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Vienna attracts visitors with its rich cultural heritage, exemplified by top-booked experiences like the Upper Belvedere Palace Direct Entry Tickets and the Upper Belvedere Palace Entry Ticket including the Gustav Klimt Permanent Collection. The city is also well known for practical options such as the Vienna City Card, which combines unlimited public transport with discounts. These offerings highlight Vienna’s appeal as a destination for art lovers, history fans, and travelers seeking convenience.
| Activity | Why go | From* |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Belvedere Palace Direct Entry Tickets | Entry to historic Belvedere Palace | from €24 |
| Upper Belvedere Palace: Entry Ticket + Gustav Klimt Permanent Collection | Klimt artworks and palace access | from €22 |
| Vienna City Card: Unlimited Public Transport & Discounts | Public transport and savings pass | from €19 |
| Albertina Museum: E-Ticket | Albertina’s well-known art collection | from €21 |
| Familypark: Entry Ticket | Family-friendly amusement park | from €41 |
| Museum of Illusions Vienna: Entry Ticket | Interactive illusion exhibits | from €19 |
*Per-person "from" price; ranked by traveller-review volume across the experiences we list. Live prices and availability update at booking. For the full rundown — what's worth booking, what to skip and how far ahead to plan — see our guide to things to do in Vienna.
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Top activities include visiting historic palaces like the Upper Belvedere, seeing famous art collections such as Gustav Klimt’s works, and using the Vienna City Card to navigate the city affordably. Museums, classical concerts, and walking tours also rank highly.
With one day, prioritize a visit to the Upper Belvedere Palace to see key artworks, combined with a city tour or walk to take in Vienna’s architecture. The Vienna City Card can help you move efficiently between sites.
Yes, especially for popular sights like the Upper Belvedere Palace where long lines are common. Skip-the-line tickets save time, allowing you to maximize your visit without waiting extensively.
Vienna features many low-cost options such as public parks, walking tours, and free entry times at some museums. The Vienna City Card also provides discounts that reduce costs on transport and attractions.
FamilyPark is an ideal choice with rides and attractions for children. Museums like the Museum of Illusions also offer engaging, interactive experiences suitable for all ages.
Booking tickets at least a few weeks in advance is advisable for popular attractions and performances, especially during peak tourist seasons. This ensures availability and often better prices.
Guided tours can enhance understanding of Vienna’s history and art but are not required. Many sites offer detailed information on-site or through audio guides for independent visitors.
For art and history enthusiasts, the Upper Belvedere Palace Direct Entry Tickets provide quick access to one of Vienna’s most important landmarks, while the option including the Gustav Klimt Permanent Collection lets you view well-known paintings in the same visit. The Albertina Museum E-Ticket grants entry to a vast array of artworks housed in a historic building. Families will find FamilyPark appealing for its variety of rides and attractions suited to children. The Museum of Illusions has a different kind of museum experience with interactive exhibits that engage visitors of all ages. For those planning to get around the city efficiently and save on various attractions, the Vienna City Card is a practical choice. These selections represent some of the most-booked and well-reviewed activities on this page, providing reliable options for various interests in Vienna.
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Located in the largest of the Habsburg's residential palaces, the Albertina is home to the biggest and most valuable graphical collection in the world. With your Albertina Museum tickets, see the perm
From EUR20.9Rating: 4.8/5Open 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 p
From EUR29Rating: 4.8/5Watch Light of Creation, a 30-minute light show at Vienna's Votivkirche inspired by Genesis. This program uses advanced technology to tell the ancient story in the church surrounded by historical arch
From EUR22Rating: 4.7/5Browse top Palace tours, museum visits, classical concerts, bike rides, day trips, and food tastings in Vienna.
Located in the largest of the Habsburg's residential palaces, the Albertina is home to the biggest and most valuable graphical collection in the world. With your Albertina Museum tickets, see the permanent exhibition of the Batliner Collection, _Monet to Picasso_, 20 elegant staterooms, and more!
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.
Watch Light of Creation, a 30-minute light show at Vienna's Votivkirche inspired by Genesis. This program uses advanced technology to tell the ancient story in the church surrounded by historical architecture. See the creation of the universe in six acts: light's appearance to life's growth. Projection technology changes the church with light, color, and sound. Listen to music composed for the show, from the sounds of the Big Bang to key moments. Note the mix of old architecture with modern tech.
Brush up on your fine art appreciation at one of Europe's premier art museums. Vienna's KHM or Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History) is packed to its lavish rafters with masterpieces, ranging from antiquity to the Rennaissance. A total must for art lovers in _The Imperial City_.
In the oldest part of the Hofburg Imperial Palace sits a treasure trove of jewels and riches. 21 rooms full of jewelry, weapons, gems, garments, and other symbols of wealth and prestige, collected over 800 years by the Habsburgs, this is quite possibly is the most important treasury in the world.
Look up 'baroque majesty' in the dictionary, and you'll find a picture of Belvedere Palace. A whirlwind of architectural beauty, timeless art, and charming manicured gardens that frame the Viennese skyline, the Belvedere is a total must for culture lovers searching for the magic of Vienna. Belvedere Palace is actually split into two buildings, Upper Belvedere and Lower Belvedere, separated by a courtyard of romantic manicured gardens. With these Belvedere Palace tickets, you'll have access to the Upper Belvedere, where you can expect to see a world-leading collection of Gustav Klimt paintings, including his masterpiece _The Kiss_. There's also a range of permanent exhibitions that feature Belvedere's history, medieval masterpieces such as the 15th-century Znaim Altarpiece, and an impressive collection of 19th- and 20th-century art.
And now for something _wheely_ different in Vienna. Get high above the Austrian capital for a whole new perspective on the city's awesome architecture, and the Danube. This smartphone ticket gets you one ride on Vienna's skyline-stealing Giant Ferris Wheel.
Attend a show featuring between four and six international artists per show, performing monthly in Vienna, and presenting acts that showcase various forms of magic. The performance lasts approximately 100 minutes and includes themes such as sleight-of-hand, close-up magic, comedic tricks, mentalism, and large-scale illusions. Observe a variety of magic disciplines performed by skilled artists in a changing program that demonstrates their talents and artistry.
Visit the House of Strauss, home to the original Strauss Hall, where Johann Strauss I, Johann Strauss II, Josef Strauss, and Eduard Strauss once performed. This experience includes access to the interactive museum, where you can learn about the Strauss family and the history of Viennese music through multimedia exhibits, original artifacts, and an audio guide narrated by a descendant of Johann Strauss I. Explore the museum at your own pace and view historic costumes, handwritten scores, original Thonet chairs, and other items connected to the Strauss dynasty. Your visit also includes a 15-minute audiovisual show in the original Strauss Hall, combining music, storytelling, and visual effects to present the history of the Strauss family.
Double the fun at Vienna Prater with a smartphone exploration game while inside Wurstelprater Park. Fulfill your fictional role as a pirate on a quest to find his lost blue whale somewhere inside Wurstelprater Park and let the fun begin. With this smartphone exploration game, solve puzzles and unlock riddles as you wait in line for the best rides at Wurstelprater Park. Start at the giant ferris wheel, and see where your smartphone exploration game takes you! Entry to The Wurstelprater is not included
Take advantage of this package and get access to the renowned Tiergarten Schönbrunn, the world's oldest zoo, and the House of Music Vienna. Come see 700+ diverse animal species, from ants to zebras, including beloved residents like giant pandas, Siberian tigers, and koalas. Delve into the zoo's history dating back to 1752, combining tradition with modern amenities. At the House of Music Vienna, housed in the former residence of conductor Otto Nicolai, discover the fascinating world of sound. Engage with the history of great composers, virtually conduct the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and immerse yourself in the Sea of Voices for an interactive and enlightening musical journey. Don't miss out on this chance to enjoy two captivating attractions in Vienna, seamlessly blending education with entertainment!
Enjoy a fun night out at the Burlesque Dinner Club at Mirage. Watch shows put together by Kalinka Kalaschnikow and hosted by Russell "The Love Muscle" Brunner. Your evening starts with two shows featuring body art and live jazz music while you have dinner and see performances by international artists. From 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., a DJ plays music and the burlesque acts continue. If you miss dinner, you can still join the party afterward with a special ticket. The Burlesque Dinner Club offers two lively shows and a great night out.
Forchtenstein Castle's extensive weapons collection features countless armaments from the 16th century and the Thirty Years' War. Join this fascinating guided tour and walk in the shoes of soldiers who served the prestigious Esterházy family. There's an array of weaponry to admire, including muskets, helmets, halberds, crossbows, cannonballs, and even hand grenades! Surround yourself with medieval history and learn the castle's deepest, darkest secrets. Explore the enthralling history of the Esterházy family, witness the staggering wealth of their collections, and be wowed by the historic armoury with its holdings spanning more than four centuries. The fortress kitchen and bakery give an insight into the daily work of the time. At the end of the tour, take a look at the 50-metre-deep well that was once essential for survival.
Located in the largest of the Habsburg's residential palaces, the Albertina is home to the biggest and most valuable graphical collection in the world. With your Albertina Museum tickets, see the permanent exhibition of the Batliner Collection, _Monet to Picasso_, 20 elegant staterooms, and more!
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.
Watch Light of Creation, a 30-minute light show at Vienna's Votivkirche inspired by Genesis. This program uses advanced technology to tell the ancient story in the church surrounded by historical architecture. See the creation of the universe in six acts: light's appearance to life's growth. Projection technology changes the church with light, color, and sound. Listen to music composed for the show, from the sounds of the Big Bang to key moments. Note the mix of old architecture with modern tech.
Brush up on your fine art appreciation at one of Europe's premier art museums. Vienna's KHM or Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History) is packed to its lavish rafters with masterpieces, ranging from antiquity to the Rennaissance. A total must for art lovers in _The Imperial City_.
In the oldest part of the Hofburg Imperial Palace sits a treasure trove of jewels and riches. 21 rooms full of jewelry, weapons, gems, garments, and other symbols of wealth and prestige, collected over 800 years by the Habsburgs, this is quite possibly is the most important treasury in the world.
Look up 'baroque majesty' in the dictionary, and you'll find a picture of Belvedere Palace. A whirlwind of architectural beauty, timeless art, and charming manicured gardens that frame the Viennese skyline, the Belvedere is a total must for culture lovers searching for the magic of Vienna. Belvedere Palace is actually split into two buildings, Upper Belvedere and Lower Belvedere, separated by a courtyard of romantic manicured gardens. With these Belvedere Palace tickets, you'll have access to the Upper Belvedere, where you can expect to see a world-leading collection of Gustav Klimt paintings, including his masterpiece _The Kiss_. There's also a range of permanent exhibitions that feature Belvedere's history, medieval masterpieces such as the 15th-century Znaim Altarpiece, and an impressive collection of 19th- and 20th-century art.
And now for something _wheely_ different in Vienna. Get high above the Austrian capital for a whole new perspective on the city's awesome architecture, and the Danube. This smartphone ticket gets you one ride on Vienna's skyline-stealing Giant Ferris Wheel.
Attend a show featuring between four and six international artists per show, performing monthly in Vienna, and presenting acts that showcase various forms of magic. The performance lasts approximately 100 minutes and includes themes such as sleight-of-hand, close-up magic, comedic tricks, mentalism, and large-scale illusions. Observe a variety of magic disciplines performed by skilled artists in a changing program that demonstrates their talents and artistry.
Visit the House of Strauss, home to the original Strauss Hall, where Johann Strauss I, Johann Strauss II, Josef Strauss, and Eduard Strauss once performed. This experience includes access to the interactive museum, where you can learn about the Strauss family and the history of Viennese music through multimedia exhibits, original artifacts, and an audio guide narrated by a descendant of Johann Strauss I. Explore the museum at your own pace and view historic costumes, handwritten scores, original Thonet chairs, and other items connected to the Strauss dynasty. Your visit also includes a 15-minute audiovisual show in the original Strauss Hall, combining music, storytelling, and visual effects to present the history of the Strauss family.
Double the fun at Vienna Prater with a smartphone exploration game while inside Wurstelprater Park. Fulfill your fictional role as a pirate on a quest to find his lost blue whale somewhere inside Wurstelprater Park and let the fun begin. With this smartphone exploration game, solve puzzles and unlock riddles as you wait in line for the best rides at Wurstelprater Park. Start at the giant ferris wheel, and see where your smartphone exploration game takes you! Entry to The Wurstelprater is not included
Take advantage of this package and get access to the renowned Tiergarten Schönbrunn, the world's oldest zoo, and the House of Music Vienna. Come see 700+ diverse animal species, from ants to zebras, including beloved residents like giant pandas, Siberian tigers, and koalas. Delve into the zoo's history dating back to 1752, combining tradition with modern amenities. At the House of Music Vienna, housed in the former residence of conductor Otto Nicolai, discover the fascinating world of sound. Engage with the history of great composers, virtually conduct the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, and immerse yourself in the Sea of Voices for an interactive and enlightening musical journey. Don't miss out on this chance to enjoy two captivating attractions in Vienna, seamlessly blending education with entertainment!
Enjoy a fun night out at the Burlesque Dinner Club at Mirage. Watch shows put together by Kalinka Kalaschnikow and hosted by Russell "The Love Muscle" Brunner. Your evening starts with two shows featuring body art and live jazz music while you have dinner and see performances by international artists. From 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., a DJ plays music and the burlesque acts continue. If you miss dinner, you can still join the party afterward with a special ticket. The Burlesque Dinner Club offers two lively shows and a great night out.
Forchtenstein Castle's extensive weapons collection features countless armaments from the 16th century and the Thirty Years' War. Join this fascinating guided tour and walk in the shoes of soldiers who served the prestigious Esterházy family. There's an array of weaponry to admire, including muskets, helmets, halberds, crossbows, cannonballs, and even hand grenades! Surround yourself with medieval history and learn the castle's deepest, darkest secrets. Explore the enthralling history of the Esterházy family, witness the staggering wealth of their collections, and be wowed by the historic armoury with its holdings spanning more than four centuries. The fortress kitchen and bakery give an insight into the daily work of the time. At the end of the tour, take a look at the 50-metre-deep well that was once essential for survival.
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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.
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Brush up on your fine art appreciation at one of Europe's premier art museums. Vienna's KHM or Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History) is packed to its lavish rafters with masterpieces, rangi
From EUR22Rating: 4.7/5In the oldest part of the Hofburg Imperial Palace sits a treasure trove of jewels and riches. 21 rooms full of jewelry, weapons, gems, garments, and other symbols of wealth and prestige, collected ove
From EUR16Rating: 4.6/5Look up 'baroque majesty' in the dictionary, and you'll find a picture of Belvedere Palace. A whirlwind of architectural beauty, timeless art, and charming manicured gardens that frame the Viennese sk
From EUR23Rating: 4.6/5Planning your activities in Vienna? We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred dates and times. Our featured experiences offer skip-the-line access, expert local guides, and flexible cancellation policies. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or in a group, you'll find options tailored to every preference and budget. All tours listed here have been vetted for quality and customer satisfaction through partnerships with trusted local operators and international tour providers.
