Vienna in 5 Days: A Journey Through History and Delights

Darya Vafadar Afshar

3 Dec 2023

Embark on a 5-day adventure in Vienna, Austria, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culinary delights of this vibrant city. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is designed to make the most of your trip. Get ready to explore ancient marvels and indulge in authentic Viennese cuisine!

Trip to Vienna

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Imperial Splendors and Artistic Treasures

$144

$ 11

Prater Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

Öffnungszeiten: Montag - Freitag: 08.30 Uhr bis 20.00 Uhr, Samstag: 9.00 Uhr bis 21.00 Uhr, Sonntag & Feiertage: 9.00 Uhr bis 20.00 Uhr

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$40

6 - 9 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$34

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$40

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Coffee, Culture, and a Whirl on the Giant Ferris Wheel

$160

$ 11

Prater Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

Traditionsreiche Konditorei mit 100% am Stadort produzierten Mehlspeisen direkt neben dem Wiener Rathaus.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

4 - 6 min

Directions

Gourmet Restaurant

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$40

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$34

Day 3Bohemian Vibes and Gothic Grandeur

$120

$ 16

Prater Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

An inventive restaurant concept from celebrated Israeli Chef Eyal Shani. Drawing inspiration from Mediterranean, French, German and Italian cuisines.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$42

1 - 2 min

Directions

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$34

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$30

Day 4Coffeehouse Charm, Opera Magic, and Palace Wonders

$158

$ 16

Prater Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$14

8 - 11 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$28

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$50

8 - 11 min

Directions

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

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

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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$36

Day 5Prater Adventures and Royal Encounters

$215

$ 16

Prater Apartments

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

Directions

Kaffeerösterei, Spezialitätenkaffee, Singel origins, Direct Trade, Cafe, Handel von regionalen Produkten

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

3 - 4 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$45

13 - 16 min

Directions

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$36

10 - 15 min

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

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$54

13 - 20 min

Directions

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

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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$62

Budget breakdown: $865 In total

Activities & Food:$797

Transport:$68