Vienna: Time Travel History Tour Ticket & 5D Cinema

Summary

Feel Vienna’s stories come alive in the Michaelerkloster vaults

You’ll slip beneath Vienna’s surface on this one-hour Time Travel tour, wandering historic vaults with a local guide and your own language audio guide. Feel the city’s history in your bones as you ride through centuries—from Roman camps to Habsburg palaces—with 5D cinema thrills and animatronic surprises. It’s lively, sometimes moving, always unexpected.

What’s the experience like?

We were already giggling about the idea of “time travel” before we even stepped into those old stone vaults under Michaelerkloster. Our guide, Anna—her accent was soft Viennese, I think—handed out headphones and made sure everyone’s language was set (my Spanish worked fine). The first thing that hit me was this slightly musty, cool air—like old paper and candle wax. It felt like we’d ducked out of modern Vienna and landed somewhere in between centuries.

The 5D cinema part was wild—I mean, my chair actually moved. We zipped through Roman Vindobona, dodged horses and carriages (not real ones, obviously), and I swear I caught a whiff of something smoky when the plague pit scene came up. Anna grinned at our reactions; she said most people jump at that part. There were these animatronic figures too—Mozart looked a bit cheeky—and for a second it felt like he winked right at me. Maybe I just needed more coffee.

The bit where we huddled in an air raid shelter got quiet—nobody said much then, except for one little kid who squeezed his dad’s hand tight. You could almost hear how thick the silence would’ve been back then. The virtual reality music ride after that was honestly lighter—I tried to conduct along with Strauss but probably looked ridiculous (Anna laughed, so did my partner). And then suddenly we were back in the present, blinking at the daylight outside like nothing happened.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Interactive Vienna history tour

• Enter historic Michaelerkloster vaults
• Experience 5D cinema and animatronics
• Travel to Roman camp Vindobona era
• Follow footsteps of the Habsburgs
• Visit a plague pit exhibit
• Meet composers Mozart and Strauss
• Explore original air raid shelter
• Hear Leopold Figl's "Austria is free"
• Enjoy magical carriage ride to present
• Listen to live or audioguide commentary

Top questions

How long does the Vienna Time Travel tour last?

The guided tour lasts about one hour.

Is there an audio guide available in English?

Yes, audio guides are available in English and nine other languages.

Where is the Time Travel Vienna tour located?

The tour takes place in the historic vaults of Michaelerkloster in Vienna.

Are children allowed on this Vienna history tour?

Yes, it’s suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

What experiences are included during the tour?

The tour includes a 5D cinema, animatronic shows, VR music ride, and special effects.

Can I bring my pet to Time Travel Vienna?

No, animals are not allowed on this tour.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the venue.

Is live commentary available or only audio guides?

You can listen to live German commentary or use an audio guide in your chosen language.

What’s included

Your visit includes entry to Time Travel Vienna inside Michaelerkloster’s historic vaults, full access to all interactive attractions like the 5D cinema and VR music ride, plus headphones with audio guides offered in ten languages so everyone can follow along comfortably from start to finish.