area as per google maps. otherwise the concert was amazing! 👍”
This 1.5-hour evening ride begins at Vienna State Opera and loops past the Ringstrasse, Stadtpark, Prater, Schönbrunn Palace, and the Danube. You get live English commentary, plus recorded narration in seven other languages. Upper-deck seats are first come, first served.
“Great way to be introduced to the city at night. Especially a cold night.”
Begin with a three-course Viennese dinner near Schönbrunn, then walk to the Orangery for Mozart and Strauss, opera singers, ballet dancers, and orchestra favorites. Choose your seating category, or upgrade to VIP for priority access, two drinks, a program, and free cloakroom service.
“The meal was excellent and the service superb! The concert was the first of its kind I attended. I was awestruck by the sounds and performance from the orchestra. Highly recommend”
Spend four hours eating and drinking across Vienna with a private guide such as Wolfi, Maria, or Patrick. Visit Vollpension, Brunnenmarkt, historic Zum Schwarzen Kameel, and Hotel MOTTO, with coffee, pastries, Austrian food, wine, beer, and cocktails included.
“Excellent tour - get ready to walk as a Viennese! Lovely spots on the route - would definitely recommend - worth the money -”
Meet Tobias Steinmaurer at Vienna University for a private evening photo walk through the old town. You’ll photograph the Rathaus, Parliament, Hofburg area, State Opera, and Karlsplatz while learning night settings, composition, long exposure, and useful iPhone tricks. The route suits beginners and serious hobby photographers.
“Great tour with Tobias! He was able to give me some of the history behind many of them locations and advice on the perfect spots for the best photos. Many thanks”
Ride through Vienna after dark in a private electric old-timer cabrio with an English-speaking driver-guide. See major landmarks lit for the evening, hear Habsburg-era stories, and share wine or prosecco with your group of up to seven. Confirm the car style and drink before booking.
“Perfect birthday party idea to spend while you in Vienna with friends the driver was very helpful and polite”
You drive your own hot rod through Vienna on a two-hour evening tour for up to 10 people. A guide leads the route, while a headset keeps instructions clear. Helmets, a driving briefing, and a Prater Ferris wheel ride are included. Bring a valid driving license and arrive at Judengasse 4.
“We scheduled this tour for Monday, October 24th. As we schedule most of our tours through Viator, we had never encountered the problems that we did with this tour. Hence, why I am writing this as my first review. Being in Vienna for the first time, we had made many plans for tours and excursions. However, on Monday night when we showed up for our tour - the company was closed for the evening and no one ever showed up for our scheduled time. We left numerous messages for them and despite a sign on their door that said that they try and return calls within 2 minutes, but never…”
Meet guide Brigitte, Walter, or Hannes at your Vienna accommodation for a private 2.5-hour introduction to the city. Walk from Rathausplatz through the Hofburg and Heldenplatz to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with flexible timing, public transport when useful, and practical restaurant tips.
“Walter our guide was so knowledgable with perfect English, waiting for us on time iat our hotel. Helistened to what we were interested in and then adapted our tour to our interests, I would thoroughly recommend a private tour if you are short on time to give you an insight of Austrian history.”
Meet photographer Tobias at the University of Vienna for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Vienna’s illuminated old town. Learn practical night-photography settings and fresh compositions with a camera or smartphone, receive one professional holiday photo, and return to the starting point.
“Vienna at night was great! Walking around the buildings in the evening and capturing them - in my case with my smartphone camera - was great fun. Thanks to Tobias' tips and tricks, I was able to take photos that I would never have thought were possible with a smartphone. An absolute recommendation from me!”
Meet at Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker beside Schönbrunn Palace for a two-hour dinner. You get sparkling wine, beef soup with semolina dumpling, Burgundy roast beef, potato gratin, root vegetables, apple strudel, and Viennese coffee. English and German hosts welcome a small group of up to 10.
“Dinner was nice and in a good location Near the markets and castle - but we were sitting at the back right near the kitchen and it wasn’t as special as I thought it would be.”
Spend four hours with a local English-speaking guide, starting at Karlskirche and moving through Vienna’s 4th, 5th, 7th, and 16th districts. Taste handmade pastry, Viennese coffee, Austrian wine or beer, local food, and two cocktails while learning how to get around by metro.
“Our tour was amazing! Everything we did was unique to Vienna, and quite a few options were personable favorites of our guide. The guide gave us flexible options for a few of the stops as well- which made the experience incredibly personable. We walked in easily to every location- some of which were completely packed! We also learned how to use the metro- which was a great plus!”
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