Today, I try to experience the city instead of just visiting its sights and checking off its attractions. It’s a good idea to join tours and do group activities in a new place, especially if you travel alone. You can learn about the city’s best restaurants, meet new people and get a local perspective. Solo travel doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be alone. So, I’ve summarized the best city experiences and tours from my recent visit to Vienna.
Spoiler: You will find food, wine and craft beer in the event, but you already know that if you have read my blog.
Here is my list of the best tours to take in Vienna.
1. Vienna Tours: Free Vienna Walking Tour
I don’t recall ever taking a free tour before, but it won’t be the last. If they’re anything like the tour in Vienna, then they’re a great start to a trip. Free tours are tip based, so tip the guide after the tour based on what you liked.
They are always available in major cities and are organized by companies who also offer themed paid tours. If you plan to book more than one tour, this is a great way to try out the company.
We took the Vienna Free Walking Tour Prime Tours was our first afternoon in Vienna, and I cannot think of a more effective way to get to know the city.
The tour began in the square, right in front of the Albertina Museum and close to the Hofburg. Although we didn’t go very far in the 2 hour tour, we got a lot of useful information in a fun manner. We learned some history but also heard stories and legends of Vienna. Anna, our guide in a yellow umbrella, was a great introduction to Vienna. You can book this tour directly on Prime Tour’s website.
My conclusion: guided walking tours The best way to navigate Vienna or any city is by using a map.
2. The Strudel show in Vienna
Vienna is not complete without a few things. Schoenbrunn GardensA visit to one of Vienna’s famous coffee shops, a freshly baked apple strudel and a trip to the city’s most famous coffee shop. What if all of these could be combined into the most Viennese of experiences? While visiting the Schoenbrunn, you can get acquainted with the most Viennese pastry – the apple strudel.
The Strudel Show is a unique event at Cafe Residenz, located on the grounds of Schoenbrunn. I can’t imagine a better break between the Schoenbrunn Palace Gardens.
Click here to read my full review. Strudel Show in Vienna. You can book a place at the Strudel Show on Get Your Guide.
3. A Viennese Wine Tasting
When I discovered that Vienna offers wine tasting, I was very intrigued.
Vienna has a large vineyard within its borders, which makes it unusual for a city to have such sweeping vineyards. The soil is ideal to grow white grapes. Haas and Haas is one of the best wine shops in town for delicacies and wine. We were in an underground Roman vault and tasted some of the best local boutique wines.
Click here to read my review. Austrian Wines Tasting. If you like wine, book here Do not miss out on the Viennese wine-tasting.
4. Vienna Tours: A Spooky Tour
Every major city has a long and interesting history. I took the same trip. Ghost Tour in Prague It was a lot fun. It’s not kitschy or scary, but it brings you closer to the history of the city. The city’s past is brought to life through the stories. Spooky Vienna Tour we took didn’t disappoint either. We heard bloody, mystical tales interspersed with reality checks.
We had already walked around Vienna City Center before we knew it and heard stories about everything, from the Imperial family, to knights, to artists. The Prime Tours Spooky ghost walk was my favorite Vienna tour. I would recommend it to anyone.
5. Picnic on the Danube
One of the locals favorite activities is to have a picnic in the middle of Vienna by the Danube. I don’t refer to the traditional colorful picnic blankets on the grass. I mean a sitting along the Danube waterfront. It’s a concrete area with a trendy feel.
Some terraces are available on the waterfront. However, many people prefer to sit on the ground, drink a beer and enjoy the sunset. On one side of river, some old boats at the anchor have become bars and restaurants. On a sunny day, you can enjoy the atmosphere on the top deck.
6. A Danube Cruise
A river cruise in Vienna is almost a must, as it is one of the Danube’s capitals. I love to see a city from the river whenever possible. It’s a new perspective, and often the waterfront is lined with the most important buildings.
You can also find out more about the following: Danube Cruise in Vienna The tour will take you from the old district to the newer part of town, along the Danube Canal.
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7. Explore Vienna’s Coffee Culture
When planning an itinerary for Vienna it is impossible to ignore the city’s rich coffee culture. The coffee house culture is so important in Vienna that it’s listed on the UNESCO intangible cultural legacy list.
A visit to Vienna’s traditional cafes is a memorable experience. The interiors are grand and old-fashioned. The interiors are old-fashioned, with grand rooms and marble tables. Coffee is served in a silver tray with a water glass next to it. Order a melange – a coffee with milk foam – and finish your experience with a piece of cake.
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There are often queues outside some of Vienna’s famous coffee shops. It’s best to book ahead at Café Central or Café Sacher. Another idea is to join a Viennese coffee house tour You can also click here Café Hawelka experience. You will get to taste some of the best cakes and coffee Vienna has to provide. You’ll also learn a lot about Viennese history.
8. Vienna Tours: A Street Art Tour in Vienna
Street art isn’t the first thing you think of when you picture the imperial capital. There are a few walls worth exploring in the city. If you don’t have much time, visit the Street Art Passage in the Museumsquartier. Take a walk along The Danube Canal for some less formal street artwork.
You can join a guided street art tour Learn more about the artists, their works and their significance.
9. A Craft Beer Tasting
You probably know that I am a big fan of craft beer and I never miss the chance to try it. Vienna’s beer is mostly Austrian, German or Czech. They usually brew Pilsners or Lagers, so I was searching for something different. So, a craft beer tasting I was happy to spend time in a local bar. Click on the link to view my full article Vienna beer tasting review.
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10. Explore the Grinzing
The fact that there are vineyards in the city limits was a surprise to me. You can find local wine in any restaurant in Vienna but the real experience is to explore the Grinzing region.
Grinzing can be reached by train (38), or bus 38A, from central Vienna. You can then walk through the vineyards and take some stunning pictures. Then, you can taste the wine in one of the Heurigen. This is a perfect day!
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