Private Tours
in Vienna
Find the perfect guided tour in Vienna!
On this page you will find all the tours in Vienna that we offer. These include classic tours, secret tours, dark and mysterious tours, spy tours, culinary tours, Jewish tours, art and music tours and much more. Some tours are perfect for first time visitors while other tours are an ideal activity for returning visitors.
Find the tour that works for you, send us your inquiry and we will check our guides’ availability. We will then send you an offer with all the relevant details.
Our Private Tours Categories
Are you looking for a classic tour for your first time visit? Or perhaps a dark tour to see Vienna from a different perspective? Find here the tour categories we offer!
Find the perfect tour
for your first time in Vienna
Classic Tours in Vienna
Our classic tours take you through Vienna’s highlights and must-see landmarks. Along the way, you will learn about the city’s glorious imperial past as well as its darker chapters. Some tours go even further back, exploring Vienna’s origins as a Roman camp before becoming a medieval town.
After the tour, you will see Vienna in a different light. Every street will feel alive, and the stories you discover will stay with you throughout your visit. You will also receive plenty of useful tips to help you make the most of your time in Vienna.
Vienna Highlights Tour
Discover the landmarks that have made Vienna one of Europe’s most celebrated capitals. These include Albertinaplatz, the State Opera, Hofburg Palace, Heroes Square, the Graben, St. Stephen’s cathedral and more.
This tour combines the city’s most important sights with the fascinating stories behind them, creating the perfect introduction for first-time visitors as well as anyone looking to better understand Vienna’s history and culture.
Vienna's Origins Tour
Travel back to the beginning of Vienna’s story, from the Roman camp of Vindobona to the medieval town that gradually developed into an imperial capital.
This tour reveals the city’s oldest surviving traces and explains how centuries of history shaped modern Vienna.
Schönbrunn Palace Tour
Explore one of Austria’s most famous palaces and discover the world of the Habsburg dynasty. Beyond the magnificent rooms and gardens, this tour introduces the personalities, traditions and historical events that made Schönbrunn one of Europe’s greatest royal residences.
The tour includes approximately one hour inside the palace and the rest of the time in the imperial gardens. Booking in advance is required as we must reserve the tickets through a guides’ portal.
St. Stephen's Cathedral Tour
Standing at the heart of Vienna for centuries, St. Stephen’s Cathedral has witnessed coronations, wars, celebrations and everyday life. Discover its remarkable architecture, hidden details and the stories that make this Gothic landmark one of the city’s most important symbols.
Please note – payment for the entrance to the cathedral is done on the day of the tour directly at the entrance.
Secret tours in Vienna
Our secret tours are the perfect choice if you are visiting Vienna for the first time and want to discover the city’s authentic side, beyond the busy main streets and famous landmarks. Hidden courtyards, forgotten alleyways and fascinating stories reveal a Vienna that many visitors never experience.
Every tour explores a different side of the city. Some lead you beneath the streets, while others uncover remarkable places hidden in plain sight. By the end of the tour, you will see Vienna with fresh eyes and discover corners that most visitors simply walk past.
Secrets in the heart of Vienna
Step away from the crowds and discover the hidden side of Vienna’s historic centre. As you wander through ancient alleyways and peaceful courtyards between Schwedenplatz and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, you’ll uncover fascinating stories and remarkable places that many visitors simply walk past.
Vienna behind the scenes
Discover a different side of Vienna in the historic areas of Am Hof and Freyung. This tour reveals hidden architectural gems, fascinating stories and an authentic underground cellar, offering a rare glimpse into Vienna’s hidden underground world.
Secrets of the old town (3 hours tour)
Take your time exploring Vienna’s historic centre with an extended tour that goes beyond the highlights. With extra time to discover hidden streets, lesser-known landmarks and remarkable stories, you’ll experience parts of the Old Town that most visitors never encounter.
Museum and palace Tours
Vienna is home to some of Europe’s finest museums and most magnificent palaces. Our private guided tours bring their collections, architecture and remarkable stories to life, helping you discover the people, artists and historical events behind the masterpieces on display.
Whether you are passionate about art, history, music or the Habsburg dynasty, each tour offers a different perspective.
Hofburg Palace and Sisi Museum Tour
Step inside the former imperial residence of the Habsburgs and discover the fascinating world of Empress Elisabeth, better known as Sisi. Explore the imperial apartments, court life and the history of one of Europe’s most influential dynasties.
Upper Belvedere Tour
Home to Gustav Klimt’s famous The Kiss and many other masterpieces, the Upper Belvedere is one of Vienna’s most celebrated art museums. Discover the stories behind its world-class collection and the magnificent Baroque palace that houses it.
Art History Museum Tour
The Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum) is one of the world’s greatest collections of European art. Explore masterpieces by Bruegel, Velázquez, Caravaggio and many others while uncovering the stories, symbolism and historical context behind each work.
Leopold Museum Tour
Discover the remarkable world of Austrian modern art through the works of Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and their contemporaries. This tour offers a deeper understanding of Vienna’s artistic revolution at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Other Museums Tours
Looking for something different? We also offer private guided tours of the Albertina, Mozarthaus, Wien Museum, the Imperial Treasury, Freud Museum, House of Music, the military history museum and other museums across Vienna.
If you have a particular interest, we’ll be happy to recommend the perfect museum experience for you.
Private culinary tours in Vienna for food lovers
Vienna’s cuisine reflects centuries of cultural influences, local traditions and imperial history. Our culinary tours explore the stories behind the city’s most famous dishes, historic cafés, lively markets and hidden culinary gems, offering a deeper understanding of Vienna through its food.
Each tour has its own flavour. Whether you explore the famous Naschmarkt, discover traditional recipes in the Old Town or uncover the city’s sweet and savoury specialities, you’ll experience Vienna through the tastes, traditions and fascinating stories that define its culinary identity.
Naschmarkt Tour - from shady to trendy
Vienna’s famous Naschmarkt hasn’t always been the lively destination visitors know today. Once associated with crime, prostitution and a rough reputation, it has transformed into one of the city’s most popular culinary hotspots. Discover this remarkable evolution while exploring its history, colourful characters and vibrant food culture.
Vienna's culinary secrets in the old town
Explore the hidden corners of Vienna’s historic centre while uncovering the traditions behind its most famous dishes, cafés and culinary customs. This tour combines history, local stories and gastronomy to reveal a side of Vienna that many visitors never experience.
→ Learn more about our Vienna’s Culinary Secrets in the Old Town Tour
Sweet and savoury secrets
From iconic desserts to traditional savoury specialities, Vienna’s cuisine offers far more than Sachertorte and schnitzel. Discover the stories, traditions and local favourites that have shaped the city’s culinary identity over the centuries.
Vienna's Culinary history audio tour
Prefer to explore at your own pace? Our culinary history audio guide lets you discover Vienna’s food culture whenever it suits you. Follow fascinating stories about cafés, markets, famous dishes and local traditions through an engaging self-guided experience.
→ Learn more about our Culinary History Audio Tour
Dive deeper into Vienna's history
with our themed tours!
Dark and mysterious private tours in Vienna
Every city has its hidden side, and Vienna is no exception. Beyond the imperial splendour lies a world of unsolved mysteries, secret societies, notorious crimes and fascinating legends. These tours reveal the darker chapters of Vienna’s past through real historical events, remarkable people and stories that are often stranger than fiction.
Each tour explores a different theme, from medieval mysteries and criminal cases to the influence of exclusive societies and the hidden world behind Vienna’s elegant façade. Perfect for curious travellers looking to experience a completely different side of the city.
The dark side of Vienna
Step beyond Vienna’s beautiful squares and grand palaces to uncover the city’s darker history. Discover tales of executions, epidemics, notorious criminals and mysterious events that reveal a very different side of Austria’s capital.
Secret Societies in Vienna
Who really shaped Vienna behind closed doors? Discover the fascinating history of influential clubs, exclusive societies and secret organisations, exploring their traditions, symbolism and the role they played in politics, culture and society.
Lust and Crime - Vienna 1900
Around 1900, Vienna was a city of artistic brilliance, social change and hidden scandals. Explore the world of crime, prostitution, passion and sensational cases that shocked society while discovering how they reflected the city’s changing values.
Spooky Vienna and its secrets
Some places in Vienna have inspired mysterious legends for centuries. Discover haunted locations, strange stories, local folklore and unexplained events while separating historical fact from myth in one of our most atmospheric tours.
Jewish Tours in Vienna's Old Town and Beyond
Jewish history has been part of Vienna for more than 800 years, leaving its mark on the city’s culture, architecture and intellectual life. Our tours explore different chapters of this remarkable story, from the medieval Jewish quarter and the vibrant community of Leopoldstadt to the influential Jewish figures who helped shape modern Vienna.
Each tour offers a unique perspective, focusing on a different period, neighbourhood or theme. Whether you are interested in Jewish heritage, history or culture, these tours provide a deeper understanding of Vienna through one of its most fascinating communities.
Jewish Vienna in the old town
Explore the heart of medieval Jewish Vienna and discover the places where one of Europe’s oldest Jewish communities once flourished. From Judenplatz to hidden traces of the former Jewish quarter, this tour reveals centuries of history, resilience and cultural life.
Jewish tour in Leopoldstadt (2nd district)
Leopoldstadt became the centre of Jewish life in Vienna for generations. Discover its synagogues, community institutions and remarkable stories while exploring the neighbourhood that played such an important role in Vienna’s Jewish heritage.
Jewish traces along the Ringstraße
The Ringstraße tells the story of Vienna’s transformation into a modern capital, and Jewish architects, entrepreneurs, artists and philanthropists played a major role in shaping it. Discover their lasting contributions while exploring one of Vienna’s most famous boulevards.
→ Learn more about our Jewish Traces Along the Ringstraße Tour
Jewish museum tour
Gain a deeper understanding of Jewish life in Vienna through one of Europe’s oldest Jewish museums. This guided visit places the exhibits into historical context, offering a richer appreciation of the people, traditions and events that shaped Vienna’s Jewish community.
Spy tours in Vienna
For decades, Vienna stood at the centre of international espionage, where diplomats, double agents and intelligence services operated in the shadows. Our spy tours reveal the city’s hidden Cold War history, uncovering real missions, secret meeting places and extraordinary stories that often sound more like fiction than reality.
Each tour explores a different chapter of Vienna’s espionage history. Whether you follow agents through the historic centre or uncover Cold War secrets in the Third District, you’ll discover how Vienna became one of the world’s most important intelligence hubs.
Mission TSA - old town spy tour
Follow the footsteps of spies through Vienna’s historic centre as you uncover real intelligence operations, secret meeting points and daring missions hidden among the city’s famous streets. This tour reveals how the Old Town became the backdrop for some of the most fascinating espionage stories in Europe.
Codename Vienna - 3rd district spy tour
The Third District played a key role during the Cold War, when embassies, intelligence agencies and secret operations shaped everyday life behind the scenes. Explore this remarkable neighbourhood and discover true stories of espionage, surveillance and international intrigue that transformed Vienna into the spy capital of Europe.
→ Learn more about our Codename Vienna – 3rd District Spy Tour
Espionage Audio Tour - coming soon!
Prefer to explore Vienna at your own pace? Our upcoming espionage audio guide lets you uncover the city’s fascinating spy history whenever it suits you. Follow real intelligence stories, secret locations and Cold War mysteries through an immersive self-guided experience.
As only two members of our team currently offer our private spy tours, the audio guide is also an excellent alternative whenever a guided tour isn’t available.
→ Be the first to discover our Espionage Audio Tour
Music and art tours
Vienna has inspired generations of artists, composers and creative minds whose works continue to shape the city’s identity today. These tours explore the places where music and art come to life, uncovering the stories behind world-famous masterpieces as well as Vienna’s vibrant contemporary creative scene.
Whether you are passionate about classical music, street art or the lives of extraordinary artists, each tour offers a unique perspective on Vienna’s rich cultural heritage. Together, they reveal how creativity has influenced the city for centuries and why Vienna remains one of Europe’s cultural capitals.
Street art in Vienna
Discover Vienna’s vibrant street art scene along the Danube Canal, where colourful murals, large-scale artworks and constantly changing installations transform the riverside into an open-air gallery.
As you walk between Schottenring and Schwedenplatz/Urania, you’ll learn about the artists, the stories behind the works and how this once-overlooked area became one of Vienna’s most creative spaces.
In the footsteps of Vienna's musicians
Walk through the streets where Vienna’s greatest composers lived, worked and found inspiration. Discover how the city became the world’s capital of classical music and learn about the remarkable lives and legacies of the musicians who shaped its cultural history.
→ Learn more about our In the Footsteps of Vienna’s Musicians Tour
The secrets of Mozart
Go beyond the familiar story of Mozart and discover the man behind the legend. Explore his successes, struggles, relationships and remarkable achievements while visiting the places that played an important role in his life in Vienna.
→ Learn more about our Secrets of Mozart Tour
The king of Waltz - Johann Strauss
Follow in the footsteps of Johann Strauss II and discover how he transformed the waltz into an international phenomenon. Learn about his extraordinary career, Vienna’s famous ball culture and the music that continues to define the city today.
More themed tours for history lovers
Vienna’s history stretches back over 2,000 years and offers far more than imperial palaces and famous composers. These themed tours explore fascinating topics that reveal different sides of the city, from medieval life and mythology to remarkable individuals and places that shaped Vienna’s identity.
Whether you are returning to Vienna or simply looking for a unique experience, these tours offer fresh perspectives and stories that go beyond the traditional sightseeing route. Each one focuses on a different theme, allowing you to discover the city through the topics that interest you most.
Powerful women of Vienna
Discover the remarkable women who influenced Vienna through politics, science, the arts and social change. Their achievements, determination and often-overlooked stories reveal a different perspective on the city’s history and the lasting impact they left behind.
The secrets of medieval Vienna
Travel back to the Middle Ages and explore the streets where Vienna first began to flourish. Discover forgotten traditions, medieval legends, hidden corners and the daily lives of the people who shaped the city’s earliest chapters.
Greek mythology in Vienna
Greek mythology is hidden throughout Vienna’s streets, fountains and palaces. Learn how ancient myths inspired artists, architects and emperors while uncovering the fascinating stories behind the gods, heroes and symbols that decorate the city
Tour of the central cemetery
More than a cemetery, Vienna’s Central Cemetery tells the story of the city’s culture, music and remarkable personalities. Visit the resting places of famous composers, artists and historical figures while discovering the symbolism, traditions and stories that make this one of Vienna’s most fascinating sites.
Additional themed tours in Vienna
Looking for something even more specific? We also offer a variety of additional themed tours covering history, culture, architecture and many other fascinating subjects. We’d be happy to help you find the experience that best matches your interests.
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Tours for team building,
conferences and seminars
In the Footsteps of Greatness Tours in Vienna
History is shaped by remarkable people and the ideas they leave behind. These tours explore the lives of visionary leaders, inventors and influential thinkers whose achievements changed Vienna and, in many cases, the world. Rather than simply learning what happened, you’ll discover the decisions, innovations and values that helped shape their success.
Each tour explores greatness from a different perspective, whether through leadership, innovation, networking or personal development. These experiences are perfect for companies, students, entrepreneurs and anyone looking for inspiration while discovering Vienna’s remarkable past.
Greatness and leadership tour
What can today’s leaders learn from the successes and failures of history’s greatest figures? Through remarkable stories, thought-provoking discussions and real historical examples, this interactive tour explores the decisions, values and leadership qualities that shaped Vienna and changed the course of history.
Greatness and innovation tour
Behind every great invention and breakthrough lies a story of curiosity, perseverance and resilience. This interactive tour explores how Vienna’s greatest innovators challenged convention, overcame setbacks and transformed their ideas into lasting achievements, while encouraging participants to reflect on innovation in their own lives.
Greatness and networking tour
Success is rarely achieved alone. Discover how meaningful relationships, collaborations and unexpected encounters helped shape the careers of some of history’s most remarkable individuals. Through engaging discussions and inspiring stories, this tour reveals timeless lessons about building trust, creating opportunities and expanding your network.
Greatness and mindset tour
What allows some people to overcome failure while others give up? Through the lives of extraordinary historical figures, this interactive tour explores resilience, purpose, ambition and personal growth, encouraging participants to reflect on their own mindset and draw practical lessons that extend far beyond Vienna’s history.
Special Interest Tours
Looking for something different? Our themed tours explore Vienna through fascinating topics, offering a fresh perspective on the city beyond the traditional sightseeing route. Whether your group is interested in history, medicine, politics or unique local stories, each tour focuses on a different aspect of Vienna’s rich past.
These tours are especially popular with companies, associations and returning visitors looking for a more specialised experience. They also make an excellent choice for team-building activities, educational groups or anyone who wants to discover Vienna through a unique theme.
Prater Adventure Tour
Experience Vienna’s famous Prater in a unique way, combining history, storytelling and interactive fun. As you discover the area’s remarkable past, your group can also enjoy selected attractions, making this tour an ideal choice for team-building events, company outings and groups looking for something different
Old General Hospital Tour
Explore one of Vienna’s most fascinating historic sites, where medicine, science and education changed the world. From pioneering doctors to remarkable discoveries, this tour uncovers the stories behind the former General Hospital and its lasting influence on modern medicine.
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Vienna's European History Tour
Vienna has stood at the centre of European politics for centuries. This tour explores the events, alliances and turning points that shaped both Austria and the continent, revealing why Vienna became one of Europe’s most influential capitals.
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