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Vienna City Highlights Private Tour

114 Reviews 4.75 out of 5 stars Based on 114 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 95% of reviewers | Vienna, Austria
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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.

6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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German

Overview

Get to know Vienna on your choice of a 3-hour, 4-hour or 6-hour private tour of the city! With an expert local guide at your side, discover the city’s rich history and culture while seeing showstoppers like Schönbrunn Palace, Hundertwasserhaus and the monuments of the Ringstrasse, like Vienna Rathaus. If you opt to book the 4-hour tour, enjoy a walking tour of Vienna’s historical center, too; or alternatively, see all these sights and more on the 6-hour tour, which includes a trip to Belvedere Palace and the village of Grinzig!

What's Included

  • Transport by Mercedes minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (for the 3-hour tour only)
  • Private guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel drop off for the 4-hour and 6-hour tour
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Meeting and Pickup

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This private tour includes hotel pick up from your hotel in Vienna. You will meet your private guide and driver in your hotel lobby. Please provide your hotel details. Please note that only the 3 hours Vienna City Highlights Tour includes hotel drop off as well.

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Ringstrasse (pass by)

Get to know the glory of Imperial Vienna – once the center of the powerful Habsburg Empire – on a route around the city’s famous Ringstrasse. Home to palatial monuments a plenty, the ring road boasts grandiose buildings like Vienna Rathaus, the city’s beautiful town hall.
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Rathaus (pass by)

Vienna City Hall is Vienna's most important non-religious building in the Neo-Gothic style located along the Ring road (Ringstrasse).
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Hundertwasserhaus (pass by)

Travel through Vienna’s chic Vorstadt Lanstrasse neighborhood, seeing quirky sights like Hundertwasserhaus – a funky apartment building designed by the radical Viennese designer Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
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Belvedere Museum

The Belvedere is not only a magnificent Baroque palace but also houses some of Austria's most valuable art collections.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Schonbrunn Palace

Discover the Schönbrunn Palace, one of Europe's most beautiful Baroque complexes which has been in the possession of the Habsburg family since 1569.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

St. Stephen's Cathedral

In the historic city center, you will get to admire the St. Stephen's Cathedral. As one of the most important Gothic structures in Austria, it is truly the symbol of Vienna.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Peterskirche

In the city center, you will also discover St Peter’s Church, Vienna’s Baroque masterpiece.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Rupert's Church (Ruprechtskirche)

As the oldest Romanesque church of Vienna, St Rupert´s church is one of the hidden treasures of the city.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Hofburg

Your private guide will lead you through the heart of the city center to see attractions like Hofburg Imperial Palace, where the Habsburgs ruled for centuries.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vienna Woods (pass by)

Drive through the expansive green trees of the Vienna wood, one of the Vienneses´ favorite place for outdoor activities.
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Kahlenberg (pass by)

Stroll around, learning about the country’s wine production, and then hop back into your minivan for a drive to Kahlenberg – the city’s highest hill – to admire picture-perfect vistas of beautiful Vienna.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The tour can be tailored to your wishes. Please list any special interests in the 'special requirements' field on booking

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vienna City Highlights Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-3943VIENNA_P

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Transport by Mercedes minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (for the 3-hour tour only)
  • Private guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel drop off for the 4-hour and 6-hour tour

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • The tour can be tailored to your wishes. Please list any special interests in the 'special requirements' field on booking

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