Vienna Tours, Tickets & Experiences

Vienna can be discovered in many different ways. Imperial palaces, famous museums, classical music, historic streets, city tours, and excursions make the Austrian capital a versatile travel destination.

But what is especially worth doing if time is limited? At the end, you will find a simple guide to which activities best suit a first visit to Vienna, a weekend trip, or a longer stay.

Discovering Vienna for the first time

Those visiting Vienna for the first time usually want to see as much of the city as possible while still having enough time to enjoy its special atmosphere.

A city tour or a hop-on hop-off tour can help you get an overview quickly. Among the most famous sights in the center are St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg, the Vienna State Opera, and the Ringstraße.

Many highlights of the historic city center are located close together and can be easily explored on foot.

Experiencing Sisi and Imperial Vienna

The history of the Habsburgs is still visible in many places in Vienna today.

Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg, the Sisi Museum, and the Imperial Crypt tell different chapters of the Austrian imperial era. Those interested in Empress Elisabeth "Sisi," Emperor Franz Joseph, and the Habsburgs will find a particularly large number of historic sites in Vienna.

Experiencing classical music in Vienna

For many visitors, Mozart, Strauss, and the Viennese musical tradition are an essential part of a trip to Vienna.

Classical concerts take place in extraordinary venues—from famous concert halls to historic churches right in the center. This makes it very easy to combine a concert with a day of sightseeing.

Discovering Vienna and its surroundings

If you are staying in Vienna for several days, you can also plan a day trip.

Popular destinations include the Wachau, Bratislava, and other locations around Vienna.

What suits your Vienna trip?

Only one day in Vienna: City center, city tour, or hop-on hop-off

First visit to Vienna: City center with the Hofburg or Schönbrunn Palace

Sisi & Habsburgs: Hofburg, Sisi Museum, Schönbrunn, and the Imperial Crypt

Culture & Music: Sightseeing by day and a classical concert in the evening

Several days: Vienna highlights plus a day trip

Bad weather: Museums, palaces, and other indoor attractions

A local tip for your stroll through the city center: Located directly on the Neuer Markt opposite the Imperial Crypt is Vienna Sweets & Gifts – a lovely stop for Viennese sweets and small gifts between two sightseeing visits.