Vienna in 10 Days: A Journey Through History and Culture

luca lombardo

24 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Vienna, immersing yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this magnificent city. From grand palaces to world-class museums, experience the best of Vienna's architectural marvels and artistic treasures. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with awe-inspiring sights and captivating stories.

Trip to Vienna

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Hofburg and Artistic Delights at Albertina

$80

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$40

8 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

9 - 14 min

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

No time set

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Free

Day 2Austrian Gallery Belvedere and the Splendor of Belvedere Palace

$81

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

4 - 5 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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$36

Day 3Military History Unveiled and Tranquility at Donaupark

$30

$ 6

Former city arsenal housing a large museum of Austrian military actions from medieval times onwards.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

19 - 23 min

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Large park with rose, lily, herb & moorland gardens, a lake & 250m tower on a former landfill site.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Thrills at Prater, Hundertwasser House, and Vienna Music Society

$54

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$24

Day 5Vienna International Centre, Gasometers, and St. Charles's Church

$39

$ 11

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

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

15 - 18 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

Day 6Secession Art Nouveau, Vienna Operahouse, and the Enigmatic Imperial Crypt

$110

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

4 - 5 min

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Crypt beneath the Capuchin Church housing tombs of Hapsburg royalty, including emperors & empresses.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

Day 7Schönbrunn Palace, Kunsthistorisches Museum, and St. Stephen's Cathedral

$136

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$62

20 - 24 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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$40

12 - 15 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

Day 8Discovering Technological Wonders at the Technical Museum Vienna and Natural Treasures at Museum of Natural History Vienna

$64

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$34

16 - 20 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

Day 9Haus des Meeres: A Journey into the Depths and Cultural Exploration at MuseumsQuartier

$75

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

12 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 10Heldenplatz, Schönbrunn Zoo, and Laxenburg Castle Park: A Perfect Finale

$79

$ 11

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

23 - 28 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$54

27 - 33 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $800 In total

Activities & Food:$748

Transport:$52