Vienna in 7 Days: A Journey Through History and Culture

Celine Kesserouani

16 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling adventure through Vienna as we explore magnificent palaces, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Vienna

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Heart of Vienna - St. Stephen's Cathedral, Stadt Park, and More

$102

$ 11

Vienna Center City-Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$34

9 - 14 min

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English-style, 19th-century public park with a river, ornate bridges & gilded Johann Strauss statue.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$34

6 - 9 min

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

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$34

Day 2From Towering Views to Artistic Wonders - Danube Tower, Hundertwasser House, and Naschmarkt

$122

$ 26

Vienna Center City-Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Iconic tower opened in 1964, with open-air & covered observation terraces, a restaurant & a cafe.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

16 - 20 min

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Rustic beer garden & restaurant with 19th-century origins, also serving Viennese dishes.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

5 - 8 min

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Artist's creation of brightly painted, natural apartment block with a forested roof & balconies.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$14

8 - 11 min

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Vast market with 16th-century origins, with more than 100 food & vintage stalls, plus restaurants.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Day 3A Symphony of Beauty and Delights - Vienna Opera House, Albertina, and Kunsthistorisches Museum

$172

$ 6

Vienna Center City-Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

3 - 4 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$40

6 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$42

4 - 6 min

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A striking art nouveau conservatory with butterfly house stands in this statue-filled palace garden.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$40

Day 4Palaces, Parks, and Architectural Marvels - Belvedere Palace, Laxenburg Castle Park, and Gasometers

$114

$ 26

Vienna Center City-Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$36

28 - 34 min

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Palace garden of old imperial summer residence with 13th-century & 16th-century castles.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$25

29 - 35 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$28

13 - 16 min

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4 circular gasworks buildings converted into a complex of apartments, offices & a concert hall.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

Day 5Majestic Art and Royal Grandeur - Austrian Gallery Belvedere, Schönbrunn Palace, and Rathausplatz

$177

$ 16

Vienna Center City-Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Palace exhibiting Austrian fine art, from the Middle Ages to Klimt's 'Kiss' & contemporary works.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

27 - 33 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$62

3 - 4 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

12 - 18 min

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Technical museum of scientific, communications & industrial artifacts, with live demonstrations.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$34

18 - 22 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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19th-century park with statues, mature trees & fountains, plus summer cinema & winter ice rink.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Step into Imperial Splendor - The Hofburg, MuseumsQuartier, and People's Garden

$104

Vienna Center City-Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

3 - 4 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Gourmet Restaurant

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$34

4 - 6 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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Strauss & Lanner once played in this manicured public park with temples, fountains & rose gardens.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Wildlife Encounters and Fascinating Exhibits - Schönbrunn Zoo, Museum of Natural History, and Mari's Metcha Matcha

$108

$ 16

Vienna Center City-Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

500 species of animals, including giant pandas, Siberian tigers & elephants, in 18th-century zoo.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$54

24 - 29 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $998 In total

Activities & Food:$899

Transport:$99