Vienna: A Week of Cultural Delights

Julia Fenneberg

20 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Vienna's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover magnificent palaces, world-class museums, and iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of St. Stephen's Cathedral, explore the artistic treasures of the Albertina, and marvel at the opulence of Schönbrunn Palace. This 7-day itinerary promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of Austria's capital.

Trip to Vienna

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Viator

Day 1Modern Art and Imperial Splendor

$148

$ 21

Hotel Intercontinental

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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mumok - Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien

Pop Art & photorealism exhibits, plus multimedia works in a stand-out, contemporary art museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$68

9 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$80

Day 2Architectural Wonders and Literary Treasures

$322

$ 21

Hotel Intercontinental

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12 - 18 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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$68

8 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$80

6 - 9 min

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Baroque State Hall with ceiling frescoes housing National Library including papyrus & globe museums.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

26 - 32 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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$124

Day 3Exploring Global Cultures and Artistic Masterpieces

$216

$ 21

Hotel Intercontinental

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8 - 10 min

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Stately museum with a vast ethnographic collection of 40,000+ objects from Asia, Africa & America.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$68

5 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$80

12 - 17 min

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Spacious venue with a large Schiele collection and works by Klimt & Kokoschka, plus a cafe/bar.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$68

Day 4Palatial Beauty and Art Nouveau Marvels

$232

$ 21

Hotel Intercontinental

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 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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$72

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$60

5 - 8 min

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$100

Day 5Underwater Adventures and Equestrian Elegance

$186

$ 32

Hotel Intercontinental

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10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$90

21 - 26 min

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Gilded carriages once used to transport the Habsburg imperial family, plus equestrian paintings.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$68

21 - 26 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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$28

Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Creative Enclaves

$168

$ 32

Hotel Intercontinental

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22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$108

18 - 22 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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$60

Day 7Natural History Marvels and International Hub

$60

$ 32

Hotel Intercontinental

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6 - 8 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

22 - 27 min

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One of the major gatherings of United Nations offices in the world with futuristic architecture.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1509 In total

Activities & Food:$1332

Transport:$177