Vienna Adventure: 8 Days of Culture and History

Maria Aya

7 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Vienna, Austria, and immerse yourself in its rich culture and history. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is designed to captivate your senses and leave you craving for more.

Trip to Vienna

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1A Whirlwind Ride on the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel

$17

Fairground attraction rebuilt in 1945, with wooden cabins offering dining & an exhibition.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$17

3 - 4 min

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Large park with old-time amusements, including a landmark giant wheel dating from 1897.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Unveiling Vienna's Architectural Splendor at St. Stephen's Cathedral

$29

$ 3

One of the major gatherings of United Nations offices in the world with futuristic architecture.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Medieval Roman Catholic place of worship with an ornate spire, catacombs & a treasury museum.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$17

12 - 18 min

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Renowned classical music venue with a packed program including local & international performers.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

Day 3The Enchanting Melodies of Vienna Operahouse

$43

$ 3

World-famous opera house offering major productions, original decor & multilingual guided tours.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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Baroque, 18th-century palaces housing art from Middle Ages to today, with notable Klimt collection.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 4Discovering Artistic Treasures at St. Charles's Church

$42

18th-century Habsburg domed cathedral with a 32.5-meter platform for views of the ornate frescoes.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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10 - 15 min

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19th-century Habsburg palace with staterooms & collections of old master prints & 20th-century art.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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Contemporary art museum with a dome of gilded laurels & temporary exhibitions by renowned artists.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

9 - 14 min

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Prominent square by museums featuring a monument to empress Maria Theresa, fountains & green space.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Majestic Beauty and Artistry at Schönbrunn Palace

$51

$ 3

Public square & gardens in front of the old imperial Hofburg Palace, with imposing statues.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Imposing 19th-century museum with lavish interiors housing art collections & antiquities.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

22 - 27 min

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18th-century summer palace with tours of lavish rococo ceremonial rooms, plus gardens with a maze.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$31

Day 6Journey into the Royal Past at The Hofburg

$37

Habsburg palace complex with ornate, baroque interiors, imperial apartments & a silver museum.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

12 - 18 min

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Spacious venue with a large Schiele collection and works by Klimt & Kokoschka, plus a cafe/bar.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$17

Day 7Unleashing Your Inner Explorer at the Museum of Natural History Vienna

$38

Palatial, 19th-century museum with vast specimen collections, from dinosaur skeletons to meteorites.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

14 - 21 min

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Aquarium with 10,000 creatures including snakes, crocodiles & sharks, plus a tropical house.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 8A Cultural Oasis at MuseumsQuartier

$15

Restored area of historic & modern buildings containing many of the city's finest museums.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $280 In total

Activities & Food:$272

Transport:$8