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Vienna: Palaces, Concert Halls & Coffee Houses

Where to stay in Vienna and what to book — hotel picks by district, skip-the-line tickets and guides written for planning real trips

Your Guide to Vienna

Tours, hotels, travel guides and local interests — everything you need for your trip.

Schönbrunn Zoo: Skip The Line Admission Ticket tour image
Editor's Pick
Tiqets
9.6/10
(3629 reviews)

Open year-round, your Tiergarten Schönbrunn tickets offer an amazing array of animals; you'll see 700 different species, from ants to zebras! Some of the zoo's most popular residents include giant pandas from China, Siberian tigers, koalas, polar bears, African elephants, lions, penguins, as well as rare, endangered Austrian species. Not only can you use your Tiergarten Schönbrunn tickets for recreation, but visitors can also learn more about nature and wildlife conservation at this unique animal attraction. Tiergarten Schönbrunn tickets are the perfect complement to a day at the sprawling Schönbrunn Palace complex – a UNESCO-listed location with a long and fascinating history. The zoo itself was founded in 1752, by the Holy Roman Emperor at the time, Francis I. Despite being the oldest zoo in the world, Tiergarten Schönbrunn features some of the most modern facilities found in any zoo around the world, adding to its unique charm.

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€29.00
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Danube Valley: Day Trip from Vienna tour image
Editor's Pick
Tiqets
9.6/10
(13 reviews)

You can stick to the grand, café-lined promenades of Vienna. But off the tourist trail, there's plenty more to see. This day's excursion takes you from Vienna to postcard-perfect Wachau, along the famous Danube River. In winter, you'll have lunch and an extended look around Krems and Dürnstein. In summer, embark on a boat ride down the Danube to see the best of the valley from the water.

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€119.00
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Time Travel Vienna: Magical Viennese History Tour tour image
Editor's Pick
Tiqets
9.4/10
(207 reviews)

Music. Power. Glory. War. As the center of the Ottoman Empire and the former home of Freud and Mozart among others, Vienna has been through a lot. And with this time travel experience, you'll get to experience it all.

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€24.90
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Klosterneuburg Abbey: Guided Tour in German + Wine Tasting tour image
Editor's Pick
Tiqets
(6 reviews)

Visit Klosterneuburg Abbey and explore more than nine centuries of history. Located just outside Vienna, the abbey remains an active religious, pastoral, scientific, cultural, and economic center run by the Augustinian Canons. Your visit begins in the Treasure Chamber, filled with precious artworks and historical objects. From May to November, you can also visit the annual exhibition. On weekends and public holidays, the Abbey Museum is open to visitors. Continue through the Marble Hall, which was once used by members of the Habsburg family. Guided tours of Klosterneuburg Abbey are available throughout the day in German. An audio guide is available in 14 languages, making it easy to follow the tour and learn more about the abbey's history and collections. Join the guided winery tour in the afternoon to learn about Austria’s oldest winery, walk through the Baroque cellar, and enjoy a wine tasting.

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€20.00
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Spark by Hilton Vienna Messe Prater accommodation image
Vienna
4 Star Rating
€60.00
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Spark by Hilton Vienna Donaustadt accommodation image
Vienna
4 Star Rating
€65.10
per night
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Hotel Indigo Vienna - Naschmarkt by IHG accommodation image
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Things to Do in Vienna: The Complete Guide article image
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This guide ranks 25+ things to do in Vienna by visit priority, grouped across the Innere Stadt, Schönbrunn, the MuseumsQuartier and the Prater, and links out to all 24 ViennaHotels.com deep-dive guides plus top-rated bookable tours. Headline prices: Schönbrunn Imperial Tour about €22, Kunsthistorisches Museum €18, State Opera standing room from €15.

Outdoor Activities in Vienna: Adventure Guide article image
5 min read

The Vienna Woods cover around 1,000 square kilometers and offer over 300 kilometers of marked hiking trails. Prater Park’s Giant Ferris Wheel, built in 1897, charges €12.50 per ride, while guided Danube kayaking tours typically cost €45 for a two-hour session.

Vienna with Kids: The Complete Family Guide article image
4 min read

Comprehensive guide to family-friendly activities in Vienna, including parks, museums, and dining tips.

Vienna History and Culture: A Complete Guide article image
7 min read

The Hofburg Palace, Vienna’s former imperial residence since 1279, covers 240,000 square meters and includes the Imperial Apartments and the Sisi Museum. Tickets cost €15, and the Kunsthistorisches Museum nearby houses over 1.2 million artworks, with entry priced at €18 for adults.

What Travelers Say About Vienna

4.5 avg rating|642+ reviews

Went with my partner and we were a bit tired from the day but the music really lifted us up. The Golden Hall is something else—so grand and the acoustics were just right.

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Anna X.
Madrid, Spain
Musikverein Vienna: Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons" & Mozart

Used this self-guided tour with my friend on a sunny afternoon. Our 'guide' Leo kept the info fun and there were some neat little quizzes that made it less boring.

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Laura M.
Toronto, Canada
Vienna: Smartphone Self-Guided Walking Tour

Done this cruise with my wife and toddler. We went early morning which was good because it wasn’t too hot and not too crowded. The MS Vienna was comfy enough and we got some cool pics of the skyline.

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Marie O.
New York, USA
Vienna: Danube Cruise

Guide to Vienna Neighborhoods