The 15 Best Guided Tours in Vienna

1.Vienna Spanish Riding School Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,765 reviews · 55 min · from $28Our pick

Visit the Winter Riding School, Summer Riding School and Stallburg stables on a 55-minute guided tour in English or German. Learn how the Lipizzaners are bred and trained, and see the historic arena and tack room. Guides such as Sisi, Inga and Lorelei have led tours, though your guide may vary.

“Very informative tour. A good length as well. Great to see the horses and to understand how they (and the horse people) are trained. The history of the school was very interesting.”

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2.Guided Walking Tour of City Center Highlights

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

Walk Vienna’s center with a licensed English- or German-speaking guide, from near the Sacher Hotel past the Hofburg and Spanish Riding School to the coffee-house district, Blutgasse, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Guides such as Alex, Sandra, and Wolfgang have led engaging tours, though your guide may vary. Expect exterior sightseeing, stories, and a brisk city-center overview, not palace entry.

“Sandra was a very good guide, covering many interesting facts about lovely Vienna. Would happily recommend the 'tour'. Tip - stand right outside the doors to the Information Shop (the meeting point).”

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3.Vienna Central Cemetery Guided Walking Tour

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

Spend two hours walking Vienna’s Central Cemetery, opened in 1874 and home to about 330,000 graves. Your guide connects famous names such as Falco and Udo Jürgens with soldiers’ memorials, religious sections and the Luegerkirche. Guide Johann is praised for pairing detailed explanations with fine humor. Tours are offered in English and German.

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

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4.Bus & Schönbrunn Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,802 reviews · 3h 30m · from $81

Start near the Vienna State Opera for a coach tour past the Ringstraße, Hofburg, Parliament and major museums, then visit Schönbrunn Palace with a guide and priority entry. English tours run daily; German and Spanish departures follow a weekly schedule. You return near the Opera, with limited time to explore the palace grounds on your own.

“Very good guide just the right level of information and tim in the Palace”

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5.Tickets for Mozarthaus Vienna with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,344 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Explore the only preserved Vienna apartment where Mozart lived, from 1784 to 1787, and learn about his most productive Vienna years across three exhibition levels. An audio guide lets you set your own pace. Add the Haus der Musik combo ticket for four floors of interactive music exhibits.

“We enjoyed our time visiting Mozarthaus in Vienna. It was not a very large Museum, however,it was very interesting and informative. It was also nice to know exactly where and how Mozart lived in the beautiful City of Vienna.”

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6.Guided Walking Tour of City Highlights & Hidden Gems

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

Walk from Minoritenplatz to St. Stephen’s Cathedral with a local guide, stopping at the Hofburg, Spanish Riding School, Albertina and State Opera. The focus is on exterior sights, with a look at the Minoriten Church’s Last Supper mosaic when church services allow. Guides have included Michael, Petra, Max and Celine. The two-hour tour costs $27.

“A thoroughly enjoyable 2 hours, despite the very cold day! Our guide was a great storyteller who brought Viennese history to life with his vast knowledge, wit and enthusiasm.”

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7.Viennese Underworld Guided Walking Tour

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

Descend into private Viennese basements with a German-speaking guide, exploring sites that may include wartime relics, air raid shelters, a historic pharmacy cellar or places of refuge. Choose a 1, 1.5 or 2-hour option, since each has a different focus. Bella is one guide associated with the tour. Bring a flashlight and sturdy, closed-toe shoes.

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8.Classic Vienna: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

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

Pedal from Bösendorferstraße past the State Opera, Parliament, Rathaus and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, then follow the Donau Canal and ride through Stadtpark and Karlsplatz. A licensed guide leads the three-hour tour in English, German or Dutch. Guides such as Horst, Ute and Max have brought Vienna’s history and local stories to life.

“We had an excellent tour of the city. Our guide, Barbara, was knowledgable and interesting. Seeing Vienna by bike is the perfect way to get around! Would definitely recommend.”

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9.Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,540 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet at the Parade Court Fountains for an English-language tour of Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens. Expect a brief outdoor introduction, then about an hour inside the palace with priority entry, a live guide, and headsets. Guides such as Lisa, Dieter, and Siri have been praised for lively storytelling. The group can include up to 30 people.

“Perfect tour for our family. Great length and content for our kids (11 and 14). I certainly could have stayed longer. Our guide, Michael, was great. Very knowledgeable and great presentation. Communication on where to meet was very good and the tour was well organized. I would highly recommend.”

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10.Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,460 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Walk from Albertinaplatz through Vienna’s imperial center with a live guide, then visit the Hofburg, Sisi Museum and imperial apartments with skip-the-line entry. The two-hour tour also passes the Augustinian Church and Lipizzaner stables, ending in the Volksgarten. Tours run in English, Spanish and German, with a small-group option.

“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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11.Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,420 reviews · from $55

Meet a Lokafyer at your accommodation or a central landmark for a private, two-to-six-hour walk shaped around your interests. Guides speak English, French, or German. Expect a personal introduction to Vienna, practical advice on getting around, and tips on places to eat and shop. Guides such as Aida, Ernst, and Yenny have led walks covering city history, local life, and public transport.

“Frediano was a wonderful guide and incredibly knowledgeable about Vienna. He showed us not just the top sites but also a lot of detail on the history of the city and the related architecture. We would highly recommend him as a guide to anyone visiting Vienna.”

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12.Guided Tour to Bratislava with Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,404 reviews · 11h 30m · from $111

Travel from Vienna to Bratislava by air-conditioned coach, walk the old town with a local English or German-speaking guide, then explore on your own before returning by Twin City Liner catamaran. The optional one-hour oldtimer ride goes to the castle. Guide names on past departures include Ivan, Victoria and Miro, but your guide will vary.

“Great trip to Bratislava. The bus was on time and comfortable. Our guide was great. The boat trip was lovely. Bratislava is beautiful. Would recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from central Vienna by coach or van to Schloss Ort and Hallstatt, with a guide such as Sofia, Dasha or Lily sharing stories along the way. You get free time in Hallstatt and a Skywalk lift ticket, except during renovations from September 2025 to June 2026, when a boat ride is offered in good weather.

“Sofia was an excellent guide. She was a very helpful and pleasant person with a fantastic sense of humour. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,240 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Spend two hours at Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens with a live guide, palace highlights and skip-the-ticket-line entry included. Expect gilded rooms, painted ceilings, the Carousel Room and a garden walk. Standard tours are in English and German; a separate small-group option is limited to eight people on selected days.

“The guide was super interesting and eager to impart his knowledge of history!”

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15.Ghosts and Legends Guided Nighttime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,088 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

Walk Vienna’s historic center after dark with live guide Astrid Stangl, hearing ghost legends, witch and vampire lore, and stories tied to real crimes. The two-hour route passes the Hofburg, Augustinian Church, Neuer Markt, and Blutgasse before ending at St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Tours run in English or German.

“Excellent tour guide who was very knowledgable and added some layers of humour to the legend and ghost stories when explaining”

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