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Vienna in 7 Days: A Journey through History and Culture

David Weber

16 Jan 2024

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Join me on an unforgettable adventure in Vienna, where we'll explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the rich history and culture of this magnificent city.

Trip to Vienna

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Tower Views to Historical Squares

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$74

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$ 11

Danube Tower

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

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$34

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Heldenplatz

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

10 - 15 min

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Rathausplatz

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Thrills and Wonders at Prater and Gasometers

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$25

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$ 6

Prater

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

18 - 22 min

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Gasometers of Vienna

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Opera Elegance and Natural Treasures

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$80

Vienna Operahouse

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

9 - 14 min

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Museum of Natural History Vienna

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 4Baroque Beauty and Artistic Masterpieces

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$116

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$ 6

St. Charles's Church

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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$14

12 - 18 min

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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$40

21 - 26 min

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Schönbrunn Palace

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$62

Day 5Royal Residences and Artistic Delights

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$80

The Hofburg

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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Albertina

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

Day 6Underwater Wonders and Technological Marvels

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$79

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$ 6

Haus des Meeres

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$45

14 - 17 min

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Technical Museum Vienna

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$34

Day 7A Cultural Feast at MuseumsQuartier

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$30

MuseumsQuartier

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $510 In total

Activities & Food:$484

Transport:$26