Vienna Vibes

manu marini

12 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Vienna, Austria, and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this captivating city. From majestic palaces to iconic landmarks, this itinerary will take you on a journey like no other.

Trip to Vienna

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Palaces and Parks

$35

$ 6

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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$18

7 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$17

Day 2Thrills and Tranquility

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Artistic Wonders

$50

$ 6

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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$23

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

9 - 11 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Day 4City Delights

$32

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$12

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$20

Day 5Cultural Treasures

$52

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

2 - 3 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Day 6Market Strolls and Imperial Grandeur

$20

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 7Museums and Masterpieces

$37

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$17

Day 8Historical Landmarks and Royal Splendor

$63

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$17

12 - 17 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 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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$15

20 - 24 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$31

Day 9Zoo Wonders and Natural History

$42

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$27

19 - 23 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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$15

Day 10Gardens and Castles

$35

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$23

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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$13

Budget breakdown: $403 In total

Activities & Food:$366

Transport:$37