Things to do in Austria
Museums33 optionsDay Trips from Vienna14 optionsVienna City Tour10 optionsEagle's Nest Tours19 optionsVienna Airport Transfer13 optionsVienna Walking Tour54 optionsSisi Museum Guided Tour11 optionsBike Tour Vienna9 optionsFood Tour Vienna37 optionsBoat Tour Vienna10 optionsCooking Classes8 optionsWine Tasting Vienna19 options
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Vienna: Small-Group Bike Tour with City Sights & GuideYou’ll pedal through Vienna’s historic heart with a local guide, passing landmarks like City Hall and Heroes’ Square. Feel the city’s energy at Prater park and snap photos at Hundertwasserhaus’s colorful façade. Expect real stories, unexpected details—and maybe even a laugh or two as you see Vienna from behind your handlebars.
Vienna: Strauss Concert Tickets in Historic 1837 HallYou’ll step into Vienna’s historic Strauss Hall for an evening of live classical music where every note echoes with history. Enjoy skip-the-line entry, explore the intimate Strauss exhibition, and toast with sparkling wine as you soak up authentic Viennese atmosphere. It’s not just a concert — you’ll feel part of something quietly grand.
Stubai Valley: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Elferlift RideYou’ll meet your certified tandem pilot in Neustift before riding the Elferlift up into the heart of Tyrol’s mountains. After a short run, you’ll glide high above Stubai Valley with sweeping views of peaks and villages below. Photos are included, plus time to relax back at the flight school lounge after landing — it’s an experience that lingers long after your feet touch down.
Vienna: Austrian Wine Tasting with Sommelier & Local PairingsYou’ll sip six different Austrian wines in Vienna’s historic second district, guided by a friendly sommelier who brings each region to life. Expect local cheeses, cured meats, and bread alongside honest conversation—plus plenty of time to ask questions or just enjoy the flavors. It’s relaxed, curious, and quietly memorable.
Vienna: City Center Walking Tour with Coffee Break & PhotosYou’ll wander Vienna’s historic center with a local guide who brings stories to life—from Mozart’s home to Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Expect laughter over coffee in a classic café (with extra time if you book private), tips on where locals eat sweets, and plenty of chances for candid photos along the way.
Salzburg: Austrian Apple Strudel & Christmas Cookie Cooking ClassYou'll prepare an Austrian apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl cookies from scratch under a chef's guidance, working at your own table in a group of no more than fifteen. Lunch and all ingredients are included, and you take home everything you've baked in a bag. The whole class runs a few hours and suits families as well as solo travelers or couples.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn a real Austrian recipe hands-on and leave with something you've actually made—the small-group setup and chef's direct guidance mean you're not watching from the sidelines, and the lunch break keeps the pace human instead of rushed.
Sound of Music tour Salzburg: Film locations and schnitzel dinnerThis 4-hour guided Sound of Music tour in Salzburg visits the main filming locations across the city and its lakes—Mirabell Gardens where "Do-Re-Mi" was shot, Hellbrunn Palace's gazebo from the kissing scene, Leopoldskron Lake where the boating scene was filmed, and Mondsee Cathedral for the wedding chapel. A live English-speaking guide leads the route by bus, with photo stops at each site and about an hour free time in Mondsee to explore the cathedral. After the tour ends, you walk to Herzl Restaurant (15 minutes away) for a 3-course meal: soup, the Original Sound of Music schnitzel—a turkey cutlet fried and served with noodles and cheese sauce—and apple strudel. You choose either a morning tour with lunch or an afternoon tour with dinner when you book.Is it for me?Book the morning tour if you want to spend the afternoon exploring Salzburg after lunch; book the afternoon tour if you prefer to see the film locations first and end your day with dinner. Either way, the fixed schedule and included meal mean you're not arranging transport between stops or deciding where to eat—the day is built for you.
Salzburg & Lake District Day Trip from Vienna with GuideYou’ll travel from Vienna through Austria’s lake country to Salzburg with a local guide—stopping at Mondsee Cathedral and Lake Wolfgang before exploring Mirabell Gardens and Salzburg Old Town on foot. Expect stories behind Mozart’s birthplace, time for strudel or coffee breaks, and hotel pickup so you don’t have to worry about logistics.
Vienna to Bratislava & Budapest Day Trip Guided Tour Two CapitalsA guided day trip from Vienna to Bratislava and Budapest with hotel pickup and drop-off, led by an English-speaking guide who adapts the pace to the group. The itinerary includes a 45-minute walk through Bratislava Castle and Old Town, an hour of free time there, a 1.5-hour guided tour of Budapest's landmarks, and two hours to explore on your own—plus air-conditioned transport between all three cities and bottled water throughout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Vienna and want to see two more capitals without renting a car or buying train tickets—the guide handles the borders and timing, so you spend the day looking around instead of figuring out logistics. If you speak Spanish or German, note that those guides are not always available, so confirm the language when you book.
Vienna Food Tour: Schnitzel, Sausage & Kaiserschmarrn WalkYou walk through Vienna's neighborhoods with a local foodie guide, stopping at four carefully chosen spots to eat a full meal: a warm Bretzel, a UNESCO-listed sausage stand, Wiener Schnitzel and Goulash at a traditional tavern, and Kaiserschmarrn for dessert. One drink is included, groups stay small, and the guide explains the story and tradition behind each dish. You finish having tasted authentic Viennese food the way locals actually eat it, without arranging restaurants or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Vienna the way locals do without spending the afternoon researching restaurants or timing yourself between stops—the guide handles the route, the stops are already chosen, and you eat a full meal instead of sampling bites.
Vienna: Schlumberger Sparkling Wine Cellar Tour & TastingYou walk through 180 years of sparkling wine history in a Vienna cellar, try hand-riddling bottles yourself, and learn how the fizz gets trapped inside. The audioguide works in eight languages, and if you book a guided tour on Wednesday or Saturday afternoon, a live guide leads the way. You finish with a tasting at the bar before heading back out.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how sparkling wine actually gets made and have time for a hands-on experience in a working cellar — the audioguide means you don't need to wait for a group departure, and the Wednesday and Saturday guided tours give you a live expert if you prefer that.
Vienna Danube Tower: 360° City Views & 150m Observation DeckYou ride an express lift 150 meters up to a full-circle observation deck overlooking Vienna, the Danube, and the surrounding landscape. The Danube Tower sits in one of the city's largest parks and includes access to the viewing platform; the Turm Restaurant is available by reservation. The visit works for all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible, though weather can occasionally close the deck.Is it for me?Book this if you want a quick, uncluttered way to see Vienna from above without arranging a separate activity — the express lift and fixed admission mean you're up and looking in minutes, and the park location gives you space to breathe before and after.
Vienna: St. Peter's Church Classical Concert Mozart & BeethovenYou arrive at St. Peter's Church, collect your assigned seat at the box office, and settle in for a live performance of Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi and Schubert by the Classic Ensemble Vienna. The Baroque acoustics and intimate venue size mean every note carries. The evening is fixed-schedule and runs without intermission, so plan your evening around the concert time and allow time for ticket collection beforehand.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to hear classical masterpieces in a setting where the architecture amplifies the music, and doesn't mind that seat assignments happen at the box office rather than online — that's the trade-off that keeps the venue intimate and the acoustics exceptional.
Apple Strudel & Pretzel Cooking Class in Salzburg: Make & EatA hands-on cooking class in Salzburg where you make apple strudel and Salzburg pretzels under a chef's guidance, then eat them with goulash and listen to live classical music. All ingredients and tools are provided; the class runs 2 hours and welcomes children from age 7. English-speaking guide included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually cook, not watch—the small group and hands-on setup mean you're at the stove the whole time, not standing in the back of a room. The meal and live music at the end make it a full evening, not just a class that ends when the timer goes off.
Vienna Dinner & Cocktails Tour: Local neighborhoods after darkYou meet your Viennese guide at Karlskirche and move through three bars and a dinner stop, tasting local wines, Austrian aperitifs, and cocktails made by people who know their craft. Dinner includes a traditional Viennese dish and a drink; the coffee house stop adds pastry and hot chocolate. The night ends at a rooftop or riverside bar overlooking the city. Groups stay under ten, and the guide chooses bars based on what's actually good right now, not what's famous.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Vienna's actual nightlife without spending the evening figuring out which bars are worth the walk — the guide's knowledge of which places are good right now and which owners to ask for is what makes the whole evening feel like you belong there instead of like you're following a script.
Salzburg: Christmas Horse Sleigh Ride & Dachstein Alpine Day TripYou're picked up from your Salzburg hotel and driven to Ramsau, a village at 3,700 feet near the Dachstein glacier. After lunch at a local inn, you spend two hours on a horse-drawn sleigh through Alpine forest and meadow, then return via a different scenic route through Filzmoos. The coach is climate-controlled, your guide is professional, and the whole experience is built around the sleigh ride itself—not a rushed add-on to a longer itinerary.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Salzburg who want a full Alpine day without arranging their own transport to the mountains. Plan for about eight hours out, which is what allows time for the drive, the sleigh ride, lunch, and the scenic return route without rushing any part of it.
Salzburg Fortress: Mozart Concert & VIP Dinner with City ViewsYou’ll ride up to Salzburg Fortress by funicular for a VIP dinner with panoramic views before settling in for an intimate Mozart concert in the historic halls above the city. Expect local flavors like white wine soup and Salzburger Nockerl, festive music (especially around Christmas), and small moments of warmth you’ll carry home.
Vienna: Royal Orchestra Concert Tickets & Wheelchair AccessYou’ll walk into Vienna’s concert hall and feel part of a living tradition as the Royal Orchestra fills the air with classic melodies. With your entry ticket included and easy wheelchair access, you can relax into the music alongside locals and travelers alike. Let yourself get swept up in those moments between silence and applause.
Vienna: Private Walking Tour for First Timers with Doorstep PickupYou’ll trace Vienna’s grand boulevards with a local guide who meets you right at your door. See Belvedere Hill’s panorama, stroll past Parliament and Heroes’ Square, and end at St. Stephen’s Cathedral — all at your own pace. Expect small surprises: local stories, laughter over tricky words, maybe even the smell of roasting chestnuts drifting through Rathausplatz.
Innsbruck eBike Tours: Alpine Forest Roads & Mountain ViewsYou ride 20–40km through the Austrian Alps on professionally maintained eBikes with a certified guide, climbing 500–1,000 meters on gravel forest roads. The tour includes a stop at a mountain restaurant and covers terrain designed for safety and views, not technical skill. Bike rental costs €50 extra and can be arranged in advance.Is it for me?Right for riders who want to cover real distance and elevation in the Austrian Alps without the technical skill or leg power a regular mountain bike demands — the eBike motor and gravel-road routes are what make that possible in a single day.
